Field guide #6 anytime soon?

[Matthew Sebring]

Despite having received it only yesterday I've read working rope #5 numerous times now, have memorized most of it and tried my hand at a few of them - FANTASTIC work (I'm sure you've heard that many times) and highly reccomended to everyone. Now for the question I'm also sure you've heard many times - What's the ETA on book #6? Also, what is intended to be included in that volume?

Speaking of splicing, what are your thoughts on splicing Marlowbraid? Have you had any luck with the covered threestrand stuff?

[Brion Toss]

Hi there,
The stalledness of the series is one of the sore spots in my life. The short form is that I am so utterly involved in keeping this shop running that writing has been egregiously deferred (note the prolonged 'Fair Leads' holiday). I have been whittling away at a couple of books, and am actually looking forward to an upcoming ankle surgery as an opportunity to catch up. We'll keep you posted.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[Brion Toss]

Treat the three-strand-core Marlow like Sta-Set-X. Thanks for the enthusiastic book review.