The reference to Arthur Conan Doyle feels a bit too literate for a guy like this. Why not just say Sherlock Holmes?

Man, bluefish, I don’t know. I drink a lot? In fact, if there’s not a reason for any inconsistencies in any of my stories you, and anyone else, may just generally assume that I am a fucking degenerate alcoholic.

On the other hand, I haven’t seen you write in a while and I welcome you back, sir.

Dude, you’re one of the strongest writers on ficly, so I’d say you’re a degenerate alcoholic in the Edgar Allan Poe/Ernest Hemingway tradition.

Wow, great take on the boots! So cool! Made me smile :)