We dedicate this book to all of you who knew our Uncle Bob or shared the times and spirit of adventure his life reflected. Robert F. Sanderson (1918-1991) was a writer, photographer, pilot, world traveler, dog lover, social critic, salesman, miner, TV show producer-host, expert sportsman, eternal student, friend, foe, father-figure, an independent telecommunication pioneer and entrepreneur. In short, he was an all around, larger than life, erudite and eccentric observer of the riches life offers. We now cherish the times he took with us to unfold exquisitely detailed stories of exotic adventures in his rich, sonorous baritone voice. He amused, entertained, confounded and challenged us with his life lessons he wove into these tales.