The Humorous World Of Author
Patrick F. McManus
Patrick F. McManus was a legendary author whose wit and humor left an indelible mark on the literary world. Despite his passing in 2018, he remains much loved by his fans who continue to discover and enjoy his works. This site is dedicated to continuing Pat's legacy.
The McManus Story Continues . . .
February 2026
NEW AT CAMP McMANUS!
February is all about love, and we’re celebrating with the very romantic, true story of “The Courtship of Pat and Bun”. Don’t miss the original poem Pat wrote to Bun after their first date to the roller rink on her 18th birthday.
Feb. 3rd marks Pat and Bun’s 72nd wedding anniversary. Even after all those years, Pat could still make Bun laugh. He said laughter is the secret to a happy marriage.
Side note: Pat gave Bun a necklace adorned by a pair of tiny silver roller skates in remembrance of their first date, and she wore it nearly every day from thereon out.
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Somewhere along the way, an engaged couple (who were big McManus fans) asked Pat to write something to be read during their wedding ceremony. Here’s what he wrote for them (and yes, the names have been changed to protect the innocent)…
Last February, we posted Pat’s story, “The Pink Jungle”. It’s one of our favorites, and it’s well worth another read, especially for all you men out there frantically shopping for the perfect Valentine's Day gifts.
As ya’ll know, Pat was notorious for getting lost. It was common for him to wander off during our family outings, but we never worried. We didn’t need him to find our way home because we had a human compass with us. Read the full story in Kelly’s latest piece, “Lost and Found”.
Assuming that the way to a man’s (or woman’s) heart is through their stomach, here’s a recipe from Bun that’s a sure-fire way to make your special someone swoon: Bun’s Huckleberry Peach Pie. (If you didn’t have the foresight to freeze some of last year’s huckleberry haul, consider this a delicious reminder not to make the same mistake next summer.)
