BWitcher Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, chunky said: Oh well, it looks like a certain someone has gone through and hidden his posts again... So, I have a lot of speedway books, but I don't think I will be adding this one. It has nothing to do with Tai, but I am just not a fan of modern-day writing. As far as non-fiction, I enjoy the quality of the writing as much as I do subject matter, and unless someone can convince me otherwise... I'm afraid you'll now forever more be bracketed with Adonis, Sidney and Gustix.. a combination of the three if you like and their 'traits'. The only way out is to buy the book.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, chunky said: The one place I want to visit before I die is Auschwitz. I know it will be an incredibly emotional and harrowing experience, but it is what I wish to experience. Steve Go go go.. it's harrowing, but an amazing experience. Went during a Katowice Gp weekend years ago, but went again on a non-speedway trip in winter in the snow to fill in the bits i'd missed the first as i was tad hungover. It's well worth it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, chunky said: People do think that things like this are morbid, and those of us who retain an interest in stuff like that are crazy, or even damaged. However, you describe it perfectly with the word "compelling", and as horrific as it was, there is something very fascinating and compelling about it. The one place I want to visit before I die is Auschwitz. I know it will be an incredibly emotional and harrowing experience, but it is what I wish to experience. Back to the book, and I agree wholeheartedly about the language used. I am not a prude by any means, but I don't understand the "need" for such language in modern books. Steve I do understand the compelling interest. My uncle Charlie served in WW2, died when I was very young, really nice guy, a miner from the Durham area, spoke with a broad Geordie dialect and I couldn't understand a word he said. When called up he had dark brown hair, on his return it was white as he was among the first British forces to come across Belsen. Look it up if you are at all interested, not a nice place. His duties were to guard German army prisoners as allied soldiers, particularly American GI's, wanted to beat the German prisoners, especially the officers. Not a great subject, mind-blowing the things humans are capable of doing to one another, but Belsen, and Auschwitz, need to be remembered to ensure such things don't re-occur.... Edited September 28, 2019 by martinmauger spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, BWitcher said: I'm afraid you'll now forever more be bracketed with Adonis, Sidney and Gustix.. a combination of the three if you like and their 'traits'. The only way out is to buy the book.. Is it okay if I just have it in the background??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, chunky said: Is it okay if I just have it in the background??? Yes of course, never read it, just have it on your bookshelf in the background but comment expertly on it. Probably best to start your own Facebook group about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 16 hours ago, mikebv said: Mmmmm. Interesting Iris123 and thank you, indeed, food for thought. I have a question and its a pertinent one. Is this service available via one of the true wonders of the modern world, that is to say, the telephone, perchance? And if that it is indeed the case in point, do Messrs WHSmith accept postal orders as remittance (in part or full) for said purchases? Personally I cannot wait for the Internet to be invented whereby I can eagerly, and enthusiastically, look forward to the day companies decide to sell their wares "on-the-line", as I believe the correct parlance may well turn out to be. This was so good it wasn't until I saw the replies I realised it wasn't Gustix! Brilliant stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj69 Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Bought the book but after finishing it found it to be pretty disapointing. It's very repetitive and jumps all over the place. While he did spill the beans on some stories he glossed over others. He certainly isn't shy about blowing his own trumpet. If your thinking of buying it would recommend waiting until it drops in price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Lincolnshire Libraries have a copy in their catalogue - it’s not currently reserved.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Cj69 said: Bought the book but after finishing it found it to be pretty disapointing. It's very repetitive and jumps all over the place. While he did spill the beans on some stories he glossed over others. He certainly isn't shy about blowing his own trumpet. If your thinking of buying it would recommend waiting until it drops in price. Why would he be shy about blowing his own trumpet? How many other 3 x World Individual Speedway Champions does GB have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 hours ago, BWitcher said: Yes of course, never read it, just have it on your bookshelf in the background but comment expertly on it. Probably best to start your own Facebook group about it. I love commenting expertly! Thanks for the tip about the Facebook group. If I need any help with it, could I ask you? Or would it be better for me to ask a real journalist like gustix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, chunky said: I love commenting expertly! Thanks for the tip about the Facebook group. If I need any help with it, could I ask you? Or would it be better for me to ask a real journalist like gustix? ...who was once sent to report AS SPORT some game with men chucking feathered pointed items at a cork circle with numbers on it. I fell asleep after five minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, gustix said: ...who was once sent to report AS SPORT some game with men chucking feathered pointed items at a cork circle with numbers on it. I fell asleep after five minutes. Good to see you were professional and took your job seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, BWitcher said: Good to see you were professional and took your job seriously. Professional enough to think it was made of cork... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechhero Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I don’t know about you, but I absolutely refuse to buy anything that’s not priced in guineas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Now number 10 in the Hardback non fiction according to the Times on Saturday. Does not state how many sold but the fact that it is in the chart is something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Guess Gustix got a copy then to help boost sales 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Hawk127 said: Now number 10 in the Hardback non fiction according to the Times on Saturday. Does not state how many sold but the fact that it is in the chart is something Incredible, I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 its on my Christmas list.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Hawk127 said: Now number 10 in the Hardback non fiction according to the Times on Saturday. Does not state how many sold but the fact that it is in the chart is something Once again Woffinden laughs in the face of his jealous detractors. Edited October 7, 2019 by BWitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 13 hours ago, iris123 said: Guess Gustix got a copy then to help boost sales And Adonis, perhaps he's reading it on his latest 'holiday' from the forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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