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Johnny Dawes new autobiography is allegedly on sale now. Does anyone know where I can buy this?
In reply to Grinshill: Not had a message from him yet about my signed copy and no mention on facebook so maybe its not quite ready yet. But it is due about now.
In reply to Grinshill:
>Book Buying Punter (BBP) " ...You hadn't exactly gone out of your way to call attention to this book had you? I mean like actually telling anyone or anything.'
>JD's Marketing Man (JDMM) 'But the plans were on display...'
>(BBP) 'on display? I eventually had to go down to the cellar to find them.'
>(JDMM) 'That's the display department.'
>(BBP) 'With a torch.'
>(JDMM) 'Ah, well the lights had probably gone.'
>(BBP) 'So had the stairs.'
>(JDMM) 'But look you found the book didn't you?'
>(BBP) 'Yes, yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying "Beware of The Leopard".'
Apologies to Douglas Adams
>Book Buying Punter (BBP) " ...You hadn't exactly gone out of your way to call attention to this book had you? I mean like actually telling anyone or anything.'
>JD's Marketing Man (JDMM) 'But the plans were on display...'
>(BBP) 'on display? I eventually had to go down to the cellar to find them.'
>(JDMM) 'That's the display department.'
>(BBP) 'With a torch.'
>(JDMM) 'Ah, well the lights had probably gone.'
>(BBP) 'So had the stairs.'
>(JDMM) 'But look you found the book didn't you?'
>(BBP) 'Yes, yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying "Beware of The Leopard".'
Apologies to Douglas Adams
In reply to Grinshill:
Suggest you email here and ask: for some reason the link isn't in place (autobigraphy link still asks for info??) but I spoke to the man himself last weekend and he said it would be there by Kendal and that it's better for him if people buy direct from his site.
Suggest you email here and ask: for some reason the link isn't in place (autobigraphy link still asks for info??) but I spoke to the man himself last weekend and he said it would be there by Kendal and that it's better for him if people buy direct from his site.
In reply to David Peters:
I quite like the idea of Mr Dawes aiming for an innacessible and confusing ad campaign instead of some sort of sensible "Stick posters in bookshops and announce the release date online" plan. Mis-information and rumours works well for the likes of Valve software, I don't see why Johny shouldn't try it:
I propose hiding a cryptic clue about where the release date may be obtained under a pebble near a classic Dawes route, then denying any claims of an actual release date. Extra fun could be had by shipping out books with a fake dust jacket suggesting that it was an anthology of abridged crime novels in Hungarian.
I quite like the idea of Mr Dawes aiming for an innacessible and confusing ad campaign instead of some sort of sensible "Stick posters in bookshops and announce the release date online" plan. Mis-information and rumours works well for the likes of Valve software, I don't see why Johny shouldn't try it:
I propose hiding a cryptic clue about where the release date may be obtained under a pebble near a classic Dawes route, then denying any claims of an actual release date. Extra fun could be had by shipping out books with a fake dust jacket suggesting that it was an anthology of abridged crime novels in Hungarian.
In reply to Offwidth:
When i spoke to Johnny he said the .com site is nothing to do with him anymore. So anyone wanting to buy "direct from his site" should wait until the http://www.johnnydawes.co.uk/ site goes online
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> Suggest you email here and ask: for some reason the link isn't in place (autobigraphy link still asks for info??) but I spoke to the man himself last weekend and he said it would be there by Kendal and that it's better for him if people buy direct from his site.
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> Suggest you email here and ask: for some reason the link isn't in place (autobigraphy link still asks for info??) but I spoke to the man himself last weekend and he said it would be there by Kendal and that it's better for him if people buy direct from his site.
When i spoke to Johnny he said the .com site is nothing to do with him anymore. So anyone wanting to buy "direct from his site" should wait until the http://www.johnnydawes.co.uk/ site goes online
In reply to brianblock: Thanks All.
Cover photo from Al William's Flickr page ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91196167@N00/6260202956/
Cover photo from Al William's Flickr page ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91196167@N00/6260202956/
In reply to Grinshill:
We have some signed copies available to purchase from the BMC online shop - http://www.bmcshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6421
Or phone the Membership Services Team on 0161 445 6111
We have some signed copies available to purchase from the BMC online shop - http://www.bmcshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6421
Or phone the Membership Services Team on 0161 445 6111
In reply to Mick Ryan - Senior Editor - UKC:
.... as it happens, there is a certain Mr Dawes currently seated in a sealed vault at Cordee surrounded by umpteen copies of a previously unmentionable autobiography - he's now on his third 'bic'; copies should be in the shops for the weekend....
.... as it happens, there is a certain Mr Dawes currently seated in a sealed vault at Cordee surrounded by umpteen copies of a previously unmentionable autobiography - he's now on his third 'bic'; copies should be in the shops for the weekend....
In reply to Richard Wheeldon:
Bradwell tonight Richard with a copy! I want to take one to China.
I pay top dollar.
Bradwell tonight Richard with a copy! I want to take one to China.
I pay top dollar.
In reply to Grinshill:
Apparently there was a problem with the cover ink taking longer to dry so it was slightly delayed.
You should be able to get it from his website as soon as it's available, which will also put more money in his pocket than buying it elsewhere.
www.johnnydawes.com
Apparently there was a problem with the cover ink taking longer to dry so it was slightly delayed.
You should be able to get it from his website as soon as it's available, which will also put more money in his pocket than buying it elsewhere.
www.johnnydawes.com
In reply to Tony Ryan, BMC: Are they already available or as preorders only? Cheers Ed
In reply to brianblock:
Apologies and thanks for the corrrection. I just assumed that that was his site.
Apologies and thanks for the corrrection. I just assumed that that was his site.
In reply to boothy: The stock will arrive tomorrow in the BMC office and will be despatched same day, first class post. In fact they will travel towards your letterbox so fast the might even arrive yesterday.
Niall Grimes, official organ of the BMC shop
Niall Grimes, official organ of the BMC shop
In reply to Grinshill:
Thank God it's finally arrived!... Maybe NOW I'll finally get an answer to my perennial question of "What has he done on grit?".
Thank God it's finally arrived!... Maybe NOW I'll finally get an answer to my perennial question of "What has he done on grit?".
In reply to Niall Grimes:
Fantastic, Niall! Mine will just have arrived last Monday - good work.
Fantastic, Niall! Mine will just have arrived last Monday - good work.
In reply to wilding:
Why don't we all review it...read it.
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> Is someone from UKC going to review the book?
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> Is someone from UKC going to review the book?
Why don't we all review it...read it.
In reply to Grinshill:
I am positively moist at the thought of reading this at last.
His essay in the indian face and an article he wrote - on Gogarth I think - in On the Edge issue 1 suggest it's going to be great.
I am positively moist at the thought of reading this at last.
His essay in the indian face and an article he wrote - on Gogarth I think - in On the Edge issue 1 suggest it's going to be great.
In reply to Tony Ryan, BMC:
No, you don't.
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> We have some signed copies available to purchase from the BMC online shop - http://www.bmcshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6421
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> We have some signed copies available to purchase from the BMC online shop - http://www.bmcshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6421
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No, you don't.
In reply to Kipper:
Why not go straight to the Horse's Mouth...
http://www.johnnydawes.com/buy-stuff/full-of-myself/
Why not go straight to the Horse's Mouth...
http://www.johnnydawes.com/buy-stuff/full-of-myself/
In reply to Tristan Johnson: See the comment above: (not mine)
"When i spoke to Johnny he said the .com site is nothing to do with him anymore. So anyone wanting to buy "direct from his site" should wait until the http://www.johnnydawes.co.uk/ site goes online "
"When i spoke to Johnny he said the .com site is nothing to do with him anymore. So anyone wanting to buy "direct from his site" should wait until the http://www.johnnydawes.co.uk/ site goes online "
In reply to Mark Kemball:
Yes - I know there were issues with his previous website. However, and I will let Johnny comment on this, I rather fancy that the .com domain is back under the control of Johnny.
If you go to the johnnydawes.com and johnnydawes.net sites - they appear the same now.
And Johnny is in charge of his book so...
Yes - I know there were issues with his previous website. However, and I will let Johnny comment on this, I rather fancy that the .com domain is back under the control of Johnny.
If you go to the johnnydawes.com and johnnydawes.net sites - they appear the same now.
And Johnny is in charge of his book so...
In reply to Tristan Johnson:
see here also. JD has the .co.uk version...
http://www.johnnydawes.co.uk/buy-stuff/full-of-myself/
see here also. JD has the .co.uk version...
http://www.johnnydawes.co.uk/buy-stuff/full-of-myself/
In reply to Tristan Johnson:
Johnnydawes.co.uk is registered directly to Johnny
Johnnydawes.com is registered to Johnny/Hammer Designs who are his web developers
For some reason my usual whois site isn't reporting anything on the .net but it redirects to the .com.
The .co.uk and the .com point to the same IP and the .net points to another IP that's 'close'.
So yeah I reckon he has all his domains back.
Johnnydawes.co.uk is registered directly to Johnny
Johnnydawes.com is registered to Johnny/Hammer Designs who are his web developers
For some reason my usual whois site isn't reporting anything on the .net but it redirects to the .com.
The .co.uk and the .com point to the same IP and the .net points to another IP that's 'close'.
So yeah I reckon he has all his domains back.
In reply to Tony Ryan, BMC: ....and mine was delivered *really* quickly (next day) and signed as promised. Thanks!!!
In reply to mattrm:
Just to confirm really. I spoke to JD on Friday. He IS in charge of www.johnnydawes.com
So all roads lead to Rome, proverbially speaking.
As Mick suggests, the books a belter...
Just to confirm really. I spoke to JD on Friday. He IS in charge of www.johnnydawes.com
So all roads lead to Rome, proverbially speaking.
As Mick suggests, the books a belter...
In reply to Tristan Johnson: Bought mine in Fishers earlier today - signed too . Time to disappear into a coffee shop for a few hours tomorrow I think
In reply to Grinshill:
Awesome! Ordered!!
Awesome! Ordered!!
In reply to Grinshill:
It's fantastic...and nothing like any other climbing autobiography you've ever read (of course).
Paul
It's fantastic...and nothing like any other climbing autobiography you've ever read (of course).
Paul
In reply to Grinshill:
I finished this over the weekend and cannot recommend it enough.
Genius Self Portrait.
I finished this over the weekend and cannot recommend it enough.
Genius Self Portrait.
In reply to Paul Evans:
I read it too over the weekend. I would say it is nothing like any Autobiography ive ever read fullstop
Its unique just like the man himself
> (In reply to Grinshill)
> It's fantastic...and nothing like any other climbing autobiography you've ever read (of course).
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> Paul
> It's fantastic...and nothing like any other climbing autobiography you've ever read (of course).
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> Paul
I read it too over the weekend. I would say it is nothing like any Autobiography ive ever read fullstop
Its unique just like the man himself
In reply to Grinshill:
Has anybody finished this and want to either sell it on or maybe rent it to me? I could offer Beyond the Mountain by Steve House as an exchange?
George
Has anybody finished this and want to either sell it on or maybe rent it to me? I could offer Beyond the Mountain by Steve House as an exchange?
George
In reply to Gfunk: I would love to swap my Full of myself for your Beyond the Mountain
But Johnny is telling me to tell you to "buy your own copy tight wad"
But Johnny is telling me to tell you to "buy your own copy tight wad"
In reply to brianblock:
Anyone else followed the Buy Now link from JDs website (where it says free postage in UK) to the Cordee website where they try & charge you £2.50 for P&P ??
Anyone else followed the Buy Now link from JDs website (where it says free postage in UK) to the Cordee website where they try & charge you £2.50 for P&P ??
In reply to Pinch'a'salt: no, but i did buy mine from the BMC website where they charged me £24 inc postage
In reply to Pinch'a'salt: Yep it happened to me, but I couldn't be bothered messing around so I just paid the £2.50!
In reply to brianblock:
Of course he is! The title of the book gives it away, surely? Myself and a mate met JD earlier this year and in the first 30 seconds of meeting him he was trying to sell us some sort of declumsification course. Bargain at £350!!! Cheers but we'll have to pass on that one Johnny...
RC
> But Johnny is telling me to tell you to "buy your own copy tight wad"
Of course he is! The title of the book gives it away, surely? Myself and a mate met JD earlier this year and in the first 30 seconds of meeting him he was trying to sell us some sort of declumsification course. Bargain at £350!!! Cheers but we'll have to pass on that one Johnny...
RC
In reply to RyanC:
Sooooo. What would you expect to pay for a course from one of the UK's most inspirational climbers where, if you can get you head into it, you might actually learn something?
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> Of course he is! The title of the book gives it away, surely? Myself and a mate met JD earlier this year and in the first 30 seconds of meeting him he was trying to sell us some sort of declumsification course. Bargain at £350!!! Cheers but we'll have to pass on that one Johnny...
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> Of course he is! The title of the book gives it away, surely? Myself and a mate met JD earlier this year and in the first 30 seconds of meeting him he was trying to sell us some sort of declumsification course. Bargain at £350!!! Cheers but we'll have to pass on that one Johnny...
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> RC
Sooooo. What would you expect to pay for a course from one of the UK's most inspirational climbers where, if you can get you head into it, you might actually learn something?
In reply to Removed User: Dont get me wrong, If i'd had the money I would have almost definitely handed it over there and then and waited eagerly for some Dawes wisdom. I am however, a student so £350 spare in my pocket is pretty much unheard of.
At first I thought he was a bit brash and arrogant for instantly dropping the 'give me lots of money and I'll climb with you for a day' bombshell but to be fair, If there were a demand for it, I'd probably do the same thing. I quickly realised that although he's one of the country's most famous climbers, his main source of income would be coaching etc. Just a shame I didnt have £350!
RC
At first I thought he was a bit brash and arrogant for instantly dropping the 'give me lots of money and I'll climb with you for a day' bombshell but to be fair, If there were a demand for it, I'd probably do the same thing. I quickly realised that although he's one of the country's most famous climbers, his main source of income would be coaching etc. Just a shame I didnt have £350!
RC
In reply to Grinshill:
To Pinch'a'salt and Mike Nolan - Johnny has asked Cordee to fulfil his website orders via a link from his site to Cordee's. Cordee holds the bulk stock of the book and it was felt that this was the best way to get books out straight away, rather than tie JD up at the Post Office. Cordee is waiving the £2.50 p&p charge, so orders via JD's website will be a straight £25.00 with zero p&p (the Cordee site defaults to a p&p charge and this is being manually overriden behind the scenes). AND - these orders will be supplied with signed copies. JD was at Cordee's office until late last evening adding his grateful signature and books are being shipped this morning.
To Pinch'a'salt and Mike Nolan - Johnny has asked Cordee to fulfil his website orders via a link from his site to Cordee's. Cordee holds the bulk stock of the book and it was felt that this was the best way to get books out straight away, rather than tie JD up at the Post Office. Cordee is waiving the £2.50 p&p charge, so orders via JD's website will be a straight £25.00 with zero p&p (the Cordee site defaults to a p&p charge and this is being manually overriden behind the scenes). AND - these orders will be supplied with signed copies. JD was at Cordee's office until late last evening adding his grateful signature and books are being shipped this morning.
In reply to jockey-495: Excellent! Thank you
In reply to ericinbristol:
I think it's a great title! On a par with ELO's 'A New World Record'
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> The man;s a genius but 'Full of Myself' is a pretty unattractive title.
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> The man;s a genius but 'Full of Myself' is a pretty unattractive title.
I think it's a great title! On a par with ELO's 'A New World Record'
In reply to jockey-495:
Where can I get an unsigned copy from? It looks like they're going to be rare collectors' items!
Where can I get an unsigned copy from? It looks like they're going to be rare collectors' items!
In reply to Grinshill: He's doing talks/short films promoting the book this weekend. Friday in the heights (7:30/8ish), Saturday at the Caban, Pen Y pass.
In reply to brianblock:
Steve is telling me to think of the environmental savings of such a book swap scheme.
Steve is telling me to think of the environmental savings of such a book swap scheme.
In reply to Gfunk: Its not as if climbing writers make any money as it is: buy the book!
In reply to Offwidth: I'm not eating properly this week as I bought the book at the weekend and it's a great read. I saw him deliver a talk in Liverpool last year and he is definately unique (still can't beleive he thought he could 'run' down Indian face :-O). He is a legend in climbing and his vision in the 80's was remarkable - a good ten years ahead of the rest in what he thought was possible. I am not really materialistic but his signed copy of my 'The Black Cliff' is something I will covet
In reply to Offwidth:
Easy tiger, it was a joke.
Easy tiger, it was a joke.
In reply to ericinbristol:
I'm presuming it refers to the book, not the man, thus "this book is full of me", which it is (though perhaps both meanings are intended).
> The man;s a genius but 'Full of Myself' is a pretty unattractive title.
I'm presuming it refers to the book, not the man, thus "this book is full of me", which it is (though perhaps both meanings are intended).
In reply to Coel Hellier:
I think it's a terrific title precisely because it has that double meaning. It's an admission that he knows he's big-headed (and he has good reason to be.)
I think it's a terrific title precisely because it has that double meaning. It's an admission that he knows he's big-headed (and he has good reason to be.)
In reply to Mike Nolan: Ordered my copy direct from JD's site last Friday (21st)... not received it so far
In reply to Tris:
Same for me mate. When you think, no orders were probably processed Friday Saturday or Sunday, maybe posted Monday so I'd expect it tomorrow....hopefully!
Same for me mate. When you think, no orders were probably processed Friday Saturday or Sunday, maybe posted Monday so I'd expect it tomorrow....hopefully!
In reply to Tris: Same here.
In reply to Neil Henson: Rest assured they are on the way to you. All orders received through the Cordee site are dispatched the same day (Mon to Fri). Orders paid for via Paypal are now also being fulfilled by Cordee and will leave today.
In reply to Grinshill: Mine arrived about 10 minutes after i'd posted on here! I've read up to paragraph two and I'm pretty impressed so far
In reply to jockey-495:
So mine is only being posted today? Fecking paypal!!
> Orders paid for via Paypal are now also being fulfilled by Cordee and will leave today.
So mine is only being posted today? Fecking paypal!!
In reply to jockey-495: Thanks. I wasn't complaining as I don't think the wait has been particularly long or unreasonable. It is just helping build my anticipation!
In reply to Neil Henson: Likewise mate.
In reply to IainRUK:
Any more info on the do at the Caban / Heights?
> (In reply to Grinshill) He's doing talks/short films promoting the book this weekend. Friday in the heights (7:30/8ish), Saturday at the Caban, Pen Y pass.
Any more info on the do at the Caban / Heights?
In reply to Grinshill:
Mine was waiting for me in work this morning loving all the pictures, can't wait to start reading it!
Mine was waiting for me in work this morning loving all the pictures, can't wait to start reading it!
In reply to Grinshill: Recieved mine yesterday (from cordee) having been told it would be signed and it's not. Anyone else had this happen?
In reply to Gaz22:
Check 3 pages in under the old pair of EB's photo...got mine today as well was expecting it to be signed on the cover and then found it inside.
> (In reply to Grinshill) Recieved mine yesterday (from cordee) having been told it would be signed and it's not. Anyone else had this happen?
Check 3 pages in under the old pair of EB's photo...got mine today as well was expecting it to be signed on the cover and then found it inside.
In reply to Neil Henson: Mine arrived this morning. Looks great, wonder if I'll be able to let myself finish my current read before starting this one.
In reply to Sl@te Head: Yep, it's there thanks for letting me know
In reply to Gaz22:
If you send it to me I'll sign it for you. Should be able to turn it around in a week. Free of charge.
> (In reply to Grinshill) Recieved mine yesterday (from cordee) having been told it would be signed and it's not. Anyone else had this happen?
If you send it to me I'll sign it for you. Should be able to turn it around in a week. Free of charge.
In reply to Submit to Gravity: Good talk last night, some brilliant videos.. another one tonight up at PyP Caban.. worth going to..
In reply to Grinshill: Have got halfway through and am loving it so far. Looking forward to hearing him in person on 17th November in Keswick. Tickets from needlesports website if anyones interested. Should be good value at £7.50!
In reply to Grinshill: any good?
In reply to goldmember:
Just got mine.
Curate's egg.
Some brilliance. Some a bit rubbish. Some might be the former so well disguised as the latter that I don't get it. Some might be the latter so well disguised as the former that I do get it.
I went to the slate sections first and enjoyed it. The I.F. bit was disappointing - mostly because it recycles the Extreme Rock essay, which is (don't get me wrong) very good, but we've seen before and not much new is added. On reflection, perhaps that's because there's nothing more to say. Johnny hollowed out his soul for that route; maybe understanding that is just a step to contexting the rest of the story.
Anyway, chuck him the pony. He's worth it.
Just got mine.
Curate's egg.
Some brilliance. Some a bit rubbish. Some might be the former so well disguised as the latter that I don't get it. Some might be the latter so well disguised as the former that I do get it.
I went to the slate sections first and enjoyed it. The I.F. bit was disappointing - mostly because it recycles the Extreme Rock essay, which is (don't get me wrong) very good, but we've seen before and not much new is added. On reflection, perhaps that's because there's nothing more to say. Johnny hollowed out his soul for that route; maybe understanding that is just a step to contexting the rest of the story.
Anyway, chuck him the pony. He's worth it.
In reply to JJL:
Got mine from the man himself on Friday in Llanberis after a great mornings bouldering in the pass, he stopped his car to let us cross the road, at which point ( a little starsruck ) I pointed out to my kids that the chap in the car was a famous climber, he promptly jumped out asked if we were having a good day, fussed the dog and tried to flog me a book, no cash on me so was gutted.
However when passing petes eats later and wife had rustled up some cash was fortunate to bump into him again this time he obliged with an impromptu book signing/ selling , photos with kids and all in all making the last day of our holidays the best ever
Thanks again Johnny ( I'm not a stalker, honest )
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> Anyway, chuck him the pony. He's worth it.
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> Anyway, chuck him the pony. He's worth it.
Got mine from the man himself on Friday in Llanberis after a great mornings bouldering in the pass, he stopped his car to let us cross the road, at which point ( a little starsruck ) I pointed out to my kids that the chap in the car was a famous climber, he promptly jumped out asked if we were having a good day, fussed the dog and tried to flog me a book, no cash on me so was gutted.
However when passing petes eats later and wife had rustled up some cash was fortunate to bump into him again this time he obliged with an impromptu book signing/ selling , photos with kids and all in all making the last day of our holidays the best ever
Thanks again Johnny ( I'm not a stalker, honest )
In reply to mungo:
I've just noticed that he hasn't signed mine, the bastard. Mind you, judging from how many "signed" copies are being sold, the clean on eis probably a rarity!
I've just noticed that he hasn't signed mine, the bastard. Mind you, judging from how many "signed" copies are being sold, the clean on eis probably a rarity!
In reply to mungo: that sounds amazing a great bothy story
In reply to Removed User: Never mind him. I will be reading 'The Journey', which is about er...a journey.
In reply to Grinshill: At the risk of repeating something someone else has said, DAve MacLeod has the book on his site for sale.
In reply to BrianT:
Does that mean Johnny is effectively your warm up man ?
Does that mean Johnny is effectively your warm up man ?
In reply to Grinshill: Really looking forward to reading this. Just need to get my hands it on first
In reply to Grinshill: Joe Browns shops
In reply to BrianT: hello bri - welcome back to the kingdom of the bland
where is judes post then,couldnt see anything higher up the thread
where is judes post then,couldnt see anything higher up the thread
In reply to David Hooper:
Its done a runner by the look of it, maybe she got warned off by the mods for making the place too interesting?
> where is judes post then,couldnt see anything higher up the thread
Its done a runner by the look of it, maybe she got warned off by the mods for making the place too interesting?
In reply to the sheep:
Hi again the sheep, long time no see I haven't been on here for 7 years and didn't realise you could no longer promote events in threads; for that reason my post was pulled. If you have a look at the Events page for Tuesday 8th November you'll see what I was talking about. http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/events.html
The Events page is a useful service, I've seen some other stuff there I wasn't aware of before and will let my son know about...
Hi again the sheep, long time no see I haven't been on here for 7 years and didn't realise you could no longer promote events in threads; for that reason my post was pulled. If you have a look at the Events page for Tuesday 8th November you'll see what I was talking about. http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/events.html
The Events page is a useful service, I've seen some other stuff there I wasn't aware of before and will let my son know about...
In reply to Chris the Tall:
On this particular night, many people will come for the first half of the evening, but the last half will be entertaining, let's put it that way.
> Does that mean Johnny is effectively your warm up man ?
On this particular night, many people will come for the first half of the evening, but the last half will be entertaining, let's put it that way.
In reply to the sheep:
Sheep, would you contact me through the question mark thingy by my name? I tried to message you the same way but the system is telling me your email address is non-functional.
(Gawd. Get me. The Queen of Rocktalk posting again. It's temporary, I promise.)
Sheep, would you contact me through the question mark thingy by my name? I tried to message you the same way but the system is telling me your email address is non-functional.
(Gawd. Get me. The Queen of Rocktalk posting again. It's temporary, I promise.)
In reply to Gordon Stainforth: Yeah it really is. I left in 2004 in order to wave my magic wand and turn some of the posters on here into characters for my novel.
In reply to Niall Grimes:
Are Johnny's flies undone in that interview?
Are Johnny's flies undone in that interview?
In reply to Removed User:
Ah. I must get round to reading that. I will probably send you a copy of my latest book, sample copies of which are just about to be printed ... though it's not being published until the end of March.
Ah. I must get round to reading that. I will probably send you a copy of my latest book, sample copies of which are just about to be printed ... though it's not being published until the end of March.
In reply to Niall Grimes: Excellent Grimester (you see what I did there? Travelled back a decade in one word!) I will post that somewhere sociable in cyberspace.
In reply to Gordon Stainforth: Link to the Kindle version in my UKC profile Gordon. Only 87p.
In reply to Removed User:
My god, that's good value. I will do and will read over the next few days ...
My god, that's good value. I will do and will read over the next few days ...
In reply to Niall Grimes: Just watched it and it's luverly. You look very dashing in your Val Doonican outfit too.
In reply to Gordon Stainforth: All the Kindle millionaires have priced at 99c so I figured I would too. The paperback is £11.99.
In reply to Gordon Stainforth:
Well I did a gig in front of 5 million people the other day (in a manner of speaking) so fingers crossed. Anyway, atm I'm more excited about Johnny's book coming out, I've been waiting for this for a long time - that boy can write.
Well I did a gig in front of 5 million people the other day (in a manner of speaking) so fingers crossed. Anyway, atm I'm more excited about Johnny's book coming out, I've been waiting for this for a long time - that boy can write.
In reply to tri-nitro-toulumne:
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> Am I the only one who's tried to wipe the chalk dust off the back cover?
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> Am I the only one who's tried to wipe the chalk dust off the back cover?
No....
In reply to gav:
It also took me a while to realise it was a picture
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It also took me a while to realise it was a picture
In reply to tri-nitro-toulumne:
Haha so glad I'm not the only one!
It's well worth going to one of the talks he's currently doing for the book. The talk itself is brilliant, but the real gold is when he goes off topic and starts ranting about all manner of things. Some of the videos of him climbing are amazing too; him "deep water soloing" a first ascent of a very hard, long line in a flooded quarry...except it's not DWS as there's a huge spike just below the surface (S5?! Thin end of the wedge expanding that grade system!).
Haha so glad I'm not the only one!
It's well worth going to one of the talks he's currently doing for the book. The talk itself is brilliant, but the real gold is when he goes off topic and starts ranting about all manner of things. Some of the videos of him climbing are amazing too; him "deep water soloing" a first ascent of a very hard, long line in a flooded quarry...except it's not DWS as there's a huge spike just below the surface (S5?! Thin end of the wedge expanding that grade system!).
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