Today's book

Rum Doodle, a classic almongst classics.
Still have nightmares about Pong!
Developing typing lassitude, more champagne needed........

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Been meaning to read this for ages. I used to cut out his Guardian Diary pieces and then put them in the relevant Wainwright book. Trainspotter or what :o

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It's a great book, well worth looking at.

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Anyone read the Ascent of Rum Doodle?

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Yes, I wish I hadn't. I found it totally unfunny. It reminded me of watching 'Keeping up Appearances' - knowing that you're supposed to be laughing but not doing.

Lance Armstring - Its not about the bike, just awesome :)

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Originally Posted by MartinGT

Lance Armstring - Its not about the bike, just awesome :)

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A grand book that one.

I have just sorted myself a good publisher for the 80s music book...watch this space. One or two forum members contributed to the 'what was the first 12" single you ever bought & what was the story behind it' section when i opened it up last year.

Must see book of the year.

Helmand by Robert Walker. Its a photo album from the 07/08 tour in Afghanistan. It will open your eyes.

Re-read Tim Krabbé's 'The Rider' today. I was inspired by fleeter's 'Motivation' thread quote - thanks Andy; what a great book :cool:

I got a new map yesterday, had a read of that, quite good, Explorer #297, some good bits in :)

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I got a new map yesterday, had a read of that, quite good, Explorer #297, some good bits in :)

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Nice area that Ady! ;):cool:

Hello All,

I'm hoping you can help me;

I'm looking for a book (and I have searched for it) It's about a lad from Norway (or Finland or Denmark or Sweden?) Who tried to sail round Cape Horn? with no experience, he just bought a boat and went for it.

At some point he picked up an American? (maybe in Argentina?) who abandoned ship and then the Scandinavian lad sank but was picked up.

I'm sure the title had the word "Viking" in it, I'll continue to search for it but if someone knows what it is please tell me, or just point me in the direction of the details of the story.

Thanks.