sheekbiker
All Weather Rider, well hard
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Post by sheekbiker on May 4, 2010 22:52:28 GMT 1
Hi All, I'm going to recommend a book that has nothing to do with bikes it is MEDIC by John Nichols & Tony Rennell and it should be mandatory reading for all those in power in all countries, perhaps they would think twice before going to war. I've just got to the Falklands war and I have to admit that I didn't realize just how bloody it was and these guys pull no punches, I was actually moved to tears at one point rufty tufty biker that I am. Oh and guess what, there weren't enough helicopters, now where have I heard that before. Sorry it's not about bikes but it deserves a mention. Mick. it's not expensive either (rj2para was ere Hope you don't mind sheekbiker) www.amazon.co.uk/Medic-Saving-Lives-Dunkirk-Afghanistan/dp/0141024208/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273080019&sr=1-2
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Post by Jaz66 on May 5, 2010 16:20:06 GMT 1
sheekbiker... thanks ..nice to get a personal recommendation ;D Really find it hard to find a good book to get into.. will keep a look out for that one. cheers
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on May 5, 2010 18:18:24 GMT 1
A good book needs to be shared. On the same theme. Jungle Soldier By Brian Moynahan Pub: Quercus Books Jungle SoldierMy dad said it was a good read. (it's on my list) Brought up in a rural vicarage surrounded by fells, falcons and ferrets, Freddy Spencer Chapman acquired a deep love of nature and became 'fascinated by danger' during childhood. Thirty years later, as an SOE-trained guerrilla soldier of exceptional ability and courage, the orphan boy would prove to be one of the British army's deadliest agents. In 1941 Chapman was dispatched to Singapore to train British guerrillas for the coming war with Japan. Setting out from Kuala Lumpur on 7 January 1942 on a mission to sabotage Japanese supply lines, he became a veritable one-man army. The Japanese deployed 2,000 men to search for what they believed was a squad of 200 Australian guerrillas. Following Japan's invasion of Malaya and the fall of Singapore in February 1942, Chapman found himself stranded. Under these most desperate of circumstances, the man dubbed the 'the jungle Lawrence' by Field Marshal Wavell showed his bloody-minded talent for survival. Relentlessly hunted by the Japanese army, he was afflicted by typhus, scabies, pneumonia, blackwater fever, cerebral malaria, dengue fever and ulcers before finally being rescued and evacuated to Ceylon on 13 May 1945. Chapman returned to Malaya by parachute in August to take the Japanese surrender at Penang. Jungle Soldier is a unique and remarkable account of superhuman bravery and resourcefulness in adversity. Lots more on this link. entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/non-fiction/article6876920.ece
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Post by Jaz66 on May 6, 2010 0:10:25 GMT 1
Nice one RJ..had a little read up on that one as well (thanks for the added links.. ) Most interesting chap...and this was a good point.. "At the age of 64, his health beginning to fail, he blew his brains out with a shotgun in his office. Reading Jungle Soldier left me feeling a sense of injustice for Chapman. If a squad of British soldiers who went missing behind enemy lines in Iraq for a few days could create the Bravo Two Zero cult, Chapman surely deserves more for his three and a half years in the jungle. Perhaps this book will help win final recognition for a truly extraordinary man." One to add to my growing list..thanks gents..
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sheekbiker
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Post by sheekbiker on May 10, 2010 22:24:37 GMT 1
Hi All, If you want to read a book but not own it try your local lending library, we have a brand new one in Wymondham and it's really good. If the book you want is not in stock they get it for you in a day or two,I've even got Haynes manuals out in the past and all at no cost, must be a bargain. Mick
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Post by ChrisEi on May 31, 2019 22:53:45 GMT 1
Chris Stapleton is my favourite country singer. His strong voice takes me away from all issues of this world so I can enjoy my life and listen songs created by his mind. Now the singer is on a All-American Road Show Tour started in May of 2019. The concerts scheduled for the whole 2019, up to the November 2. Tickets are available for all men and women with different income. If you are a country music lover as me, then you must visit at least one of his concert. All tour dates are available at the Chris Stapleton tour Chicago. Open the website and make yourself familiar with all powerful Chris Stapleton concerts in 2019!
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Post by LukeGlict on Jun 4, 2019 16:07:26 GMT 1
Luke Bryan is my favourite country singer. His strong voice takes me away from all problems of this world and I can enjoy my life and listen songs created by his mind. Now the singer is going on a tour in 2019. The concerts scheduled for the whole 2019, up to the mid-October. Ticket prices are moderate and available for everyone. If you are a country music lover as me, then you must visit at least one Luke's concert. All tour dates are available at the lukebryantourdates.com/. Visit the website and make yourself familiar with all Luke Bryan concerts in 2019!
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Post by LukeGlict on Jun 7, 2019 6:16:49 GMT 1
Luke Bryan is my favourite US contry singer. His strong voice takes me away from all troubles of this world and I can enjoy my life and listen songs created by his. Now the singer is going on a tour this year. The concerts scheduled for the whole 2019, up to the 12th of October. Tickets are available for everyone. If you love contry music, then you must visit at least one of his concert. All tour dates are available at the Luke Bryan concert schedule 2019. Open the website and make yourself familiar with all powerful Luke Bryan concerts in 2019!
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Post by FlorEi on Jun 9, 2019 4:10:51 GMT 1
Florida Georgia Line is my favourite contry band. Headliners Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are those people that can make anyone sing along. That's why I like to attend their shows. And - that's surprisingly wonderful - in 2019 they have CAN'T SAY IT AIN'T COUNTRY TOUR which covers all the US cities and towns. For tickets info visit Florida Georgia Line Concert Tour.
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