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This might hopefully interest some of you :D
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Yes, it does rather! :D

Pre-order made. Just a shame we have to wait until December for it! :( But I'm sure it will be well worth it! :)
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Gary Russell wrote:http://www.hirstbooks.com/garyrussell.htm

This might hopefully interest some of you :D

Rather! :D Simply smashing news, Gary old thing! Like Rowan, I've just put in a pre-order.
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This is going to be a great book, Gary. Must order a copy myself. :D

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I always wondered when you'd use your professional skills to give us some insights about the filming of the 78s series, Gary. Great that you found the time. :)
Pre-order will go out as soon as my PayPal account is fully set up.
Is it really a coincidence that the book is to come out shortly before Christmas? It'll give me some reading matter through the Christmas hols.
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:D Just pre-ordered my copy Gary. Really looking forward to reading it.
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Excellent news, Gary. I've just pre-ordered my copy too :lol:
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The best blatant plug ever?

Can't wait.

Edited to add;

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Nick wrote:The best blatant plug ever?

Can't wait.

Edited to add;

I've not used paypal at all before. Is it a reliable secure site?
Hi Nick.

I've used paypal many times and find it very safe.

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Great news, Gary! I've pre-ordered a copy, too :D
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One copy of Spies, Smugglers and Spook Trains duly ordered, the eleven month wait will be absolute agony though! :D
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Nick, I have used Paypal for a number of years with no problems at all. Alternatively, you can make payment to Hirst Books directly with a credit or debit card.
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Any plug which doesn't include the word Anecdotage is fine by me :lol:
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Oh Fiona, you've just stolen my thunder! Looks to be a great book, Gary, definitely one to order and savour. Just pre-ordered mine; thanks to PayPal, easily done with a few clicks!

Maybe a better title would be: The 1970s Classic Famous Five Television Series - A Personal Anecdotage. :wink:
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Sorry Nigel, just couldn't resist that one.

Edit: Oh dear! I hit 'order now' just to see what the postage costs were like, and the page it took me to was to buy a copy of 'All Aliens Like Burgers' :shock:. I hope everyone that's bought a copy checked carefully what they were buying..... othewise they might be in for a nasty shock.

Edited edit: I see now you have to scroll down to reach Gary's book. :oops:
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Yes, the joys of PayPal - I have just ordered my copy, three or four clicks and you are there!

What a pity it won't be available on the Enid Blyton Day, Gary, you would surely have sold quite a few copies. It might be worth your while collecting a few cheques (and addresses!) from the people who don't bother with the website and the internet.

I was also thinking along the Personal Anecdotage line, Nigel and Fiona, but I didn't do so as I thought Gary would wonder what we were talking about! :lol:
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