It would seem that a number of Nesbits have already infiltrated LitNet judging by some of the posts, the site isn't what it was and I'm wondering how long it's going to hold my interest. As for Wetherspoons, I was in one recently and reading about the curent economic situation (does one do that in Wetherspoons?) when a Nesbit came in and started a loud conversation over his mobile phone. If I were considerably wealthier, I would join a gentleman's club but, obviously, draft beer wouldn't be an option. Nice to know you are going to be enjoying a coastal holiday; I suppose it'll be Monte Carlo as usual, but even if you've opted for the delights of Skegness this year, enjoy it anyway.
Hi Brian, I am away to the coast for 4/5 days so I am putting you in charge of Nesbit watch here on Litnet. You must ensure that Nesbits don't take control of Litnet in my absence. I am pretty sure it is safe bet, but I don't want to return to see posts of "What is your favourite episode of Jeremy Kyle?", "What is your favourite Witherspoons breakfast? A/Stella, B/Carling, C/Other, etc, etc. I am sure that you will do a sterling job of course. All the best, Neely.
Millions were spent on a roof cover for the centre court and it has already proven its worth. I have to say that Italy is best taken in without the encumbrance of wife and children but, then again, that might be said of almost anywhere. Italy is truly spectacular and I long for the break up of the bland hotch potch of European unity. That horror of horrors, a mini US, with the jettisoning of our individual characters that it implies, is something best avoided, even though technology is shrinking the world at a spectacular rate; leading to a merger of the continents in what has become known as globalisation. I heard today on the radio that the the British Medical Council is recommending 1/2 pint of beer per day or one glass of wine, as the alcohol intake per person, for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. I hope you have taken notice.
I don't know about Wimbledon just yet, but I have been reducing the belly and getting a tan. I don't really watch the tennis much, but you can always guarantee rain certainly. Yes I am still eager to visit Italy without a doubt. I will certainly get there, though probably not for another 10 years or so yet. Had no alcohol at all since Saturday, this is indeed a record. I am picking up some bad habits.
At this rate I expect to see you at Wimbledon this year.The question, as usual, is will the rain hold off? The photo was taken a very long time ago but I doubt that Venice has changed since. Everyone should visit the most beautiful city in the world at least once. If you have to sell your soul to see it, it's well worth the price.
Hey, I had a cracking game of tennis today, beat my brother 8 sets to nil. That showed the young whippersnapper! (Naturally there was a pub break in-between, I can't keep it going that long.) Nice shot in Venice there again. A place certainly on the Neely hit list.
I turned the novel over in my mind for many years as I witnessed the deterioration going on around me. However, it took about three years in all to gather the necessary facts and figures together because of the need to work for a living. I was working for the Ministry of Defence by the time I was ready to write it. I went to China to stay with friends, and on my return I immediately took early retirement to write the book. It's been a bit of a Holy Grail, simply because people's belief in what happened is based on received information, which is often lacking in authenticity or quite simply biased, and I felt that someone who had actually lived through the period had to put the record straight beyond the historical references that most people seldom come into contact with.
No problem. Yes I hope that some others come across the novel and add to the post too, I would also be interested in hearing further comments from a different perspective perhaps though it is a pain that politics is out of bounds. How long did it take you to write? Neely.
I have just read it. It's a fair and accurate description of the book and I'm glad that you found it interesting enough to review it. I think the quote that you have chosen is so much at the heart of the novel that it is probably the one I would have given too, so I'm pleased that you decided to use it. I hope that your opinion encourages other forum members to read and comment on it, as I would be interested in their assessment of the book from a literary, if not political, standpoint. Many Thanks, Emil Miller.
Good evening. I have added a short review of Pro Bono in the relevant section. I hope that it was OK taking the quote from the novel I can delete this if this is at all an issue no problems. Please forgive the shortness of it as I am totally out of all thinking puff, the result of education and alcohol... Regards, Neely.
