blondejamtart Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm looking for some holiday reading material for when I go to Turkey next month, so I'll be snapping up a copy to peruse as I soak up the sun on the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 He must have sold thousands as I ordered mine over a week ago from the publisher and it still aint arrived. I will be on the 2nd edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodougie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 It will be interesting to hear what stories you have from Stenhouse school seeing as we were in the same class although I was in the year below - I swear the reason we went through so many teachers in primary is because they couldnt handle teaching one half of the class 1+1 while teaching the other half of the class 2x1 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodougie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Oh and yes I have ordered the book over 2 weeks ago but still not arrived yet !! Hoepfully it will be there tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Oh and yes I have ordered the book over 2 weeks ago but still not arrived yet !! Hoepfully it will be there tomorrow morning. Did you miss the fact its not been released yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Did you miss the fact its not been released yet? I ordered it from Play.com and it came through the letter box this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodougie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Did you miss the fact its not been released yet? Nope not really - other posters have received their book from the same source as myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardbeer Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 i hope yer book is as good as your crisps because they're great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 He must have sold thousands as I ordered mine over a week ago from the publisher and it still aint arrived. I will be on the 2nd edition. You will get the paperback copy after he has made his bucks on the hardback! Blatant comercialism! LOL. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevo Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 It will be interesting to hear what stories you have from Stenhouse school seeing as we were in the same class although I was in the year below - I swear the reason we went through so many teachers in primary is because they couldnt handle teaching one half of the class 1+1 while teaching the other half of the class 2x1 !! I agree, thats why I only have 1 o grade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 You will get the paperback copy after he has made his bucks on the hardback! Blatant comercialism! LOL. . I sent an yesterday complaining and got a reply today. They said the book was not due out until 1st August( Knew that) but would send me a copy this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmiyaRomanova Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Another one just finished reading this, and found it a very enjoyable read. Straightforward and in some ways quite a brave book to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedygonzales Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 BB, must say I'm disappointed with the book. Read it when I first got it a few weeks back, then had to re-read to double check my initial findings. I can't believe there isn't a chapter, christ, not even a paragraph on the 'ultimate sandwich'. It must have taken you hours to come up with that recipe, I was expecting to read about all the blind taste testing, how it was you found baked beans offered the best lubrication for such a tasty doorstep. I sincerely hope you ran out of space and didn't forget the definitive 'eureka moment' that was your life(to date) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I finished it a few days ago and have so far refrained from posting a review. One of those reasons being that BB is a good mate and people may assume a bias. However as a mate I think I should post my opinion knowing that he won't be offended. However I don't have to say sorry as I enjoyed it a lot. It isn't Pulitzer material, and I never expected it to be. However it is a thing that many books aren't. It's honest. Brutally so at points. Andy exposes many things about himself and his family that he could have hidden and made the book a standard football "romp" about being a fan and how it affects his life, instead he takes the hits and makes it so much more than that. It's a quick easy read with short punchy chapters that stop you losing interest and makes it a nice episodic read that you can dig in and out of at your leisure. Please read it, you won't regret it, and if it isn't your cup of tea so be it. But a tenner is only a few pints at the end of the day. And also remember it is over 20+ years so don't expect a Kickback based remembrance, it is the story of a normal bloke that loves Hearts, his family and the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The book made it's way over to Australia on Monday morning and was duely finished on Wednesday night as I was on the ferry home. Obviously I've known Andy for a few years now so I wasn't totally in the dark about the book - although early suggestions it was to be an erotic novel were way off the mark. I'm not going to give it the "hard sell", if you love Hearts you should give it a read. Remembering all the good times and heart ache associated with our club made me feel proud to be a supporter - we truely have been through the mill but we're still standing. I don't want to spoil anything for those of you who are currently reading it, there are a few gems in there. Thanks Andy for the mentions (3, I counted and double checked to make sure it was me!) I'm looking forward to coming back and sharing in more ups and downs with Hearts and crazed drunken shenanigans come November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamblow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 although early suggestions it was to be an erotic novel were way off the mark. Ha Ha Now that would break the mold and get it up right up Irvine Welsh - even he hasn't got the balls to right an autobiographical porno interwoven with tales of footy. Instead he writes snide ones more bitter about the big team than proclaiming his love of the wee one. Can't believe I just made a Bowie - Welsh comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I notice the question as to whether KB are receiving any monies for advertising has not been answered that I can see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I notice the question as to whether KB are receiving any monies for advertising has not been answered that I can see Instead of moaning about someone who has written a book and has conducted a very well run advertising campaign on here. Why don't you follow suit? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I notice the question as to whether KB are receiving any monies for advertising has not been answered that I can see What question? Anyway, not having seen the question, JKB have received nothing from this. Why would it? Hope that clarifies sufficiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Instead of moaning about someone who has written a book and has conducted a very well run advertising campaign on here. Why don't you follow suit? John So is that an admission that he has paid monies to kb? I feel that if that is the case it is reasonable to expect this to be disclosed to the membership of the forum rather than it being conducted as if its an independent recommendation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I notice the question as to whether KB are receiving any monies for advertising has not been answered that I can see And obviously anyone using the for sale/wanted section can expect invoices soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 So is that an admission that he has paid monies to kb? I feel that if that is the case it is reasonable to expect this to be disclosed to the membership of the forum rather than it being conducted as if its an independent recommendation This is all a bit rich from someone who seems to be a non subscribed member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 And obviously anyone using the for sale/wanted section can expect invoices soon. I think you will find that in the rules it is differentiated between a private trader and someone who is selling an unwanted item outwith a trade If BB or his publishers have paid a fee or any sort of benefit in return for publicity this is unarguably a business transaction and I would expect as such it be disclosed rather than it being put across as independent recommendation And appearences can be deceiving as I have subscribed I am now genuinely interested as to whether this website has received a gift or fee to have this and other threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I think you will find that in the rules it is differentiated between a private trader and someone who is selling an unwanted item outwith a trade If BB or his publishers have paid a fee or any sort of benefit in return for publicity this is unarguably a business transaction and I would expect as such it be disclosed rather than it being put across as independent recommendation And appearences can be deceiving as I have subscribed I am now genuinely interested as to whether this website has received a gift or fee to have this and other threads You can't read posts sequentially then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You can't read posts sequentially then? That thread must have popped up after I read JF's whilst I was posting my reply The reason I was asking is it seems this thread is doing BB's sales and bank balance no harm at all Maybe you should be asking for a fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 That thread must have popped up after I read JF's whilst I was posting my reply The reason I was asking is it seems this thread is doing BB's sales and bank balance no harm at all Maybe you should be asking for a fee You write an interesting Hearts related book and we'll do the same for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamblow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You are a sad man Prancer - BB is one of us. A son of Edinburgh and a Jambo. He's done good. Written something that has provided all of us KBers with a huge source enjoyment. We a quite right to celebrate this man and his gift to us. As for you ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You are a sad man Prancer - BB is one of us. A son of Edinburgh and a Jambo. He's done good. Written something that has provided all of us KBers with a huge source enjoyment. We a quite right to celebrate this man and his gift to us. As for you ............. Christ he's not Martin Luther King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Christ he's not Martin Luther King If you can do better then why don't you? I can just imagine your book. Chapter 1 - The day I was banned from Boys In Maroon Chapter 2 - The day I was suspended from Kickback Chapter 3 - The day I was warned on View from Gorgie Chapter 4 - The day I labelled Neil McCann a rusty criple even though I have had a knee injury for 2 years Grow up and stop trying to find trouble that isn't even there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Christ he's not Martin Luther King I used to think this was an act with you, trying to see how many irate responses you could get. I used to think that you were a wind-up merchant. But now i think that this is the real you. You're stuck with your personality. You can't help yourself, can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamblow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 mod delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Is Prancer the guy who there was all the fuss about last year? There has never been a fuss over Prancer mate. Irvine Jambo is the man you are talking about. He is in another league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamblow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 There has never been a fuss over Prancer mate. Irvine Jambo is the man you are talking about. He is in another league. Was the guy not suffering from bi-polar disorder or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neobis Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Was the guy not suffering from bi-polar disorder or something. Nope. He was just a serial liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You are a sad man Prancer - BB is one of us. A son of Edinburgh and a Jambo. He's done good. Written something that has provided all of us KBers with a huge source enjoyment. We a quite right to celebrate this man and his gift to us. As for you ............. Excellent post Jonathan. To reiterate, I've never met BB, however I wholheartedly agree with Jonathan, he's one of us, one of our own, and I think its right and proper that we support him and 'celebtare' his work on KB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraNT Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm planning to post a full, in depth, opinionated review of the book sometime in the next few days. Of course, I have no intention of reading the book. Its the same kind of approach all us exiles have concerning our opinions on Hearts performances that we never see. Young Codey, if you make the invitation to the Los Angeles book launch, we will be sending a supporters bus down from San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Was the guy not suffering from bi-polar disorder or something. I'm confused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I think you will find that in the rules it is differentiated between a private trader and someone who is selling an unwanted item outwith a trade If BB or his publishers have paid a fee or any sort of benefit in return for publicity this is unarguably a business transaction and I would expect as such it be disclosed rather than it being put across as independent recommendation And appearences can be deceiving as I have subscribed I am now genuinely interested as to whether this website has received a gift or fee to have this and other threads Anyone remember Tory Boy on Harry Enfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamblow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Anyone remember Tory Boy on Harry Enfield? Ha Ha I was thinking more Student Grant from Viz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 That thread must have popped up after I read JF's whilst I was posting my reply The reason I was asking is it seems this thread is doing BB's sales and bank balance no harm at all Maybe you should be asking for a fee Your making an erse of yourself mate. Having a pop at people who are are genuinely trying to do something creative...but offering nothing but bitter cynicism. It does you no favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecktimus Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I think you will find that in the rules it is differentiated between a private trader and someone who is selling an unwanted item outwith a trade If BB or his publishers have paid a fee or any sort of benefit in return for publicity this is unarguably a business transaction and I would expect as such it be disclosed rather than it being put across as independent recommendation And appearences can be deceiving as I have subscribed I am now genuinely interested as to whether this website has received a gift or fee to have this and other threads Legal restrictions 1. No business offers or advertising of any kind, unless approved in advance with the Administrators. I think this is the answer you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don corleone Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 How ironic that I choose to post tonight of all nights. a book about the highs and lows of following a wee fitba team on the night we have gone from the high of MM to no MM - and not finished probably. Just finished this and found it a bit unique, lots has been written about 86 and 98, the highs and lows of being a jambo epitomised. Seldom seen it all captured in one place so well. Jeez there are matches in there I'd forgotten about. Its one guy's take and it is a very amusing one, tinged with sandess. It has a slightly different take on football, going into the life of just another schemie who has had the sh*t kicked out of him, by life and through following hearts. I renewed my season ticket today, probably on the back of the McGhee thing, only to see all the juff about him staying. Ah well, life as a jambo. This book captures it all. It could be about any team (apart from the big boys) and any schemie in any city, but it reminded me why I bother every other Saturday (or Monday or whatever). Buy it - jeez it has to be worth 6.94 on amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Prancer - The Kickback equivilant of a dingle berry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Just finished the book and was very impressed. I was surprised to find myself roaring with laughter at a few points and i’m an age where I can clearly remember all the cultural references. Quite courageous as well, BB’s honesty was quite brutal in parts regarding his childhood. Would recommend it for anyone, not just Hearts fans, early 70’s kids or Edinburgh lad’s. But if you’re an early 70’s born, Edinburgh Hearts fan then this book should be a must buy. One thing though BB, your passion for Hearts shines through quite clearly. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Have just finished BB's book and enjoyed it immensely. In parts it must have been very courageous/difficult to write, in parts it was incredibly funny, in parts sad and in parts both funny and sad at the same time. As someone who was brought up, in the main, on the housing schemes of Meadowfield, Magdalene and Niddrie Marischal much of it brought back memories of my youth and sounded very familiar, whether it be North East Edinburgh or West Edinburgh a housing scheme is a scheme is a scheme. For anyone that hasn't as yet bought it then I would encourage you to do so (no I am not BB's agent, nor am I working on a commission basis), I think you too will find it a good read, with huge chunks you will be able to relate to, and much that will bring back fond memories of HMFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 When's it in the library? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevo Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 just finished the book..........loved it! couldn't put i down! It brought back some wonderful memories, some sad ones too! great stories about being tortured by his older brother made me laugh out loud!! Great stories about the up's and downs of being a Hearts supporter.....the cup final memories were great and brought it all flooding back to me! thoroughly recommended, If you love Hearts you'll love this book........Buy it now!! I beeter get at least a pint for that:dribble: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Finished it a couple of nights ago, really really enjoyed it. Very funny in huge parts, and equally very sad in others. If anyone is looking for a book to read, they could so a lot worse than pick this up. Grew up not too far from Andy and a lot of the places mentioned in the book I had completly forgotten about. Think I also know who the chap was who left the handbrake off at parcel force and got all the workers threatening strike if he was not brought back to work! Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanmac Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Just started reading it and have to admit I'm hooked so far.As a lad who was brought up in the Broomhouse/ longstone area but left in the mid 70's it's good to here so many places that I used to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodougie Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Having been in Andy class at primary school,the stories of that time brought it all back to me including the ouji board story which I had completely forgotten about as well as the dreaded Miss Bailey !! Fantastic story not just for myself but from a neutrals point of view as well especially if you are from the same era as myself !! If you havent read it then I recommend you do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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