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Title: Missing books
Post by: squirrelciv on November 06, 2008, 05:09:52 PM

Did I lend my copies of 'Zen and the art...' or 'Into the Wind' to anyone here? If I did, can I have them back now please ;D

Ta

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: trophydave on November 06, 2008, 06:16:28 PM

Not me but if you draw a blank you can have my copy of 'Zen and the art' because I just cannot get on with it.

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: guest7 on November 06, 2008, 06:57:29 PM

I know what you're saying Trophydave, I stuck with it, but it was sometimes very hard work.

GC

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: robG on November 07, 2008, 01:29:28 AM

Never read it , always wanted to .

How about column in newsletter . Zen and the art of Thumping ?

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: pigafetta on November 07, 2008, 08:42:44 AM

I thought 'Zen...' was self-indulgent drivel. I just don't get what all the fuss is about. Perhaps I'm missing something. If anybody wants a scruffy old copy you're welcome to mine.

Dave

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: squirrelciv on November 07, 2008, 06:38:32 PM

Hmm, Well doesn't look like my books are out there then. Heyho.

To those who offered a copy of 'Zen', yes please! ;D PM me and I'll forward my address.

Cheers

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: guest27 on November 07, 2008, 06:54:47 PM

Zen is a wonderful book and was one of the inspirations for my Masters...

R

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: guest24 on November 08, 2008, 04:20:56 PM

Hmm, strongly divided opinion on the Zen book. I tried to read it once and just gave up. And no Pat, it wasnt your copy.

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: themoudie on November 08, 2008, 11:35:33 PM

Erm ???

Couldnae make head ner tale o whit the bampot was twaddling awn aboot! ;D

Paw Broon and Maw Broon ::)

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: Andy M on November 09, 2008, 04:59:02 PM

Sounds like one for a long trip. I managed Seven Pillars of Wisdom and a few other "classics" by the simple method of taking them on trips abroad with nothing else to read. Even so, there were still moments when reading the German version of the Sun or Daily Mirror seemed like it was worth the effort  ::)

Andy

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: squirrelciv on November 12, 2008, 07:36:34 AM

Dave, books arrived safely and many thanks too!
I for one thought 'Zen' a great book, and the reason I wanted my copy back in the first place is so I can read it again.
All different here hey! ;D

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: pigafetta on November 12, 2008, 11:20:42 AM

All a bit philosophical for me. I was expecting handy hints for fixing bikes. I should've bought a Haynes maual instead  ;D

Still, there you go. Nice to know it's gone somewhere it'll be appreciated.

Dave

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: Andy M on November 12, 2008, 04:27:23 PM

I started off by wondering what a computer from Blakes Seven would know about bikes  :-[

I'll get my coat..

Andy

Title: Re: Missing books
Post by: guest7 on November 12, 2008, 06:58:29 PM

The sad thing is that the son that Pirsig discusses in 'Zen...' grew into a fine young man and Pirsig and his son became close. However, at the age of 23 the son was stabbed to death during a mugging.

GC