Looking for the real Red Robbo (my book). Thursday 25th Sept - Northants BOOK LAUNCH

[High Jetter]

2 hours ago, richardmorris said:

But what of the popular people’s front of Wolverhampton! Actually I spent a good hour reading the reviews on trip advisor on the Trumpet. How is it still going!?

Was a great Jazz pub, last time we were there

[motorpunk]

11 hours ago, richardmorris said:

Longbridge sex robots!

I couldn't help myself with that

[Sunny Jim]

Oi @richardmorris, enough of the spoilers! 😋

[richardmorris]

8 minutes ago, Sunny Jim said:

Oi @richardmorris, enough of the spoilers! 😋

Trying to drum up business! I didn’t say how the s3x robots fitted in!

It’s actually a fun and touching story so far. I feel more sympathy with Derek than Roy in the last book- trying to make lives better for others. I’m only half way through though.

 

[richardmorris]

 

[High Jetter]

2 hours ago, richardmorris said:

 

@vulgalour

[Stinkwheel]

11 hours ago, richardmorris said:

 

Its quite sad in this day and age people still getting clicks/views on the whole 'It was SO bad!!!' thing about cars that werent 'that' bad and they also arent old enough to actually remember and just parrot the same old lines

[motorpunk]

1 hour ago, Stinkwheel said:

Its quite sad in this day and age people still getting clicks/views on the whole 'It was SO bad!!!' thing about cars that werent 'that' bad and they also arent old enough to actually remember and just parrot the same old lines

He's pretty complimentary and/or realistic in the video, in my opinion,  "It's a car that's hard to dislike"... but the 'orrible nature of YT algorithms mean that clickybaity titles seem to be necessary, sadly. 

He's a good egg, JayEmm, and a BL fan, I almost joined that shoot but had to drive to Milton Keynes to get the sack from my day job instead

[IronStar]

14 hours ago, richardmorris said:

 

I think that car is very pretty, black and those wheels really suit it. 

I probably said this before, but being a non-Brit, I always wondered why everyone seems so hellbent on slagging off BL/Rover, as they always had a bit of premium image in my part of the world. Every single one I ever rode in seemed at least nice enough. Maybe not class-leading, but certainly not terrible, 

[motorpunk]

3 hours ago, IronStar said:

I always wondered why everyone seems so hellbent on slagging off BL/Rover

There's a fascinating mix of reasons but one I think that is seldom mentioned is that Brits generally have a self-destruct button when it comes to success. It's the opposite of America where money and fame and success are celebrated, here (I'm a Brit, as you may know) if anyone "gets an idea above their station" there is a queue of people to take the piss, or worse. On the topic of BL/Rover, I honestly don't think their products were always so far behind the competition and, in many cases, were much better than many people might realise. There's also that Clarkson-led mentality where if TG say something is crap, then it must be crap, and that really annoys me. Happily nowadays (and certainly here on Autoshite), people are starting to appreciate BL cars as something of an underdog's choice, enjoying the self-deprecation of driving an Allegro, or Marina, or similar, and wondering why so many mainstream cars these days are so utterly dull. 

[motorpunk]

I'm on stage at 1230 at Rustival. They've let me park my Elise inside as well, which seems a bit jazzy for such an event, but as it's a  K series car it'll almost certainly explode or something. 

I am going to do a fun "true or false" thing with JayEmm, with 20 or so interesting facts loosely based on the strikes mentioned in the book, and a bit of Q&A if the audience are up for it. If you're coming please don't be shy in saying hello, I'm the chap in a BL T-shirt with a flat cap and moustache that, according to my daughter, makes me look like a sex offender. Thanks, kiddo.

There'll be a big QR code on stage which folks can scan to order the book, plus I'll have a small stock of books which I can sell (cash preferred but I should have a card reader on my phone) and sign if anyone fancies it. There should be someone handing out flyers as well with book info. This is a self-published book, I have to work hard to find new readers, I hope I'll find a few on the day. Here's my mood board...

See you tomorrow?

Rich.

[chaseracer]

56 minutes ago, motorpunk said:

...I'll have a small stock of books which I can sell (cash preferred but I should have a card reader on my phone) and sign if anyone fancies it...

Hold one for me please, Rich - I'll bring folding beer vouchers.

[N Dentressangle]

Brilliant - see you tomorrow!

[High Jetter]

Hope it goes well and you don't have to carry any stock home.

[robt100]

2 hours ago, motorpunk said:

 a bit of Q&A if the audience are up for it. If you're coming please don't be shy in saying hello, I'm the chap in a BL T-shirt with a flat cap and moustache that, according to my daughter, makes me look like a sex offender. 

 

So asking if you are sex offender with a moustache like that is a valid question for the Q&A? Just checking ready for tomorrow..... 😅

[motorpunk]

55 minutes ago, robt100 said:

So asking if you are sex offender with a moustache like that is a valid question for the Q&A? Just checking ready for tomorrow..... 😅

I prefer the term sexy offender.

[motorpunk]

3 hours ago, N Dentressangle said:

Brilliant - see you tomorrow!

If you turn out to be a person and not a giant French HGV I am going to be disappointed. 

[motorpunk]

Packed. 

[brownnova]

Just finished the book… a great read, very much enjoyed it.

Got to admit the section at the end with the alien invasion stealing all the plans for the replacement for the Austin Princess and one of Robinson’s ties, and as a result the 17 men going on strike from the Cowley factory because the aliens had landed at Longbridge not at Cowley wasn’t something I expected.

In all seriousness it was an enlightening book and there were some entertaining asides which kept me smiling throughout! 

[brownnova]

Love from the stage! 
 

Quote of the day: “You’re all horny for Metros” 

[motorpunk]

Fantastic to meet @N Dentressangle @brownnova @dollywobbler @robt100 @wesacosa @chaseracer @Marina door handles @Floatylight @Sunny Jim and his dog and many other ‘shiters. I took my entire stock of books and sold almost every one (!) - thanks to those who tolerated my crap tech skills when paying by card. Such great vibes at Rustival. I hope you enjoyed the talk and love the book.

Next stop - The Motorist in Sherborn-in-Elmet at 6-8pm in the Le Mans suite, this Weds 3rd September. See you there? 

[chaseracer]

Good to chat, Rich.  The T-shirt/'tache combo was unmistakeable!  Looking forward to reading the book.

[N Dentressangle]

2 hours ago, motorpunk said:

Fantastic to meet @N Dentressangle @brownnova @dollywobbler @robt100 @wesacosa @chaseracer @Marina door handles @Floatylight and many other ‘shiters. I took my entire stock of books and sold almost every one (!) - thanks to those who tolerated my crap tech skills when paying by card. Such great vibes at Rustival. I hope you enjoyed the talk and love the book.

Next stop - The Motorist in Sherborn-in-Elmet at 6-8pm in the Le Mans suite, this Weds 3rd September. See you there? 

Good to meet you, albeit briefly!

Enjoyed the talk and looking forward to reading the book.

[robt100]

Good to see you too @motorpunk, sorry you didn't get to see Ron, Should've dragged you over there early 😅 You're more than welcome to pop by the house if you're ever passing though👍

I got one shot of your interview (and very well it came across too).. Though it looks like James is dubiously asking if your moustache is actually real, he doesn't seem convinced 😄

[Sunny Jim]

Well played @motorpunk, the quiz format was perfectly judged and went down well. Pleasure to meet you too. Now all I've got to do is try and the read the copy I got you to sign for my Dad as a present without creasing it.

[LoftyvRS]

Loving the book so far @motorpunk,  well written and flows nicely.

I must say MartinP needs a good shoeing.

I did try to explain to my Mrs what it was about, but she glazed over pretty quickly. Like an iced bun.

[chaseracer]

1 hour ago, LoftyvRS said:

I did try to explain to my Mrs what it was about, but she glazed over pretty quickly. Like an iced bun.

The reaction of Domestic Management everywhere, if mine and Mrs_LoftyvRS is representative!

[motorpunk]

1 hour ago, chaseracer said:

The reaction of Domestic Management everywhere, if mine and Mrs_LoftyvRS is representative!

My long-suffering girlfriend often joins me on interviews and research trips, then has to listen to me waffle on out loud to myself when I’m writing and even joins me on events to plug the book. I’m still not sure what’s in this for her 😂

[chaseracer]

3 hours ago, motorpunk said:

My long-suffering girlfriend often joins me on interviews and research trips, then has to listen to me waffle on out loud to myself when I’m writing and even joins me on events to plug the book. I’m still not sure what’s in this for her 😂

She does it very well!

[motorpunk]

Not sure if any Autoshiters in the Yorkshire area will join me tomorrow night at The Motorist?

I'll be inside, in the Le Mans suite, 6-8pm. I'll do a kind of stand-up routine and daft quiz about the strikes, then a run through Robbo's life and times, and folks can buy signed copies on the night. The bar will be open and there's the usual food and stuff, with a regular car meet outside, too. Entry is free, tight-fisted Yorkshire* types will be pleased to learn. 

 

*I can be racist about the Yorkshires because I'm 50% tightwad myself.