Book: Waiting For Another War

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Got mine, too.
Can't wait to read it. :D
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Mine arrived, near Glasgow, today. Just a week to get here.... that's pretty quick!
So now I have the matching set. Hardback, paperback and the postcard flyer :D
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Arrived in the (very contagious) People's Republic of Derry! Thank you. Looking forward to reading it. :notworthy:
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Arrived!
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Arrived yesterday and ploughed through the first 100 pages or so, loving it, quality stuff!
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Arrived last last week...but not fully arrived on my desk because I've not yet opened it!

I need to savor it.

I've got a hospital stay coming up...might be the perfect companion.

THANK YOU TREVOR!
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Mine arrived in rainy North Wales. I have a few books lined up for our new covid restrictions.
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Ordered today. Had more to say about it but site logged me out and deleted the post so we’ll leave it at that.

Looking forward to it though!

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Okay so...WOW.

The house was quiet, the workday was over...the package was waiting.

Shipped in perfect shape, bubble wrap envelope in the FedEx sleeve.

This is beautifully done, just holding the book...the soft covers are...soft! Overall, just visually the book is gorgeous...pages, photos, presentation.

I'm afraid of reading it all in one sitting.

If you are on this site...you need to get this book.

TREVOR - well done my friend. Am sure I'll send more such sentiments when I'm done.

This made my day, my week.
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Finished reading it yesterday. An excellent book. Thank you ever so much for putting in all of this effort, Trevor. Much appreciated!
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USPS wrote:October 10, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility.

October 6, 2020, 9:42 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
:? Why is it always my Parcel that ends up stuck "In Limbo" for days on end..... :?
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Thank you Trevor it is a wonderful book
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Great book and well worth the financial pain.... great photo's, anecdotes and a real sense for the sheer hard work that Andy put into the whole thing...Great insight to the band dynamics and what the other girls brought to the table

Any is something of a benevolent dictator...though sometimes omits the benevolent bit.....

looking forward to reading the next instalment.... hopefully it's titled Rock and Roll Part II !!!
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Trevor sent the book incredibly quick - I thought it was the payment confirmation but it was also the shipping confirmation, just a few minutes after purchase! :notworthy:

Now however, it's stuck at the German customs in Frankfurt airport since this weekend. I hope they release it as soon as they've finished reading it :P
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Still no update on my Parcel since 10th October :?
USPS wrote:Tracking History
October 10, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility.

October 6, 2020, 9:42 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
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Thoroughly enjoyed that, US perspective made a refreshing change too.
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Many, many thanks for all the very nice comments.

I will do a post or newsletter on the subject of shipping delays, but here I will just say that a handful of people have reported them. So if your book doesn't seem to have moved much beyond Jamaica (Queens), then you are not alone. When I shipped the hardcover I had this problem too and not one book was lost or returned to me. At this time I'd counsel patience because the USPS is still suffering from some COVID delays too.

Also, I was interviewed for the blog "No More Workhorse" (great title) about the book, and you can find Part I of that interview here:
https://nomoreworkhorse.com/2020/10/20/ ... oEd3Bwghrc

I guess Part II is forthcoming. Big thanks to Killian Laher who conducted and edited the interview.

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Got mine and am half way through it. Thoroughly enjoying it so far!
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bismarck wrote: 21 Oct 2020, 19:56
Also, I was interviewed for the blog "No More Workhorse" (great title) about the book, and you can find Part I of that interview here:
https://nomoreworkhorse.com/2020/10/20/ ... oEd3Bwghrc

I guess Part II is forthcoming. Big thanks to Killian Laher who conducted and edited the interview.
Nice (half an) interview Trevor.
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eastmidswhizzkid wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 08:09 Nice (half an) interview Trevor.
Thank you.

Brief update on the website here, including some shipping news and info:

https://www.gkwfilmworks.com/sisters-updates
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Are there any New Yorkers left on here? If so you can now buy "Waiting For Another War" at Topos Bookstore.

Save on shipping and support a great local place with a terrific café (https://www.toposbookstore.com/).

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Excellent work Trev 😎
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Ordered in Dublin on Friday, arrived on my doorstep this morning - that's super quick. I prevaricated on purchasing because it IS expensive, but actually seeing the book in person, it's totally worth it.

First impressions are this is a truly fantastic book. Extremely impressed. Can't wait to get stuck in.

Von should endorse it. It opens up a window into the past of the band and explains why its foundation and roots were so important and have basically pushed the band into the mainstream.
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my first post here in 15 years as a member is to congratulate Trevor

you really created something beautiful

back to incognito until 2035...
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Big Si wrote: 19 Oct 2020, 20:10 Still no update on my Parcel since 10th October :?
USPS wrote:Tracking History
October 10, 2020
In Transit to Next Facility
Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered to its final destination. It is currently in transit to the next facility.

October 6, 2020, 9:42 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Your not alone, mines having a gap year there too.... :lol: :lol:
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