Paint My Name In Black and Gold: The Next Phase

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Got it earlier tonight - already about a hundred pages in. And yes - a larger volume than expected. Thoroughly enjoying it so far!
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Arrived this morning in Ireland, no extra fees, already glued to it, it's a beautiful thing. Congrats Mark.
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Got notified that it's arrived at a shop which is closed now. Will get it on Monday after paying 7,66€ in extra fees.
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Wow - just finished it. Fantastic read. There’s a lot I didn’t know. I wonder how many demos never got leaked?
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a lot of people saying how much they got a buzz out of seeing their name in print; yet with the exception of HL's Chaotician who can do whatever the f**k she wants by me, i wouldnt care to be in the SUPERFANNYS section at the front...even if it werent a "PAY-TO-LOOK-GOOD" bit for wankers. :twisted: :von:
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Finished it, very good read. All we need now is Von's own account of events

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oh my... most have received their book by now it seems?

Damn, I'm beginning to feel left out. F*ck you, Brexit :(

I should be used to waiting, being a sisters person & all that ;)


ps: hi all, long time no see, hope all is well in the Heartland?
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eastmidswhizzkid wrote: 15 Nov 2021, 08:33 a lot of people saying how much they got a buzz out of seeing their name in print; yet with the exception of HL's Chaotician who can do whatever the f**k she wants by me, i wouldnt care to be in the SUPERFANNYS section at the front...even if it werent a "PAY-TO-LOOK-GOOD" bit for wankers. :twisted: :von:
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But you did find it important enough to join us in the averagefanny's in the back of the book :innocent:
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radiojamaica wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:34 oh my... most have received their book by now it seems?

Damn, I'm beginning to feel left out. F*ck you, Brexit :(

I should be used to waiting, being a sisters person & all that ;)


ps: hi all, long time no see, hope all is well in the Heartland?
If you live in NL or Belgium you may have an email from Post NL about custom charges that you firstly need to pay - this very often goes into the Spam or Advert (reclame) file.
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GC wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:53 If you live in NL or Belgium you may have an email from Post NL about custom charges that you firstly need to pay - this very often goes into the Spam or Advert (reclame) file.
Belgium indeed. But nope, don't think I received anything. Just checked the spam filter, plenty of stuff there, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for...
(I did confirm my adress to Unbound a while ago)

I know some Belgian friends received their books last week already here, but I will just have to be more patient 8)
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Yeah, still waiting for mine in Ireland. Not a big problem - super busy at the moment, but looking forward to reading it over the next few weeks.
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GC wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:51
eastmidswhizzkid wrote: 15 Nov 2021, 08:33 a lot of people saying how much they got a buzz out of seeing their name in print; yet with the exception of HL's Chaotician who can do whatever the f**k she wants by me, i wouldnt care to be in the SUPERFANNYS section at the front...even if it werent a "PAY-TO-LOOK-GOOD" bit for wankers. :twisted: :von:
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But you did find it important enough to join us in the averagefanny's in the back of the book :innocent:
Lots of people hiding behind their real names there :lol:
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To anyone who bought access to the playlist..
I don't have a Spotify account, and don't want one, but can't open the playlist without an account. Does anyone know a way round this?
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me neither. but then again i didnt reply to that email asking me if i want to send the book right away or whether i am willing to wait until they find some arrangement.
shrug.


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oh my... most have received their book by now it seems?

Damn, I'm beginning to feel left out. F*ck you, Brexit :(

I should be used to waiting, being a sisters person & all that ;)


ps: hi all, long time no see, hope all is well in the Heartland?
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Gothicbiff wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 15:09 To anyone who bought access to the playlist..
I don't have a Spotify account, and don't want one, but can't open the playlist without an account. Does anyone know a way round this?
The playlist is just on Spotify. I use the free version i.e. I get advert interruptions etc. So no charge to hear the playlist ...
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Ah yes, I left that unturned also. True...

panzerfaust wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 15:33 me neither. but then again i didnt reply to that email asking me if i want to send the book right away or whether i am willing to wait until they find some arrangement.
shrug.

radiojamaica wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:34 oh my... most have received their book by now it seems?

Damn, I'm beginning to feel left out. F*ck you, Brexit :(

I should be used to waiting, being a sisters person & all that ;)


ps: hi all, long time no see, hope all is well in the Heartland?
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Being645 wrote: 13 Nov 2021, 15:23 Got notified that it's arrived at a shop which is closed now. Will get it on Monday after paying 7,66€ in extra fees.
Don't complain :D :D I have to pay 20€ in extra fees. First 9€ in import taxes then 11€ in custom fee for them to process my parcel.. f**king wankers..
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Mine arrived in Donegal yesterday ....
Todashi wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 13:14 Yeah, still waiting for mine in Ireland. Not a big problem - super busy at the moment, but looking forward to reading it over the next few weeks.
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Drsisters wrote: 17 Nov 2021, 09:33
Being645 wrote: 13 Nov 2021, 15:23 Got notified that it's arrived at a shop which is closed now. Will get it on Monday after paying 7,66€ in extra fees.
Don't complain :D :D I have to pay 20€ in extra fees. First 9€ in import taxes then 11€ in custom fee for them to process my parcel.. f**king wankers..
Similar for me, 14 SEK tax and 75 SEK handling fee :? :?
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ordered mine @bol.com, not received yet but fair price
radiojamaica wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 13:01
GC wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 12:53 If you live in NL or Belgium you may have an email from Post NL about custom charges that you firstly need to pay - this very often goes into the Spam or Advert (reclame) file.
Belgium indeed. But nope, don't think I received anything. Just checked the spam filter, plenty of stuff there, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for...
(I did confirm my adress to Unbound a while ago)

I know some Belgian friends received their books last week already here, but I will just have to be more patient 8)
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Apparently Ralph Waldo Emerson said "it is not the destination it is the journey" and many others of note have commented that the anticipation is better than the realisation.

So, I would just like to say a "Big Thank-You" to Amazon for increasing my anticipation by at least five weeks

My waiting should be "over by Christmas" - but History shows that not to be the most reliable of timescales
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deirfiur wrote: 17 Nov 2021, 10:29 Mine arrived in Donegal yesterday ....
Todashi wrote: 16 Nov 2021, 13:14 Yeah, still waiting for mine in Ireland. Not a big problem - super busy at the moment, but looking forward to reading it over the next few weeks.
Arrived in Derry at the beginning of last week. The joys of Brexit. Mind you it costs the same to send an Abridged to Buncrana (20 minutes away) in Donegal as it does to Brussels or Berlin. The joys of the Royal Mail.
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million voices wrote: 18 Nov 2021, 11:28 Apparently Ralph Waldo Emerson said "it is not the destination it is the journey" and many others of note have commented that the anticipation is better than the realisation.

So, I would just like to say a "Big Thank-You" to Amazon for increasing my anticipation by at least five weeks

My waiting should be "over by Christmas" - but History shows that not to be the most reliable of timescales
Cancel order and get from another supplier? In the 8085 FB groups people have done that and it arrived. In stock at WH Smith for £20 and Bookshop.org for a bit more. Rough Trade for £20 and say 5-10 days. (Foyles. Waterstones and Hive - need to restock like Amazon)
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My copy arrived in North Wales last week. I'm looking forward to reading it when I get a minute's peace :)
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hallucienate wrote: 17 Nov 2021, 10:41
Drsisters wrote: 17 Nov 2021, 09:33
Being645 wrote: 13 Nov 2021, 15:23 Got notified that it's arrived at a shop which is closed now. Will get it on Monday after paying 7,66€ in extra fees.
Don't complain :D :D I have to pay 20€ in extra fees. First 9€ in import taxes then 11€ in custom fee for them to process my parcel.. f**king wankers..
Similar for me, 14 SEK tax and 75 SEK handling fee :? :?
Hell, that is even worse !!! ... :eek: :eek: ... I really feel sorry for everybody outside the UK. And all that thanks to the idiot brexit.
It's interesting, though, and good to know what additional cost can be expected when ordering stuff from the UK nowadays... :innocent:

Anyway, I've collected the book from the shop on Monday ... :D ;D ... now looking for a time window to start reading it ... :D ...
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