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    Grand Master Mr Curta's Avatar
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    We also caught him last week. Very entertaining and covered a hell of a lot of his life in a couple of hours. I loved the tale about them only getting two minutes of solar charge for the SW radio whilst polar trekking in 1982, hearing that Britain was at war but not catching who with, and 'naturally assuming that it was France'.

    It was lovely to hear a lot about Ginny as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    We also caught him last week. Very entertaining and covered a hell of a lot of his life in a couple of hours. I loved the tale about them only getting two minutes of solar charge for the SW radio whilst polar trekking in 1982, hearing that Britain was at war but not catching who with, and 'naturally assuming that it was France'.

    It was lovely to hear a lot about Ginny as well.
    100% - very enjoyable evening.
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    RF amputated his own frost-bitten fingertips with an electric fretsaw.
    "Well they would say that ... wouldn't they!"

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    I enjoyed his book 'The Featherman.' Its a work of fiction but it does make you wonder if there are bits of real life in it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mondie View Post
    I enjoyed his book 'The Featherman.' Its a work of fiction but it does make you wonder if there are bits of real life in it.
    Fiennes has described his novels as "factional", it's a great read either way.
    Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH

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