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I am constantly amazed by your productivity! Particularly looking forward to the Cruel Stars sequel and spin-offs.

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Cheers Guv. Me too.

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Jun 23, 2020Liked by John Birmingham

*washes hands with desinfectant and gives then a hi5* Excellent sir!

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Jun 23, 2020Liked by John Birmingham

Finally post on .....

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Jun 23, 2020Liked by John Birmingham

Alright! New burger , and one I can post on finally bas well. [Rubs hands together] ..

.**excellent**

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Jun 23, 2020Liked by John Birmingham

Hello JB, Long time commenter, first time reader here. Just on the 3 musketeers research I really recommend the Netflix series 'Thieves of the Wood'. Its set in 18th Century Belgium and is about a deserter from the Habsberg army called Jan de Lichte who returns to his old village in Flanders and uses his military experience to become the leader of a bandit guild. Lots of sex, violence and gore but many interesting insights into the society and technology of the period. - LOBES

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I'm on it. And amazed I've never heard of it. The Netflix bottomless well of content strikes again.

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Now that's a handy recommendation. At the weekend I finally ditched my late-Victorian CRT TV for a shiny new SMART TV and, natch, a Netflix subscription. Thing is, there's so much content to choose from it's very hard to know where to start, but this sounds right up my street. You did say "lots of sex", didn't you?

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Holy shit! I am in awe of your museum director level skillz at keep a CRT this long!

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I just felt uncomfortable throwing something out which still basically worked. I never used to watch much TV anyway (Hah! That's changing!) and was adamant I wasn't going to upgrade until the old TV gave up the ghost. A couple of weeks ago the picture started to appear wonky at turn-on so I decided it was finally time. I'll admit to a slight pang when the old one finally went out of the door.

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Careful Muddy, the..steerer of this here joint think the fact I only tossed out the I PH 3 12 or so months ago!...is criminal, neanderthal and christ knows what else ( should have went sooner I believe..not MY opinion )...its a tech slave, er bitch! CRT...DAM<!!!!!

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It is a belgian series so the sex is quite perverted, but yes.

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From the very first episode! It's also reminded me of a question I've often asked myself but never found a satisfactory answer to. At the risk of hijacking the thread, if I may... How is it that torture and execution were considered acceptable right up until very recent times? Some of the things that were done to wrong-doers (or alleged wrong-doers more often) were utterly repugnant viewed from a modern perspective. I'm not going to go into detail because frankly I don't want to be reminded of them, but you probably know the sorts of things I'm talking about. Assuming people now and people then were basically the same with similar views on common decency, how could the most appalling torture and barbaric methods of execution have been considered acceptable and, worse, subject for public spectacle? I just don't get it.

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Axis of Time. I remember that series from when I was very young (reaches for ear trumpet). I really enjoyed it. I recall the author promised a new book one day. Of course that was in the old days when people printed books and everything. Anyway, that Birmingham fellow's probably been dead for years...

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Quiet you.

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Sorry for the cheeky comment John. Just to say that IMHO Axis of Time is your best work and I'm very much looking forward to the new book.

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Ha. All good mate.

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So I just finished listening to American Kill Switch for the 2nd time. Liked it a lot but particularly loved the character of Damian McLoughlin, Damo. And the reader was amazing good. It took me awhile to understand that it was an Australian view of America .Anyway back to Damo I would love to have a book about his adventures in mining or whatever. A truly memorable character.

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Yay. Finally get to be able to join the Burger communterariat again. Well done Birmo

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and what a fine shinny new home it is.

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just nice to post somewhere that isnt fkng facebook

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Testify

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Finally, Mr Birmingham, you remembered us. Seriously John, what has the world come to Eh? I've not worked since April 20th and before that can't remember the last holiday I had longer than a week for 25 years. I've been reading all sorts of stuff just to keep the old brain amused on Kindle unlimited. Cant quite afford to buy books anymore except for those who are deserving. Any way just wanted to say Hi and good to see you back.

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Thanks Mike. I'll have a few recommended reads over the next few weeks, and will try to throw a few KU picks in there.

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Yes, yes, yes, new books and such, but I gotta say I get a massive fanboy moment every time you mention Pourboy. I haven't worked in the CBD for over 5 years now, and honestly the only thing I miss about it is my daily liquid crack courtesy of Pourboy. Memories...

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Jun 23, 2020Liked by John Birmingham

Having said that, I am REALLY excited about a collaboration between yourself and Mr Lambright.

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So am I. I haven't done a lot of collab work b4, but Jason and I do work well together.

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