New Publication: The Book Of The BSA Air Rifle: 1905 to 1939

[Josie & John]

Agreed. I saw an early draft of John's BSA book and it was really excellent. A great achievement.

Thank you Danny (and Binners),

I added a little since you saw a draft Danny and also expanded on the introduction following your advice some years ago.

Kind regards,

John

[silva]

Can't wait to read this, it will be the Vade Mecum of Bsa collecting

[Binners]

Can't wait to read this, it will be the Vade Mecum of Bsa collecting

Monge two Rodney

[Geezer]

Can't wait to read this, it will be the Vade Mecum of Bsa collecting

Magnum Opus rather than Vade Mecum, surely?

[le frelon]

Magnum Opus. QED.

[Josie & John]

Now, now. This is my first attempt at a book, so I hope it meets expectations!

John

[edbear2]

I look forward to seeing you both there Chris.

Kind regards,

John

Hi John, is Kempton in the emmissions zone whatsit area please? , well out of touch with all that stuff!

ATB, Ed

[Jerry Cornelius]

Hi John, is Kempton in the emmissions zone whatsit area please? , well out of touch with all that stuff!

ATB, Ed

Nope. You can arrive in a coal fired traction engine if you like.

[edbear2]

Nope. You can arrive in a coal fired traction engine if you like.

Thanks for that, it came up as in when I looked, although shown just outside on the map

ATB, Ed

[Josie & John]

Thanks for that, it came up as in when I looked, although shown just outside on the map

ATB, Ed

Must admit I have never thought about this Ed. We've always just driven up and driven back without a second thought!

Kind regards,

John

[edbear2]

Must admit I have never thought about this Ed. We've always just driven up and driven back without a second thought!

Kind regards,

John

When I saw how far it now extends I was quite taken aback, it will be out to bleedin Swindon next

Seriously though, when I lived in Ash Vale and used to go to Bisley or Weybridge or Walton where the missus worked, and later to Bracknell where I worked at HRD for a year, in those days looking back (1983-99) it was so quiet and easy to get around, On a Sunday you could cruise in and park on the embankment and go for a walk, visit the Belfast or whatever, or we would often go up to Camden or sometimes Brick lane, always went in the car and just parked on the street somewhere.

I went back a couple of years ago (just pre Covid) to an ex workmates funeral near Ashford and when I said I was leaving the pub after a while to get back, everyone siad I should stay as it would be a car park outside....My God what a difference from when I used to commute in.

And that's before the having to negotiate imaginary boundries and pay extra.......are there warning signs or whatever, or can you just "stray" in and then get a letter much like a parking ticket?

ATB, Ed

[TonyL]

Sorry I haven't commented until just now, John, but I have only just seen this.

The very best of luck, sir, although I'm sure that luck won't come into it and that the book will be a quality and worthy resource.

I won't be able to visit Kempton and funds are tight at the moment, but once I'm able to I'll buy a copy via Protek.

Off at a slight tangent......what an excellent read yet again this month on the Sussex Armoury sidelevers.

[Josie & John]

Sorry I haven't commented until just now, John, but I have only just seen this.

The very best of luck, sir, although I'm sure that luck won't come into it and that the book will be a quality and worthy resource.

I won't be able to visit Kempton and funds are tight at the moment, but once I'm able to I'll buy a copy via Protek.

Off at a slight tangent......what an excellent read yet again this month on the Sussex Armoury sidelevers.

Thank you Tony - that is very kind.

We will have to meet up for a natter one day!

Kind regards,

John

[Powderfinger]

I am sad that due to prior commitments I will not be at Kempton to see John launch his much welcomed new book.
I have changed jobs but will hope to meet John and buy a signed copy in the near future.

[Josie & John]

I can now confirm I have taken delivery of the new book and there should be sufficient stocks available for Kempton for whoever wants one.

I'm delighted with the quality paper I opted for as it shows off the colour photos very nicely.

I look forward to seeing many of you there.

Kind regards,

John