Andy Pollitt - Punk in the Gym (Read 28968 times)

Andy P · May 25, 2016, 02:17:09 pm

No mate, just that someone told me about it.
Actually I did Google my own name once and it turns out I'm a lecturer at Manchester Uni ... Ha!
Cheers,
Andy.

Duma · May 25, 2016, 07:21:35 pm

Andy fucking Pollitt turns up on ukb just as the ability to wad him is removed! Arrgh!
Loved your book Andy, second only to Dawes' of the recent lot I've read (Ben, Jerry, Ron, Dawes). Thanks for writing it, hugely enjoyed the early years which I wasn't really grabbed by in any of the other books.

Oldmanmatt · May 25, 2016, 07:35:55 pm

Quote from: Duma on May 25, 2016, 07:21:35 pm

Andy fucking Pollitt turns up on ukb just as the ability to wad him is removed! Arrgh!
Loved your book Andy, second only to Dawes' of the recent lot I've read (Ben, Jerry, Ron, Dawes). Thanks for writing it, hugely enjoyed the early years which I wasn't really grabbed by in any of the other books.

It's back.

fatboySlimfast · May 25, 2016, 10:36:47 pm

Being an old twat does this book I presume bear some resemblance to the era and not a load of other revisionist tosh?

Andy P · May 26, 2016, 05:30:02 am

Thanks Duma. 2nd to 'DJ'? Bstrds, bstrds ... grumble.
Morgan, I might be old but am not a tw*t so outside, car park now! (What was that move Herol Graham & Naz taught me ... ?).
Jokes aside, have no idea what yer on about but if you buy it and I get my one pound fifty (less tax) I imagine we'll both be happy. Win-win, ha!
Cheers, you people are so nice.
Andy

fatboySlimfast · May 26, 2016, 06:24:11 am

Twat reffered too was me, grammar etc.

Troopers arm in the Gramps about 14 years ago, an all night drinking session with Bert.........

Andy P · May 26, 2016, 06:34:37 am

Ha!, Fair enough, thanks.
Was with Bert & Heather recently - lovely.
Such a shame it all burned down.
Take it steady,
Cheers,
Andy.

duncan · May 26, 2016, 08:07:02 am

AP, you wont remember me but I was another denizen of the original Eric's Barn, summer of '81, unemployed and living for climbing.
Happy days

I'm looking forward to reading the book.

Andy P · May 29, 2016, 03:16:55 am

Ha! Hilarious that link you posted Duncan ... nice one.
Cheers,
Andy.

Andy P · August 01, 2016, 04:57:46 am

... for the unashamed bump, but, I'd very much like to offer multiple genuine and heartfelt thanks to everybody who's shelled out a bit of their hard-earned and taken the book to No2 in Vertebrate Publishing's 'most popular' list in climbing books.
Am seriously humbled and very, very grateful.
Thanks all,
Stay safe and enjoy.
Cheers,
Andy.

andy popp · August 01, 2016, 06:14:43 pm

Hello Andy, very long time no see. I just wanted to say thanks for the book. I've actually just written a review of it for Climb magazine. Without pre-empting the review too much I just wanted to say here how much I enjoyed it.

Cheers and take care,

Andy

Andy P · August 02, 2016, 03:11:24 pm

Heck!
Are you THE Andy Popp - old chum from back home? Hope all's well in your world AP.
I can picture your face right now from thirty years ago plus we have the same initials but I think I got there first ...
Here's what I look like these days -

My goodness, I hope you dont slay me for not mentioning you in 'Punk...'.
Now where did I leave my coat ...

andy popp · August 03, 2016, 04:33:21 am

Hello Andy, yes, it's me! It's good to see your name again and to be taken back in time by your book and all the great stories (and absolutely no reason why you should have mentioned me). Life is pretty good in my world thanks.Like you,work has taken over somewhat but still climbing a little.

Thanks again for the book and all the good times.

Cheers,

Andy

Andy P · August 20, 2016, 04:34:32 am

Cheers AP#2
Thanks for the positive review - much appreciated by Andy Boorman & myself.
SO glad you enjoyed the read & pics, means a lot that.
Cheers,
AP#1 (Am a tad older so got the initials first). Ha!

andy popp · August 24, 2016, 11:30:24 am

I'm amazed the review is out already - in any case, I'm really glad you and Andy B were pleased with it, its always a little nerve-wracking writing a review of a friend's work.

And you definitely have first dibs on "AP".

ps. will reply to your PM asap.

highrepute · September 19, 2016, 04:53:01 pm

Just finished my copy of this.

Thoroughly enjoyed it. The honesty and openness with which Andy has written about his experiences, both climbing and non-climbing, made this book for me and really marks it out amongst the other books by climbers from this era.

His account of his repeat of The Bells! The Bells! goes beyond palm sweats into genuine fear. It's impressive how much detail he remembers about it after 30 years and perhaps speaks volumes about the experience for him.

One thing I'll say is it sounds to me like you should start your own rope access company.

Thanks Andy.

SA Chris · September 20, 2016, 08:46:30 am

I'm still immersed. Enjoying so much I'm not rushing it.

Andy P · October 16, 2016, 01:48:58 pm

Thanks heaps Highrepute & S A Chis, kind words indeed & much appreciated.
No prizes for 'literary merit' here though so am rooting for Simon McCartney's The Bond for the awards - not that I've read it yet.
Actually picked up Steve Bell's 'Virgin on Insanity' today and am totally engrosed, terrific writing. (And bettr thun the 1 wot I rote 2).
Bedtime, night. xx

i_a_coops · October 17, 2016, 11:09:50 am

I read my copy cover to cover while living in an old quarry building above Dali's Hole over the summer, which seemed appropriate. Thought it was really good!

Unfortunately I spilled bright pink wax all over it when I was woken up by midge attack and got flustered trying to light candles to keep the little fuckers away.

At least the garish pink went with the pictures of Andy's leggings

Andy P · October 18, 2016, 05:43:44 am

To i_a_coops

Have never sent a 'wad' to anyone (though have loaned a few which unsurprizingly didn't get repaid) but I salute you for the hut-living up there in the slate quarries.
Hope 'Punk' gave you the odd moment of amusement. Thanks heaps.
Andy P.

Andy P · November 17, 2016, 06:34:57 am

Apols for the the bump but for anyone attending Kendal we have a short video chat for your viewing pleasure.
Cheers,
Andy.

Mark Lloyd · November 17, 2016, 09:11:32 pm

Quote from: Andy P on November 17, 2016, 06:34:57 am

Apols for the the bump but for anyone attending Kendal we have a short video chat for your viewing pleasure.
Cheers,
Andy.

You should be there in person man, they will have probably paid your airfare

Andy P · November 18, 2016, 01:49:49 am

Thanks Mark, nice comment. Nobody could but were gracious enough to offer a 'virtual' spot.
Hope it gives a few people a giggle if nowt else.
Thanks,
AP.

Wood FT · November 18, 2016, 09:11:51 am

Quote from: Andy P on November 18, 2016, 01:49:49 am

Thanks Mark, nice comment. Nobody could but were gracious enough to offer a 'virtual' spot.
Hope it gives a few people a giggle if nowt else.
Thanks,
AP.

Andy do you know if this chat can be seen anywhere else online?

dave · November 18, 2016, 10:18:13 am

periscope that shit.

Andy Pollitt - Punk in the Gym (Read 28968 times)

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