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http://www.v-publishing.co.uk/books/categories/biographies/punk-in-the-gym.html (http://www.v-publishing.co.uk/books/categories/biographies/punk-in-the-gym.html)
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Iconic pic :2thumbsup:
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Snake hipped mofo. Those were the days when our heroes were attractive, climbed hard and then retired to the middle of nowhere to indulge in some sado bullshit. What do we have now? Dead hanging and heads like turnips!
Im also slightly disappointed as I thought this might have been the come back of all come backs!
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Exactly what I thought! The comeback bit
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Exactly what I thought! The comeback bit
You're also man enough to acknowledge the snake hipped Jim Morrison things, no?
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Snake hipped mofo. Those were the days when our heroes were attractive, climbed hard and then retired to the middle of nowhere to indulge in some sado bullshit. What do we have now? Dead hanging and heads like turnips!
Im also slightly disappointed as I thought this might have been the come back of all come backs!
My memory is that Pollit, Moffit and co invented deadhanging.
They only got interesting after they retired.
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That's not what I've heard! Maybe an interesting book then?
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Exactly what I thought! The comeback bit
I hope no-one's holding their breath.
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On this subject I'd been trying to find some recorded interviews with Andy online to no avail. Sure I'd listened to them via a link off here a while back. Anyone any ideas?
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That's not what I've heard! Maybe an interesting book then?
Their idea of wild night out back in the day was 3 or 4 of them sharing a bottle of wine at a party.
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That's not what I've heard! Maybe an interesting book then?
Their idea of wild night out back in the day was 3 or 4 of them sharing a bottle of wine at a party.
One wet weeked, the lockin at the Moon lasted three days. '88?
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Are you sure you don't mean nursing half a pint of orange squash all night.
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Actually, it's funny rememberlng those days as a starry eyed 17/18 year old hanger-on ( and occasionally allowed to belay my third rate immediate superiors).
Andy, you were one of the heroes. I'm just that little bit younger...
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That's not what I've heard! Maybe an interesting book then?
Their idea of wild night out back in the day was 3 or 4 of them sharing a bottle of wine at a party.
I'm not sure about that. I saw Andy and Basher in the Noah's Ark in Crookes wankered on lager and smelling of weed. Not saying they did it every night though
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Andy very generously gave me my first pair of rock boots when I started climbing in '92/'93 after moving in next-door to Gav, Nic, Jase and Peggo.
Hopefully Niall can get him on the phone for a Jamcrack episode?
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Snake hipped mofo.
My then Mrs used to look forward to magazines arriving with Andy's lycra clad arse on the cover. He was by a rather large margin the best looking of the bunch though.
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Did these ever get cross-posted from the other channel?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CG9Lq6yUGk
http://vimeo.com/139567031
http://vimeo.com/149359334
http://vimeo.com/149359423
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On this subject I'd been trying to find some recorded interviews with Andy online to no avail. Sure I'd listened to them via a link off here a while back. Anyone any ideas?
It was probably from rockarchivist.co.uk (http://www.rockarchivist.co.uk/) by Phil Kelly, but the interviews no longer appear to be hosted on the site (they are mentioned in this article (https://www.thebmc.co.uk/joe-brown-audio-interviews) and this thread (http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=419669)).
Perhaps try contacting Phil Kelly to see where they are.
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Just got my copy in the post, what a dude, the bells onsight necky or what, loved the crabs story that should go down in folklore, as well as the term Big Ron Pres Ups
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Just got my copy too, well up for ploughing through it.
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Iconic pic :2thumbsup:
That heading is straight out of WordArt, class!
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Just getting stuck in to my copy as well. Amazing so far! Getting a blowjob while watching redhead make the FA of Atomic Finger Flake, what more could you want in a book?
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We've stuck a few articles up on our blog if anyone's interested:
Jon interviewed Mark Leach about The Bells! (http://v-publishing.co.uk/blog/v-publishing-blog/2016-03-03---the-bells-the-bells.html)
Andy P's Tremadog chapter from Extreme Rock. (http://v-publishing.co.uk/blog/v-publishing-blog/2016-03-16---extreme-rock-void-cream-and-strawberries.html)
Jerry reminiscing about climbing and hanging out with Andy. (http://v-publishing.co.uk/blog/v-publishing-blog/2016-04-04---jerry-moffatt-on-andy-pollitt.html)
More to come...
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Just stumbled upon this thread and would like to thank all for the humerous and complimentary comments - thanks.
Its rather humbling having been away from the scene for a quarter of a century so yeah, cheers, defo.
Andy.
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Where you googling your name?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Being an old twat does this book I presume bear some resemblance to the era and not a load of other revisionist tosh?
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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
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Twat reffered too was me, grammar etc.
Troopers arm in the Gramps about 14 years ago, an all night drinking session with Bert.........
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Ha!, Fair enough, thanks.
Was with Bert & Heather recently - lovely.
Such a shame it all burned down.
Take it steady,
Cheers,
Andy.
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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 (http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,11074.msg186917.html#msg186917)
I'm looking forward to reading the book.
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Ha! Hilarious that link you posted Duncan ... nice one.
Cheers,
Andy.
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:sorry:
... 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.
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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I'm still immersed. Enjoying so much I'm not rushing it.
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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
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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 :P
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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.
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Apols for the the bump but for anyone attending Kendal we have a short video chat for your viewing pleasure.
Cheers,
Andy.
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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
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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.
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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?
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periscope that shit.
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Thanks Wood FT and dave - whatever 'periscope' means?.
Oh, someone'll bung it on the net in due course am sure but its only a bit of bo**ox bwn two mates. Definitely nowt spesh.
Cheers both,
AP.
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but its only a bit of bo**ox bwn two mates. Definitely nowt spesh.
Cheers both,
AP.
That's just the kind of bo**ox we enjoy on this forum
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That's just the kind of bo**ox we enjoy on this forum
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Ha, nice one. Think it'll be posted tomorow perhaps.
Thanks,
AP.
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Hi Andy.
Hope life's good.
The book was a great read - as was Jerry's. Really takes you back to some great times! Completely deplorable in places of course :P (It really wasn't that busy.. ;) )
Enjoyed reading about your love affair with Gogarth - inspired me to get back over there for the first time in twenty years! I love that place. Ticked a few classics which I'd missed the first time, including Resolution Direct of course - which is fabulous 8)
Great to see metallic lycra making a comeback. It's all too clean though these days; piss stains were always de rigueur ;D
Will pm ya x
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Thanks Dave, hope you're well.
Yeah, chat via PM anytime. Brill that Simon won the BT for The Bond. Just started it - ace.
Cheers.
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https://vimeo.com/192227592
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Thanks Jack.
And Andy obviously! Must be weird putting yourself out there again after so many years of relative anonymity... :punk:
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That's amazing, in all kinds of ways!
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incredible!
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:clap2:
Magnificent ;D
I'm amazed you still have the Lycra. I had a similar pair, but only had hoops on one leg, stripes on the other. Very jealous.
:punk:
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brilliant :)
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Do you still have the pink ones... that we all wanted after the Strawberries ad?? you know the one... where you were near doing the splits and frankly looked awesome! the Sheffield dance shops sold out after that! I know.. I tried to buy some!
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Aww shucks thanks all, greatly appreciated by this old f*rt.
Am sure most will agree that Charlie is the star of the show (he wrote it and memorised the entire thing like a pro).
Re: the Lycras ,,, could never throw the rainbows out and thought I'd kept the pink pair too but can't find 'em.
When I visit Charlie at Northside Boulders in Melbourne there's no end of Lycra on display ,,, cute (on some)!
Thanks all.
AP.
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Aww shucks thanks all, greatly appreciated by this old f*rt.
Am sure most will agree that Charlie is the star of the show (he wrote it and memorised the entire thing like a pro).
Re: the Lycras ,,, could never throw the rainbows out and thought I'd kept the pink pair too but can't find 'em.
When I visit Charlie at Northside Boulders in Melbourne there's no end of Lycra on display ,,, cute (on some)!
Thanks all.
AP.
Like you said: "PICS MISSING?????????????" ;D
Bring Out Your Lycra.. anyone?
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Do you still have the pink ones... that we all wanted after the Strawberries ad?? you know the one... where you were near doing the splits and frankly looked awesome! the Sheffield dance shops sold out after that! I know.. I tried to buy some!
The old Stoney guide has a picture of Jason on Black Kabul. I am belaying wearing.... exactly that AP regulation Lycra, as inspired by the man himself. It was 1985 after all...
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we wore the same. happy days :))
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Ha! So my prediction of Lycra's return to climbing fashion was right then. Such a pity the tights shop on Eccy Rd (Sheff) closed recently.
Hope everyone stays safe and well.
Cheers,
AP.
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Many thanks to those who've been in touch over Chrizzy and NY.
Hope everyone has a cracking 2017 and best regards from Oz.
A. x
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Happy New Year Andy.
Fond memories of me & my mate picking you & Basher up hitching at Pen y Gwyrd en route to Tremadog. We were after our first E2 that day - Nimbus - and you were getting on Strawberries iirc.