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Old 25-12-13, 02:16
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OK. Looking for some volunteers to go through Vol 1 (250 pages) and who can provide feedback on errors, etc... This volume is 97% complete and, if the timing is right, will go to press in late January for an April delivery.
Chapters are in PDF format.
Clive

EDIT - I now have 6 volunteers which is as many as I can handle once the comments start coming in. Many thanks to all.
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Old 25-12-13, 14:40
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Clive,

I am not going to be able to do much, but I see that the title is misspelled in this post.


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i pruf red it myself
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Old 25-12-13, 15:53
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Corrected "Drive to Vcitory".

Merry Christmas!

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Old 25-12-13, 16:04
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Clive,

I am not going to be able to do much, but I see that the title is misspelled in this post.


Stewart

i pruf red it myself
To be honest, it probably reflects the contents.
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Old 25-12-13, 16:05
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Corrected "Drive to Vcitory".

Merry Christmas!

Hanno
Thanks Hanno!
Merry Christmas to you and yours also.
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Old 25-12-13, 16:24
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Alex and Rob,
Files sent via www.WeTransfer.com
Thnx,
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Old 25-12-13, 17:18
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Old 25-12-13, 20:30
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You could send me a few chapters too.
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Old 25-12-13, 20:49
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Send a copy my way too.

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Old 26-12-13, 12:55
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Hi Clive:

We have already done a bit of this, but if you think I can help, send away.

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Old 26-12-13, 17:58
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Hi Clive

I'm happy to help. Send what you wish.

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Old 26-12-13, 18:45
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now closed.
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Old 26-12-13, 18:59
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What is the old saying........."Be Careful What You Ask For"

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Old 26-12-13, 20:58
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. . . I guess I missed the boat on this one . . . that's what I get for playing with the Grandchildren, and not paying attention . . .
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Old 27-12-13, 02:51
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. . . and here I thought it was closed . . . I’m such a dumb ass . . . files received . . .
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Old 15-06-15, 02:35
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Default Finally - "Drive to Victory" Going to Press in July

After 12 years (or more) of work and procrastination, I am finally sending volume 1 of "Drive to Victory" to press.
Doubtless there will be errors but it's either now or never.
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Old 15-06-15, 02:53
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Yay!! Been waiting for this one. Seems like there are very few photos of Cdn vehicles in both the first world war and the inter-war period.
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Old 15-06-15, 03:10
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Likewise! Great work
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Old 15-06-15, 04:59
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Woot! Woot!

PS - Any word on the reprint of Dressed to Kill?
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Old 15-06-15, 06:38
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fantastic. How long before we know the Dollar Value?
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Old 15-06-15, 13:15
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Clive,

Well done ! that's very good news. I have just installed a new bookshelf last week

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Old 15-06-15, 14:11
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Looks good
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Old 15-06-15, 15:05
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Congratulations, Clive! Another 'Must Read'!


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Old 15-06-15, 19:46
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Clive,

The long awaited tome! Good news indeed

Will flog some of my books to make room for the new ones.

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Old 16-06-15, 09:11
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Now where do we order it
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Old 16-06-15, 11:10
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Really looking forwards to have this book at home!
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Old 16-06-15, 13:14
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maybe one or two, good for Christmas to the enlightened ones
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Old 17-06-15, 04:20
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Terrific! I'm in.
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Old 18-06-15, 01:52
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Yes please!!....when and to whom can we place an order for this "must have"?

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