- “Endless Wave is one helluva read…and if you haven’t done so
already… go to Amazon.com and buy it. You will not be disappointed.”
(29) Goodreads – A massive big thank
you to “Erica Bailey” for her 5-star “it
was amazing” review on the well-respected, world-wide book reading
site.
- Later that day, still on the
Marilyn front, Keith received news of another big, massive leap forward on his
major project on the star…
- While over on Amazon in Canada, the
paperback version of Keith’s book on the actress stood at #15 in the “Most
Wished For in Monroe, Marilyn” chart.
(28) Cold Berkshire – Well, I never… Keith submitted two RC reviews, one for
the wonderful new Beach Boys book, Endless Wave,
the other for the latest Matt Deighton album, Doubtless Dauntless… “both, must buys.”
- Keith’s 2018 Birthday Tour began
with a catch-up featuring two old. long time mates, Daniel J and Mark S…
(27) Chilly Berkshire – Another
lengthy catch-up re work on the new, “alternate” movie project idea.
(26) Freezing Berkshire – Phase 3 of
the house renovations work was concluded… It took 6 days.
(21) Berkshire / twinned with
Midlands – Pre-production work on the new “rather alternate” new movie idea
rumbled on when Keith had a rather nice, most informative phone call update
with the film’s producer.
(20) Cold/ Wet / Windy Slough –
Congrats to Slough Town FC for beating Sutton United (on penalties) to reach
Round 2 of this season’s FA Cup…
(19) Cold, Rather Freezing Berkshire
– Phase 3 of the house refurbishments got underway. (Expected to last 5 days.)
(16) “Thanks, But Unfortunately… “ –
Keith received two, most kind invites, one for the launch part of the new
“Sessions in Photos” exhibition at the Proud Gallery, in London, the other, the
world premiere of the new, official, Cavern club documentary. Both due to take
place next week, he had to regrettably decline them due to family and
domestic matters. “Thank you both,
anyway, much appreciated.”
(15) America – Berkshire – (via UPS)
Keith received his copies of the new “Rocky” Pamplin, Beach Boys book, Endless Wave and wonderful it is too!
“Been dipping into it again, and it really is a superb read.” The endorsement,
top right, on the front cover looks ace as well!
(13) Overcast Berkshire / Midlands –
Another mighty (put the world to right) project catch-up with designer
extraordinaire, Mr Paul S. "A number of projects for the New Year were discussed."
- Another busy day of updating the
text on this site…
- Plus, confirmation was received
that another year in “Lawford-Land” had been … guaranteed… “Bliss”
(11) Ontario, Canada – A very sad day
for fans of 2001: A Space Odyssey and
movie buffs alike; Douglas Rain, the voice of the rather eerie, HAL 9000
computer in the movie, passed away, aged 90 at the St. Mary's Memorial Hospital outside
Stratford, Ontario. “What a man, what a voice,” Keith said in tribute, “you
played the part so very, very well. No one could have done it better. We thank
you.” (2001: A Space Odyssey is still,
by far, by a landslide the greatest film EVER made!)
(9) South Coast / London/ Berkshire –
The mastered, 50 years anniversary edition of The Beatles (aka The White Album) was released today and Keith
spent of the late morning/ early afternoon dissecting the double album on
various BBC Radio stations…
- News on the rather “alternate
project”? It’s getting nearer…
(6-9) South Coast – Another highly
successful business trip out to “Lawford-Land”…
(5) WWW – Keith reached the 450
connections mark on the worldwide business site, Linkedin.
(2) London, England – An invite was
received (via Getty) to attend the retirement party of Robin James, a long-running,
most reliable employee of the BBC. “A true professional, his expertise in the industry will be
sadly missed.”
