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#31
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - January 06, 2021, 12:23:48 PMHi Russell, nice to see you dropping by. Our new year's celebration consisted of getting merry at home, shouting, "Fuck you, 2020!" loudly, playing Auld Lang Syne at midnight then hitting the sack. It was at least memorable.
My son's live in girlfriend has just gone back to work after having covid, but so far he hasn't got it, despite sleeping in the same bed throughout, etc. My bookkeeper has it and she's really bad, on the verge of being hospitalised last time I knew. It has all been like a big holiday in the south west up until now, so it's coming as quite a shock to a lot of people to actually know people who have it. I think your daughter is right that immunity only lasts three months -- it's my pet theory that that's why the govt have put the vaccine doses twelve weeks apart now. I reckon everybody will have to keep having them every twelve weeks for the foreseeable future.
That's unless one of the varieties mutate again and we're back to square one. The thing is, unless we make sure all the poor countries get vaccines, this will rumble on indefinitely.
Anyhoo, could be worse. Stay safe, everybody
My son's live in girlfriend has just gone back to work after having covid, but so far he hasn't got it, despite sleeping in the same bed throughout, etc. My bookkeeper has it and she's really bad, on the verge of being hospitalised last time I knew. It has all been like a big holiday in the south west up until now, so it's coming as quite a shock to a lot of people to actually know people who have it. I think your daughter is right that immunity only lasts three months -- it's my pet theory that that's why the govt have put the vaccine doses twelve weeks apart now. I reckon everybody will have to keep having them every twelve weeks for the foreseeable future.
That's unless one of the varieties mutate again and we're back to square one. The thing is, unless we make sure all the poor countries get vaccines, this will rumble on indefinitely.
Anyhoo, could be worse. Stay safe, everybody
#32
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Russell - January 02, 2021, 11:49:54 AMThanks Ed, and the same to you and everyone else. It was a quiet one for us, although it's normally quiet. My daughter decided it was best to stay 'up North-ish' (Sheffield) before us southerners were promoted to Tier 4. She has had Covid (quite mild) so I thought she'd be pretty safe as a visitor, however, she had it over 90 days ago and in her part of the NHS at least, that's how long they think your immunity lasts. Not written anything on 2020 but, as always at this time of year, I kinda hope I can find a reason to write again in 2021.
All the best everyone / anyone who drops by.
Russell
All the best everyone / anyone who drops by.
Russell
#33
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - December 31, 2020, 11:37:06 AMHappy New Year, all. Here's hoping 2021 will be a better year for everybody 
#34
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - October 26, 2020, 02:29:16 PMYeah, it's funny how it comes and goes. Back when I had a boring job, I'd think about the story I was working on in the evenings and couldn't wait to get home and write it. Haven't felt like that in a very long time. Quite enjoyed that one or two flashes I did back in the summer, first one especially, but that didn't last long. I don't think I even finished the second one.
Just to warn everybody who's still dropping by now and then -- I'm going to have a go at updating the theme at some point, as the one we use as a default is now out of date and defunct, so if you turn up one day and it looks radically different, that's what it'll be.
Just to warn everybody who's still dropping by now and then -- I'm going to have a go at updating the theme at some point, as the one we use as a default is now out of date and defunct, so if you turn up one day and it looks radically different, that's what it'll be.
#35
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by delboy - October 10, 2020, 06:24:09 PMNo, it was a new story, Ed. I was determined to write something complete to see if I still had it in me. Have had some very nice comments on it, some exceptional comments, actually. But I'm not sure it's answered the question...
#36
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - October 01, 2020, 05:40:11 AMManaged a holiday at Center Parcs a few weeks ago, thanks Jerry. Had great weather for a change, and covid restrictions didn't impact us very much at all. Really enjoyed it and really needed it.
Del -- good story. Good marketing, too. Are you sure you haven't put it through the crit group before? I thought I remembered it half way through
Del -- good story. Good marketing, too. Are you sure you haven't put it through the crit group before? I thought I remembered it half way through
#37
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by delboy - September 24, 2020, 09:30:51 AMNice one Jerry! Thanks.
For info the new story is up at:
https://bhwesterns.com/article/the-flatland-dance-a-short-story-by-derek-rutherford/
Cheers
Derek
For info the new story is up at:
https://bhwesterns.com/article/the-flatland-dance-a-short-story-by-derek-rutherford/
Cheers
Derek
#38
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by elay2433 - September 23, 2020, 09:23:29 PMYikes. I had no idea, Ed. Good to hear that the last scan came back clear. I'd say you deserve a holiday, but I imagine going on vacation now isn't quite what it used to be. We always made a point of staying in a quaint little cabin in the hills near Santa Cruz at least once, if not twice each summer. Missed it this year, first due to covid, and then due to the wildfires. Crazy times. Hope you hit that yearlong benchmark without anything showing and continue to do well.
Derek, I was already an Audible member, so I grabbed the kindle version and the audible narration to your new book. Now I just need to find the time to read/listen to it. Congrats on getting the new story sold too. I envy you. I miss writing (and just reading for fun too). Can't wait to get back to it once/if I make it through probation.
Derek, I was already an Audible member, so I grabbed the kindle version and the audible narration to your new book. Now I just need to find the time to read/listen to it. Congrats on getting the new story sold too. I envy you. I miss writing (and just reading for fun too). Can't wait to get back to it once/if I make it through probation.
#39
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by delboy - August 21, 2020, 05:09:29 AMWow, Jerry, that's some career change. Fair play, to you. We just had a manager at our company decide to give up a well paid and secure position to go and live on a boat and train as a solicitor. I'm always impressed with folks, like yourself, with the courage to make a total change.
I'm glad you liked Dead Man's Eyes. I kind of missing writing those books - well, I'm currently writing one, just miss having the feeling that it will most likely see the light of day! The audio version of the latest is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/The-Blood-Red-Widow/dp/B08FBMW8MP/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=derek+rutherford&qid=1598000529&sr=8-3
Looks like you can sign up for an Audible trial and get it free. I've not got a copy of the audio or the book, I'm afraid.
Good news on my latest story - the one that got me so excited that I split my infinitives! I noticed my old western publisher still sends out a Western newsletter and still updates their webpage and sends out social media updates all about their westerns, and in all these areas they sometimes include a short story. So I sent my story to them saying it might help generate a little interest in my books, which are still on their list, and lo and behold they're going to use it! I immediately panicked, having not written a short story in years, and thought it can't be any good. But a quick reread and I'm okay with it. Would have been good to work it through the crit group here, but c'est la vie. Should be out next month.
Derek
I'm glad you liked Dead Man's Eyes. I kind of missing writing those books - well, I'm currently writing one, just miss having the feeling that it will most likely see the light of day! The audio version of the latest is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/The-Blood-Red-Widow/dp/B08FBMW8MP/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=derek+rutherford&qid=1598000529&sr=8-3
Looks like you can sign up for an Audible trial and get it free. I've not got a copy of the audio or the book, I'm afraid.
Good news on my latest story - the one that got me so excited that I split my infinitives! I noticed my old western publisher still sends out a Western newsletter and still updates their webpage and sends out social media updates all about their westerns, and in all these areas they sometimes include a short story. So I sent my story to them saying it might help generate a little interest in my books, which are still on their list, and lo and behold they're going to use it! I immediately panicked, having not written a short story in years, and thought it can't be any good. But a quick reread and I'm okay with it. Would have been good to work it through the crit group here, but c'est la vie. Should be out next month.
Derek
#40
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - August 17, 2020, 04:21:12 AMQuote from: delboy on August 11, 2020, 01:13:10 AM
So perhaps the mojo is sneaking quietly back!
Derek
Ah, it's been a while since I saw a split infinitive and felt the urge to edit -- perhaps it's catching. I really hope your sales pick up. It's a real shame your old publishers called it a day on fiction. Must have been very demoralising at the time.
Geoff -- sorry to hear of your trials with the hernia and isolation. I'm guessing you'll struggle to cycle anywhere for a few weeks after they put it right. Hadn't heard of an inguinal hernia before and, on looking it up, it doesn't look like much fun at all.
Jerry -- that's quite a change you've taken on. Sounds extremely hectic and physically taxing. I can't imagine putting myself through that much stress. Good on you for stepping up and doing it. I hope you do get a quieter station shortly, I'm betting all that you will see through the course of your working week will translate into a lot of writing stimulus.
Quote from: elay2433 on August 11, 2020, 06:53:32 PM
How's everything going for you, Ed?
Can't complain, considering the flip side of what could have been going on if it wasn't picked up when it was. I feel a bit traumatised, I think. Not sure how I'm feeling, TBH. This virus and the effect it's had on the way we all live has complicated matters somewhat. By now I should have had chemo and also had 47 needles shoved into my prostate (template biopsy for a different type of suspected cancer mass), but C19 has given me a reprieve from all that. Probably not great to leave it, from a clinical perspective, although I feel as if I need to regain my full strength before being interfered with any more. Could do with a damn good holiday
I'm OK, though. Could be a lot worse. Having the six month scan come back clear was a boon. I'm told if you can go a full year without it popping up somewhere else it's a lot better for long term prognosis.