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08 Mar, 2017
All you need to design your own Rail
With this product you can bend and shape the rail to fit your bath or shower.
I have a P-shaped bath with 2 curved glass doors at the shower end which I decided to remove for safety reasons. With this kit I was able to shape and fashion the rail to take the place of the glass doors. It looks amazing and works a treat!
07 Nov, 2021
Good value for the money
1 of 1 found this helpful I think this the ideal Metal Detector for beginners and people who have had them in the past. A good manual comes with it which explains clearly what you need to know.
16 Feb, 2013
'The Band' of the '70s...relive the memories!
Looking for a birthday present for a friend (retired drummer in a band) I remembered my brother telling me his old school chum, Jerry Shirley had written a book...so job done...well nearly!
I ordered a copy, and after flicking through the pages and reading the odd paragraph or two, I quickly realised if I didn't buy another copy quick, my mate wouldn't be getting his present!
The book I found is without doubt, an extraordinary tale. Its about a young lad of about nine years old who sets his sights on being a rock drummer when he grows up, and he doesn't give it a thought that we all generally have to serve an apprenticeship of life before we are old enough to venture forth into our chosen occupation. And by concentrating on his dream and shutting everything else out, including certain periods of his education, by the age of 17 in the eyes (and ears) of his peers, became a really good drummer!
For the main part of the book, without giving anything away, it tells the ups and downs of the band's life as they progress towards stardom. The saying, 'Roller-coaster Ride' which is continuously used these days and really annoys me, can be used in this instance as the definitive meaning of the phrase describing Humble Pie's existence in the late sixties to mid seventies. Their lows really were subterranean, and their highs were way up there above the clouds. (And yes, sadly, the highs come in more meanings than one!) Jerry tells the story as though you are listening to him, whilst standing next to him in a pub. He is able to paint a picture for you, describing gigs, their location, the outcome of events etc. This is refreshing because you become relaxed when reading the book and if you are a layman like myself, you know that every word you read you will understand.
As I said in my opening sentence Jerry and my brother were mates...and still are. I came across Jerry in our household once or twice when he was chasin' the dream. He must have been about ten years old then! I remember him as a very polite, tenacious little lad who was always focused on what he was doing. And reading his book he obviously never changed. He tells you about his family and their love and commitment they gave him in his quest, and his friendships with fellow musicians before he made it. He also tells you about the troubled times, but he never elaborates for effect. A true gentleman.
The Who, Led Zeppelin, Small Faces, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Moody Blues, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck are just a few of the names mentioned in the story.
I grew up in this era but alas, I thought Hank Marvin was the main man, so I was on the outside looking in when I read this book...but as I said at the beginning, I couldn't put it down...so if you are a fan of this stuff, you are really going to like it! I did.