Thanks Gary
Absolutely spot on in encouraging others to write - although one thing to add is please do not write in the expectation you will make money! I have never written to make money (as Gary will testify, publishers aren't usually the most generous of givers!) but because I wanted the message getting out there and writing is a labour of love.
I was one of the proof readers for Don's book and with many of the stories from fans in there, it is vital to get these stories out and from the horses mouth. Many of those contributing to it (myself included) are all the wrong side of 50 and once we have departed, our memories go with us, so in writing them down, they are there forever in print first hand.
@oakiecokie chapter is one of the best - great read from a tale set in 1970