Country mischief

[Daveo 61]

Has anyone read the above book?

I really enjoyed reading it, but is it real of a work of fiction?

It's written like a true account of a life of hunting,

But there are some odd bits.

In one chapter the author descibes a village green and goes on to regale us with an amusing story about chasing hares in explicit detail, but he is unsure about where it happened!!

Whats the opinion?

I don't mind stories that have been embellished abit as long as the event actually happed.

[Lost Generation 93]

Country Mischief and its follow on are not works of fiction. Now I'm no fan of Didrikson the man, but he has done a lot and undeniably he does write well. A number of my mates were involved in various incidents portrayed in the book and Colin has changed some of the details of people and places to protect himself/portray himself in a favourable light (as all writers do) and to protect/conceal the identity of others (mostly people he has fallen out with over the years, and believe me there is a long list of former mates of his who have well-founded grievances with him). Also, he's writing about events which mostly happened 20-40 years ago and time does dim the memory.

[blackpack 70]

dont know the man, but spoke on the phone very dedicated man, seems true to his word, should imagine all true accounts.

[Lost Generation 93]

dont know the man, but spoke on the phone very dedicated man, seems true to his word, should imagine all true accounts.

 

As you say, you don't know the man.

[blackpack 70]

dont know the man, but spoke on the phone very dedicated man, seems true to his word, should imagine all true accounts.

 

As you say, you don't know the man.

no i dont know the man, like i dont know half the people on here, but most are full of shite on here, i should think he is truthfull.

[byron 1,254]

Country Mischief and its follow on are not works of fiction. Now I'm no fan of Didrikson the man, but he has done a lot and undeniably he does write well. A number of my mates were involved in various incidents portrayed in the book and Colin has changed some of the details of people and places to protect himself/portray himself in a favourable light (as all writers do) and to protect/conceal the identity of others (mostly people he has fallen out with over the years, and believe me there is a long list of former mates of his who have well-founded grievances with him). Also, he's writing about events which mostly happened 20-40 years ago and time does dim the memory.

Also, he's writing about events which mostly happened 20-40 years ago and time does dim the memory.

 

you,ll never no ..the best times of our lives ..totally differant to today..

[Tesco 28]

FRANK STACEY

[Ideation 8,217]

dont know the man, but spoke on the phone very dedicated man, seems true to his word, should imagine all true accounts.

 

As you say, you don't know the man.

no i dont know the man, like i dont know half the people on here, but most are full of shite on here, i should think he is truthfull.

 

 

Yer. . .. that makes sense . . .

[Daveo 61]

He allegely kept a diary of names and places and things caught.

He can remember what dogs he had with him and how old they were at the time,and even the type of bike the copper was riding

But....oddly enough not where the event took place.

Like i said, i really enjoyed reading the book, if its based on a true story with a few deatails airbrushed in them thats good enough for me.

But if its all made up then Didrikson is no better than the "fake" (Didriksons words) Plummer.

 

Tesco, Who's Frank Stacey?

byron, Im not sure things have changed that much

Iv done a few things in my time, not to the same degree as the author but if i wrote a book about them, who knows

[BITCH 135]

FRANK STACEY

 

not the first time you have mentioned this! would you like to share the tale with us??

[Lost Generation 93]

He allegely kept a diary of names and places and things caught.

He can remember what dogs he had with him and how old they were at the time,and even the type of bike the copper was riding

But....oddly enough not where the event took place.

Like i said, i really enjoyed reading the book, if its based on a true story with a few deatails airbrushed in them thats good enough for me.

But if its all made up then Didrikson is no better than the "fake" (Didriksons words) Plummer.

 

Tesco, Who's Frank Stacey?

byron, Im not sure things have changed that much

Iv done a few things in my time, not to the same degree as the author but if i wrote a book about them, who knows

 

Read what I have posted above, several close life-long friends of mine were involved in some of the incidents he describes and I have seen some of the dogs figured in the book work. Now, I'm no friend of his, but despite not liking the bloke I can assure you that he has done more than most on here will ever dream of. A lot of what he writes about happened before you were even born, but he was very well known in certain circles at one time and had a certain influence on the development of the patterdale at one time. I'm also about to start writing a book and believe me, many of the details of places and people will be changed and for very good reasons.

[craigyboy 1,274]

He allegely kept a diary of names and places and things caught.

He can remember what dogs he had with him and how old they were at the time,and even the type of bike the copper was riding

But....oddly enough not where the event took place.

Like i said, i really enjoyed reading the book, if its based on a true story with a few deatails airbrushed in them thats good enough for me.

But if its all made up then Didrikson is no better than the "fake" (Didriksons words) Plummer.

 

Tesco, Who's Frank Stacey?

byron, Im not sure things have changed that much

Iv done a few things in my time, not to the same degree as the author but if i wrote a book about them, who knows

 

Read what I have posted above, several close life-long friends of mine were involved in some of the incidents he describes and I have seen some of the dogs figured in the book work. Now, I'm no friend of his, but despite not liking the bloke I can assure you that he has done more than most on here will ever dream of. A lot of what he writes about happened before you were even born, but he was very well known in certain circles at one time and had a certain influence on the development of the patterdale at one time. I'm also about to start writing a book and believe me, many of the details of places and people will be changed and for very good reasons.

put us down for a copy mate

[Lost Generation 93]

He allegely kept a diary of names and places and things caught.

He can remember what dogs he had with him and how old they were at the time,and even the type of bike the copper was riding

But....oddly enough not where the event took place.

Like i said, i really enjoyed reading the book, if its based on a true story with a few deatails airbrushed in them thats good enough for me.

But if its all made up then Didrikson is no better than the "fake" (Didriksons words) Plummer.

 

Tesco, Who's Frank Stacey?

byron, Im not sure things have changed that much

Iv done a few things in my time, not to the same degree as the author but if i wrote a book about them, who knows

 

Read what I have posted above, several close life-long friends of mine were involved in some of the incidents he describes and I have seen some of the dogs figured in the book work. Now, I'm no friend of his, but despite not liking the bloke I can assure you that he has done more than most on here will ever dream of. A lot of what he writes about happened before you were even born, but he was very well known in certain circles at one time and had a certain influence on the development of the patterdale at one time. I'm also about to start writing a book and believe me, many of the details of places and people will be changed and for very good reasons.

put us down for a copy mate

 

Will do!

[the_stig 6,614]

some of its true some fiction i know some of the storys in the book are an extension of the truth - glammed up by the co writer ... make what you will of the book as a read ...

[Daveo 61]

He allegely kept a diary of names and places and things caught.

He can remember what dogs he had with him and how old they were at the time,and even the type of bike the copper was riding

But....oddly enough not where the event took place.

Like i said, i really enjoyed reading the book, if its based on a true story with a few deatails airbrushed in them thats good enough for me.

But if its all made up then Didrikson is no better than the "fake" (Didriksons words) Plummer.

 

Tesco, Who's Frank Stacey?

byron, Im not sure things have changed that much

Iv done a few things in my time, not to the same degree as the author but if i wrote a book about them, who knows

 

Read what I have posted above, several close life-long friends of mine were involved in some of the incidents he describes and I have seen some of the dogs figured in the book work. Now, I'm no friend of his, but despite not liking the bloke I can assure you that he has done more than most on here will ever dream of. A lot of what he writes about happened before you were even born, but he was very well known in certain circles at one time and had a certain influence on the development of the patterdale at one time. I'm also about to start writing a book and believe me, many of the details of places and people will be changed and for very good reasons.

 

I have, your book sounds intriguing all the best,