We've got tickets for next Monday for RTP :-) (Not 'quite' a millionaire yet sister ;-) XXX
Click photos to enlarge... and leave a comment below!!!
Top row: Me and my Publisher, Paula Brown; presenting the poet Andy Taylor with the award; The People’s Poet 2005. Next; Andy and I editing ‘Listening to the Birth of Crystals’. Then me at Mosborough Hall; with my award of The People’s Poet 2004. Finally; Me reading poetry on BBC Radio.
Bottom row: Two works of mine being displayed at The Word Art Exhibition in Poole, Dorsetshire, then me and a Gormley Statue (This for Sarah ha ha ha). Finally me as a young man when I was a stoker on the SS Ben Maye. About ten thousand years ago.
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(Posted on 2010-06-28 08:24:00 by )
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Back again. I have discovered your erbacce fotolog. Hadn't realised you had published so many books. So by now you must be a millionaire Alan? Ha ha ha Take care (Oh and try to get to see RTP at the Everyman if u havent already been; superb production) XXXXXXXXXX
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Thanks Claire; appreciated XXX
(Posted on 2010-05-31 10:01:00 by ) -
...just heard about your sister Alan; I'm so sorry, you must be devastated, I am thinking of you. XXXXXXXXXX
(Posted on 2010-05-29 07:01:00 by ) -
Angela was a hero Danny :-) A wonderful campaigner and a wonderful human-being :-) Are you on the Isle of Man? Alan
(Posted on 2010-04-30 06:36:00 by ) -
Alan, stumbled upon you having a rant at the pro-birch numpties on FB. Keep up the good work and thanks for the positive mention of my mother Angela.
(Posted on 2010-04-30 12:02:00 by ) -
Not too difficult a choice sister; Tory-Tory, Labour-Tory or Liberal-Tory... though as usual I think I'll vote for 'Bobby Sands MP; murdered by the Government' XXX
(Posted on 2010-04-22 06:35:00 by ) -
I have a sneaking feeling that u r not going to vote Conservative in the up and coming elections Mr C? :-)
(Posted on 2010-04-21 07:16:00 by ) -
Not an 'idiot' Si; and we DO like your work. Good luck in the competition... and thanks for the kind words :-) Alan
(Posted on 2010-02-20 12:21:00 by ) -
Hi Alan,
I've spent some time wondering round your excellent website. Thought I'd learn a bit about the person I'd made a fool of myself in front of. I like the poems very much. The love-poem made me smile as I was listening to that track on the playlist. The links are really useful as well and I read your CV. I shall return here.
Sorry again for being an idiot.
Cheers
Si
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Thank you :-) Delighted you liked the poems :-)
(Posted on 2010-02-14 11:30:00 by ) -
You are a good writer and i hav enjoyed your site. I will return to read some more especially of your poetry :-)
(Posted on 2010-02-09 07:23:00 by ) -
Hy Will; Ringo is only slightly less of a nightmare than Mr Motion; an inane and pointless poet... a bit like the new Laureate Miss Duffer ;-)
(Posted on 2010-01-22 17:28:00 by ) -
I didn't need to Google you Joie; I've read a lot of your work and would be happy to have some stuff from you with a view to publishing :-)
(Posted on 2010-01-22 17:27:00 by ) -
Hy Laura; group meets 6.30 first Tuesday each month; see you there :-)
(Posted on 2010-01-22 17:25:00 by ) -
Really liked your work. But, rather alarmingly when I read your work, I hear Ringo Starr in my head. I presume mr. Motion isn't one of you biggest fans!
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hi, alan--i was turned on to you by san francisco poet, clara hsu,
something about a submission or something which i am not
interested in--right now--but i like that you're "out" being bipolar,
so am i, and i hope to read some of your stuff. you look very
ambitious--which frightens me and delights simultaneously...
cheerio! joie cook xoxo (google me sometime)....ha!
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hi alan, just been having a little look at your website after I received your details from carole thompson. pretty impressive! I've just joined nhs counselling service. Look forward to meeting you at group supervision when I can make it. Will take a proper look at your site now...
(Posted on 2010-01-19 12:25:00 by ) -
Thanks Jonjo; your submissions actually arrived today... will reply s.a.p.
(Posted on 2010-01-07 15:24:00 by ) -
Hullo mate. been luking round this site and its impressive. I write and am just going to send you some of my work if i can get the link working on your erbacce site. havin some probs there at the mo
(Posted on 2010-01-04 10:48:00 by ) -
Hope to see you over the hols Al. Maybe at Judy and Ian's party NY's Eve? I'll fone u Boxing Day anyway XXXxxxXXX
(Posted on 2009-12-24 10:02:00 by ) -
I would love to??? But aint got your email address? mine is alan@erbacce.com :-)
(Posted on 2009-11-18 14:27:00 by ) -
Hi Alan,
I am in London.. I have been trying to reach you for ages.... please get in touch I am in London until 22nd... please email me so i can forward you details..
tha xnks R
(Posted on 2009-11-17 17:28:00 by ) -
Thanks Judy :-) Not seen you for a couple of weeks; I'll pop round Sunday XXX
(Posted on 2009-11-07 12:14:00 by ) -
Happy Birthday Big Fella. Love, hugs and Kisses XXXXXXXXXX
(Posted on 2009-11-06 09:25:00 by ) -
No problem Lewis; glad you enjoyed the site...
(Posted on 2009-11-03 12:30:00 by ) -
That's for getting back to my submission so quick.
I came to see who you were and I really appreciate your work.
(Posted on 2009-11-01 18:34:00 by ) -
Hy Tom. YES, totally agree, a fine piece of writing, chokes me up each time I read it. Thanks for stopping by :-)
(Posted on 2009-10-24 10:59:00 by ) -
Hello
I came here by a strange and unforeseen route. Last week I was with my wife in the Magdala pub in Hampstead - infamous as the scene of the Ruth Ellis shooting. I had long been looking for a copy of the Cassandra article 'The Woman who hangs Today' - it is, for my money, one of the great pieces of writing in journalism.
I found it as one of your blogs from Dec 2006 - I just want to say thanks for posting this. It's a truly damning indictment of the established system as prevailed in 1950s Britain - it's a beautifully written piece, just a pity that it ultimately fell on deaf ears.
Best wishes.
Tom Cook (Fife Scotland)
(Posted on 2009-10-23 21:53:00 by ) -
Hy Sarah; yep we had a good time :-) Would you believe we actually got up and began dancing in the aisles? Ha ha ha If it comes to Liverpool I'll take you to see it. Promise.
(Posted on 2009-10-10 12:08:00 by ) -
York is nice at this time of year Elvis ;-) XXXXX
(Posted on 2009-10-05 09:15:00 by ) -
Hy Shimanta; thanks for stopping by you totally beautiful person :-) ...and 'Tom'? Smith? About time you got some culture lad ha ha ha (Or is it Mr Walton who has enough culture for both of us?)
(Posted on 2009-09-20 09:35:00 by ) -
Hi, Alan. visiting your site was an wonderful experience.
with regards
Shimanta
(Posted on 2009-09-18 06:18:00 by ) -
Beauty Al !
(Posted on 2009-09-17 22:39:00 by ) -
Good :-) I hope you took some photos when you were out wining and dining the other night -) XXX
(Posted on 2009-09-05 15:22:00 by ) -
Enjoying my new P.C.XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
G.
(Posted on 2009-09-05 11:30:00 by ) -
Nice of you to drop by Zak... all the stuff on the rant-pages is slightly tongue-in-cheek. Do you write?
(Posted on 2009-08-20 13:20:00 by ) -
Been roamin around your site. Mainly I liked what I read but hell you sure got something aginst dogs aint you? Me I like dogs. Yeh I know they can be sassy and snappy but there good company. I also tried to read your poem Glimpses of notes and I liked bits of it but other stuff was obscurate. All the best. Zak from Cal
(Posted on 2009-08-16 16:41:00 by ) -
Ha ha ha; you never told me you placed this message here? Yes; London was brilliant as were you :-) XXX
(Posted on 2009-08-13 13:21:00 by ) -
Hullo Big Fella; see you in London tomorrow at 4.30 as arranged :-) Bring your camera... (nudge nudge ha ha ha) Looking forward to Godot, but looking forward to you MORE xxxxxxxxx
(Posted on 2009-08-10 11:02:00 by ) -
Thanks Valerie :-) I'll be waiting ;-)
(Posted on 2009-07-23 10:43:00 by ) -
Alan, thank you so much for your work and the sharing of it. I'll be back. Valerie
(Posted on 2009-07-23 12:42:00 by ) -
Thanks Bets... nice of you... unfortunately the link doesn't work? Alan
(Posted on 2009-07-07 08:40:00 by ) -
loved the glimpses fragment! your reading really brought it to life for me. brilliant!
(the link is to my poetry blog. it is friends-only, but i would be honored if you'd like to friend me. live jourrnal is free to join if you're not already a member.)
:)
betsy
(Posted on 2009-07-06 21:33:00 by ) -
Itâs a chameleon Chris; changes colour depending on the mood of the day ;-)
(Posted on 2009-07-02 13:41:00 by ) -
Hi Alan! I love the new look! Cool colour! Summer in Northern Norway too! What luck! And sunshine 24H a day! I'm lucky! Take care!
(Posted on 2009-06-30 18:59:00 by ) -
'missed'? I aint going anywhere Ames... r u??? X
(Posted on 2009-06-19 12:18:00 by ) -
You will be so missed Allan. I send you a giant hug and a special kiss. xXx
(Posted on 2009-06-18 09:42:00 by ) -
Freezing today all of a sardine.....strange. Things though, otherwise are good..And on your side? How busy must you be with all the submissions, hey?
(Posted on 2009-06-08 07:16:00 by ) -
Hy Charcois, how are things in Johannesburg? I'm enjoying reading your poems :-)
(Posted on 2009-06-04 13:21:00 by ) -
Whilst exceptionally new to your work , this site etc I am most definitely intrigued to discover more and immerse myself in what advice and knowledge you have to offer.
My day has taken a surprisingly interesting turn from the time I submitted some of my work till now, where I am thoroughly enjoying your thoughts and opinions.
Definitely worth my 'error' earlier....
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I can't seem to add a comment on your blog but I see we are neighbours :-) I also love Hitchhiker's Guide and The Trueman Show (Latter makes me shiver)... thanks for stopping by sister :-) Why not send me some of your poems? Alanxxx
(Posted on 2009-05-24 07:16:00 by ) -
I very much enjoyed your art for arts sake short story, aswell as your 'love poem' poem.
I'm a writer too (naturally, oh alas arent we all?) Ive provided my blog if you ever have a chance to look at some of my poems and short stories.
Thanks
Sophie xxx
(Posted on 2009-05-23 03:09:00 by ) -
Ha ha ha; small victory sister; BIG one is to come ;-) XXX
(Posted on 2009-05-16 15:52:00 by ) -
Just heard about your victory over JMU!!! WOW! David and Goliath. You are as tenacious as that proverbial bull-dog. I'll be up on the Wirral end of this month and I'll phone you; you can take me for a drink with your new-found wealth ;-) ShellX
(Posted on 2009-05-09 16:09:00 by ) -
Ah that's sweet; thanks Jonathan, glad you enjoyed it :-) Alan
(Posted on 2009-04-30 14:36:00 by ) -
I read your story, The Heart in the Heartless World. It is very well constructed. Concise. Not a single word too many. Made me smile too. I am book-marking your page to read the others. Thanks for the trip.
(Posted on 2009-04-27 09:07:00 by ) -
You are correct Rachel; it's called 'possessing a brain'... you see we are all biased, we all have prejudices, the thing is to understand them and relish them :-) Do stop by again :-)
(Posted on 2009-04-18 10:08:00 by ) -
Your reviews are very biased Mr Corkish!
(Posted on 2009-04-16 11:43:00 by ) -
Thanks for the comments Degsy; not seen you at DGPS for a while?
(Posted on 2009-03-20 16:42:00 by ) -
great site mate ! love the poetry and the rants ! can't agree with the cats and dogs thing, been savaged by some bad pussies !! as asocialist and trade union activist couldn't agree more about the so called Labour party ! the bi polar thing is very tue. but the solder thing sort of see your point but my mum and dad both served in WWII and fort for freedom of a sort and was a solder myself for a while ! did get into trouble for my political views though ! hehehe you must be proud to have been a stoker ! a truely honerable working class trade !! nice arse by the way !
(Posted on 2009-03-18 23:37:00 by ) -
Were you sitting next to Ruth? I heard her; spoke brilliantly as always :-) XXX
(Posted on 2009-03-17 10:07:00 by ) -
Did you see me on Question Time last week? I was wondering why you and Jan weren't in the audience. I bet you were busy sampling some quality real ale! X
(Posted on 2009-03-15 09:32:00 by ) -
Forgot that link Christine :-) Will pop over and see you today :-)
(Posted on 2009-03-02 15:50:00 by ) -
Hi Alan!
Taking a new tour of your superb website. I never tire of reading your poems.
You've lost the link to my website? Alan ...!!! You put me on your wall of fame, and unless you've removed me, I'm still there. I'll go and check, but just in case:
http://miadora50.piczo.com
There is a small publishing house in Norway would is interested in my poems and has asked me to send 40-50 to see if they are worth publishing. Hmmm I wonder ...
Take care!
Christine
(Posted on 2009-03-02 01:09:00 by ) -
Ah how such decorum inhibits ha ha ha (When (if) you lose your decorum; get someone to take a photo; I'll find a place on my site for it :-)
(Posted on 2009-02-26 08:37:00 by ) -
I have chanced upon all of this....
Had I no decorum, I would have ran out into my tree lined, suffocating, 1930's semis road full of denial and 'niceness' , put my effing knickers on my head and shouted 'LISTEN TO THIS'
But I didn't...
One day , one day I will speak out and I won't ever stop.
Great site -vastly entertaining and thought provoking.
(Posted on 2009-02-25 21:47:00 by ) -
Sorry about that Tux; have you tried placing one finger underneath each word then pronouncing it slowly?
(Posted on 2009-02-20 10:58:00 by ) -
Cant understand most of them supposed poems.
(Posted on 2009-02-18 07:29:00 by ) -
Beautiful Lou :-) I somehow knew you'd remember even though there are miles between us :-) XXX
(Posted on 2009-02-14 13:30:00 by ) -
I would send you a chocolate and a card, but I ate them. Yes, even the card. Happy Valentine's day, Alan!
(Posted on 2009-02-14 11:43:00 by ) -
Hull Al, nice to make contact with you again. Website looks fabulous. I fell over laughing at your rants, you dont change much X (Thankfully) X
(Posted on 2009-02-12 14:27:00 by ) -
Same to you Chris; I've lost your website; give me connection again :-)
(Posted on 2009-01-17 12:46:00 by ) -
Happy New Year, Alan! Wishing you all the best, very sincerely.
(Posted on 2009-01-08 16:01:00 by ) -
Ko koo ker joo; hokus pokus dont you know the joker laffs at youuuuu ;-) [at all of us actually] X Take care Alan X
(Posted on 2009-01-06 11:15:00 by ) -
Blush, blush, blush.... :-) XXX
(Posted on 2008-12-19 06:33:00 by ) -
I am not up to much with regard to Christmas Al; but a very happy New Year, keep up the stirling work you wonderful human-being. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(Posted on 2008-12-18 06:40:00 by ) -
I enjoyed the tour and have been on your web pages for around an hour. A very talented man :-)
(Posted on 2008-12-07 16:53:00 by ) -
Thank you Roger; glad you enjoyed it :-)
(Posted on 2008-12-04 17:08:00 by ) -
Just finished reading 'Through a glass dark.
An insight in survival and the darkest of taboos:
mental illness- Bipolar disorder.
Portrayed with utter humanity and humour.
I await the conventional biography from an
unconventional life.
Great, fantastic read.
Roger.
(Posted on 2008-12-04 09:58:00 by ) -
From Texas?
(Posted on 2008-11-27 08:38:00 by ) -
Hi Alan, hope you can remember this Texas boy, I sure could learn something from you, in how to recite a poem...........you my friend take the cake....Roland.....
(Posted on 2008-11-27 04:06:00 by ) -
Maybe we do what we do, we are as we are; due entirely to mistakes we made in the past? People change; all things are in constant motion...
(Posted on 2008-11-09 10:53:00 by ) -
Hullo Big Al. Are you going to the Casa this evening? Richie, Sal and me will be there about 8.30. Long time no see :-) XXXXX
(Posted on 2008-09-19 12:18:00 by ) -
Hi Alan!
Long time no hear! How are you doing? Just been re-reading your piece about dogs and cats. Have you published anything lately? Would love to hear from you. Take care and all the best!
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Yeh I like the music too but could do with some more Jazz like on the erbacce site Big Al X
(Posted on 2008-09-02 12:15:00 by ) -
Just been having a little sing a long, 9million bycycles in Bejiing, not heard that before. Imagine is my favourite though.Love G. XXX
(Posted on 2008-08-25 16:31:00 by ) -
I stumbled on this site and like it very much. You are very famous maybe? I am from Brazil.
(Posted on 2008-08-24 11:20:00 by ) -
Yeh that picture does something for me too; makes me want to kick that bum!
(Posted on 2008-08-01 17:00:00 by ) -
That photo, bottom row, second from right... it does something for me he he he XXX
(Posted on 2008-07-22 13:16:00 by ) -
Alan---Trying to figure what my cost wold be in American dollars and how many poems would be included. David McLean has offered to review it. IO am excited , will get back with you.
(Posted on 2008-06-17 01:57:00 by ) -
I'm here again on a visit to tell you I haven't forgotten you, to tell you that I'm fed up with work and intend to retire in the course of this year and I'll be able to explore much more of your writings. Is there more to come?
Have a very rewarding week, Alan!
(Posted on 2008-06-16 04:13:00 by ) -
hi Alan, when are you going to update your blog?
xxxSuzy
(Posted on 2008-06-02 21:11:00 by ) -
I enjoyed the 01Prelude poetry on your site
The essence and majestic with shades of light
while musing the rich tapestry of life
Amidst my anguish and my holy veil of strife
The secret is in the keys of Peter
to administer out the depth of metre
I am impressed in angelic awe
Perhaps you can supply, a wee bit more
(Posted on 2008-05-29 11:08:00 by ) -
Hi Alan! Back, drawn to this site like a fly to honey. I always find something interesting. Take care!
(Posted on 2008-05-14 13:04:00 by ) -
Doesn't take much to push your buttons, does it? Take a chill pill! Welbutrin is pretty good. That's what the doc gives me. Accept my apology? I have bipolar syndrom as well.
(Posted on 2008-05-04 13:28:00 by ) -
Reading, reading - and your blog on another website. There's a lot to absorb, and it's absorbing stuff, too. But now, I HAVE to work. I don't even have time to "play" with the newest photos of Oslo, Drammen and Kongsberg which I took 2 weeks ago. Have a rewarding week !
(Posted on 2008-04-27 19:47:00 by ) -
Hello Alan! Thanks for visiting my site. Guestbook next time? Today, I read "Kathy". I loved it. It describes so many things at the same time that even Kathy seems to be forgotten - although it's her story - until I realized that Kathy, without being central, was ... everywhere. Strange! How did you manage that?
(Posted on 2008-04-22 18:02:00 by ) -
I too have been visiting your site Christine :-) Great fun :-)
(Posted on 2008-04-21 06:44:00 by )
A word about The Raggered Trousered Philanthropists... it was by far the best production that I've seen to date BUT it still doesn't work. Let's face it; novels are novels and plays are plays and never the twain shall intermarry with any hope of a happy-ever-after outcome. TRTP is too expansive to be reduced to ninety minutes and as always I left the theatre with a sense of dis-satisfaction... Dear old Robert would be spinning in his martyrs' grave...