I've done it again, and while making the kind of remark one doesn't want broadcast. This is very reprehensible. I really will try harder in future. PR On 30 Oct 2010, at 12:19, Peter Riley wrote: Ta. I'm waiting to learn what Mike's response to it is -- not sure he's seen it yet. I've known Loydell say sensible things in the past (about 3). Evidently he has now disappeared up his own A-hole. Hope to see yous soon, Peter On 29 Oct 2010, at 17:31, Peter Hughes wrote: It was a great pleasure to read that consideration of Michael Haslam's work Peter - not least because the day before I had read a comment on Michael's Oystercatcher which said: Hmmm. Am I allowed to say hippy dipshit? Then I will. Haslam is one of a few fey nature poets who seem to ride on the slipstream of experimental writers from the 60s, although I have no idea why they are allowed to do so. This is atrocious, excitable, shapeless writing. Well, that's Rupert Loydell's view. The word "allowed" certainly caused pause for thought... Luv, Peter Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:51:59 +0100 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Tears in the Fence Issue 52 To: [log in to unmask] List-members might also like to know that Tears in the Fence 52 (which is that rare and special thing, printed paper) contains a mass of writers including Zanzotto, Blonstein, Hartley-Williams, Peter Hughes, Carrie Etter etc. etc., essay on Jack Spicer by Ian Brinton, Lynette Roberts by Frances Spurrier, Nathaniel Tarn... and a lot of reviews including a lengthy one on Michael Haslam by me. Contact: David Caddy, 38 Hod View, Stourpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8TN. On 29 Oct 2010, at 13:48, Roger Collett wrote: Nice to see Sheila Murphy and Giles Goodland getting some exposure. Liked "Notoriety" the best. Roger Collett Arrowhead Press http://www.arrowheadpress.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality." Jules de Gaultier