tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post2009786353127551610..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: Ahead: A Long Wander in The Eternal TyposphereRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-81344621860337341952012-09-04T22:12:02.689+10:002012-09-04T22:12:02.689+10:00An avenue will present itself, I am sure. An obliq...An avenue will present itself, I am sure. An oblique line of work or engagement not considered before. My full empathy to you and your colleagues for getting turfed after so many years - and doubly biting for becoming another 'story' in the long, painful dissolution of quality newspaper content & people.<br /><br />Also, Robert, don't forget your expertise is worth a lot to so many people here online and elsewhere too. You are more than worth your weight in (all your) typewriters.<br />rinorino breebaarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732964644950027323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-81256398338416117102012-09-04T11:12:16.732+10:002012-09-04T11:12:16.732+10:00Joining the chorus and wishing the best. At times,...Joining the chorus and wishing the best. At times, opportunity shows up just around the bend. Aside from the exciting prospects of writing a novel, I also found out from Richard that you'll be contributing to Etc Journal on a regular basis, that's really good to hear.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-43561415221642503602012-09-03T20:23:51.093+10:002012-09-03T20:23:51.093+10:00I have no doubt you could produce a phenomenal boo...I have no doubt you could produce a phenomenal book or ten in short order. Journalism experience obviously does wonders for productivity - or perhaps you just have natural talent. The output of this blog is already so voluble and informative that, to be honest, it's hard to believe its author has had 40 hours a week left away from it to pursue a career. <br /><br />How wonderful that this hobby can be such a refuge. "Friends around the world," indeed - what a remarkable thing. For all my grousing about technology, the internet does have a bright side, doesn't it?<br /><br />A <i>Fawlty Towers</i> themed typewriter store show might have a small audience, but boy would it be a dedicated one! Have you seen <i>Black Books</i>? There's something remarkably refreshing about the idea of a store where the staff can say what they feel.Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975027530244662003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-62419721410460194782012-09-03T16:20:04.088+10:002012-09-03T16:20:04.088+10:00Robert, I am sorry that things are not going great...Robert, I am sorry that things are not going great. However, the best thing about life is that it goes on. There will be days ahead. Some will be worse, but some will be much better. Surround yourself with what you love and who you love and all the bad bad days will become bearable. Ryan Adneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638154287454314617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-77051886302712586952012-09-03T14:37:06.051+10:002012-09-03T14:37:06.051+10:00As the saying goes, "Not all pain is gain.&qu...As the saying goes, "Not all pain is gain." I sympathize. I echo the others, and would like to see more blogging and the blog contents published in legitimate book form.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-23123377161397933762012-09-03T10:52:25.676+10:002012-09-03T10:52:25.676+10:00This is a year of change, Robert. Forget the Mayan...This is a year of change, Robert. Forget the Mayan prophecies about the end of the world. I'm in the process of changing careers myself. Time to get a real job. <br />Perhaps now's the time for a big, sprawling coffee table book about typewriters, filled with big colour pictures (donated by those in the typosphere with massive collections)and lots of info. And a serial number database, etc. Just a thought.<br />Once you see a picture of a typewriter in an ad for HSBC, you know that typewriters have well and truly landed in the zeitgeist.<br />Best of luck. In the long run, you'll be fine.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-91590981483587753182012-09-03T08:00:54.849+10:002012-09-03T08:00:54.849+10:00Well Rob, you have my best of wishes still.
I...Well Rob, you have my best of wishes still. <br /><br />I'm currently in the line of fire of Campbell Newman's 20,000. I'm a contract worker, in a big public service, and I too am living on borrowed time in my workspace, just keeping my job with my wits and my good looks. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I don't have good looks.<br /><br />That said - As you probably have seen in an email I've send you elsewhere, I'm on my way down to see you - or more accurately your exhibition next week.<br /><br />I'll catch you soon! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-14163961605356922462012-09-03T06:16:30.914+10:002012-09-03T06:16:30.914+10:00Yours was the first blog, first real typewriter in...Yours was the first blog, first real typewriter information, I stumbled upon when I first got my Royal. You were my introduction to the international family that is the Typosphere, Robert. Your knowledge and ability of storytelling is unsurpassed, and I am sure you'll do very well in your future ventures.<br /><br />I'd like to extend an invitation to you to join the International Correspondence Initiative. I believe it's something you would enjoy, that would fill some of the newfound free time, and another way for us Typospherians to support you. Please let me know if you'd like to join, I know everyone currently involved would be thrilled if you were in the project, too.<br /><br />There could be some very wonderful opportunities waiting on the road ahead, and I hope you will come to face the possibilities with excitement rather than apprehension and fear.A.R.M.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11647457788080424015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-62706732290405779792012-09-03T05:41:16.427+10:002012-09-03T05:41:16.427+10:00I agree with the crowd, Robert, and am really conf...I agree with the crowd, Robert, and am really confident that you will find a new project that gives you all the satisfactions you no longer enjoyed from your job. <br /><br />For starters, how about tapping on that enormous wealth of knowledge and those fantastic research skills to write a book or two on the subject of typewriters, journalism, anecdotes, and such? You could self-publish them in electronic form in Amazon, for example. Also you could get busy with lectures and conferences like the ones you gave during the typewriter exhibition in the museum; you looked like you were in your comfort zone doing that. <br /><br />And like everyone else said, you're not alone at all, we typospherians are really grateful to you for all the knowledge and the fantastic posts you've given to us. <br />Miguel Chávezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411154570699775904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-90845206533037225302012-09-03T03:35:46.763+10:002012-09-03T03:35:46.763+10:00I agree with Bill, there must be some good freelan...I agree with Bill, there must be some good freelance work around. You're a recognized name in several circles, so you do have that going for you. I have no doubt things work out fine for you. You have a great talent for writing and for research, and those are rare skills. Thank you for sharing everything with us.<br /><br />And thanks to everyone for letting me be a part of this community.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08407133004841846661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-33431684629876252412012-09-03T03:10:54.584+10:002012-09-03T03:10:54.584+10:00Robert, with your back ground and fantastic wealth...Robert, with your back ground and fantastic wealth of knowledge I believe that you will not only be able to writer your novel, but you will be able to find work as a guest writer for whatever publications are printed in Australia and with the internet, perhaps internationally.<br />Then with all of your typewriters and background a typewriter store.<br />You'll succeed. You will have the time to venture into a new arena that perhaps you always wanted to try and never did because of work constraints.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-38118928856427726242012-09-02T23:37:30.065+10:002012-09-02T23:37:30.065+10:00I, too, am quite thankful for the sympathetic and ...I, too, am quite thankful for the sympathetic and supportive ear the Typosphere has turned out to be. You're among good people here, Robert. I hope you find the path that suits your wants and needs. Of course, that is not always easy to see at first, but we are all here to lend help in any way we can.<br />Good luck.L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-37766095303688319792012-09-02T23:36:13.313+10:002012-09-02T23:36:13.313+10:00I'm glad to see your wit and humor at work her...I'm glad to see your wit and humor at work here, Robert, dark humor though it may sometimes be. Please keep up your blog -- your unpaid journalism for the typosphere. And I like this idea of writing a novel! Your head is full of characters and stories, and I expect that there must be 35,847 potential novels there. Your typewriters and the typospherians can't wait for you to start.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.com