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Vic


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Went and saw the movie today, won't say too much about it as I don't want to spoil it for you, but well worth seeing.

The movie was made on the last (3rd) book on the Red Dog by a Brit with a French Name, his was the third book about Red Dog. 

Two previous books were written by Australian residents, the first by Nancy Gillespie some years ago, but now out of print.  It is available for perusal in libraries in the Roeburne Shire.

The second book was written by Beverly Duckett in 1993.  My wife bought it in Dampier Tourist Bureau about 2000.  It has the story of Red Dog, actual photo's of him and poems.

A West Australian also wrote a song about Red Dog, sang and released it a number of years ago, but it wasn't used in the movie according to the vet who attended Red Dog who was on Curtain Radio (100.1).  The vet now has 8 Red Dog Vet Clinics in WA.

See this link for more info on Red Dog;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dog_(Karratha)



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Have checked the local theatre times online and will be going in the next couple of days. One I've been waiting to see.

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I just found this link, you can buy all 3 versions of the book and merchandise including vehicle stickers and merchandise online, see;

http://reddogwa.com/red_dog_book_3



-- Edited by Vic on Friday 5th of August 2011 06:55:14 PM

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Hi Vic, been looking forward to seeing the movie, thank you for not spoiling it for us but will definately go and se it now. Cheers



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It's on my "to see" list too  smile



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Author is British writer "Louis de Bernières"

Among his other works is "Captain Corelli's,  Mandolin"



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Yes, his book/books on Red dog are shown on the link I put on a post above. It shows two books or covers by him, so don't know if the cover had been changed at some time or he actually wrote two.

http://reddogwa.com/red_dog_book_1  

Will have to look for that other book you mentioned Mike and Ellie, sounds like that could be a good read too.




 



-- Edited by Vic on Friday 5th of August 2011 09:33:42 PM

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elliemike wrote:

Author is British writer "Louis de Bernières"

Among his other works is "Captain Corelli's,  Mandolin"

 If you check in Ebay the one by Louis de Berniers is for sale. Quite a few there ranging from 14.00 up to 20.00.



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Thanks HW, might check the library sometime......off on our first trip tomorrow in the High Ace.......Wildflower country.....

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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
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While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Enjoy the wildflowers Vic.....

Safe and happy travels smile



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Photos when you get back please Vic.

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Hope the wildflowers are blooming brilliantly for you. As I was in the Pilbara thru the 70's looking forward to the movie to relive that era there.

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You're a fountain of info Vic. I am intending to see that movie too. I just love that red country.

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Thanks all......yes CG, also a bucket of Bulldust at times too, lol ! (Red Bulldust maybe?) ha ha.....

Now back to bed for the big trip today.......

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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
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Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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looking forward to seeing this movie, do have the book by Louis de Bernieres so will read that again before going. Also remember seeing the statue of Red dog years ago in Dampier..

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id like to see it but will wait for the dvd, i really disklike going to the movies
especialy when people text and face book on there phones..

it does look like a good movie

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I really love going to see movies on the big screen, Milo, but mate you are so right about people who text and FB on their mobiles in there. I find it irritating too. Actually, it's bad manner as well, because you're asked to switch mobiles off when watching the movie.


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colsa wrote:

Hi Vic, been looking forward to seeing the movie, thank you for not spoiling it for us but will definately go and se it now. Cheers

The Butler did it..............biggrin

 



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Heading slowly from the Pilbara to wildflower country too Vic. Have just been in Karijini, and there is a huge variety of wildflowers here. Maybe our paths may cross somewhere?

Thanks for the heads-up about this book/movie, will watch out for it... should be even more interesting now we have seen the area.

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I don't mind going to the movies, just don't like how loud they have the volume.


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Romy5152 wrote:

I really love going to see movies on the big screen, Milo, but mate you are so right about people who text and FB on their mobiles in there. I find it irritating too. Actually, it's bad manner as well, because you're asked to switch mobiles off when watching the movie.




Manners! Manners! What manners?
It seems mobile phones and other aparatus don't seem to be part of the manners protocol.
Anyone younger than 40 don't know anything about manners.

What's the world coming to?

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Hi Vic, Thanks for the information, this seems to be a real word of mouth movie, I was at my book group last week and three people said how wonderful it was, and we rarely comment about movies. I wonder if I should put it up for my book choice? Sounds like one edition is difficult to get anyway.

cheers Sharon



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Sounds good to me Sharon, he must have been some dog!

I'm home now Gerty so will be staying put for awhile, catching up on medical and other stuff, saw Dr this morning and then went to a decal sign place and had a couple of maps of Oz with the Southern Cross on them (one on the front and one on the back) put on the van, won't set the world on fire but they are ok!

No photo's yet.


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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
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Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Great movie and as so many others have said, including to brawny men in their 40s, take plenty of tissues.

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There were three books written on Red Dog, the first two by Australian authors, Nancy Gillespie followed by Beverely Duckett (we have that one) on this link they are shown as Books 2 and 4. Click on those numbers on the link page and it will show the others. All can be purchased on online from this link, although Nancy's book is currently undergoing a reprint and may not be available yet.

http://reddogwa.com/red_dog_book_2  and  http://reddogwa.com/red_dog_book_4 

There was also a song about Red Dog by a West Australian songwriter/singer, I believe the site owner is trying to track that down at the moment, it was not used in the film.



-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 25th of August 2011 06:38:17 PM

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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
Share the cheer
Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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I too want to see this movie....it has been on my radar for quite a long time.

Not always easy to do when you are traveling and working and with 2 of my own little 'girls'; the four leg variety.



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The song is called "Red Dog" and was written and recorded by WA duo, Terry and Jenny Bennetts.

http://www.terryandjenny.com.au

If you go to the site for a looksee...click on "news" on the left hand side of the home page and it will tell you how they came to write it.

Cheers.



-- Edited by Travel Bug on Monday 29th of August 2011 02:59:33 PM

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Have you guys/gals seen this clip??

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Su66nlzKC0



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Thanks for the link and info on the song writers/singers of Red Dog Pam, I see there were two muso's who sang it, might be worth getting the album, I wish they had a sample on that site.

Yes, that youtube was funny Boroma, I have a feeling we are going to get swamped with Red Dog stuff for awhile.......

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Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.....

Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward".

Spread the laughter
Share the cheer
Let's be happy
While we're here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Vic wrote:

I have a feeling we are going to get swamped with Red Dog stuff for awhile.......

 Could be worse Vic.



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