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Offline cch

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Bill Bakers book?
« on: December 22, 2007, 03:02:00 PM »
I am trying to find a place to buy Bill Bakers book Born to the Bow. Anyone know where to get it? There old website has changed I think. Thanks, Chris.
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2007, 02:05:00 AM »
I think it is out of print but I could be mistaken.  Maybe someone in Oz will be able to help.  I read while I was in Oz hunting with Bill, I wish I would have gotten one then.  Joseph
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2007, 06:05:00 AM »
I just looked up an add from a couple of years ago in Bowhunting Downunder Magazine.

"To order your copy of Bill Baker's 'Born to the Bow' simply send your postal address and $30 cheque or money order made out to James Baker, 6/17 Scott Street, Redhill, Qld. 4059."

James is Bill's son, and my guess is that he'd be pleased to send a copy of his Dad's book. The price is in Aussie Dollars, and included shipping within Australia, so you might want to add on a bit more to cover postage to the USA. And, be sure to write "Queensland 4059 Australia" instead of just "Qld. 4059" when mailing international.

The book is a good read.

Cheers, Ben
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2007, 09:04:00 AM »
Ben do you have a phone number that I could reach him on? I don't want to send a money order if no one lives there anymore. If not I will just send a letter. Thanks, Chris.
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2007, 07:06:00 PM »
I don't have a phone number. But you could try to find one at  www.whitepages.com.au  . And if you do call, remember to check the time-zone difference out!
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2007, 08:53:00 PM »
No luck, But thanks Ben.
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Offline Mark U

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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2008, 02:39:00 AM »
Hate to say it, but now that Bill is dead, the book may be out of circulation.  He gave me two last year, and I gave one to my son to read.  These were off of his shelf.  His words in my book are "GREAT MEMORIES, FUN AND ADVENTURE WITH YOU IDAHO MATE, IN THE LAND OF OZ.  LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE, Billy Baker. (signed)  Still have a letdown when I think of him being gone.
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2008, 09:15:00 AM »
G'day Chris,

 Mate I'll have a chat to James and see what i can do for you. I'm sure there is a few books still around. Wait out...
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2008, 10:13:00 PM »
Al, I would appreciate that. I will buy two of them if you can get me some info. Thanks, Chris.
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2008, 11:31:00 PM »
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2008, 11:41:00 PM »
Opps, sorry bout that mate. I'll make a few calls now and get back to you.

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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2008, 09:37:00 PM »
Thanks again Al. Send me a PM if you get any info on them. Chris.
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Offline Rik

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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2008, 10:57:00 AM »
Hi Guys,

I just got a note from Linda Baker. Her son James is now distributing Bill's books. You can reach him at the e-mail address below:

[email protected]

P.S. If you like adventure on the wild side, you'll defintely enjoy this book. As Bill would have said after yet another yet hair-raising encounter "Holy Dooley Mate!"
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Offline Longbowz

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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2008, 11:08:00 AM »
It would be wonderful if perhaps the book could be distributed in the US by someone here on this website.
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2008, 08:03:00 PM »
Thank you Rik, I will give him a try.
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2008, 04:42:00 PM »
Price is US$40 including shipping, you can send a money order or cheque to James Baker, 3/574 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, QLD, 4007, Australia or I can provide my bank details via [email protected] or +61439730740 and the money can be transferred.Thanks,James
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Offline Don Thomas

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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2008, 12:26:00 AM »
In the process of working up a tributary profile on Bill , the same thoughts have occurred to me. I will write Linda and James about shipping over stock which I would be happy to distribute with all proceeds going back to the family. If that works out, I will post it here. Don
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Offline Al Kidner

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« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2008, 12:52:00 PM »
Let me know mate if I or Brad can do anything to help. If you two are free in August we've something planned...


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Offline Don Thomas

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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2008, 12:23:00 PM »
Drop me a line, Al. I've got some stuff on the schedule for August, but you know me: always up for anything. Tell Brad Lori is working on the photos. You guys will be able to download them from our Web Gallery soon. cheers mate, Don
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Re: Bill Bakers book?
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2008, 01:20:00 PM »
The books are in! All proceeds go straight to eh Baker family. Please see sponsors' forum for details. Don
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