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Sande J
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PostPosted: 9/16/2004, 7:58 pm    Post subject: Suggestions for a Book Gallery Reply to topic Reply with quote

Ok, I have a suggestion (Mike, GTG). Would it be possible to have some sort of 'book gallery' here on the site for easy reference to good reading? Everyone here always has great suggestions of good books and everytime I go to find the info I spend alot of time scrolling thru threads trying to find posts. Maybe just something simple, a listing with the title of the book and the author and perhaps a brief description of the contents or a review. Maybe sort of like the photo gallery, we could add it ourselves. No need for photos or anything, maybe just an alphabetical listing or a listing by type of activity or something..... Question Of course, it should be limited just to books on hiking, backpacking, outdoors, etc. so it doesnt get too crazy.
Just a thought, so handing it off to you! Very Happy
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 5:49 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I think that is a great idea---I am always looking for new reads.
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 6:44 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Agree I like it!
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 8:55 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Yes .... I would like that --- Especially if we can get a good collection of obscure but excellent references!
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have plenty to add, and am always looking for more to read. Please say we can do it!
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Excellent idea!
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

ditto, ditto, ditto...
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Sande J
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I would be willing to help organize it or help get it going.... Smile
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I like it! Lets do it!
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Shawn
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Amen, Amen aaaaAAAAAmen, amen amen

I have several to recommend.

And how about one for places to eat after a hike in the towns around AZ?
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PostPosted: 9/17/2004, 9:00 pm    Post subject: ideas and such Reply to topic Reply with quote

I think it's a great idea for the books and the eats places. I would add it but Mike is the master with that stuff. How about 'Recommended Readings' it could be another section oin the board and it could be divided into what categories? Hiking\Backpacking, Camping, Food, Climbing, Other Outdoor Activities, etc. The recommended eating spots - Grub Joints? What do y'all think?

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PostPosted: 9/18/2004, 2:00 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I suggest a History category for the book section.
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PostPosted: 9/19/2004, 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

What fields should be included? Title, author, published date, review, rating. Anything else? What categories?
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PostPosted: 9/20/2004, 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

History, guide books, campfire stories, biographical, nature, photography--maybe tips and coffee table like books, archaeology---

A short blurb re description - like 25 words or less.

Anyone else???
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PostPosted: 9/20/2004, 5:48 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I think title and author primarily, you can find most any book with that. Maybe the source (to buy, borrow) if known, in or out of print . . . .
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