[pct-l] PCT Holiday Gift Suggestion

[Tortoise]

Speaking as a trustee of the local library and as retiring treasurer of the 
local friends of the library, you could probably do two good deeds -- buy a 
copy and keep it in excellent condition then donate the book to your 
library to add to their collection.

Tortoise

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On 2012.11.15 14:14, CJ & Cristy Miller wrote:
>   
> Options - (to increase PCTA donations)
>   
> I intended to purchase my own copy but was heading out on a road-trip
>   and checked the local library. The library only had the OR/WA edition,
> which I checked-out and enjoyed reading.
>   
> The CA edition was not available anywhere so, I asked about it
> and they put in an order to purchase it. $ Kaching $.
>   
> An option is to check local bookstores and libraries for these editions.
> If they don't have them, request them to be purchased.  For the public library
>   I just had to put a request/hold on that edition "5" times before it reaches
> their 'level of interest' metric to initiate an order.
> If ordering through a bookstore, and they know one is sold, they'll often
> buy an extra for their shelves.
>   
> So, my recommendation is don't just buy one for yourself through
> ....the site, or Amazon.  Go through the bookstore and library and
> you'll often help the PCTA out with a few extra orders.
>   
> Great additions to my little library !!!
>   
>   
> * * * * * * *
> When you think about your holiday gift list, consider purchasing a copy of *The
> Pacific** Crest Trailside Reader: California or Oregon/Washington* for an
> aspiring PCT hiker or an experienced PCT veteran. It belongs on every PCT
> lover's reading list and book shelf. All (100%) author royalties are
> donated to the PCTA for the support and preservation of the trail.  This
> has amounted to $5,000 thus far.
>
> Of course the books are available on Amazon, but even more profits are
> returned to the trail if you buy them through the PCTA. And here's a third
> good option. Corey Lewis and Rees Hughes (the editors) will inscribe the
> book(s) as you specify (OK … with a few limitations) and mail it anywhere
> in the U.S.A. for $20 per book.  Shipping and handling included.  Send a
> check to Rees Hughes, 1660 Brigid Lane, Arcata, California 95521 no later
> than December 10 to ensure timely delivery.  Please specify which volume(s)
> you want.
>