BajaNomad - FREE BAJA BOOK for Nomads... 'Baja Bound to Cabo and Back'

FREE BAJA BOOK for Nomads... 'Baja Bound to Cabo and Back'

David K - 8-13-2008 at 06:23 PM

Author Taggart George, of Far and Away Publications, would like anyone here at Baja Nomad who would like a copy of his 202 page travel story/ essay 'Baja Bound, To Cabo and Back' c2006, to contact him and all he asks if you could cover the shipping cost... The reason for the give-a-way is he needs to make room for new projects and prefers the book be enjoyed by Baja travel ethusiasts rather than thrown out. When you self publish, part of your home becomes a warehouse (ask Bernie)! The book is very professionally done.

Back Cover Excerpt:

>>> Several hours later I was sweating, covered in sand, and, of course, the truck was still firmly stuck. Meanwhile I had managed to trash our floor mats, excavate a sizeable hole, and was now running out of ideas on how to free the truck by myself. . . . Walking up the beach in the dwindling twilight, I rehearsed in my head the Spanish phrase for “stuck in the sand.”

Such are the beginnings of a sixteen-day adventure driving the Baja Peninsula. With nothing more than a couple of well-worn guidebooks, camping gear, and a bright yellow kayak strapped to the roof, Taggart and Kat George set off on an epic road trip―driving to Cabo and back.

Baja Bound is an engaging tale of life on the open road that speaks directly to the hearts of those who dream of far and away places. A captivating read that takes you from the shores of the Sea of Cortez to the rugged mountains of Baja’s interior. Discover Baja as each day unfolds, one mile at a time.

More than just the tale of an epic road trip, Baja Bound is a collection of breathtaking discoveries, amazing adventures, and, of course, the occasional blunder. Baja Bound captures the adventuring spirit and leaves the reader uplifted and ready to embark on their own personal odyssey. <<<

I met Taggart at the Discover Baja Christmas party in 2006 and purchased his book... I enjoyed reading the story of his and wife Kat's first trip down the peninsula. It was filled with many of the common experiences we all have had... including getting stuck in the San Felipe beach sand on their first day in Baja!

From an email Taggart sent me:

" If you wouldn't mind putting the word out on BajaNomad, that would be great. If anyone is interested you can refer them to www.farandawaypub.com or just email at bajabound@farandawaypub.com It costs about $3 to ship "

amir - 8-13-2008 at 10:50 PM

$3 to ship a book to Todos Santos?

Some people forget that some Baja lovers actually LIVE in Baja...
Thanks for the offer. Maybe you can bring a copy down yourself next time you come to Todos Santos - that is in Baja California Sur, about half way between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, on the Pacific Side...

CaboRon - 8-14-2008 at 06:09 AM

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Originally posted by amir
$3 to ship a book to Todos Santos?

Some people forget that some Baja lovers actually LIVE in Baja...
Thanks for the offer. Maybe you can bring a copy down yourself next time you come to Todos Santos - that is in Baja California Sur, about half way between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, on the Pacific Side...

I also Live in Baja and sometimes feel there that most of your posts are aimed at people who live in the US or in the north of Baja California.

And then there is duty !!!!!

Which could easily exceed the retail value of the item.

CaboRon

TMW - 8-14-2008 at 06:42 AM

Thanks David for letting us know and thanks to Taggart George for doing this.

David K - 8-14-2008 at 07:27 AM

De nada Tom...

amir and Cabo Ron, please follow his instructions in my post and email Taggart to ask about shippiment to Mexico. Perhaps Judy has his book in San Jose del Cabo and it will be cheaper and faster to buy one from her?

Again, for most of you this is just an opportunety to get a good Baja trip book to read for just the shipping cost... Email Taggart and tell him you saw the offer on Baja Nomad.

Any Nomads who are in San Diego's North County can get one from me, as I have several Taggart sent here...

Hi David, I wrote to Taggart for a book

Keri - 8-14-2008 at 11:15 AM

and I also invited him to bring his book to next years booksigning. We would love to have him here,k :yes:

bajajudy - 8-14-2008 at 01:42 PM

Yes DK, we do have the book
It is $13.

Bob H - 8-21-2008 at 08:56 AM

I have been enjoying reading the copy that I have David. Very relaxing.
Bob H

El Camote - 11-19-2008 at 11:03 AM

Just curious, has anyone ordered and received this book?

I mailed a check on Aug. 21, it cleared my bank on Oct. 21 but no book yet. :?:

bajalou - 11-19-2008 at 12:51 PM

I received mine in about a week from when I sent the money - don't remember how I did that as I rarely use checks. But no delay - nice story.

LancairDriver - 11-19-2008 at 01:25 PM

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Well then it's a no brainer- just don't order it.

David K - 11-19-2008 at 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by El Camote
Just curious, has anyone ordered and received this book?

I mailed a check on Aug. 21, it cleared my bank on Oct. 21 but no book yet. :?:

Mike, have you tried to email Taggart? ... ALSO, if you come by my place, I have several and will give you a copy!

bajaguy - 11-19-2008 at 09:27 PM

I paid and didn't get one.....yet

El Camote - 11-20-2008 at 11:45 AM

David,
Yes, I emailed with no response. Thanks for the offer, I'll drop in next time through. In the meantime, I'll just wait to see something in e or snail mail.

BajaBad - 11-20-2008 at 05:48 PM

Would love to read it, what a nice offer. Will try to contact him & follow-up as necessary - sounds like a busy time. Thanks for the post.

BajaBad - 11-20-2008 at 06:27 PM

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How incredibly rude - $3 is nothing compared to what you would pay for a book online or from a bookstore... and who would ever do someone las inappropriate as you any favor?

Can't believe you are an 'senior' nomad - someone as rude as you should not be a nomad at all.

Cheers, BajaBad
www.vivalabaja.com

BajaBad - 11-20-2008 at 07:22 PM

rushed that one... let me correct spelling/grammar for those who it bothers...

------------------------- corrections -------------------------------

... and who would ever do someone as inappropriate as you are any favor?

Can't believe you are a 'senior' nomad...

Bajabad,

toneart - 11-20-2008 at 08:30 PM

Read Amir's post again. He is not protesting the $3.00 shipping charge. That is the price to ship within the U.S. Amir is saying that it would cost a lot more to ship into Baja, and there could be importing complications as well. He was calling this to D.K's attention because it appears to be overlooked by him. Amir was just reminding D.K. that some Nomads actually live in Baja, and are not armchair wannabes.

He and his wife used to be delightful posters here on the Nomad but they have lost interest in posting regularly because of the uncivil culture that has pervaded. Your haste to judgment is skewed by faulty reading comprehension. What a shame.

David K - 11-20-2008 at 09:56 PM

BajaBad & LandcairDriver,

I do believe Amir was just questioning if the cheap price Taggart mentioned to ship his book was for Mexico as well as the states... since many Nomads live in Mexico. I do not see it as a complaint, as there was no exclamation mark (!) along with the question mark.

Toneart,

I just printed Taggart's letter with HIS quote about the price to ship. I did not overlook any Nomad's address, nor implied anything other than to share Taggart's message.

Here it is again:

From an email Taggart sent me:

" If you wouldn't mind putting the word out on BajaNomad, that would be great. If anyone is interested you can refer them to www.farandawaypub.com or just email at bajabound@farandawaypub.com It costs about $3 to ship "

toneart - 11-20-2008 at 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by David K
BajaBad & LandcairDriver,

I do believe Amir was just questioning if the cheap price Taggart mentioned to ship his book was for Mexico as well as the states... since many Nomads live in Mexico. I do not see it as a complaint, as there was no exclamation mark (!) along with the question mark.

Toneart,

I just printed Taggart's letter with HIS quote about the price to ship. I did not overlook any Nomad's address, nor implied anything other than to share Taggart's message.

Here it is again:

From an email Taggart sent me:

" If you wouldn't mind putting the word out on BajaNomad, that would be great. If anyone is interested you can refer them to www.farandawaypub.com or just email at bajabound@farandawaypub.com It costs about $3 to ship "

David,
I did not mean to infer that you did anything wrong. You did what was asked of you. I just thought the Baja resident shipping costs were not considered. I know you are passionate about Baja and you promote a lot of goodwill on the Nomad. Also, it was very kind of you to offer free books to anyone who wants to stop by your house. :yes:

David K - 11-21-2008 at 04:53 AM

No worries amigo!

Yes, Taggart sent me a case of his books free for me to give away, perhaps at a future Viva Baja party?

He needs space at home, and he printed a lot of books that are taking up too much. The book isn't that old and it is a decent travel essay... Whenever one self publishes, the footwork to market a book is perhaps under-estimated?

I emailed Taggart yesterday, and have yet to hear back from him... I did send him a link to this thread.

BajaBad - 11-21-2008 at 06:26 AM

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Originally posted by toneart
Amir was just reminding D.K. that some Nomads actually live in Baja, and are not armchair wannabes.

He and his wife used to be delightful posters here on the Nomad but they have lost interest in posting regularly because of the uncivil culture that has pervaded. Your haste to judgment is skewed by faulty reading comprehension. What a shame.

OK, apologies to Amir is I mis-read his post, but sorry Toneart, you may be a bit of a newbie on this board, or possibly missed some posts as I have had some very rude comments posted to me by Amir (that uncivil culture you mention above) in the past, so I assumed the above was more of the same...

Have a great Baja day - BajaBad

David

BajaRob - 11-21-2008 at 07:51 AM

Thanks for delivering a copy to us and thanks to the author.

David K - 11-21-2008 at 06:05 PM

Rob, the pleasure is mine... Delivering books to beautiful Baja locations and great Baja amigos is as much fun as reading them... !!

I know you will enjoy the others, too... they are some of the best, classic reading/ info. books: ('The Journey of the Flame' by Fierro Blanco, 'The Forgotten Peninsula' by Joseph Wood Krutch, & 'There It Is: Baja!' by Mike McMahan).

Right now, I know you are out by the Baja 1000 race course near San Felipe having fun and watching the for Trophy Trucks that will soon be there. Hope you have a blast!

Email from Taggart today

David K - 11-28-2008 at 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by El Camote
Just curious, has anyone ordered and received this book?

I mailed a check on Aug. 21, it cleared my bank on Oct. 21 but no book yet. :?:

For El Camote, Bajaguy, and others who didn't get there book (I hope you did by now)... Just in from Taggart:

"Thanks for the follow up. My email account has got haywire so things might have gotten a littl escramble. I think there was only one person who got lost in the mess and I took care of it. If you know of anyone else- please tell them to email me again and I will send off a book as soon as possible. So far it has been a pretty good sucess. Taggart"

El Camote - 12-7-2008 at 05:59 PM

Received my book yesterday. Can't wait to dig into it. Thanks Taggart.
:bounce:

oldjack - 12-10-2008 at 09:04 AM

Received the book yesterday and read it last night.... easy to read... this would be a good stocking stuffer for XMAS for a friend who has some interest in Baja.... it basically is an annotated "trip report" that would perhaps intice beginners to take the trip... and for the more experienced a thumbnail of what you have experienced... after my years in Baja... I kept wanting to tell them about this and that .... they were really close to a lot of great stuff....