ezeedad
967 posts
May 14, 2009
5:15 PM
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I have tried to make this the most fun and interesting roller book ever..!!. There are many nice color images...
It is combination of fiction and fact...
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Acrobatic Birds… Various acrobatic birds occur naturally in nature
Part I Roller Dreams…… This section includes fiction stories, a poem and a pledge,
The Reincarnation of Crystal Palace … L.A.S.T. (Los Angeles Spin Tale) …
The Rollin’ Man … Pride and Practice … The Falcon War …
2111 Roller Odyssey … The Saga of the Odd Egg …
Alice the Healer Hen …… A Rollerman’s Pledge …..
Part II Roller Realities…… Real events from my experiences in raising rollers for 50 years. Also some information intended to help the roller enthusiast.
The Birmingham Roller …The Old Spangle Cock ……
The Foundation Hen ……… “She Rolls Like a Bull” ……
The Three Quarter Badge Hen …
Advice to the New Hobbyist ……
Starting Out … Selection ….. Record Keeping …
Inbreeding is Best … The Supracoracoideus Muscle …
Are Rollers a Sport, a Science or an Art? …
Let’s Be Accurate Judging Our Flyers …
Individual Bird Competition … The 30 Point System …
Certification of Rollers …Kit Competition …..
Advanced Technology for Roller Competition …..
WWW.RollerComp.com …
In Search of the Illusive …
The Hole … The Twizzler … The Forward Roller …
Acknowledgements ……
The book is 6x9 glossy format and includes 62 photos/illustrations.
Sales information is in Tony's new classified ad section
Paul Gomez
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3311 posts
May 14, 2009
6:38 PM
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I read Pauls book and really enjoyed it. It is a fun read and full of knowledge. Anyone should have it in their library! I give it a thumbs up!
Check it out here: Classified Ads
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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Spin City USA
220 posts
May 14, 2009
10:06 PM
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I read Pauls book,really enjoyed it. I have read a lot of what Paul has written in the threads but I did not realize what a good writter and storyteller he is. Thumbs up.
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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Electric-man
2333 posts
May 14, 2009
10:13 PM
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Two thumbs up here Bro!
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Val
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donnie james
435 posts
May 14, 2009
10:16 PM
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were can i get this book at?????????????donny james
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macsrollers
70 posts
May 14, 2009
10:38 PM
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I bought Paul's book and enjoyed reading it. I like the different angles and approaches presented about the Birmingham Roller. Great historical stuff as well as modern day stuff. Good job by Paul!
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Victor Hurtado
41 posts
May 14, 2009
11:33 PM
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man i still want that book haha.. soon paul soon..
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KiddenAround
298 posts
May 14, 2009
11:53 PM
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Cool, cool . . . thanks for the link, Tony.
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-- Laura
Professional Thrill Seeker
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ezeedad
969 posts
May 15, 2009
9:38 AM
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Tony, Jay, Val, Don...Thanks to you all.!!
Donnie,
Tony put the link right in his post. All you have to do is click on it and it takes you to the classified ad.
Paul G
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ezeedad
970 posts
May 15, 2009
9:40 AM
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THEY'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO LEARN
Last Edited by on May 16, 2009 10:35 AM
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3757
1243 posts
May 19, 2009
5:49 AM
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Paul - I finished your book also and I really enjoyed it. All of the articles were wonderful. I really like they way you were inclusive and open minded. That is what it really takes to help the young people who are coming up behind us.
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cardo2s
94 posts
May 19, 2009
6:37 PM
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Hey Paul the check is in the mail
Thanks Cardo
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2963 posts
May 19, 2009
9:31 PM
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Paul you got mail....
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Ralph.
The greatest use of your life is so you live your life so that the use of your life will outlive your life, In other words what you going to leave behind legacy or Dust....
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ezeedad
971 posts
May 20, 2009
12:40 PM
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LaRon,
Thanks for your description....
Ralph,
Your saying has a special meaning for me.. I'll be checking my PO box.
Thanks Cardo..!!
Victor, Laura, Milan... I hope to hear from you all.!
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SiDLoVE
436 posts
May 20, 2009
2:13 PM
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Paul Gomez and Sidlove
Paul Gomez autographed my book, Great book to read and Paul Gomez is a Great person to know.
Thanks Paul G.
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ezeedad
972 posts
May 20, 2009
5:37 PM
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Thanks Sidlove,
It was good seeing you there at the KCRC show. I guess the next one will be up in the Fresno area.. See you there...
Paul
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ezeedad
974 posts
May 20, 2009
5:42 PM
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THEY'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO lEARN
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Victor Hurtado
53 posts
May 20, 2009
6:21 PM
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haha that last pic funny..
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MANN
23 posts
May 21, 2009
3:46 PM
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Hey Paul my name is chad baker you know my uncle butch baker and my dad sony baker or george baker
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Rick Mee
30 posts
May 21, 2009
10:36 PM
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Paul, shoot me an email, I would like to buy one from you and have it autographed. wcspinner@aol.com
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ezeedad
975 posts
May 22, 2009
9:52 AM
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Chad,
How are you? I haven't seen Butch in many years. Hope all's well with him...Sony too... Wow...!! Brings back old memories...
Rick,
Thanks... I have seen the way you put your birds together..!! The right way..!! The results speak for them selves. Your website is saved among my favorites.
Paul G
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ezeedad
979 posts
May 26, 2009
5:20 PM
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THEY'RE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3008 posts
May 30, 2009
10:37 AM
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Paul I just got my book yesterday.love it paper back and all..Thx for the autograph too...
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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roller_boi
51 posts
May 30, 2009
11:55 AM
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LOL ezeedad
love that picture LOL
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<< roller_boi >>
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cardo2s
95 posts
May 30, 2009
2:35 PM
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Paul, Enjoyed your book, Great job, Thanks for the caption and autograph, Looking forward to meeting you.
Thanks
LAFD ROLLER CLUB
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getiton
201 posts
May 30, 2009
8:42 PM
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Paul...
great book...great pictures...and a great guy who wrote this book... lol
your friends,
THUNDERBIRDS
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ezeedad
982 posts
Jun 02, 2009
11:03 AM
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Thanks Ralph, Thanks Cardo, Thanks Jesse..
Roller boi...If you liked the picture you'll love the book..!!
You too Victor..!!
Paul
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ezeedad
983 posts
Jun 02, 2009
11:04 AM
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COULD THIS BE PART OF COMPETITION IN THE FUTURE?
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3023 posts
Jun 02, 2009
11:47 AM
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Whats that a lil camera Paul..
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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ezeedad
985 posts
Jun 02, 2009
2:52 PM
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Ralph,
That's one of the microtransmitters shown in the chapter "Advanced Technology for Roller Competition".
It has a range of 1 to 2 kilometers.
I believe it is possible to electronically measure a rollers' speed and depth.
Paul G
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bigwilly
959 posts
Jun 02, 2009
3:43 PM
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Hey Paul. Hope all is well. How U been? I cant wait to get a copy of that book. In fact I am going to buy 2 and give Timm 0ne
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BIG WILLY
TOPP FLIGHT/NCRC
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3026 posts
Jun 02, 2009
4:13 PM
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Ahh ok I have I think 5 more chapters to read before hitting that one.I'm up to The Three Quarter Badge Hen..can't wait ti get to that one..
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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ezeedad
986 posts
Jun 02, 2009
10:10 PM
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Say Will,
Thanks..!! Guess what,?? I already sent a book to Timm. I thought he needed some cheering up...
I hope the birds are spinning true...
Yeah Ralph,
That's one of the last parts of the book... Some suggestions for the future of the hobby.
Always good to hear from you.
Paul
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Square
710 posts
Jun 03, 2009
9:52 AM
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Paul!!! Man what a Book, Im on my sceond read and still finding new stuff. In addition my mom was locked into it for a few when she was up this weekend. Alot of good information as well as a break from the norm as far as books on rollers. Thanx for all Paul as well as judging our show. Your a insperation to me and many of my Bro's...1
Booker
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"Home of the Ghost Town Roller"
K.C.R.C
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3030 posts
Jun 03, 2009
10:25 AM
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Paul just finish the book ..thx..it was a good read like Booker said "a break from the norm as far as books on rollers.
poetry..information..thoughts suggestions.and the way it is..
Paul those microtransmitters could cost an arm and leg and worth it too but the sad thing about it if a BOP takes your roller and he happens to be the one with the microtransmitters ..you know the pain you feel when he takes one of your best imagine that pain but twice....they would have to be flown when migration comes around and there is no BOP for those month.you know what I mean..
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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ezeedad
987 posts
Jun 03, 2009
3:20 PM
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Booker,
Thanks a lot..!! Inspirational...!! That's just what I was trying to do...
It makes me very happy to hear that, and I am glad to know that some non-roller enthusiasts like the book as well. Of course I would like to take it to a larger audience..
It was good talking to you about your birds and congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Paloma is a beautiful middle name..!!
Paul
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ezeedad
988 posts
Jun 03, 2009
4:00 PM
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Ralph,
I am pretty sure that there are inexpensive microtransmitters. I found that they even use them to track migrating dragonflies..!!
I was just looking for the prices when I found this related info about using radar to interpret weather, birds and even insects!
"What else can a polarimetric radar detect?"
"In addition to providing information on cloud and precipitation particle size, shape, and ice density, polarimetric radar variables also exhibit unique signatures for many non-meteorological scatterers. Examples would be BIRDS and insects.... Radar measurements of birds and insects may also be of interest to other commercial and scientific disciplines. For example, birds are hazardous to aircraft. Therefore, radar measurements of birds might interest the aviation industry...... For weather radars, of course, birds and bugs are generally thought of as a data contamination. Fortunately, their unique polarimetric signatures generally make them easily identifiable in the data."
Paul
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3033 posts
Jun 03, 2009
6:59 PM
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Paul check your email....
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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katyroller
421 posts
Jun 03, 2009
8:36 PM
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Paul,
The book came in today. I looked through it real quick before going to the gym and I can tell it is going to be a great read. I'll stay in touch!
Thanks, Tracey
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rookie from ct
11 posts
Jun 04, 2009
7:16 AM
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I just ordered my book cant wait to see what all the talk is about mabe he will sign mine for me cant wait thanks
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ezeedad
989 posts
Jun 04, 2009
1:54 PM
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Ralph,
I returned your e-mail... Thanks
Tracey,
Good to hear that...
Rookie,
Thanks, I'll be sure to sign it.
Paul
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3036 posts
Jun 04, 2009
7:22 PM
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Paul I just got my internet back we had some bad rain storms here ...I just email you back,,..Thx----------
Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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Square
711 posts
Jun 05, 2009
3:05 PM
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Paul Thanx for the time earler, Just wierd how I wish that section of your book "Blank wars" was more of a reality for me. this is a weird day for me and I am gonna get to the bottom of it A.S.A.P. and agian Thanx for your support. Truly, BOOKER Oyea Left a message with the proper athorities and it looks positive. Shoot me a email.
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"Home of the Ghost Town Roller"
K.C.R.C
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harrison
844 posts
Jun 05, 2009
3:12 PM
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Hi I am in the UK.
Is there any way I can get the book posted to the UK?????
I would love to read it and no some of my friends would also.
PLEASE PLEASE let me no.
Yours in roll harrison uk hull.
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ezeedad
990 posts
Jun 05, 2009
5:18 PM
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Hi Harrison,
Thanks....Seeing you say that is music to my eyes..!!
I have already sent some copies to the UK. The information is in the classified section of this site. Look up at the top of the green column at the right of this page, then open the books section to find my ad. You will have to adjust the screen to see the whole ad. Maybe I'll change it so that the payment info comes first.
Tony prefers this way. He has also inserted a hyperlink up at the beginning of this thread. I tried, but couldn't figure it out.
If you have trouble e-mail me. Click on my name to get my e-mail. (following Tony's rules)
Paul
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ezeedad
998 posts
Jun 27, 2009
12:56 PM
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I've sold close to about a third of the books already. It's been 3 months. I have sent some to the UK, and one to South Africa...
Those who have them... Let me hear from you...
Thanks..!!
Paul
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jo
71 posts
Jun 27, 2009
3:53 PM
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Hi paul, I live in England and I ordered two books from you.
I am thoroughly enjoying the book, although I haven't had chance to read any of it this past week or so, I've been really busy. Life calms down a bit next week, so my nose shall be in it again.
Once again, thank you very much.
Last Edited by on Jun 27, 2009 3:54 PM
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rookie from ct
43 posts
Jun 29, 2009
9:07 AM
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Thank you Paul the book was fun I sat down one rainey Sat.and read the it start to finish.my wife asked me if I was reading another Bow hunting book and when I showed her she said I have some wieard hobby.GREAT BOOK THANKS Rookie from Ct.
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