Another hamster author we know?!

Holly · 03-08-2008, 02:31 PM

I found this on ebay today and was immediately struck by the second author's name - it's David of Tristar!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=025

I couldn't resist and bought it - I'll let you all know what it's like when it gets here. I've got the original Right Way To Keep Hamsters and Other Rodents which I read when I was about 10 and desperate to have a hamster but not allowed. Needless to say David Baglin isn't an author of that one :P

It is him, isn't it? I must ask him at the next show if we now have another published hamster exhibitor

souffle · 03-08-2008, 02:47 PM

It certainly sounds like him Holly and I am sure he will enlighten you at the next show. Let us know what you think of the book.

Bunsey · 03-09-2008, 12:46 AM

brilliant! let us have a review of it

Holly · 03-09-2008, 02:25 AM

I definitely will review it - as well as asking him to sign my copy (if it's here on time) on Saturday (if he's there, I've a feeling Jean said it would just be her at Topcliffe).

Looking at the contents page it looks like a good book

Holly · 03-12-2008, 11:49 AM

My book came today and, after a quick flick through, I'm sure it's him!

There's a long chapter on showing and loads on colour breeding etc - my first impressions are that it's brill

Bourne Valley Hams · 03-12-2008, 12:05 PM

Yes, it is our David! It was written many, many years ago though!
The co-author Roy Robinson was also very active in the fancy and a keen exhibitor but sadly is no longer with us.

Mollz · 03-12-2008, 12:50 PM

Do you think it's worth having Julie? If so then I'll order one for my birthday (if/when I can find another one)!

Holly · 03-14-2008, 10:45 AM

I wonder if he'd sign it for me if I brought it to a show?

:P

Mollz, it's really good. I haven't read all of it yet but there are some really good sections - including one about choosing hamsters with show potential from breeder's litters> I'm really impressed.

souffle · 03-14-2008, 11:43 AM

of course he will holly. I am sure he will be dead chuffed to be asked

Mollz · 03-14-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holly

I wonder if he'd sign it for me if I brought it to a show?

:P

Mollz, it's really good. I haven't read all of it yet but there are some really good sections - including one about choosing hamsters with show potential from breeder's litters> I'm really impressed.

I really want it now. If you see it again, can you pm me please?
Thanks!