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fxh · Aug 24, 2011

jhof5421 said:
The book has sold out I believe. I tried to buy it 5 days after it came out and there was only one Dymocks store in Sydney with a copy left.

Really hoping they print a second run.

I rang Penguin. Its in print and selling well. But as with most books - the bookshops only carry one copy at a time and order it in as needed. Should be in "most good bookshops"

tomee · Aug 24, 2011

yay another RL order came in.
armchair shopper

jhof5421 · Aug 24, 2011

fxh said:
I rang Penguin. Its in print and selling well. But as with most books - the bookshops only carry one copy at a time and order it in as needed. Should be in "most good bookshops"

Ah, thanks for the update!

DraleonPastoralCo · Aug 25, 2011

As a wool producer it is refreshing to see members of this forum taking an interest in the Australian wool industry.
For the record quality wool prices are currently quite bullish, though I’m not holding my breath.

p.s. I have been learning a great deal from this forum but this is my first post, so hello.

meister · Aug 25, 2011

DraleonPastoralCo said:
As a wool producer it is refreshing to see members of this forum taking an interest in the Australian wool industry.
For the record quality wool prices are currently quite bullish, though I’m not holding my breath.

p.s. I have been learning a great deal from this forum but this is my first post, so hello.

Welcome aboard from someone who won't wear anything synthetic.

truevision · Aug 25, 2011

tomee said:
yay another RL order came in.
armchair shopper

which company are you using for shipping ?

Geoffrey Firmin · Aug 25, 2011

fxh said:
Thanks for that.

I'm interested in this, being an ex sheep farmer and shearing shed worker as well as a wool wearer.

A mark of the best wool is a label Australian Merino - yet we have no weaving/ cloth industry to speak of at all.

Did you buy the book online?

I cant find it online to order

Your in Melbourne try Reading's they have an online presence or you could travel to Carlton visit the bookshop and buy it.

If I have time I would also be interested in reading this. After living for 12 years in rural NSW I also wonder how much the prolonged drought damaged the wool industry.

jhof5421 · Aug 25, 2011

meister said:
Welcome aboard from someone who won't wear anything synthetic.

Good to see a few people with a rural background on here.

Henry Carter · Aug 25, 2011

DraleonPastoralCo said:
As a wool producer it is refreshing to see members of this forum taking an interest in the Australian wool industry.
For the record quality wool prices are currently quite bullish, though I’m not holding my breath.

p.s. I have been learning a great deal from this forum but this is my first post, so hello.

Yes also welcome aboard, you've probably learned already that this thread is free of the snark that comes in droves in many of the other threads around here.

I'd be interested to know what region your farm is in and the type's of wool you are producing, if you don't mind of course.

tone76 · Aug 25, 2011

DraleonPastoralCo said:
As a wool producer it is refreshing to see members of this forum taking an interest in the Australian wool industry.
For the record quality wool prices are currently quite bullish, though I’m not holding my breath.

p.s. I have been learning a great deal from this forum but this is my first post, so hello.

Welcome aboard!

I have to say that since discovering SF, I have been keen to learn more about what I wear so I can make better choices. I'd be keen to hear more insights about wool, particularly the technical stuff. It's a great fabric and I know Australia produces some of the best stuff in the world. I've always wondered why we just send the raw material OS and get other countries to value-add and then sell it back to us, that seems a little weird to me. I guess that's globalization for you.

DraleonPastoralCo · Aug 25, 2011

I don’t mind

South West Slopes, NSW. Producing fine wool (average under 19μm), from the merino flock.
Quiet a modest operation mixed with prime lamb, beef and cropping enterprises.

Pink Socks · Aug 25, 2011

For those interested in P Johnson Tailors and my experience, just posted this in P Johnson MTM thread. Self indulged ramblings...

The Ernesto · Aug 25, 2011

DraleonPastoralCo said:
I don’t mind

South West Slopes, NSW. Producing fine wool (average under 19μm), from the merino flock.
Quiet a modest operation mixed with prime lamb, beef and cropping enterprises.

Welcome to the forum. My parents taught us from a young age to buy wool and always get the best quality fabric/knits you can afford.

Prince of Paisley · Aug 25, 2011

tone76 said:
Welcome aboard!

I have to say that since discovering SF, I have been keen to learn more about what I wear so I can make better choices. I'd be keen to hear more insights about wool, particularly the technical stuff. It's a great fabric and I know Australia produces some of the best stuff in the world. I've always wondered why we just send the raw material OS and get other countries to value-add and then sell it back to us, that seems a little weird to me. I guess that's globalization for you.

Think iron ore / coal and steel / manufactures.....

The Ernesto · Aug 25, 2011

MJ Bale stuff now in DJs in Bourke Street.

Ken Barrell has re-opened a couple of doors up trying to offload its last remaining stock. Polos on sale for $15 or $25.

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