Topic: THE BOOK SIGNING (Read 17365 times)

Laura · « **Reply #120 on:** June 08, 2013, 04:21:57 PM »

Good afternoon. I was up and out before sunrise this morning. We went up to look for butterflies. Found some, too.

John G. · « **Reply #121 on:** June 08, 2013, 04:23:27 PM »

Five!

John G. · « **Reply #122 on:** June 08, 2013, 04:24:14 PM »

Great trip up to the Hill Country. And I'm exhausted, which means only two more events today. I need time off.

TCB · « **Reply #123 on:** June 08, 2013, 05:11:38 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 08:52:27 AM

I see that DR JoseSPiano has not been about here lately, but most of you are friends of his on Facebook, so you know that he will be a featured singer (along with a few hundred other folks) on the "No Time at All" track of this new cast album:
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I doubt seriously that I will ever hear that CD.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #124 on:** June 08, 2013, 05:25:26 PM »

Quote from: TCB on June 08, 2013, 03:02:48 PM

Does anyone here remember seeing WHEN THE BOYS MEET THE GIRLS? Interesting cast. Connie Francis, Harve Presnell, Sam the Sham and the Pharohs, Herman's Hermits, Louis Armstrong, and ..... Liberace!

Just fast-forwarded my way through it, as it's not a very easy film to watch. I think it's one that needs to be enjoyed with a few friends who've already had a couple of drinks. Apparently it's based on GIRL CRAZY, and it retains several Gershwin songs. There are definitely some wacky moments worth seeing and smiling at, and I'm pleased to report that the Liberace scene is just fine. In fact, the movie would probably be a little better if he'd had more than just one performing number.

Jane · « **Reply #125 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:08:08 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 08, 2013, 11:30:28 AM

Went to pick up my yellow Parisian cake that I ordered two days ago - it wasn't there - they didn't have the order. And they didn't care. I bought the chocolate version and a strawberry shortcake and I will let them know they have lost me as a customer at that bakery forever. If I want a Parisian cake I will simply go to the LA bakery that invented the cake - on 3rd Street near La Cienega.

Not good, especially their attitude. Were the replacement cakes enjoyed?

Jane · « **Reply #126 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:11:00 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 12:24:19 PM

Quote from: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:38:19 AM
Quote from: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 08:58:58 AM
Quote from: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 08:50:06 AM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw! I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his). They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984. Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away. It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.

She sold just in time.

Yes, she did, DR Jane. The buyer expanded into a larger corner space and still couldn't compete with the megastore. She didn't have the book-selling skills my Mom had.

I remember a wonderful little book store in Michigan that went out of business after Barnes and Noble opened across the street. There was another, even better, little store that survived until Border's opened. It was sad. I would shop the little stores first before going to the larger ones.

Jane · « **Reply #127 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:11:25 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:27:27 PM

Well got two cavities filled and now waiting to see if the next three crowns will be approved by the insurance co

Good luck with the insurance approval.

Jane · « **Reply #128 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:12:00 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:28:23 PM

The radiation treatment wreaked havoc on my teeth - but it was a small price to pay

Still, not fun at all.

Jane · « **Reply #129 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:17:15 PM »

When I headed to the Y to swim this morning I was still feeling a bit off from a mild migraine I woke up with. I really wanted the single lane. I walked into the pool area and someone had just gotten out of the pool. I think I broke my record getting my outer clothes off, grabbed my goggles and without putting them on walked as quickly as I could, with limited vision, to the lane. Shortly after I began swimming more swimmers began arriving. Boy was I lucky.

Jane · « **Reply #130 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:19:51 PM »

I had a good swim until a foot cramp forced me out of the pool 10 minutes early. I walked the cramp off in the shallow end talking to a baby. I can't tell you if I was chatting with a girl or a boy and the odd name was of no use. It was Erta or something, means Welcoming in Zulu. The parents were Caucasian if you were wondering, Keith did.

John G. · « **Reply #131 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:40:17 PM »

Ginny, love the bookshop photos.

Ginny · « **Reply #132 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:43:43 PM »

Thank you, DR John G!

bk · « **Reply #133 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:46:46 PM »

Back from a really fun signing and then a meal.

bk · « **Reply #134 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:48:08 PM »

We had about twenty-five people there, which filled the room, but several people who said they were coming of course didn't. One person e-mailed me an hour before saying he couldn't be bothered to leave his house. I truly am going to cleanse myself of certain e-mail addresses and as I've said before, woe to those who didn't come who ever expect me to go to anything they're doing - won't be happening.

bk · « **Reply #135 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:49:44 PM »

I read, and all that got a lot of laughs, which was lovely, especially the bit of Patrick Bronstein that I read. This book is really the funniest of the Hofstetters. Then I answered some very good questions, and then we served the two cakes, both of which completely went. Then a few of us went not to Granville's but to BJ's where I had salmon and scallops, both of which were horrid.

bk · « **Reply #136 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:55:33 PM »

I see quite a few dear readers here, but I don't see any posts from them - funny that.

Jane · « **Reply #137 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:55:44 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 08, 2013, 06:49:44 PM

I read, and all that got a lot of laughs, which was lovely, especially the bit of Patrick Bronstein that I read. This book is really the funniest of the Hofstetters. Then I answered some very good questions, and then we served the two cakes, both of which completely went. Then a few of us went not to Granville's but to BJ's where I had salmon and scallops, both of which were horrid.

A shame about dinner but better the signing went well. I'm not surprised your reading, especially the Bronstein bits, received lots of laughs.

Ginny · « **Reply #138 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:55:46 PM »

BK, sounds like a fun event!

Jane · « **Reply #139 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:56:59 PM »

DR Ben I just noticed you aged

John G. · « **Reply #140 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:59:48 PM »

Glad to read you're eating solid, real food, bk. sorry it was horrid.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #141 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:01:12 PM »

Glad to hear the reading went well. I want to hear a Bronstein bit one of these days.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #142 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:02:36 PM »

A Bronstein audio bit in the notes could be a fine way to start the day.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #143 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:03:44 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:56:59 PM

DR Ben I just noticed you aged

Oh my! What happened? Did the potion wear off??

Jane · « **Reply #144 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:04:50 PM »

'night

Ben · « **Reply #145 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:08:29 PM »

My attic got flooded and Dorian Gray went the way of all flesh.

bk · « **Reply #146 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:17:51 PM »

I went the way of all flesh once and then I went the way of the dodo bird.

bk · « **Reply #147 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:18:23 PM »

I wish I hadn't had what I had for dinner - it was stupid to order fish, actually, and I should have just had a salad or pasta or something.

Ginny · « **Reply #148 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:29:27 PM »

A couple of months ago the University of Michigan Alumni Association asked on Facebook, "What would you pick as the song of your U-M years. I replied, "Almost 45 years later, 'Hey, Jude' puts me right back in the Bursley Hall snack bar." The Alumni magazine summer issue arrived today with the ultimate Michigan playlist on page 64. My comment is #2 of 15. Because they're listed in ascending chronological order, I should be #1 (as the earliest graduate), but they put Dhani Jones - famous football player - in the top spot.

Ginny · « **Reply #149 on:** June 08, 2013, 07:32:20 PM »

'night!

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