today.
I went to work, as I normally would, five days a week, but there was a difference. This difference was in the fact that Danny Wallace was making an appearance at the bookshop I work for. A single idea, brought to the surface, fruition fruiting away, and as a result, many many people were made happy today because of it all working out(two thumbs up).:-)
We had a full house, with something like 100 people at the in-conversation/signing. I met Danny a little bit beforehand and he commented on the fact that he read some of the things I had been posting, either it be on his website or facebook, I'm not too sure of which one. I am sure that some of the signing eventwill be featured online at some point, so I will be sure to feature it here as well, since I was front row, centre, thanks to Jassen for being husbandly and saving me a seat, when many wanted the front row.:-)
At one point during Q & A, Adam, a guy from the audience piped up and told us his story about how Homebase checked his I.D. whilst purchasing a shovel. Apparently you have to be 18 or older to get one of those. Hahaha...After he made his complaint, Danny said that he wanted to rectify the situation, so I believe he dialed information and got through to the Homebase at Guildford in Surrey. He got through after a few moments and asked if this was indeed true and it was. Haha...Anywho, Danny asked for 2 then hung up. It felt very radio-esque/pranky, but fun as well.:-)
Here are some pictures from today's events:
The first picture is Danny et Moi:
The second is Danny, Jassen, et moi, and it was an in-transit picture, but still good, nonetheless:
The third pic is of the autograph and personalized message to me from Dan the Man.
And the last is a bottle of wine that I was given by Silv, the assistant events coordinator, who was very appreciative of me coming up with the idea and helping out, since it was just the two of us.
Yay!! It was a nice day.:-)
Post Script(that's P.S. for long);-)
Buy the Book, "Friends Like These" By Danny Wallace. Out Now!
4 comments:
Hi Jen,
It was really good yesterday, thanks for organising it!
The homebase part was really funny, but I found all the conker questions brilliant ;)
You know what's funny, Dave?
The simple fact that me, being american, had not a clue as to what the heck, "Conkers" were, so my hubbie had to explain it to me.:-p
And thanks for the compliment! If you can think of anyone that might be good for coming into the store, that's funny and an excellent writer, let me know. I would love to read up on them, become a fan and see if there is a possibility!
:-)
I never thought of you not having conkers in the US!
Make sure you have a go this Autumn its great fun, well it was when I was 7 ;)
Cool, Jen. You must've had a really good time.
And thanks for turning me on to Danny Wallace. Will check out his book(if it's available here);-)
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