I was about to go online to order "The Chrismas Thingy," when I got a call to pick up a package at the UPS Store. I wondered what it was; I hadn't ordered anything. I was stunned to see "The Christmas Thingy" inside, inscribed by FPW to a young friend of mine. I totally forgot I'd ordered it.
I'm nothing if not consistent.
I'd never read it. Great little book and the illustrations are lovely. Well done, Paul!
I'm nothing if not consistent.
I'd never read it. Great little book and the illustrations are lovely. Well done, Paul!
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
Lisa Wrote:LOL, you did it again! The forgetful book orderer.
Enjoy the story--it's cute.
Lisa
The same thing happened to me with my inscribed Forge copy of Infernal. It had been months since I ordered it. I'm glad I didn't pick one up at the book store too.
Maggers Wrote:I was about to go online to order "The Chrismas Thingy," when I got a call to pick up a package at the UPS Store. I wondered what it was; I hadn't ordered anything. I was stunned to see "The Christmas Thingy" inside, inscribed by FPW to a young friend of mine. I totally forgot I'd ordered it.That's funny! I ordered a pair from Shocklines, but I'm not sure when to expect them. One of them was for our niece and we're celebrating Christmas with them on the 19. Hopefully they'll come by then. The other is for me, of course! I haven't read it yet either and I'm excited.
I'm nothing if not consistent.
I'd never read it. Great little book and the illustrations are lovely. Well done, Paul!
I got The Christmas Thingy in the mail today as well, and am expecting something else from Shocklines to be coming soon. I can't wait to read The Christmas Thingy! Its gorgeous.
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
Don't have mine yet, and my card hasn't been charged yet, and I have no reminder email to speak of. Apparently only the "special" people got them today. Brats. :p
'Cause Mommy Said So.
Maggers Wrote:I was about to go online to order "The Chrismas Thingy," when I got a call to pick up a package at the UPS Store. I wondered what it was; I hadn't ordered anything. I was stunned to see "The Christmas Thingy" inside, inscribed by FPW to a young friend of mine. I totally forgot I'd ordered it.Why does this not surprise me...!
What I liked most about "The Christmas Thingy" is the not-so-standard head shot of the author, the very young author...like about 10. Really cute.
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
i ordered mine off of Shocklines a while back and am ANXIOUSLY awaiting it's arrival. i need to finish wrapping presents and this is one of the last ones.
Last Saturday (12/3) I signed / inscribed 140 of them for Matt. He's a 1-man operation but he's sending them all out Priority, so no one should worry.
FPW
FAQ
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