A quick hello from Garsington where Bella (who overheated again today but I think it was a hump not a raging protest) and I are residing. In the evening I play operas and during the day I work 'tirelessly' (I quote) for my husband! Today I spent the whole day holding a stall at a sun drenched 'summer living' expo at a very posh barn just outside of Henley. I sold eight books! Yesterday I drove to Woodstock and Chippy to give copies to the lovely indie bookshops there. Woodstock in particular were lovely and before I could blink, Postcard from Provence was in the front window! They are keen to have Julian do a powerpoint talk in the autumn. As soon as they see the book, everyone seems to melt and recommends other small bookshops and so the word is spreading.
Meanwhile, though unfortunately I had limited places to offer, I am pleased to report there has been a fair turnout of Merrow-Smith's at the opera. Hugh has been to two dress reherasals and I was thrilled that Gemma, Clive and Will (who have all been so supportive and humourously so with my Bella problems) all made it to a pre-dress, hamper and all. It was really lovely to have them all there. Let's hope this is just the beginning of their opera going lives!
Peter, you don't have to swap honey for books (though it would be lovely to taste your honey)! You all of course get freebies. They are all in Hugh's garage for the moment!
2 comments:
I'm disappointed that the service has been so poor and if I'd known there would be all this hassle I would never have agreed to lend the car out at all.
The service has been most excellent steve, just bella a little bumpy due to her age i think. I still love her and I am most grateful you lent her to me. And besides i got to hang out with your kids! So, sorry if anything else came across here. Not intended at ALL.
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