Chapter 114 Ready, Set, Go!

The books are in boxes, my suitcase is almost packed, the dinner dishes are washed and put away. I’m so excited for the book fair. I’m ready to go!

Here’s how my supply checklist looks tonight:

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I finished packing my books and bookcases this evening. Special thanks are due Tom, Huck, and Thoughtful Husband for helping with the heavy lifting.

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Huck’s reward for helping me put books in boxes — popping some extra bubble wrap. Seven year olds are so easily entertained!

Thoughtful Husband loaded all eleven of my boxes and all eight of my bookcases into the Book Mobile. You rule, T.H.!

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I’ve still got to finish typing and printing a small catalogue (five items — very small collection of nice material) and I need to pack the rest of my suitcase. I’ll be staying in The City for the weekend. (The capital T in “The” and the C in “City” are not typos. I am a fourth generation San Franciscan — even though I live in the suburbs — and was always taught by my forebears to call it The City, as though there is no better place on earth. There isn’t. Except maybe an abandoned farm.) Thoughtful Husband will be staying home with Tom and Huck this weekend and chauffering them to a Cub Scout meeting, a basketball tournament, and a friend’s birthday party. I’m hoping they’ll find a chance to come visit me Sunday afternoon.

Set-up begins at 9:00 a.m. Friday. I’m ready. Let’s go.

Wish me luck. Please.

See you at the fair!

Published in: on February 7, 2008 at 8:51 pm

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  1. On February 7, 2008 at 9:24 pm Historia Said:

    Good luck Chris.
    I suppose this means no more posts until Sunday night, right? Can’t wait for you to tell us how it went. I’d love to see some pictures. So please don’t forget a camera, please. A CAMERA is not on your list. LOL

  2. On February 7, 2008 at 9:40 pm bookhuntersholiday Said:

    Not to worry. Camera is on page 2 of my supply list (it doesn’t show in the photo in the current post). You can bet I will take lots of pictures and post all about it when I get home. ;-)

    You are also right about no more posts until Sunday night. I promise a full report upon my return. (Though the details may come Monday. I won’t get back from the fair until Sunday about 8pm.)

    Thanks for the camera reminder. I’d have been crushed to get there and discover I’d forgotten it.

  3. On February 8, 2008 at 8:52 am Jeanne Jarzombek Said:

    Chris~
    I can’t wait, either! It’s Friday morning, and I’ve woken up in The City, and will see you soon. I brought a camera, also. It’s going to be a great weekend!

    Your booth-mate, Jeanne, The Book Prowler.

    *Come visit us in Booth #717*

  4. On February 8, 2008 at 7:44 pm Sandra @ Acquired Books Said:

    Chris,

    Good Luck! I wish I was going too. I am on the East Coast, too far to even visit. Hope you sell lots of books and have loads of fun. Can’t wait to hear about it.

  5. On February 8, 2008 at 8:36 pm WM Said:

    Bubble wrap wastage? SACRILEGE!

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