I didn't mention that I'm in Chicago again. I
had the Christian Century piece to post and the stuff about mailing the books
and looking at satellite photos of your houses and all that. So I didn't tell
you that I was going out of town. But I am in the Windy City again. Jeanene is
with me this time. I spoke today to a group of marketers who are interested in
blogs and social media issues. I'm not an expert on those issues, but I knew
enough to be a jump or two ahead of the room. Kevin S., who does marketing for
Christian Century, is letting us stay in his condominium while he is out of
town. It overlooks Lake Michigan on Lake Shore Drive. We're really roughing it.
But since the Marketing group paid for the tickets and the housing is free,
we're staying until Sunday.
Chicago from the top of the John Hancock Center -
10-5-07
But there is something more important to tell
you. I got back from the marketing thing about 3:00 this afternoon, checked my
email, and there were 63 orders for the book. WHAT????
Okay, I get it. I mouth off about how personal
I'm trying to be with the book. I'm going to look at satellite photos of
everyone's home and write little letters and put presents
between the pages and blah blah blah. All very nice and personal-like. Then you
guys are like, "Okay Mr. Personal. Here's 63 orders. Have a nice day on
Monday when you get back to town."
Gulp. Well, I let myself in for this. I asked
for it. Oh well, how bad could it be? I'll have to spend the whole day Monday
looking at houses on the internet and writing notes to people. And I'm
going to be looking all over Chicago for presents that will fit in the pages of
a book. I'm running out of flat things at my house.
Actually, this couldn't have come at a better
time. My computer is starting to act up a bit. It overheats and shuts off
periodically. So I've been trying to save money for a new one. Maybe this book
thing will take care of that!
But in all seriousness, you'll have to be
patient with these orders. I don't know how long it will take me to fulfill
them, but I will work hard and straightaway when I get home. But I am DETERMINED
not to rush this. I want to treat each one like I'm sending it to a friend.
And I guess I am, right?
rlp
