Lost and found

Oct. 2nd, 2011 at 6:46 PM

I had an excellent time at the PetExpo in Westampton yesterday, but even though I sold more books than at any other one-day event, the highlight for me was definitely the look on the young mother's face when I found her lost little boy (he'd wandered off while she was talking to one of the other authors at the event).

With all those people and pets wandering around, I figured he'd most likely gone somewhere quiet, which he had. I found him in the second place I looked, the ladies loo.

How was your weekend?

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msstacy13

Oct. 2nd, 2011 07:50 pm (UTC)

Ah--
not to detract from your heroism,
but did ~you~ look in the ladies loo,
or suggest that she look there?

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:02 pm (UTC)

The door main was open, so when I saw a youngling standing by the sink, I called his name and he came out to me.

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msstacy13

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:09 pm (UTC)

The very soul of tact!

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:24 pm (UTC)

and cowardice :)

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msstacy13

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:35 pm (UTC)

Not at all.
Discretion is the beter part of valor.

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dawtheminstrel

Oct. 2nd, 2011 07:59 pm (UTC)

I found him in the second place I looked, the ladies loo

Ha! I love it!

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:03 pm (UTC)

After sixteen of losing (and worrying about losing0 our autistic daughters, I guess I've gained some experience in the lost and found department :)

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snapes_angel

Oct. 2nd, 2011 08:03 pm (UTC)

Heroism above and beyond the call. :3 Very brave, to look there.

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msstacy13

Oct. 2nd, 2011 08:27 pm (UTC)

I think it was actually about and behind the stall.

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:04 pm (UTC)

Lol, not heroism, it's not as if he'd gone very far, but I fully empathize with anyone who loses sight of their young child in a crowded place. It's no fun at all.

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snapes_angel

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:39 pm (UTC)

As a mother of a formerly young child, I can also empathise.

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bogwitch64

Oct. 2nd, 2011 10:06 pm (UTC)

And woohoo! Lots of books sold!

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:05 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Terri :)

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ex_naomi_ja

Oct. 3rd, 2011 05:03 am (UTC)

I wrote 12k and finished my third Urban Wolf novel! :D

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:05 pm (UTC)

12K? That's fantastic! I count it a good day if I manage 1,000 words :)

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seekerval

Oct. 3rd, 2011 10:47 am (UTC)

Well done, Jon. Finding little lost ones and reuniting them with family is a special little thrill, isn't it? Congratulations on your Good Sales!

On Saturday, we attended a large pet adoption gathering held at our State Fair grounds. Shelters from around the state were there with dogs and cats. I cuddled puppies and petted kittens, cats, and dogs. We ALMOST adopted a dog, but decided to wait until after the new foster dogs arrive in a couple of weeks.

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jongibbs

Oct. 3rd, 2011 12:06 pm (UTC)

Cuddling puppies and kittens = :)

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reneesweet

Oct. 3rd, 2011 10:45 pm (UTC)

Author and hero. Amazing! ;)

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jongibbs

Oct. 4th, 2011 05:24 am (UTC)

Lol, I wish. It certainly helped me put things back in perspective though. Sometimes, I get so wrapped up in the (relatively) minor aspects of life, I forget what's really important, if that makes sense.

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