August Abolins wrote to All <=-
Hello!
Some of you here may know that I operate a book store. It has been
brutal to keep my head above water, so to speak. "Good to see you
still open.." has become quite a cliché.
I had one such young lady ask me "If I were looking for romance, where would I go?" WOW.. I could have had some fun replying to that one in an unexpected way! But, I just smiled and thought to myself.. "You don't have to go very far.. you could be looking at it." :-)
On a little lighter note.. it is nice to see people mulling about in the stores right now. It is nice to see young ladies scantily clad
especially when they take good care of their bodies.
Some of you here may know that I operate a book store. It has been
brutal to keep my head above water, so to speak. "Good to see you
still open.." has become quite a cliché.
Have you heard of Libro.fm? It sounds like an interesting way for
local bookstores to partner with a DRM-free audiobook seller.
Hopefully there's a cut of the action for the bookstore.
Do you have any store-related content on your BBS? Atomic Books in Baltimore used to run a BBS and had some tie-in to the physical store,
if memory serves.
That begs the question - we need a book echo around here. I'm doing a
lot of reading during the pandemic... I'm enjoying being able to
browse bookstores again, as long as they're offering hand sanitizer
and requiring masks.
I had one such young lady ask me "If I were looking for romance,
where would I go?" WOW.. I could have had some fun replying to that
one in an unexpected way! But, I just smiled and thought to
myself.. "You don't have to go very far.. you could be looking at
it." :-)
Have been known to get myself into trouble when my mouth engages
before my shame. ;) I would've asked them if they were a Beatles fan
& if they liked the song "Money Can't Buy You Love".
Where the clutch on my mouth is disengaged...is a positive answer
that it's true...but you can rent it for an evening. ;D
On a little lighter note.. it is nice to see people mulling about in
the stores right now. It is nice to see young ladies scantily clad
especially when they take good care of their bodies.
Then...you work were I do in a big box store where you have middle
aged "ladies" who would look great on the "People of Walmart" page. Something I never realized was overweight women wearing no bra who
were always pointing opposite directions with their breasts. Even
worse are the men like myself who have hairy backs & need to let the
world know they can actually grow hair there by wearing tank tops. Myself...don't/won't own any type of shirt like this...so you would
never see me out like that.
I had one such young lady ask me "If I were looking for romance, where would I go?" WOW.. I could have had some fun replying to that one in
an unexpected way! But, I just smiled and thought to myself.. "You
don't have to go very far.. you could be looking at it." :-)
Those unsuspecting and funny moments bring me back to a sensible
reality and help defuse the grumpy old man that I can become.
Have been known to get myself into trouble when my mouth engages before my shame. ;) I would've asked them if they were a Beatles fan & if they liked the song "Money Can't Buy You Love".THAT is a very good line! I know that I could give it some charm. I'll have to keep that one in mind.
Where the clutch on my mouth is disengaged...is a positive answer that it's true...but you can rent it for an evening. ;D
Then...you work were I do in a big box store where you have middle aged "ladies" who would look great on the "People of Walmart" page. Something I never realized was overweight women wearing no bra who were always pointing opposite directions with their breasts. EvenHeheheh! I've seen some of the Walmart snapshots. Incredible.
However, I have nothing much to compare with your experience. I
actually get a nice treat of attractive people in my shop.
That begs the question - we need a book echo around here. I'm doing a
lot of reading during the pandemic... I'm enjoying being able to
browse bookstores again, as long as they're offering hand sanitizer
and requiring masks.
Have been known to get myself into trouble when my mouth engages before
my shame. ;) I would've asked them if they were a Beatles fan & if they liked the song "Money Can't Buy You Love". Where the clutch on my mouth
is disengaged...is a positive answer that it's true...but you can rent
it for an evening. ;D
Then...you work were I do in a big box store where you have middle aged "ladies" who would look great on the "People of Walmart" page.
Something I never realized was overweight women wearing no bra who were always pointing opposite directions with their breasts. Even worse are
the men like myself who have hairy backs & need to let the world know
they can actually grow hair there by wearing tank tops.
I can't help but think of the picture I saw on Facebook, with a
bookstore whose owner was named "Wong Foo King". So, if you
can't find what you want, you're at "The Wong Foo King
Bookstore". <BG>
On another note, my late Mom had a large amount of books by
Clive Cussler (he passed away this past February... my Mom died
almost a year ago now), and I'd like to get rid of them. I also
have a large amount of vinyl records... some that may have been
produced 80 years ago. With COVID-19, many places are rather
leery of acquiring these items.
That's like comedian Bill Engvall noted when he was going to prep for his colonoscopy. He basically says "I don't have that delay switch". :P
Or in Bible Times, the Apostle Peter ususally opened his mouth, and inserted his foot. <G>
You see all of humanity at Wal-Mart...now, they're requiring masks of everyone, but I still see folks without them. Also, I see these mobile scooters (which are for the disabled, but NOT the lazy) being abandoned
in the liquor store aisle...some reporting the person got up, and just walked away...in other words, lazy.
My late wife always commented on "the fern pattern" of my body hair.
<G> My late uncle couldn't grow a beard, etc. if he tried.
..I actually get a nice treat of attractive people in my shop.
You sound like you know how lucky you are to have this happen. On the other hand...one of the best benefits is when people bring their dogs
into the store. We keep treats for them & to have them come up...eat
the treats & lick my face is better than having the most beautiful
woman you have ever see come into your store wearing very little.
I can't help but think of the picture I saw on Facebook, with a
bookstore whose owner was named "Wong Foo King". So, if you
can't find what you want, you're at "The Wong Foo King
Bookstore". <BG>
HA! The logic sounds a bit backwards, but it's still funny.
My book shop is next door to a heritage/vintage/thrift shoppe. Our
front entrances are similar. I'll get people half-open my door and
mutter "Wrong store."
I should put up a sign, "See next door for wong foo king store"
On another note, my late Mom had a large amount of books by
Clive Cussler (he passed away this past February... my Mom died
almost a year ago now), and I'd like to get rid of them. I also
have a large amount of vinyl records... some that may have been
produced 80 years ago. With COVID-19, many places are rather
leery of acquiring these items.
Cussler's are desirable, especially the early hardcovers, or 1st
editions. A local shop may like to take them off your hands for a
small bounty.
Unless you have some Beatle's or Elvis in your vinyl collection, the
going rate seems to be about $100 for a milk crate full.
LPs from 80 years ago would be recordings in the 40s? Check places
like discogs.com for anything similar.
That's like comedian Bill Engvall noted when he was going to prep for his colonoscopy. He basically says "I don't have that delay switch". :P
Remember that...but guess his stand-up days are over since I've seen
him do spots for Medicare supplement plans.
Usually...Simon/Peter had that mouth big enough to put in both feet.
in the liquor store aisle...some reporting the person got up, and just walked away...in other words, lazy.
Oh yeah! Used to have a worksite where my room was across from where
the scooters were kept. Can't count the amount of times I saw kids
playing on them...their parents letting them do it. Add to
that...couldn't tell these idiots to quit & when someone would really
need them...they couldn't use them because they were outside or needed
a charge.
Am just wondering if my hair is thick enough to become a kevlar vest.
;D
Cussler's are desirable, especially the early hardcovers, or 1st
editions. A local shop may like to take them off your hands for a
small bounty.
He has signed the majority of these, and my Mom read them all. Sadly,
I lost my Mom a year ago, and I saw where Clive passed away this past February.
If they are signed, then they are most certainly 1st editions too. Do a quick hunt for the same copies on abebooks.com to see what other people are asking for their signed copies. You might be impressed.
You could probably justify to match those prices if you find an avid collector, and 50% of those prices if you find a reseller.
I have other books besides his, and all those vinyl LP's -- I'd say at least 200 of them.
I have other books besides his, and all those vinyl LP's -- I'd say at least 200 of them.
Do you have any books by Vince Flynn?
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