So I went to the Office Depot to replace our Canon copier and they didn't have one. The cute sales guy talked me into getting a Hewlett Packard "all-in-one" even though I had no use for a scanner or fax. It's a lovely little machine, but not what I need. So, as I should have done in the first place, I went on line and got what I wanted delivered in a smart two days in spite of holiday traffic.
Sooooo. If anyone in the Los Angeles area wants a practically new copier etc. email georginasworld@gmail.com and we'll figure out how to get it to you. I'd like to see it get a good home.
Speaking of good homes - Mr. Welsh has notified me that his mourning period for our dear departed cat, Bubba, is at an end and he is ready to audition a replacement. If anyone has a spare cat, preferably with all the shots and stuff in place, let us know.
The rain continues. The garden if loving every minute of it.
First the good news.
My buddy and fellow Gypsy Emeritus, Miriam Birch has made it to the finals in the Great Cabaret Idol contest!
We'll be in the house cheering her on Sunday night. Looks like it may already be a sold-out house, but you can go to www.facebook.com/cabaretidol.
Once there, "like" the page, and get updates on show times, dates and guest judges for the week.
If you message James on www.facebook.com/cabaretidol, give (1) your name (2) how many tickets you would like and (3) that you are coming to support Miriam Birch.
Now the not so good news.
John Leslie Passed Away Monday, December 6, 2010
John was a major adult film actor appearing in close to 300 films and one of the first adult film actors who made a successful transition to director. John unexpectedly died at home of an apparent heart attack. Friends were not aware of health issues and remarked he had reported to work shortly before his death.
John was also known for his skill as a blues musician, cook and artist. John was a youthful 65.
I loved those guys - as did my best bud, Howie aka Richard Pacheko. Here's what he had to say.
John Leslie - Extra Crispy
Just returned from the crematorium where I stood next to John's wife, his best friend Joey, and his dog Holmes as we all held each other up, said good-bye and then watched as they loaded his shell into a very big oven. It kinda looked like an industrial, working-class, MRI machine. Never saw one of those ovens before. Don't really care if I never see another one again.
On the way back across the Bay, I listen to the John Leslie Blues Band on a CD. It's very comforting to hear John's voice again. I will have to get used to the idea that there will be no more new conversations.
John will be missed by family, friends and fans.
Terri Childress, a delightful lady from Virginia, requested a review copy of my book, The Devil Made Me Do It. Of course I sent her one. Here's her response:
Hello Georgie!
I've posted my review for the book:
I'm 'alphalover'
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Devil-Made-Me-Do-It/Georgina-Spelvin/e/9780615199078/
I'm 'Stormie'
Thanks again for sending me an autographed copy. I'm still tickled
pink over it. Have a wonderful weekend,
Had a lovely visit with my book doctor, David Sterry!
Got to meet his adorable, talented, wife Arielle (nee Eckstut), mother of the amazing Olive.
We had lunch at the cafe.
Then explored the garden.
Olive entertained us with pithy observations
and wonderful stories. Yes, she comes by her lively literary skills honestly, of course, but I'm always amazed at how much they know when they still look like such recent arrivals.
Thanks much for fitting us on your packed dance card.
