I bought your book yesterday and am forcing myself to read it slowly for maximum enjoyment. :D

this makes me so jealous. i'm glad you are popular and all but look at the sad email i got from amazon this morning:

We're writing about the order you placed on September 18 2007 11:16 PDT (Order# ). Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below has changed, and we need to provide you with a new delivery estimate based on the new release date:

Laurie Perry (Author) "Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk, Divorced, and
Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a 30-Something
Who Learned to Knit After He Split" [Paperback]
Estimated arrival date: 10/19/2007 - 10/22/2007

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this delay.

Congrats on the book - you'll get the hang of being a recognized author soon enough, I'm sure!

I can't wait for my book to get here from Amazon.com already!

christ. If YOU were there, then EVERYONE was there last nite. WAH!!!!!!

Stupid kid with her STUPID back-to-school nite.

Sigh.

Up here in the City by the Bay, we can't get The Book either. B & N said no ordering yet, and I got the same e-mail from Amazon. Why must they torture us so??? Sob.

Oh, you were just fine! No need to apologise. Besides, you were rockin' that fabulous wrap sweater. You could have told me to go jump off the roof of the Grove and I would have said, "Hmm, that blonde just told me to go jump off a roof but wow, she's rockin' such a cute sweater!"

AB-- can you forward that to kimw@hcibooks.com? I'm sending her the (many) emails I am getting about this. I can't control this but she knows folks who can :)

Also I just want to thank you for wanting to get a copy!!! It's the best feeling ever, now I just hope you *like* it LOL.

Of course we'll spend our hard earned cash - you INSPIRE us. Not just those that are divorced, but those of us Thirtysomething women that live vivaciously through you. I'm your same age, married and a momma to 5. You're blog is my escape. Such good advice. And I've even learned to knit. Thankfully my 3 yr old LOVES hats. She now has quite the array of Roll Brim hats to choose from :) Maybe someday I'll learn to knit something more.............maybe

Love the parental unit portraits! I know they must be so proud.

I plan on buying my copy at B&N so my purchase "counts" on the NYT list. ;-)

You know what I love about female California news people? The hair. Only in California would the weather woman have two-tone hair. And that is awesome.

They are holding a copy for me - THE VERY LAST COPY IN STOCK!!! - at the Barnes & Noble in Round Rock, TX. Congrats! They're selling out!

Laurie, I preordered so I expect my copy any day. Now, I just need to head north to stalk you for your autograph! We can both be red faced together as I have never gotten an autograph before and will be so excited to meet you, lol! Barbara (in San Diego)

Will they go to breaking news if it starts to rain?

I'm impatiently waiting for a Canadian release date. Impatiently, but politely ,'cause that's how we roll.

I just bought your book last night. For those of you here in Atlanta, there was one copy left at the Barnes and Noble on Peachtree in Buckhead (shopping center with Publix right near Cheesecake Factory). I can't wait to find a few free moments this weekend to start reading!

I love the pictures of your parents -- they must be busting their buttons with pride! Aw. Also, Rick Dickert is totally nice in real life!

I bought the last copy of your book off the shelves at Borders in Washington DC. Thanks so much!

p.s. You have your father's eyes. Like, not in a creepy way, you know.

Where I live schools were cancelled for the day. I understand they were concerned about the possibility of mudslides, having to evacuate in mid-day, etc. And all we get is a little sprinkle that doesn't even do a decent job of washing my golf cart. Sheesh!

I think amazon's going schizoid on us; I just got an email that my copy will be shipped Monday. But maybe I shouldn't hold my breath yet?

I have to tell you this -- my daughter (30's-divorced-knitter-with-cats) introduced me to your blog. And I'm not in my 30's (shhhh! don't tell anybody else!), and I used to knit but I don't since I got hooked on genealogy, and I'm not divorced but I do have cats and I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!

I was just near the dadgum bookstore and didn't go in!!! I didn't realize they were available on the shelves already! I'm so excited to get your book, Laurie, because, well... we here at chez doghair think your AWESOME! Your parents are adorable!

I can't imagine how exciting it is for you to see your book published and in your parents' hands! I'm going to Borders to get my copy this weekend, since Amazon is acting flaky and I had to cancel my order; cuz I have enough flaky in my life thank-you-very-much Mr. Amazon!

I'm hearing that amazon is shipping early but after people getting yucky messages from amazon I'm a little afraid to say it again in print!! LOL

They switched the book from pre-order to "buy" status again, which means they got their latest shipment. But again, I'm just hearing this and don't (unfortunately) control the amazon. If I did I would so be rolling in something finer than a metro bus heh heh.

Congratulations again and again. Those pictures of your parents are great. Has your Dad come back for his chiles yet?

My order has yet to ship:(

Me and my huge humidity hair are going to start looking around town to see if we can find a copy. I can't wait around while others are enjoying the drunkenness without me. Sigh.

Your parents look so cute & nice! I'm on the hunt for the book here in Chicago and hopefully will spend the weekend reading it. Kept procrastinating about ordering it online and from reading some of the other comments, maybe that worked out OK.

Just reporting that I had minimal problems getting my copy Tuesday at the Tattered Cover. Except I think it's funny they've classified it under "psychology - relationships." Wah?

And - I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far! You've got that whole "make people laugh and cry in the same breath" thing going on, which I just love.

I'm close to nashville and lookin for the bookin cause I hear it is so hot it's cookin.
see we have boughts of inappropriate behavior some good some bad. keep on keepin on cap.

My babysitter's boyfriend is the manager at a Borders in a prime location in your favorite NEW YORK CITY....I asked him if he could place your book in a very special and visible location....

oh my, a whole 1/2 of rain predicted???
here where that happens all the time, it's pretty funny to hear it presented on the TV like it's going to be a monsoon!
I'm guessing they'd be panicked at and inch of snow.

Nice of Faith to protect you from being swept away by Flash Misting.

Amazon has lost its freakin' mind. I got the same "sorry, it won't ship until 10/17" message, but when I go to the book listing on Amazon it says it's in stock.

So I canceled the order that wasn't going to ship until next month, and immediately ordered myself another copy from that in-stock product page, and sure enough the new order's set to ship on Monday. Too, too weird. But still, shipping on Monday!

Did you say that online orders don't count toward the bestseller list?

P.S to Nan: Hi Mom! No, you're not in your thirties anymore, but you sure look like you are. :) (Thanks for the genes!)

Online orders count, it's the big box stores that don't report (Target, Wal Mart, etc.) which I think is so fascinating! I mean, don't most books get sold at big retailers? This whole adventure is like taking a class in the book business, and sometimes I feel like I need a tutor. I hope he's hot.

Your parents are so proud! Great pics of them holding your book!

Hm, after what everyone else said, I think I'll check my email to see if Amazon contacted me yet. Otherwise, I may do the same - cancel and reorder. I'm so excited, can't wait to start reading your book, you AUTHOR you!! :)

I read my mom the title, back cover copy, and a couple of picture captions, and now she's going out looking for a copy, too!

I'm so making a bracelet bag, if I can ever find feltable wool in non-ugly colors. The nearest craft store seems to think that people don't want to buy wool when it's still 90 degrees out. Have they never heard of air conditioning? Do they not realize that Christmas is only three months away?

Just had to comment that I stopped at B&N and got your book last night (last one I saw on the shelf). I got halfway through it before I forced myself to go to bed. Really enjoying it! Hope you write another one!!
:)

Do you think that people who have been writing books for a long time still get excited when their book comes out? I hope so. I really do, because it's the craziest feeling!!

I also hope it doesn't rain on Oct. 11th for the Los Angeles event. We're doing a surprise raffle!!! Of course since I can't keep my big mouth shut it's not a surprise anymore. hehehehe

Aww!! Your parents and your book! That is soo cute!! Love it..can't wait to get my hands on el libro..

Hey Laurie... I got the same evil Amazon email. I had preordered and then dropped the order because it didn't update the shipping info. When I re-ordered it said in stock and should ship Monday. This morning evil email and it still says that it's delayed in my order status. I'll be forwarding the email to that address that you listed. I can't wait to get my mitts on the this book.

awwww - your parents - they look so cool...

aawww, those are the best proud parent pictures!!

Anxiously awaiting my book from Amazon!

I love how cute your parents are, all proud, and your dad pointing at the actual cover. hee hee.
glad to hear you made it through the SOTC!

I love the pictures of your parents. I am so frustrated--I promised myself I wouldn't go over budget and now I have to wait 'til October to go buy it!! What if they're all gone!?! What'll I do then!?! Ohhh, the angst!

I just called Barns & Noble and my copy is in. Can't wait to read it!

I can't believe they showed rain on network news...

Yeah for the book - mine is supposed to get here by late Sept hopefully in plenty of time before you come to Nash-Vegas. Your parents are beyond adorable!

Aren't you so impressed how everyone is saying that they got the last copy at the various stores??? That is so cool...selling out all over...your book is going to be a blockbuster, girl!! GOOOOOOOO CAP! (insert dorky cheerleading jump and pom-poms here)

I pre-ordered and what a lovely suprise to get it in the mail today! I am very excited to read it!

So I had heard that LA freaks out over rain, but I always thought people were exagerating or being funny.

Being from Oregon, I watched that video and went "really?" silly So Cal kids!

Aw, your parents look so proud. You are very lucky.

I have been checking Amazon twice a day and they still have the shipping date down for October 25. ARGH!

Laurie, once again you tell a great story that wraps up right where it started. You really do have a gift. Going to get my hands on a copy of the book quicker'n'stink. Stay safe in your big "storm"! Post pics of the frizzy aftermath!

Umm, it is almost noon and the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the dog is lying in the sun by the pool. Do you think it may actually "damp" on us after all? I brought in all the outdoor cushions, moved the Costco dog bed, and tilted all the plastic patio chairs so the water won't collect in the seats. I am ready! And it is sunny.

So Dallas Raines was wrong!? Hmmm. (Wouldn't you just love the job of meterologist in LA? What's to say?)

Loved the book, Laurie - I am sorry I finished so quickly!

just ordered the book off amazon. I know i'll love it! your fantastical!!!!

also, all the amazon reviews of it are all 5 stars!! yay!

I wanted to put a still picture up of the TV but I figured you have to see the STORMWATCH!!! to believe it ;)

Becky - go check out supercrafty.com I think Allison has some great feltable wool. I think...

Anyway... Yeah - still no rain. Daggamit! I want the rain! it's so rare! Our AccuWeather forecast is now saying rain tomorrow morning. Jeeez.

I just ordered it online. I ordered @ chapters.ca for us Canadian folks. It said it was in stock and I should be receiving it in a few days. WooHoo!
Also - on the impending doom of the water pellets from the sky ... Is Anderson Cooper gonna be there covering in that oh so hot orange raincoat? He's sooo cute!!

Congrats again!

Your parents are simply charming! Look how proud you've made them.

Not a drop of precip yet, they sky is cloudless. Can Dallas be wrong??

The local B&N just put a copy of your book on hold for me to pick up after work - can't wait to read it tonight. I have a hands-free book holder, so is it okay if I knit while reading about your adventures?

You're awesome, Laurie! Congrats on a being published author.

Those pics of your folks are so darn adorable, I actually misted up here. *sniff* The pride on their faces is unmistakeable. Laurie, you done good.

Thanks for the suggestion! I checked supercrafty.com and didn't get any further than the poinsettia wreath. So cute! Now I just need to learn how to use the scary dpns. My credit card company is going to love me.

Your STORMWATCH closely resembles what we had for coverage last night - except we had tornadoes, a flooded freeway, some hail, and spectacular lighting. It was a bumpy commute for some to say the least; I was safely home. On the front porch watching it all come in.

I never get tired of your LA storm stories.

Tee hee hee on the weather report clip. Very very silly. A woman at work here said she dresses & makes-up so stylishly because she hails from behind the 'Orange Curtain'. LOL, the newscaster made me think of that...so dolled up!!

And most of all I'm happily looking forward to your book's arrival in my mailbox. I'm cool with waiting and I will read it slowly to make it last. yipee.

I just LOVE seeing how proud your folks are of you! That's *excellent* stuff! Happy for ya, girlie!

Can't wait to spend my hard-earned ca$h on your book AND get you to sign it when you come to Portland! (Where it also will be most likely raining, so pack your haircare anti-frizz armament!)

Smooches!
Darci

I just went on goodreads.com where us book geeks track what we read and there were already a whole bunch of people who had your book on their "to-read" list!

Hmmmm...maybe you could be a selection for my book club...

Congrats on everything, I can't wait to read it!

Is there a weather report in LA everyday? What can they possibly say? Can't imagine being "staff meteorologist on action news" in LA. From 90 degrees in September in Ohio, signing off.

I just ordered a copy at Amazon, but didn't cancel my preorder. Let's see what happens!

This is what kills me about TV "news." They can spend an entire minute and a half telling you that it's not raining yet. But it might! Stay tuned!

::helpless snickering:: Oh god. I was visiting a cyber-sib in the Culver City area of LA a few years ago, and there was some rain. (Btw, I'm going down for another Sis-moot the first week of October! I'll wave in your general direction, once my sis points it out.) It was coming down moderately heavy - to a Portlander; we might've actually thought about an umbrella - but even our other sib, from back East, was commenting that it was *really heavy* rain as we glanced out the hotel room window. I was heartlessly giggling at her, then the news came on. I swear, I thought the entire news team was gonna pass out!

Now, see, up here that only happens for...

1-1/2" of snow. [vbg]
(Your parents are totally ready for bigtime PR modeling. Your mom's displaying the *entire* cover beautifully, and your dad is drawing attention to the finer points. Get your publisher to sign them up immediately!)

"World-famous" indeed! Aw Shucks...you're the one who's world famous. I love the photo of me wearing a reddish sweater, knitting another reddish sweater. Sigh...stuck in rut.

Anywho...don't be nervous about speaking in public. I've been doing it for years and years. In fact, I used to kinda' barf before I went on the radio every week! Ugh. Just remember, your fans love you. They want you to feel comfortable. So, even if you mess up a little, they will still love you. It makes you seem more human.

See you on the 11th!

Hugs!

Same deal here with Amazon - I dumped the pre-order, and reordered, now that it says in stock. But I may stop in at B&N on my way home (assuming of course that it's not OH MY GOD RAINING). Thanks for posting the weather bit for your readers who are out of towners - I don't think anyone who doesn't live here believes us when we talk about our Storm Watches!

I heart yer folks and yer dad is really hawt.

Congrats, Laurie. We are so proud of you, too!

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Okay, I was going to wait(for what?)but reading all these comments made me pick up the phone and call Vroman's(Pasadena)and they are holding the last copy for me to pick up on my way home. Now I'll have something to read during the torrential downpour that is parked off the coast, sucking up a lot of moisture, hopefully some of it actually gets to the ground!!!

I've been waiting for that storm to "hit" since Monday.

I ordered my copy as soon as the Amazon page appeared. Durn Amazon!

Don't feel bad, Ab. I placed my order in April (yes, April) and don't have it yet. I don't even have an email. I would like to point out that this is due to Amazon weirdness and is totally not Laurie's fault.

We don't call it a storm (OK, we do say thunderstorm, but apart from that) unless something frozen is involved, and I don't mean margaritas. Also, doesn't rain, um, reduce the probability of wildfires, and is this not sort of a good thing?

Your parents totally rock. Just try blaming anything on them.

I have been watching out my window for signs of the coming mistopolyse, but alas all I see is one measly fluffy cloud. I want my weather, darnit!!

And sadly I just checked amazon.com and they reverted the book back to pre-order. I feel myself turning grey. I can actually feel the grey hairs, seriously.

Also, in totally unrelated news, I have the gooberest thing to share. Bob has always been pretty much feral, but I have tried to work had to show him affection and love. He was always Roy's cat, though. Like I had a cat (Roy) and Roy had a little cat.

Since Roy left us, Bob has been more focused on me, and this morning he even came and sat on my chest in bed for like 15 seconds. It ain't much but it about made my day. It's like we made some weird breakthrough!!

Either that or he was just cold. Or confused. But I am going with breakthrough.

Hope everyone is having a good friday and I want to thank you again for wanting to read any of this. I thank you. I hope you like it! Sorry the pictures are so dorky!

Hi Lucia!

You know storm. People out here panic when it drizzles.

Oh, I wasn't blaming CAP. Amazon is weird these days.

Book question: I am doing a lupus walk. If I buy a copy of the book and send it to you will you sign it and send it back (or to the winner)? If you can't, I understand. Thanks :)

I mean I will be buying a copy for myself no matter what, but as I am in Charlotte, NC, the closest you are coming is Nashville and it isn't until AFTER the walk. Thanks for considering it. I appreciate it.

Hi Laurie!! Because of the crazy Amazon situation where they have now advised that the book now won't ship until end of October...well, I called my local B&N and now have the book on hold to pick up tonight!!! Yea!!!!!!!!

I loved the response I got from the B&N clerk who answered the phone. When I told her the title she blurted out "that sounds like me!..oops TMI". LOL

Aimee, yes, definitely -- just email me :)

OMG that is funny (about the B&N clerk!!!)

I meant to tell you, while we were discussing our 80's hair, that yours looked quite nice last night, along with the chic wrap sweater and the math-related scarf you were working on.

Oh, and it's 4:25 and getting darker by the second. We'll have rain tonight for sure.

Your parents look so great...makes me miss mine all the more...AND, seriously, you've gotta love a place that has as the lead news story a bit about a rain storm a'comin'....and shows four drops and a puddle in San Berdu....as i write this in Santa Monica...no rain...but, i am prepared with my trusty GGH umbrella (a handout at a TNNA show)...I'm pretty sure it's a virgin...

Laurie Ann, did you see my six inches of roots? hee. Thank you though... and it was awesome to see you! Next time I am plopping beside you at some point because I never get to talk your ear off long enough!

My parents are beyond awesome :)

OK, I have to go... I see a slightly greyish looking cloud!!! Need to get out of here!!!

No wonder I couldn't find the book. It's in the sewing and knitting section of the book store. I was looking in the area next to the Calendar Girls of the South. Can't wait to read it.

Just bought the book at a Borders near Boston. On the shelf right next to the Yarn Harlot.

No fair getting a quote from your best friend for the praise page in front, even if he is a published knitting author!

The book is out!! And I am so proud of y'all!! Hurry up Amazon!

I love your blog too, and I'm closer to Nan's age (probably older) and married, don't drink, no cats (but did help feed and care for the world's best tuxedo - Tom - until we got him a better home) and and still relate to what you say.

Thanks for being so self-helpy.

It's great to know someone like you, even if it's only on the internets.

p.s. at 4:45 P.M. the rain has been falling in Canoga Park (SF Valley for you out of area people) for about 30 minutes. I expect close to an inch from past experience. There will be snow above 6500 feet (Dallas says).

I meant the rain stated at about 5:00, not about 4:00 - must be accurate in our reporting.

I'm staying in tonight - Mr. Tee Vee will be my friend.

I found a copy at my local Borders - on the display shelf right between Yarn Harlot and Mason-Dixon Knitting. Distinguished company. :-)

reba is from this part of OK (about 30 min from here) and BELIEVE me, you can be an uppity bitch from the south. just look at carrie underwood.

reba is from this part of OK (about 30 min from here) and BELIEVE me, you can be an uppity bitch from the south. just look at carrie underwood.

This has nothing to do with todays blog but I remember you talked about hair styles once and I found one on Oprah that looked like something you were thinking about.
http://www.oprah.com/presents/2005/young/makeover/makeover_hair_114.jhtml

Laurie: About the whole Bob Breakthrough: My crazy cat story - I got a cat for my cat.

When my old calico, Daisy, was maybe 6 months old, I felt so bad for her, alone all day, so I got Yoda, my little black one. And it was Daisy's cat. And years later when I got the 3rd cat, Daisy hated her, intruding on her and her cat's territory, after all.

So when I left Daisy behind with the ex, taking the 2 cats that didn't totally hate each other, I mourned the loss of Daisy. But when Yoda came around and finally loved up on me, I melted. And probably cried.

I can't wait to get my hands on the book and to meet you!! Ack! Sweaty palms, nervous talking! Oh, I am so excited!! Sorry in advance for any awkward hugs...for you, and your parents!

I found your book today at Barnes and Noble. I have to say I could *not* put it down when I got home this evening. A few hours later it's done. Excellen job. Made me laugh out loud quite a bit. I'm pretty sure the cats think that I've lost my mind. :)

Seattle does the same sort of dire news casts for freezing temperatures, snow, wind, or lightning. You'd think in the land of rain other weather wouldn't be such a big deal. Last year a really bad windstorm knock out power to the whole region (while I was driving off to sunny weather in California - tra la), so I'm sure we'll hear about every gust this coming winter.

Your parents look so pleased! Love them!

Wooohoooooo!@ I hope that means my book will be here in my hot little Australian hands soon!

That news report on the "brunt of the rain" is hilarious. You'd think a Category 5 hurricane was in full swing! (Shaking head in disbelief...)

Last night I drove up with a friend to the D.C. area to hear the Yarn Harlot talk and have her sign my books. While we waited for Stephanie to show up, everyone knit. Instead of knitting, I felt like reading -- your book! So I did! (Shhhhhh.... don't tell Stephanie!)

Congrats on the book! I hope the rain doesn't down any houses on Laurel Canyon. In all the years I lived in L.A., I wished for rain. Two months ago I moved and now the rain comes. I hope your little corner of Van Nuys fairs well. Stay dry!

My mother kept telling me I had to look up your blog, "Go look up my co-worker's daughter's blog. She's famous and she's supposed to be really funny. And now she's got a book published. Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah." At least I think it's your father she worked with - can't say for sure as I wasn't really listening. But now I wish I had been. I just noticed your link on Phantom Scribbler, who I've been reading for awhile and clicked it - and, heaven help me, my mother was right! You are funny. Thank you very much, I needed the laugh....

Congrats on the book! I hope the rain doesn't down any houses on Laurel Canyon. In all the years I lived in L.A., I wished for rain. Two months ago I moved and now the rain comes. I hope your little corner of Van Nuys fairs well. Stay dry!

Laurie, I called the Barnes & Noble store located about 40 miles from me today, and they had 3 copies of your book in stock. They are holding 2 copies for me to pick up when I go there on Sunday. (I didn't reserve all three copies - - didn't want to be greedy! After all, I'm sure I'm not the only CAP fan in my area!)

So on Sunday, I will have the books in hand - - one for me, and one is a Christmas present for a knitting/cat-loving friend of mine.

I also cancelled my order with Amazon after they sent me their weird little hate-email moving my ship date to late October, and sent them a reply letting them know of my disappointment. I also forwarded it to the address you provided (thank you for that). Oh well, Amazon's loss, Barnes & Noble's gain. :-)

you have your dad's forehead!

I was so thrilled to see your book at B&N on Tuesday. I promptly bought my copy, thank you very much. CONGRATS!!! How cool are you...

That's it! I'm calling Borders! This is torture! Amazon has never let me down like this before! I didn't even get the nasty e-mail from them! I must say I've never been upset before by not receiving a nasty e-mail, but still!

Did the publisher just not print enough books? Did they not know of your popularity-ness?

(breathe)

I am so happy for your parents that they can share this with you. What a great thing for all of you.

And I am still shaking my head at that weather report. Wow.

Just checked amazon.de. They say it will be published october 30th, and delivered in about three weeks ?!?- but amazon marketplace displays a list of four other retailers who have it in stock, one German, two British and one in Florida, USA. Weird.

I've always enjoyed the jokes about rain in SoCal, but I didn't really believe it. I moved down here last month and I can't believe how seriously people are taking this. It was hot today and it will barely rain.

I'll be looking for the book!

I am SO buying this book as soon as I have enough money to spare. Hopefully before Christmas :)

Laurie - I *love* where the different bookstores are putting your books - knitting, self-help, inspiration. They should just have a CAP section and call it good...and you know, when I scarfed up two copies at MY B&N (notified by the sharp-eyed daughter) there were only three more; I'm tempted to call and ask if they have it in stock now, just to see if those others are gone too. LISTEN TO THIS, DEPARTMENT OF THEY: there are a LOT of knitters, and we have our ICONS, and they do ROCK and besides that, we are not so drunk on yarn fumes that we don't save a little for those icon's books, and you better lay in a good supply! I'm starting my new book: "Greatest Authors of the 21st Century". That would be J.K. Rowling (you go, girl); the Yarn Harlot (you go too, eh?) and CRAZY AUNT PURL, (the goingest of the lot). If I hug you in Minneapolis don't mind if I just strip off my clothes and put them in an acid-free hermetically-sealed chamber then and there. I work at a museum. (JUST KIDDING!) maybe

Laurie!! I bought the book yesterday, I'm on Chapter 4, I love it so far, a whole book of yummy insanity that is Crazy Aunt Purl!

Laurie,

LOVE the pictures of your parents--so sweet, and just as a previous person commented, they make me miss my parents terribly.

Their pride is justified! I bought your book last night at Borders, read half before bedtime, and the rest today in the pedicure chair. It's just wonderful. Congratulations.

Oh CAP'n!!! Your parents are just SO cute! I love how your daddy is pointing at the cover all, "Yes! That's MY daughter!" and your mom's all Vanna-like! Please send them both a hug and kiss from me. They deserve it for sharing you with the world!

I bought your book :)

xo,
Emily

Hi Laurie!! I just finished the book, it was wonderful!! Chapter 37 (waxing and other de0fuzzing adventures) was so funny, I laughed so hard that I think I was actually crying...I just want to say that I am so proud of you. I love your blog and your book, when are you going to write another one?

Becca, your own personal groupie

"sansabelt jumper"...[snort, chortle]. Is there even a small chance your parents would adopt me?

Finished it last (Friday) night. Loved it! My only criticism is that it's too short - I want more! Congratulations on an awesome book.

Hey girl! I know I rarely comment, but I thought I'd pop in and let you know I got your book the other night and it really is fantastic. Congrats on an incredible first book! I knew it would be good, and it was be so funny and sad and happy and HILARIOUS all at once. Well done.

I just listened to you Cast-On.com interview!! You couldn't have been sweeter and funnier!! It sounds like you got to talk to Brenda right before her tonsillitis!! Have you any plans to make an audiobook anytime?

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and you're enjoying your great success as a PUBLISHED AUTHOR!! I'm SO VERY PROUD of you!!!

Texas food in two days??? Let's see...what's on the "must have" list: texmex, barbecue, gulf seafood, texmex, kolaches, Sonic limeades, barbecue, James' Coney Island, texmex, margarita, margarita, margarita...oh, and a Shiner or two thrown in for good luck. (Just place your order, Laurie...I design/teach at Yarntopia...heh.)

YEA! Amazon Update:

Hello from Amazon.com.

We are writing about the order you placed on May 05 2007 21:45 PDT
(Order# 102-1457841-). The item(s) listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected:

Laurie Perry (Author) "Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk, Divorced, and Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit After He Split" [Paperback]
Estimated arrival date: 09/28/2007 - 10/01/2007

Just thought I'd let you know! All is well in the world now....I just have to sit back and wait for my book to be delivered to me! (which is how it should be darn-it!)

Now I'm a paid up member of the CAP Knit-Groupie-Club! (but not in a stalkery way)

I just heard that your book will arrive "earlier than expected" at Amazon.com, which means I'll get my copy earlier than expected. I can't wait! Thanks for keeping it real....

I suggest some practice. Sit in front of a mirror and say "Oh, you bought my book? That's so sweet! Thank you so much! Would you like me to autograph it for you?"

Yeah, you have to practice this line. It's like being so ballsy, you just can't even imagine it, but here's the thing: your readers? They will love you for it!

Because when you've bought the book of an author, and you want them to sign it, it's hard to stammer out "would you sign this for me?" even though that's what you really want.

So, really, by offering up front, you're doing them a huge favor and getting them past that awkward stammering. Now, if that isn't hospitality, I don't know what is.

I found the book today at Bookstop at West Alabama and Shepherd in Houston. Found ya in the crafty section. I sat down and started reading, but had to leave when I got to p. 22 and started crying. I had already laughed out loud a couple of times. I may be finishing it tonight!

And then!! Amazon wrote! The other copy is arriving early. I am keeping that one as a spare, in case I spill wine on the other one. And it is always good to have a backup.

Just bought your book from Amazon, can't wait for it to get here!! I love to read your blog, thanks for being an inspiration to me and I'm sure, to hundreds of others!

Laurie --

Having devoured your book in 24 hours, I love it! My own divorce was finalized a couple of months ago and it's been very helpful reading your blog along the way. Sometimes I've shared posts with my therapist and now that I'm done with the book, I'm giving it to her to read as well.

I stopped reading your blog for knitting ages ago, but despite that, I think I might have to make the cat tunnel for my feline buddy. I love that your fuzzers made it in as models in the back. Oh, and I'm not sure if we've seen a photo of your cute brother before. As a newly single woman, I have to ask, is he available. :)

Finally!! I go this note from Amazon! Now I just have to wait three more days...

Hello from Amazon.com.

We are writing about the order you placed on April 23 2007 17:59 PDT (Order# 103--). The item(s) listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected:

Laurie Perry (Author) "Crazy Aunt Purls Drunk, Divorced, and Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit After He Split" [Paperback]
Estimated arrival date: 09/26/2007

Laurie--Found your book at the Barnes & Noble in Destin, FL! I bought my copy yesterday in the middle of a scary tropical event or that's what the Weather Channel wanted us to believe.
Congratulations!

Hey Laurie!
Just picked up your book yesterday afternoon at B&N in Roanoke, VA. Looking forward to starting the read this evening! Good for you!

I grabbed it at BN in Salt Lake City just yesterday and they still had a couple of copies (it was in the knitting section).

Hi Laurie, long time reader, first time writer! I ordered your book from Amazon in August...ship date was to be Oct 24. So I cancelled and reordered, it's shipping on Mon...I'm so excited. I do love your blog, even though I'm probably one of the oldest readers (58) . We ended up getting about .08" rain, about an hour outside of San Luis Obispo. Just enuf to settle the dust....have a great trip....

Powell's on the 18th! I'm counting down the days. I will be there with bells on. I'm the one knitting on some hot pink socks. Can I bring you some pie? I'll bring you some pie.

Laurie

We found your book at the Books-A-Million in Ft Walton Beach. It was in the Self Improvement section. The Barnes & Noble in Destin had it with the knitting books.

"Oh, and I'm not sure if we've seen a photo of your cute brother before. As a newly single woman, I have to ask, is he available. :)"

I wondered the same thing! But then Laurie mentioned that he's allergic to cats. It would never work out. ;)

Yep, Amazon is nutso. I ordered it in April and yesterday I got an email saying they were shipping it early and I could expect it 9/28-10/1. Wheee! I just checked (at 9am CST) and it says that it's in stock. But when I go to track my order, it says shipping in the middle of Oct. WTF? I know it's not your fault, Laurie!
I also looked for it at Barnes and they didn't have it at all as of Saturday.

>I want my weather, darnit!!
Come visit me in Minneapolis. We're supposed to have big storms tonight! I love me a good thunderstorm!
xoxo

This post results in a 65% chance of Tears.

What are the Swiffer things Molly is knitting?

I love practical knitting projects, so it sounds right up my alley.

I am really, really getting a kick out of the ongoing WEATHER WATCH at crazyauntpurl. What, oh what would the Angelenos do if they were in Toronto in 2000, when the army was called in due to...snow?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/1999/01/14/snow990114.html

I walked over to the Barnes and Noble last night to pick up your book. I started it last evening, and I'm loving it!

Of course, now I have to cover up the title so my friends don't laugh at me. I may be drunk and covered in cat hair 90% of the time, but I'm soooo far from getting married that divorced is right out of the question.