[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Phone Call from B&N

[Pam Hugonnet]

Linda wrote:

>
>
> Joywitch wrote:
>
> > I preordered OoP from my local Barnes and Noble a couple of weeks
> > ago, and today I received a phone call from someone there who just
> > wanted to "let me know that the book I ordered, Harry Potter and
> the
> > Order of the Phoenix, will be available starting at midnight on
> Fr..."
> >
> > Because that's the point at which I (somewhat rudely, I'm afraid)
> > interrupted her with "I know!  I'll be there!  I know when it's
> > available!"  I mean, sheesh, it's *me,* Joywitch, that she's
> > telling!  I did talk to the poor woman some more, very nicely, so
> > that she would know that I'm just overexcited.  She asked if I was
> > coming on Friday night, and how many children I was bringing.  I
> > said, uh, um, I would be there with about 5 people.  Children? 
> This
> > is for children?
>
    My local B&N called Sunday to confirm my pre-order.  The clerk told 
my husband (he took the call) that I had pre-ordered one copy and it 
would be available for pick-up on Saturday morning at am.  Well, you can 
imagine my reaction  :D   First of all I ordered three copies (one for 
me, one for my 9 year old and one for a friend) and I want my book on 
Friday, like any other self respecting HP fan!  One frantic phone call 
later, all was well.  

    The clerk I spoke to encouraged everyone who planned on attending 
Friday's festivities to drop by the store (B&N in Bethesda, MD) to pick 
up "the purple sheet:"  a flyer outlining the events and expectations 
for Friday.  Anyone with a pre-order can pick up their number between 8 
and 9 pm.  I suspect (hope) the number will guarantee a place in line. 
 I don't especially relish the idea of waiting half the night in a line 
on the sidewalk.  I was hoping to mosey across the street for some wine 
and tapas and rejoin the festivities later.  My daughter is so excited 
she has sworn to take a nap Friday afternoon, just so she can stay up later.

Like she'll be able to sleep.  I know I won't.

Yours out of the deepest lurkdom,
drpam