tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post113202198291206571..comments2024-02-15T23:41:36.425-08:00Comments on SIMPLY WAIT: HOLY COW! WAITRESS GETS A BOOK DEAL!Patry Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1162322368605077222006-10-31T11:19:00.000-08:002006-10-31T11:19:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1162248963910349392006-10-30T14:56:00.000-08:002006-10-30T14:56:00.000-08:00it happens. :)it happens. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1156451953588956482006-08-24T13:39:00.000-07:002006-08-24T13:39:00.000-07:00great job!great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132628662713927202005-11-21T19:04:00.000-08:002005-11-21T19:04:00.000-08:00Thanks, Damian. If I remember correctly, the last ...Thanks, Damian. If I remember correctly, the last time you were here you were telling me about the dangers of checking your Amazon ratings excessively. Now it seems like I may get an opportunity to try that particular vice.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132620606320288492005-11-21T16:50:00.000-08:002005-11-21T16:50:00.000-08:00Wow!!! I'm pretty new to your site Patry and so ha...Wow!!! I'm pretty new to your site Patry and so happy for you.<BR/><BR/>Very well done and enjoy thre editing.M. Damian McNichollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991119735240044243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132351036797981222005-11-18T13:57:00.000-08:002005-11-18T13:57:00.000-08:00Patry: Which photo? Hopefully not the one of my ...Patry: Which photo? Hopefully not the one of my face?Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203073725903325863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132334118906272962005-11-18T09:15:00.000-08:002005-11-18T09:15:00.000-08:00I think I might make a mobile out of those shoes a...I think I might make a mobile out of those shoes and hang them over my head in my office. Then, whenever I get lazy or whiney or sloppy about my work, I'll only have to look up and remember.<BR/><BR/>Would like to thank each of you by name, because amazingly, through the power of the blogosphere, I have developed powerful and real connections with so many of you. Right now, however, I can only say thank you, thank you, thank you.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132322707690854222005-11-18T06:05:00.000-08:002005-11-18T06:05:00.000-08:00Let me join the long list of people who've said, "...Let me join the long list of people who've said, "Congratulations!" I'd save those shoes, like Debra said. They're a great reminder of the path you've taken to get where you are now! All the best.P. A. Moedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121653584180540590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132321643812565662005-11-18T05:47:00.000-08:002005-11-18T05:47:00.000-08:00I'm singing and singing and singing with you :) :)...I'm singing and singing and singing with you :) :) :)<BR/><BR/>What great news to come back to after a long absence :)<BR/><BR/>There was no doubt in my mind ever that this would happen. You're an amazing writer and you deserve this!<BR/><BR/>(Can you send me those waitress shoes ;)<BR/><BR/>But really, you've made my day and I have a real stupid grin on my face.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations!Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461471128865537538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132316225487419262005-11-18T04:17:00.000-08:002005-11-18T04:17:00.000-08:00Congratulations, Patry. Bravo.Congratulations, Patry. Bravo.Leora Skolkin-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473112234328021183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132260469277777242005-11-17T12:47:00.000-08:002005-11-17T12:47:00.000-08:00Well done. I'm happy but completely unsurprised!Well done. I'm happy but completely unsurprised!Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523194846272870013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132250010432523712005-11-17T09:53:00.000-08:002005-11-17T09:53:00.000-08:00Sorry about this patry, I seem to have probs getti...Sorry about this patry, I seem to have probs getting the whole web address in the box. Hope it show up complete this time.<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20051116/ca_pr_on_en/books_whitbread_awardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132249880303370202005-11-17T09:51:00.000-08:002005-11-17T09:51:00.000-08:00Have just seen this, patry, it's the year of the w...Have just seen this, patry, it's the year of the waitress for sure...<BR/>http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20051116/ca_pr_on_en/books_whitbread_awardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132247734908292962005-11-17T09:15:00.000-08:002005-11-17T09:15:00.000-08:00Oh Patry! I am so happy for you. It's brilliant ne...Oh Patry! I am so happy for you. It's brilliant news. Much better than a Nanowrimo win :-)<BR/><BR/>I hope you're going to keep those shoes - hang them up somewhere as a reminder of all that hard work you've put in to achieve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132244848742854232005-11-17T08:27:00.000-08:002005-11-17T08:27:00.000-08:00Congratulations!! I wish you the best with your bo...Congratulations!! I wish you the best with your book. :)<BR/><BR/>LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736694155016381228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132236332322284442005-11-17T06:05:00.000-08:002005-11-17T06:05:00.000-08:00patry i came to you from moose and this is my firs...patry i came to you from moose and this is my first visit but I also am prickly with tears! Congratulations.ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415770207731335935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132231122067359272005-11-17T04:38:00.000-08:002005-11-17T04:38:00.000-08:00I've been ill and blogless for a few days, so only...I've been ill and blogless for a few days, so only just read your news. Wow, that's wonderful! Please add my warmest congratulations to the growing pile tenderly encircling you! Your wonderfully evocative piece about how it feels just underlines how much your writing deserves to be published. Great big hugs and Hoorays!!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690685768980280402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132197381685356912005-11-16T19:16:00.000-08:002005-11-16T19:16:00.000-08:00Woo hoo! If anyone deserves a book contract, you d...Woo hoo! If anyone deserves a book contract, you do. Great writing. Very happy for you - and I want a copy from the first pressing!lesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127872882510411387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132182443355551822005-11-16T15:07:00.000-08:002005-11-16T15:07:00.000-08:00Congrats! I'm doing the happy dance in celebration...Congrats! I'm doing the happy dance in celebration of your success!1000 black lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460169668020207630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132178772791882632005-11-16T14:06:00.000-08:002005-11-16T14:06:00.000-08:00Congratulations, Patry! I knew you'd do it. Now,...Congratulations, Patry! I knew you'd do it. Now, where's my Christmas list...Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573890783110046304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132172214359298332005-11-16T12:16:00.000-08:002005-11-16T12:16:00.000-08:00congrats, that's tremedous! celebrate every step ...congrats, that's tremedous! celebrate every step of the way. AWAntoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012867947687067620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132168926728467152005-11-16T11:22:00.000-08:002005-11-16T11:22:00.000-08:00Thanks so much to all of you. Lauren--I will never...Thanks so much to all of you. <BR/><BR/>Lauren--I will never forget the advice and help you so generously gave me.<BR/><BR/>Sinead & Natalie: What a great story about the waitress winning the contest & getting nominated for the Whitbread. <BR/>Must be the year of the waitress or something.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132166415120745622005-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:002005-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:00Sadly that waitress isn't Patry, but maybe next ye...Sadly that waitress <A HREF="http://www.siglamag.com/blog/2005/11/16/the-whitbread-award-and-waitresses/" REL="nofollow">isn't Patry</A>, but maybe next year? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132164593310749442005-11-16T10:09:00.000-08:002005-11-16T10:09:00.000-08:00Wow! Things like this DO happen! Congratulations!Wow! Things like this DO happen! Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1132164349344991152005-11-16T10:05:00.001-08:002005-11-16T10:05:00.001-08:00What a fan club, Patry. I've always believed that...What a fan club, Patry. I've always believed that if you ask, the Universe will answer. Light doesn't always seem to bend your way, but when you believe you deserve to have it shining on you...Tah Dah!!!mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895749686844178804noreply@blogger.com