Marilyn, Connie and Kate are exhausted from weeks of taking orders, unpacking books, shipping them out. Another load came in today and we expect to meet our goal of 1,000 books this afternoon after 4 p.m. 518 677-2515. I’ll be on hand to thank that person and invite them to Bedlam Farm. It doesn’t look like this will stop anytime soon, which is remarkable but orders can’t be guaranteed for Christmas after today, although books can be purchased anytime. I will sign and personalized any book of mine purchased from Battenkill, no matter when it is purchased.  I am amazed at the grace and patience and good humor the people at Battenkill have shown through this long and wonderful and strange campaign. I passed some thoughts on to Rose today, congratulating on her remarkable ability to sell books.

It is a strange experience, as there is a ghost in the room, really, since the story of Rose is in between her and you and it is very gratifying to hear and feel that I have captured the spirit of this remarkable dog in such a way. Heading off to the store. This is one of the best things I have been involved with. You are all great, generous of spirit, loving and loyal. I do not feel worthy of it.