Stephen King-Finders Keepers Signing - 7/12/2015-Maine

[Randall Flagg]

I see Ms Mod has contacted the bookstore about folks listing copies for sale on eBay.
Please back that up with more information.

[AKC]

About half-way down the page Ms Mod posted that she contacted the bookstore.....

http://stephenking.com/xf/index.php?threads/my-trip-to-maine-this-weekend-i-want-your-input.7887/

[east-tennessee]

I see Ms Mod has contacted the bookstore about folks listing copies for sale on eBay.

I have to wonder why? What does it matter? I may sell my extra copy, and I'm a huge fan, I feel it helps out the fans that can't attend the event. Drama !!!!!!

[east-tennessee]

Looks like I'm meeting up with Glenn Chadbourne on Monday.
Having a pint right at a wharf on the ocean.

Nice... Is this a private meeting? I may be traveling hwy 1 from Portland to Bangor Monday, give me a shout.

[Randall Flagg]

Looks like I'm meeting up with Glenn Chadbourne on Monday.
Having a pint right at a wharf on the ocean.

Nice... Is this a private meeting? I may be traveling hwy 1 from Portland to Bangor Monday, give me a shout.
Turns out Glenn didn't realize he is scheduled to be out of town for a wedding, so the meeting is cancelled.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I see Ms Mod has contacted the bookstore about folks listing copies for sale on eBay.

I have to wonder why? What does it matter? I may sell my extra copy, and I'm a huge fan, I feel it helps out the fans that can't attend the event. Drama !!!!!!

My wife and I worked hard to move schedules around so we could attend the event. Unfortunately, the day I called to order two tickets, they sold out. So with that said, after reading the post on the Kings site, it seems like they feel if you can't make the event, you shouldn't be allowed to own a signed copy. If this is the case, maybe the number of tickets sold shouldn't have been limited.

If they had their way, a red stamp will be placed in the book saying "not allowed for resale".

It also seems to me that Mrs. Mod is more interested in stopping someone reselling a legit King signature vs. putting efforts towards removing forged copies off EBay. If you are wondering, yes she has the power to remove forged books.

Mulleins

[Sir_Boomme]

my plane to Maine leaves in exactly 24 hours 48 minutes...
time to pack

[biomieg]

Have a great time guys!

[webstar1000]

I see Ms Mod has contacted the bookstore about folks listing copies for sale on eBay.

I have to wonder why? What does it matter? I may sell my extra copy, and I'm a huge fan, I feel it helps out the fans that can't attend the event. Drama !!!!!!

My wife and I worked hard to move schedules around so we could attend the event. Unfortunately, the day I called to order two tickets, they sold out. So with that said, after reading the post on the Kings site, it seems like they feel if you can't make the event, you shouldn't be allowed to own a signed copy. If this is the case, maybe the number of tickets sold shouldn't have been limited.

If they had their way, a red stamp will be placed in the book saying "not allowed for resale".

It also seems to me that Mrs. Mod is more interested in stopping someone reselling a legit King signature vs. putting efforts towards removing forged copies off EBay. If you are wondering, yes she has the power to remove forged books.

Mulleins

Imagine if they did stamp the books.... You would know for sure that you had 1 of 500 then. All of a sudden we got a S/L up in here:) lol

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I see Ms Mod has contacted the bookstore about folks listing copies for sale on eBay.

I have to wonder why? What does it matter? I may sell my extra copy, and I'm a huge fan, I feel it helps out the fans that can't attend the event. Drama !!!!!!

My wife and I worked hard to move schedules around so we could attend the event. Unfortunately, the day I called to order two tickets, they sold out. So with that said, after reading the post on the Kings site, it seems like they feel if you can't make the event, you shouldn't be allowed to own a signed copy. If this is the case, maybe the number of tickets sold shouldn't have been limited.

If they had their way, a red stamp will be placed in the book saying "not allowed for resale".

It also seems to me that Mrs. Mod is more interested in stopping someone reselling a legit King signature vs. putting efforts towards removing forged copies off EBay. If you are wondering, yes she has the power to remove forged books.

Mulleins

Imagine if they did stamp the books.... You would know for sure that you had 1 of 500 then. All of a sudden we got a S/L up in here:) lol

Sure! But I can sell a S/L from my collection without worrying about going to jail...haha.

[Randall Flagg]

my plane to Maine leaves in exactly 24 hours 48 minutes...
time to pack
Weather is going to be just like Hawaii!!

[Br!an]

Same here!

[Patrick]

You guys are going to have a blast. Take lots of pictures.

Ralph, sorry to hear you were unable to secure tix. That sucks.

[webstar1000]

Here in old orchard beach... Went to a random used bookstore... Lol and there was a shit ton of 1st kings. I had em all but wow... For someone that didn't ????

[webstar1000]

Oh... And having a blast so far! Can't wait to see ya'll!!!

[ke7285]

Who's staying in Portland? I will be in Saturday afternoon was looking to see if anyone has set up a meet and greet for dinner time either in Portland od Bridgton. Also is there going to be a get together on Sunday?

[Randall Flagg]

Who's staying in Portland? I will be in Saturday afternoon was looking to see if anyone has set up a meet and greet for dinner time either in Portland od Bridgton. Also is there going to be a get together on Sunday?
This seems to be an event where people are coming in at varying times, for varying durations.
The main common factor is we all will be at the signing.
I believe there are people staying in Portland Saturday night (I'll be in Bangor that night), some staying in or near Bridgton etc.
After the event (it will likely end by noon) I'm not sure.
There is no official TheDarkTower.org gathering. It's just too complicated.

[ke7285]

This is just south of the theater where signing is, Sunday brunch 10am-3Pm, http://www.theblackhorsetavern.com/brunch.html

[Randall Flagg]

Any new orders for a TheDarkTower.Org shirt?
Hand delivered. Black or red L, Xl, XXL

There are less than 10 left.

[Dano]

I'm eager to hear about everyone's experience! I'm also jealous. :cowboy:

Dan

[wizardsrainbow]

REminder that I am buying extra signed copies. I have a 20+ wait list at Betts.

Contact me at david@bettsbooks.com if you have a copy you want to sell please. I'll be at the event with my daughter.

[ke7285]

Jerome I would like one xl black if available, pickup Sunday morning.

[ke7285]

David both of mine are accounted for.

[Randall Flagg]

Jerome I would like one xl black if available, pickup Sunday morning.
I'll bring you one.

[goheat]

Wishing a wonderful and eventful time to all who are fortunate enough to attend! :coo3l:

[east-tennessee]

Our flight leaves in 12hrs, Knoxville to Portland ME.....:smile:

[carlosdetweiller]

Our flight leaves in 12hrs, Knoxville to Portland ME.....:smile:

Wish I had a direct flight but that would be dreaming. We go from Amarillo to DFW. DFW to Philadelphia. Then Philadelphia to Portland. We'll be travelling all day starting at 8AM and finally getting to Portland at 5:30PM.

[zelig]

Well, have a good trip everyone. Unfortunately I'm not attending this one... I'm sure you will all have a great time.. and will be watching the thread with updates of the event.

[bdwyer19]

Can't wait to hear how everyone's weekend goes. Still disappointed I had to cancel the trip, so I'll be living vicariously through all of you! Have fun!!

[Pasiuk57]

Staying in Portland. Had a Great day by the downtown area and harbor. What a nice area! Had lobster twice and not done yet!

[Randall Flagg]

Our flight leaves in 12hrs, Knoxville to Portland ME.....:smile:

Wish I had a direct flight but that would be dreaming. We go from Amarillo to DFW. DFW to Philadelphia. Then Philadelphia to Portland. We'll be travelling all day starting at 8AM and finally getting to Portland at 5:30PM.
I feel a bit of your pain. Left my house today at 5.25pm. 20 minutes to our public transit. 90 minute ride to San Francisco airport. 5 minutes for security (I have the TSA Known traveler pre check ). Plane leaves at 9.55pm.
Long story short arrive in Bangor ~13 hours after I left home.

[Sir_Boomme]

1:30 am and finally checked in the hotel in Bangor

long long day of airplanes ends in an airport with zero cabs...
20 people waiting on a cab... none to be seen.... standing at curb...45 minutes later finally get one to pick me up. From what I gather, everyone is drunk downtown Bangor...
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/IMG_3833_zpsinynbfu1.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

In the air, over Nevada right now. Bored and cant sleep.

[RichardX]

Greetings from Bridgton. Eleven hours driving. Just picked up my tickets at the bookstore. The theatre is directly across the street.

[Rahfa]

I will leave N.H. around 7 a.m. tomorrow, and should arrive by 8:30-9. Hopefully I can glom on to some people in line!

[carlosdetweiller]

I was told I didn't need to pick up tickets at the bookstore. Just go to the theater tomorrow and show ID and they check you off of a list.

[ke7285]

Flight to Portland, ME cancelled at Newark I knew I should have just booked nonstop Detroit to Boston! Luckily my son is in CT so he will pick me up in Hartford and drive to Portland. Hope to be there by 7pm now, better than midnight that was other option.

[Br!an]

I know everyone going to this will have a great time.

Just remember that those of us left behind are living vicariously through you.

So the more stories and photos the better!

[biomieg]

I know everyone going to this will have a great time.

Just remember that those of us left behind are living vicariously through you.

So the more stories and photos the better!

THIS.

Because of where I live I will never attend a King signing but I love reading about hem and seeing the photos.

[east-tennessee]

I'm sitting outside of the Bridgton books and magic lantern theater as I type this. Just pick-up our tickets to the event. The lady at the book store, Sue I believe, said King would be here from 10am -12, she was not sure if he would speak or not. I asked her if everyone would fit in the theater, she belived they would. Cool little town, lots of people walking the side walks. I passed the Kansas rd on the drive here from Portland...:)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'm sitting outside of the Bridgton books and magic lantern theater as I type this. Just pick-up our tickets to the event. The lady at the book store, Sue I believe, said King would be here from 10am -12, she was not sure if he would speak or not. I asked her if everyone would fit in the theater, she belived they would. Cool little town, lots of people walking the side walks. I passed the Kansas rd on the drive here from Portland...:)

So jealous :cyclops:

Wish my wife and I could be there.

Mulleins

[east-tennessee]

I just ran into our own David Williamson and his daughter in front of the bookstore:biggrin: So nice to finally meet him!!

[webstar1000]

Me and RF are on the SK Tour with Stu Tinker... REALLY good time!!!

[dnemec]

I have to stop reading this thread. It's too depressing. How I wish I was with you guys!

[sharki69]

Hi from Israel !!! Have a great time guys. Please share photos and stories

[RichardX]

Went to the grocery store that supposedly inspired The Mist. Passed Rosie's in Lovel. Movie at the Magic Latern. Not a huge place. Anyone looking for fine dining should try 76 Pleasant in Norway. About 15-20 minutes from Bridgton.

[bdwyer19]

I have to stop reading this thread. It's too depressing. How I wish I was with you guys!

Sigh. Yeah, I totally agree.

[Roseannebarr]

Just left sk house. Thanks to a local directed us right to it!
Thanks to explorer we ate at Rosie's! Went to food mart?! Clerk said they filmed under the dome there!

Renting a house with friends and I swear the owners have a signed hard copy of under the dome in the main bedroom!

[zelig]

I have to stop reading this thread. It's too depressing. How I wish I was with you guys!

Sigh. Yeah, I totally agree.

Me too.

[Randall Flagg]

Sorry if this gets boring, and if the pictures take time to load. I'll do my best to be succinct and let Kris and others chime in.

Met Kris and his wife at Sea Dog Brewing for lunch. Directly behind is the Penobscot river:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661868-Sea%20Dog%20lunch%20group.jpg


We met Stu Tinker nearby for his tour. There were 8 people + Stu.
Stu did a 3.5 hour tour that was amazing. Too much for me to type it all. Just take the tour!

Personal rantThe tour was booked full and Sir_Boomme couldn't go on the 2pm tour with us. Terry did the 9am tour. Someone named "Melissa" had reserved the tour for 2 people. She was a no show/no call and thus screwed Terry over. Whoever Melissa is, she deserves bad King karma

Front of Historic High School that King taught English in. King actually never taught in this specific building, but in a slightly newer side building. The side building and gym were partial inspiration for Carrie.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661893-King%20High%20school%20job%20570x855.jpg


Smaller bookstore location where Betts Books once was. Originally Betts was in a much larger building, but downsized to this storefront:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661906-Betts%20small%20store.jpg


Sewer grate that was integral to "IT". Kris was shocked when Pennywise grabbed him:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661924-Pennywise%20and%20webstar%20sewer%20grate.jpg


Guest house/office next door to King's residence. The neighbor was so annoying that King bought the house for quadruple market price. It was dilapidated and the inside had to be gutted to restore it.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661984-King%20Bangor%20guest%20house.jpg

King's Bangor home. Careful scrutiny will reveal the 12 cylinder Mercedes Benz in the driveway.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661945-King%20house%20front%20Mercedes.jpg

[jhanic]

Thanks, RF!

John

[zelig]

Great pics!

[Randall Flagg]

Rf and Webstar1000:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436661967-RF%20and%20webstar%20King%20home.jpg


Cool part of wrought iron fence in front of King's Bangor house.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436663945-King%20fence%20dragon%20bat%202.jpg

Stu took this picture. He told me to "get closer" to my wife. We got pretty close...

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436662021-RF%20and%20Dolores%20close%20King%20house.jpg


Frog on property installed after Duma Key was released.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436662068-King%20house%20frog.jpg


Water tower from "IT":

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436662056-Pennywise%20Derry%20water%20tower.jpg


Pipe opening from "IT":

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436662085-IT%20pipe.jpg


Store King often walked by that gave King a name for a character that appears in several books:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436662115-Flagg%20store.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Ok. Going to bed. Been up for 40+ hours and a bit tired. Sleep for 7 hours, coffee at 5am, get ready and drive to Bridgton. Sir_Boomme is riding with us.

More pics to come tomorrow.

Ciao.

[bdwyer19]

Great pics from Stu's tour. Thanks RF!

[Ben Staad]

Great photos. Keep them coming and I hope everyone has a great time.

[The Library Policeman]

Great pics, J.

Thanks for posting!

[RichardX]

Any Intel on getting older books signed? I think King will be done by about 11 with FK. Hoping against hope they might allow some extras.

[east-tennessee]

Any Intel on getting older books signed? I think King will be done by about 11 with FK. Hoping against hope they might allow some extras.

One can hope, I brought a couple of books just in case. Sue from the bookstore told me he should be there btw 10-12 or when he's done with the 500. I wish I had a way to post photos as I've seen so many king references; Sebago Lake (bag of bones), Kansas road from DT 6&7, reny's hardware, food city, Bridgton books, the movie theater, town hall, jail, the Bridgton news and Rosie's diner... ( All these under the dome) and the mist. Going to venture around to look for more king related sites. And of course hope to meet our dark tower.org clan..:) I'll be wearing my black 2012 DT t-shirt and be with my 6yr old son Trevor. This area is awesome, reminds me of northern MI. Where I grew up....plus all the king references, I would recomend any fan check this area out.
Great pictures RF ! Hope to meet ya tomorrow.....If ya'll see a balding guy with glasses wearing a black DT.0rg 2012 shirt with a 6yr old red haired boy give us a shout....

Brian

[east-tennessee]

One more post...need to get some rest, been up for 24hrs. There seems to be plenty of parking around Bridgton. Looks like the entrance to the theater and parking is in the back, there's a pub entrance in the front. Watch out for all the semi trucks rolling through town ( Pet Sematary ). I'm not sure if you need your receipt/ticket from the book store to get into the theater or not? I was told to have your Id ready to check your name off the list at the theater.

Brian

[jonp]

Great pictures Jerome. Have a great day everyone.

[carlosdetweiller]

Hope to see a bunch of tdt.org members at the signing. I'll be wearing jeans and a Gilead Gunslingers (fictitious baseball team) t-shirt. Just look for an old guy and it will probably be me.

[herbertwest]

Nice pictures Jerome.
Have fun everyone !

[Niels]

Very nice!

[Randall Flagg]

In line. Roseannebarre, sir_boomme, carlosdetweiller, are here.

[burial]

Awesome photos... i'm waiting for more!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Excited for you guys. Have fun!

[TCCBodhi]

Come on! It's been over for an hour and a half! Deets! Did he speak? Sign other books? Go to lunch with the TDT crowd? Leave a trove of signed books at Bridgton Books? Lax/Draconian? Any random 'accidental' encounters?

Did Pennywise leave anyone in a fetal position on the Tinker tour or get 'battery acid' sprayed on him?

Do you all float?

Hope that you all had a great time and that the small size of the event allowed some magical things to happen! Now make it home safely and take care of those books!

[Stockerlone]

Great pics !!!

[Dano]

I'm seeing some pictures pop up on some of the SK Facebook groups! Looks like a blast!!!

Dan

[Roseannebarr]

Finally winding down after a great book signing. Store employees were great! No I'd needed after the first 50 or so. Slowed down the line! 5 th one in line last one to leave! Ended up with 5 finders keepers signed, the stand compete uncut. And David at betts books finished off my flatsigned collection by bringing me an awesome dark half! I now have every origiginL full length novel signed by Stephen king

[Dano]

Fantastic!!! Congratulations!!!

Dan

[Roseannebarr]

Finally winding down after a great book signing. Store employees were great! No I'd needed after the first 50 or so. Slowed down the line! 5 th one in line last one to leave! Ended up with 5 finders keepers signed, the stand compete uncut. And David at betts books finished off my flatsigned collection by bringing me an awesome dark half! I now have every origiginL full length novel signed by Stephen king. The event took 1 hour 47 minutes. He signed 500 books in less than 2 hours! He said hi to everyone! I was so excited just like the first 13 times! Others on site also got additional items signed! They can report on their success!

Stephen king is awesome! He signed my finders keepers and inscribed jimmy golds favorite saying and signed it jimmy gold!

[Roseannebarr]

iT was awesome, well organized and awesome! Can you tell I am still excited! Thanks to my friends at dark tower for an awesome trip! Shout outs to sir home, cardosweller And wife, rf, true north, kei???? And everyone else I met! Special thanks to my dealer David at betts for always taking care of me! But especially lot guy, tippy, cook and one other for being my friend! Special thanks to explorers mr and mrs always great and smart and informative!

Great job Jerome on awesome sight you helped me learn about sk collecting and taught me lots about sk!

Sound like I won an award or dying but this was an awesome king event.

[Roseannebarr]

Thanks again explorer always in your debt

[Roseannebarr]

No talk by king strictly wham bam here's your book signed thank you mam! But he was in great spirits and greeted everyone with a smile! Excellent organization!

[jhanic]

Finally winding down after a great book signing. Store employees were great! No I'd needed after the first 50 or so. Slowed down the line! 5 th one in line last one to leave! Ended up with 5 finders keepers signed, the stand compete uncut. And David at betts books finished off my flatsigned collection by bringing me an awesome dark half! I now have every origiginL full length novel signed by Stephen king

Congratulations!

John

[Rahfa]

Good event...

As others will attest, for those willing to put the work in, there were a few extra signatures, etc. I however, was not.

I did plan to tell him that I had proofread DT VII back in the day and kept the ending a secret - but when I got up there, I decided why bother, and I said, "how you doing?" he said "hey," signed it, and I said "thanks a lot." And that was that!

My third "in person" signing, but I'm still chasing any kind of personalization.

But it was neat meeting folks with their real name/faces and was well worth the drive (I realized too late that Boome was there, but I didn't meet him! But, maybe some things are best left as mysteries...). I avoided the highway on the way back to NH seacoast...don't know if it was a timesaver, but there was certainly no traffic and I'm back home already!

There will be much cooler stories to come - but those folks can have their own press conferences! Haha...

[ke7285]

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/059610e2581b8344915582029f8d0c82_zpsmkcamwt8.jpg
Signing was great! Met alot people from DT.org, Bangor tomorrow.

[RichardX]

Nice event. Well run and nice people. The rules are a bit ridiculous asking old ladies not to carry a purse and take it back to their cars but that's how it goes. I asked King if he had read Patrick O'Brian and he said he had and passed them on to his son Joe whose kindergarten teacher was in line just in front of me.

[Rahfa]

This goes out to Webstar and his wife:

http://jezebel.com/woman-forgives-husband-for-making-wrong-turn-prepares-1717341344

[André Linoge]

Attended the event today. It was excellent. Staff was friendly, Constant Readers were great, and Sai King was a pleasure. First King event, though I'd met him before, and my first introduction to tdt.org. Glad to have found you all.
Cheers

[André Linoge]

Also, it was a pleasure to meet some of you tdt.org vets today-- I remember shaking hands with carlosdetweiller (gilead gunslingers shirt, right?), and was next to another gentleman from TX in the theater...pink shirt, if I recall. Took pictures of his donut, hahaha. Seems like a great group of folks.

[Randall Flagg]

A few recollections and pics from today's signing.

Arrived in Bridgton at 8:15 am this morning. Already a dozen people in line, and surprisingly Roseannebarr wasn't first in line. I think even he was stunned.

Roseannebarr with a King fan with King related tattoos, including King's signature. Several collector's offered to buy her arm...


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739183-Roseannebarr%20and%20King%20fan.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739200-King%20fan%20tattoos%20Finders%20Keepers.jpg


The Bookstore was directly across the street from the venue:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739223-Bridgton%20Bookstore.jpg


Magic Lantern:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739283-Magic%20lantern.jpg


The line stretched a bit before they opened:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739309-Finders%20Keepers%20line.jpg


It was a very very warm day. Probably 90 degrees and 60% humidity, but we had fun outside waiting.
L-R: Randall Flagg, Wizardsrainbow, carlosdetweiller and Pasiuk.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739329-Finders%20Keepers%20RF%20wiz%20Carlos%20Pasiuk.jpg


They opened the doors about 20 minutes before 10AM. Two different I.D. checkpoints, but the people were polite. Free juice and donuts were provided.
We entered the theater and sat in delightfully cool air.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739345-Finders%20Keepers%20signing%20stage.jpg



King walked in at 9:55 am to rousing applause. King sat down and said "I suppose you are all wondering why I brought you here..."

[André Linoge]

Still learning the lay of the land here, so my apologies if this is an inappropriate forum: but I'm wondering if folks know where I might acquire Finders Keepers slipcases? I had heard Cemetery Dance, and checked their site, but they appear sold out.

Any leads are greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[ke7285]

Andre the cementary dance slipcase was preorder only, I ordered 2 and can sell one when they come in, guy in pink was sir boom.
Kevin

[TCCBodhi]

Attended the event today. It was excellent. Staff was friendly, Constant Readers were great, and Sai King was a pleasure. First King event, though I'd met him before, and my first introduction to tdt.org. Glad to have found you all.
Cheers

Welcome to the Forum, though I wasn't at the event. Glad that you had a good time!

[Randall Flagg]

Still learning the lay of the land here, so my apologies if this is an inappropriate forum: but I'm wondering if folks know where I might acquire Finders Keepers slipcases? I had heard Cemetery Dance, and checked their site, but they appear sold out.

Any leads are greatly appreciated.

Cheers

You will probably have to find someone who bought extras that will sell you one. Either here or on ebay.
Welcome to the site.

[zelig]

Welcome to the site.

RF, great pics. Thanks for posting. The tattoos on that girl are great. At least I think so. Definitely a dedicated fan!

[TCCBodhi]

Signing was great! Met alot people from DT.org, Bangor tomorrow.
Grinning like a cat that just got the cream! Have a great time in Bangor and stay away from sewer grates!

[bdwyer19]

Finally winding down after a great book signing. Store employees were great! No I'd needed after the first 50 or so. Slowed down the line! 5 th one in line last one to leave! Ended up with 5 finders keepers signed, the stand compete uncut. And David at betts books finished off my flatsigned collection by bringing me an awesome dark half! I now have every origiginL full length novel signed by Stephen king

Congrats! Having a complete set of signed 1sts is an awesome accomplishment!

[bdwyer19]

Despite not being able to make it, I was able to secure a signed copy at a very reasonable price. So, I'm in need of a slipcase. If anyone ordered extras, please send me a PM. Thanks.

[tippy4]

Just realized this was my 10th King Event.

Nice efficient event.....and hey.....free Maine blueberry donuts and pink lemonade!

[Roseannebarr]

Just realized this was my 10th King Event.

Happy 10th event anniversary! Your 10th turned out to be pretty darn good! It was an awesome day!

[becca69]

Looks like everyone had a good time!

[Randall Flagg]

RF and King:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739369-Jermoe%20and%20King%20Finders%20Keepers.jpg


Sir_Boomme and King:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739456-Sir_Boomme%20and%20King.jpg


Woo Hoo!

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739397-Rf%20and%202%20signed%20Finders%20Keepers.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739427-Finders%20Keepers%20signature.jpg


After lunch a few of us went up to Lovell to a quaint quiet place for lunch.
Apparently King pops in every now and then (for food, not Belgian beer)...

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739477-Private%20lunch%20Finders%20Keepers.jpg



There are many, many more pictures including a larger group shot, but they are on other cameras. Hopefully other members who attended will post their thoughts, recollections and pictures in the next few days.

[jhanic]

Still learning the lay of the land here, so my apologies if this is an inappropriate forum: but I'm wondering if folks know where I might acquire Finders Keepers slipcases? I had heard Cemetery Dance, and checked their site, but they appear sold out.

Any leads are greatly appreciated.

Cheers

If you're patient, CD will probably have some extras after their pre-orders are filled. They will post this on their web page when ready.

John

[bdwyer19]

Were there tickets or programs that came with the book? For the copy I bought secondhand, all they had was the receipt.

[Randall Flagg]

Were there tickets or programs that came with the book? For the copy I bought secondhand, all they had was the receipt.
There was some form of "ticket" for those who went to the bookstore the day before the event.
I showed up the day of the event with my I.D. and received a printed invoice (standard 8.5"x11" printer paper) and small credit card processing thermal receipt.

[Nerak]

I am still so bummed I missed out on this :-(

[carlosdetweiller]

Were there tickets or programs that came with the book? For the copy I bought secondhand, all they had was the receipt.
There was some form of "ticket" for those who went to the bookstore the day before the event.
I showed up the day of the event with my I.D. and received a printed invoice (standard 8.5"x11" printer paper) and small credit card processing thermal receipt.

Same for me. I did go across the street and get a couple of Bridgton Books bookmarks to put in my copies.

[east-tennessee]

We had such a great time at the signing today, everything went so smooth and all the staff were great. My son Trevor (6yrs old ) and I went up to the table together to get our books. Trevor showed King his Simpson's King & Stan Lee action figures and said king was my dads favorite writer and Stan Lee was his favorite, King got a laugh from this. Trevor then asked King if Barlow and Pennywise were dead, King said that Barlow was dead but Pennywise he wasn't so sure about. I thanked King for his great stories and to keep them coming. It was wonderful meeting a lot of members from the Dt.org. Trevor and I spent the whole day in Bridgton, the book signing, lunch at the theater pub, minions movie at the theater, and swimming at highland lake in Bridgton.

Brian

[east-tennessee]

Our trip continues tomorrow: 10:30am lobstering boat tour on Casco bay in Portland, tours light houses, civil war forts and seal viewing. And yes pulling up lobster traps. After the tour hope to have lunch at the lobster Co. From there we drive to Bangor, if time drive to Acadia National park. Tuesday SK Tour with Stu Tinker @ 2pm. Fly out of Bangor to Knoxville 6:00am Wednesday :P

[Bev Vincent]

A few recollections and pics from today's signing.

Arrived in Bridgton at 8:15 am this morning. Already a dozen people in line, and surprisingly Roseannebarr wasn't first in line. I think even he was stunned.

Roseannebarr with a King fan with King related tattoos, including King's signature. Several collector's offered to buy her arm...


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739183-Roseannebarr%20and%20King%20fan.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436739200-King%20fan%20tattoos%20Finders%20Keepers.jpg



I know her -- she's one of my FB friends.

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King signs copies of new book at Maine bookstore (http://www.wgme.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/stephen-king-signs-copies-new-book-at-maine-bookstore-28222.shtml#.VaOgjvlViko)

[Randall Flagg]

Stayed last night in Portland. Our hotel was in the old wharf area. A bit like an upscale/yuppie version of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Lots of restaurants, pubs and clubs within a 10 block area. Nice waterfront walking trail past the north end.
View from room:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436787521-Portland%20room%20view.jpg


Plan on driving the coast route up highway 1 to Bangor. Gorgeous here this morning, but looks like afternoon thunderstorms up north.

[Ben Mears]

Thanks for the pictures and stories. Sounds like it was a nice downhome event.

[André Linoge]

For those still in Portland, if you have time stop by 'Duckfat.' It's a quaint little sandwich shop located near the waterfront, on Middle Street, off of India. Excellent food, great beer, custom sodas, and the best Belgian-style french fries. Alternatively, you haven't had breakfast in Maine unless you've stopped at 'Becky's Diner' on Commercial Street, near the Casco Bay Bridge. Their grilled blueberry muffins and chowders are superb.

Enjoy your travels in the Pine Tree State!

[André Linoge]

Almost forgot-- for those traveling to Acadia Nat'l Park in Bar Harbor: be sure to have dinner at 'Jack Russell's' (phenomenal steak dinners), grab some lobster ice cream at 'Ben & Bill's," drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain, and if you have time visit nearby Castine. That's Maine's natural beauty at its finest.

[Roseannebarr]

I forgot to mention, 500 people no security. For those of us that attended witchatA event. You would appreciate this!

[Ben Mears]

=Randall Flagg;933055
We met Stu Tinker nearby for his tour. There were 8 people + Stu.
Stu did a 3.5 hour tour that was amazing. Too much for me to type it all. Just take the tour!

At the top of my bucket list along with a day or two at Fogler Library hopefully reading a few unpublished manuscripts.

[webstar1000]

Well, I am back. What a rush.... my first time in front on King and well.. we will get to that later. I really enjoyed my trip. Stu Tinkers tour was good other than I found it too long. I was in the back of the van with my wife and we found it kind of bumpy and to be honest Stu could do that same tour in 2-2.5 hours and be more effective. Some of the stories he told were really cool but some of the info he shared I had different versions of via Bev/David and other experts but all in all a must do for any King fan and especially for any IT fan as the tour was very focused I found on that.

I had a LOVELY lunch with RF and his wife (whom we did the tour with as well). Really enjoyed the beer and the conversation. Thanks RF for having me and my wife along with you and your wife:) Hope we can do it again your way someday! After the tour I did a mad dash to Freeport where I met a dear friend David Williamson! His daughter is a TRUE delight if anyone here has had the pleasure of meeting this bright young lady:) Of course David is amazing and I did not want to keep him from some family time but I (and my wife LOVES listening to his stories.. which I love too!) could have taken his time up ALL night listening to all his knowledge and cool stories. A real cool guy for sure and he treated me to a birthday dinner!! Thanks David!!

The signing.... what an idiot I am. I, foolishly, put the address into my GPS while in bed half asleep.. well Bridgton is spelt.. NOT with an H!!!! As my wife and I pulled up to a grassy field in the middle of nowhere... my heart SANK! I started to sweat as we had NO cell service. I drove to the nearest farm and the farmer laughed and said we were near 3 hours away from where we want to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guys n gals, it is 9:04am at this exact time. The signing is over at 12 noon:( I am a safe driver, I do not speed, I do not go through stop signs... I arrive alive. Yesterday I threw all that our the window and was doing 115-120mph. That is fast. I was passing and bobbing and weaving like Mike Tyson in his prime through the Sunday driver traffic. When service came back to the phones RF and David were called and they came through keeping me poster on the time line as King started early!!!!!!!!! They went to his handlers on my behalf and told them the story. RF was at the front of the building waiting as I shaved 37 minutes off the GPS and took the car and parked it as me and my wife made a mad dash to the ticket office to get our tickets!! When a woman needs to pee and you make her sit in the car for over 2 hours and she does not complaine cause she knows how important it is too you??? You have a keeper folks! SO.. thanks Chantal, RF and David (and daughter for constant text updates) for helping me get there.

When we got in there was only 12 people left in front of us to get a sig... and here is what I said to King.... after preparing my Jericho speech... LOL "umm... ahhh.... it is an honor to meet you" I sounded like a boy in puberty. His response.. "well it is an honor too meet you too sir!" to which I said... "but I love you". OMG... so embaressed after I said it. I back tracked and said "I mean your books!" but he was laughing so that was ok. My wife rolls up cool as a cucumber and gets him to inscribe my book AND spell my name right. He wished me a happy birthday and all was right with the world. It was amazing.

The only thing I noted (and some others) were all the people running around the building checking exits and hungry for another autograph. I was amazed as I had not seen this before (it did not happen in Florida that I saw)... and kind of felt bad for King. He did not sign anything. I feel if we were all satisfied with what we got as he was good enough to take his weekend to do this for the fans... and not attack him "greedy like" for more... he might do these more often. That was the perfect venue and it was relaxed and close to his summer home... so why not? There were even cars chasing his after he was driving away. I felt bad for him... I would hate that and I am sure he does too. He doesn't have to do this anymore and he is in his late 60's. There may be fewer and fewer times. I would like to be able to get in front of him agian and hope that "mob like" mentality we seen does not affect his willingness to do it more often OR again for that matter.

So, a great trip. It was nice to see and meet so many members. I sure wish we had more time to hang together... I really do. I love talking to all of you. Your a classy bunch of cool cats and it I look forward till we meet again.
Cheers all:)
Webstar (kris) and wifey (Chantal)

[Sir_Boomme]

that's ok webster... I have a short clip of your mad dash... to be posted soon ha ha.

what you don't realize... all the people trying to get extra signatures... were actually just trying to get cool happy birthday's added to the signatures they already got....like some people we know.

[Rahfa]

that's ok webster... I have a short clip of your mad dash... to be posted soon ha ha.

what you don't realize... all the people trying to get extra signatures... were actually just trying to get cool happy birthday's added to the signatures they already got....like some people we know.

Haha - yeah, the rules of the signing were pretty clear. NO PERSONALIZATIONS - I kind of felt bad for King... I feel if we were all satisfied with what we got as he was good enough to take his weekend to do this for the fans... and not attack him "greedy like" for more he might do these more often.

[stroppygoblin]

Glad you made it Kris!

"...But I LOVE You!" - Fookin hilarious!! :huglove::panic::rofl:

[The Library Policeman]

Lol glad you made it Kris!! Looking forward to seeing your inscription and as Simon said above - your story of dashing to the signing had me laughing too!


Glad everyone had a great time!

[webstar1000]

that's ok webster... I have a short clip of your mad dash... to be posted soon ha ha.

what you don't realize... all the people trying to get extra signatures... were actually just trying to get cool happy birthday's added to the signatures they already got....like some people we know.

LOOOL You did get some shots brother. I was so stressed!!!!

[webstar1000]

Lol glad you made it Kris!! Looking forward to seeing your inscription and as Simon said above - your story of dashing to the signing had me laughing too!


Glad everyone had a great time!

hahahah I will post pics tomorrow! Have not unpacked yet!

[jhanic]

A GREAT story, Kris!

John

[The Library Policeman]

We had such a great time at the signing today, everything went so smooth and all the staff were great. My son Trevor (6yrs old ) and I went up to the table together to get our books. Trevor showed King his Simpson's King & Stan Lee action figures and said king was my dads favorite writer and Stan Lee was his favorite, King got a laugh from this. Trevor then asked King if Barlow and Pennywise were dead, King said that Barlow was dead but Pennywise he wasn't so sure about. I thanked King for his great stories and to keep them coming. It was wonderful meeting a lot of members from the Dt.org. Trevor and I spent the whole day in Bridgton, the book signing, lunch at the theater pub, minions movie at the theater, and swimming at highland lake in Bridgton.

Brian

Awesome, Brian. Love this story and sounds like you and your boy are having a great time!

[Randall Flagg]

In line at the world famous Red's Eats in Wisscasset. 50 minutes in line to order.
Food should be up in 25 minutes.
Went to Durham and to Shilo church. ...aka the Marsten house.

[Dano]

We had such a great time at the signing today, everything went so smooth and all the staff were great. My son Trevor (6yrs old ) and I went up to the table together to get our books. Trevor showed King his Simpson's King & Stan Lee action figures and said king was my dads favorite writer and Stan Lee was his favorite, King got a laugh from this. Trevor then asked King if Barlow and Pennywise were dead, King said that Barlow was dead but Pennywise he wasn't so sure about. I thanked King for his great stories and to keep them coming. It was wonderful meeting a lot of members from the Dt.org. Trevor and I spent the whole day in Bridgton, the book signing, lunch at the theater pub, minions movie at the theater, and swimming at highland lake in Bridgton.

Brian

Fantastic story! What a memorable trip!

Dan

[zelig]

Kris, what a story! Sounds like something I would have done... Happy to hear it turned out well in the end for you, and your wife is a trooper. Nice work all around and congrats on the inscribed book!

[barlow]

Great story Kris.

[TCCBodhi]

There were even cars chasing his after he was driving away. I felt bad for him... I would hate that and I am sure he does too. He doesn't have to do this anymore and he is in his late 60's. There may be fewer and fewer times. I would like to be able to get in front of him agian and hope that "mob like" mentality we seen does not affect his willingness to do it more often OR again for that matter.

Watching for where a celeb is going to come out of a building is sort of 'nature of the beast', but this part of the report really kind of put a damper on it for me. Once they're in their car driving away, they need to be left alone. No following, that is just fracking creepy. Now if you strategically stop at places that he is know to sometimes stop, and increase the chance of a 'random' encounter, then great, but don't be a creeper. I'm sure that was none of our TDT folks.

I'm glad you had fun, and AMAZED that you made it to the event in time! Congratulations!

[webstar1000]

There were even cars chasing his after he was driving away. I felt bad for him... I would hate that and I am sure he does too. He doesn't have to do this anymore and he is in his late 60's. There may be fewer and fewer times. I would like to be able to get in front of him agian and hope that "mob like" mentality we seen does not affect his willingness to do it more often OR again for that matter.

Watching for where a celeb is going to come out of a building is sort of 'nature of the beast', but this part of the report really kind of put a damper on it for me. Once they're in their car driving away, they need to be left alone. No following, that is just fracking creepy. Now if you strategically stop at places that he is know to sometimes stop, and increase the chance of a 'random' encounter, then great, but don't be a creeper. I'm sure that was none of our TDT folks.

I'm glad you had fun, and AMAZED that you made it to the event in time! Congratulations!

Im sure this is common practice but being a "newbe" at signings... I had not witnessed it. I know it is the nature of the beast but seeing it in person was surprising I guess. Lot Guy's story is SO SWEET cause if I were to get a book signed.. THAT would be my choice. Congrats by the way Matt!

And I AM AMAZED we got in.... there was maybe 12 people left in the line AND it goes fast!

[RichardX]

Ticketed events are definitely the way to go. None of that standing in line all night or risking no sig after making the long trip. It was much more relaxed with a lot of elderly people and kids who can't stand in line for hours. The lady in front of me told a story about being the kindergarten teacher for SKs kids and how he inscribed a book for her at the end of the school year that said something along the lines of having survived the little monsters now she could read about some.

[TCCBodhi]

Went to Durham and to Shilo church. ...aka the Marsten house. The Marsten House was the first King character/entity in my life to scare the F*CK out of me! I lived only about a block away from my town's version, so that's probably why it affected me so much. Salem's is still in my top 5, but the Marsten House still unsettles me FAR more than The Overlook.

[ke7285]

http://www.foxbangor.com/news/local-news/10271-stephen-king-holds-book-signing-way-to-support-local-book-shops.html
News clip for signing

[Hutch]

Wish I could have been there ...but no so much for the signing itself to to actually meet some of you that I have spoke to, written and texted over the years.

[Randall Flagg]

Shiloh Church-Marsten House:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436837494-Shilo%20Marsten%20house%20950x634%20b%20and%20w.jp g


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436837511-Marsten%202%20602x785%20b%20and%20w.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436837521-Flagg%20Marsten%20House.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436838159-Flagg%20Marsten%20House%20bw.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks for all these pictures, Jerome. Really enjoyed them!

[The Library Policeman]

PS. You do a MEAN Barlow pose!! :lol:

[jhanic]

Thanks again, RF! Love the pictures.

John

[Roseannebarr]

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[bdwyer19]

I haven't read FK yet, but that's a pretty cool inscription!

[Roseannebarr]

This is what I got signed on Sunday! I wAnted to win the hf drawing and request this, The only thing That could of made it better was a date! I was the line photographer for the event and at the end he asked me who I wanted the book signed to, and I said I would really love to have this instead. He laughed and wrote it!

[east-tennessee]

http://www.foxbangor.com/news/local-news/10271-stephen-king-holds-book-signing-way-to-support-local-book-shops.html
News clip for signing

Thanks for posting this Kevin...was great to meet you and your wife Sunday....:)

[east-tennessee]

Currently in Bangor, had a few hours of daylight left drove around the downtown area, wow what a creepy place, definitely reminds you of Derry. Many low areas like the Barron's, looks like it could flood easily. Looking forward to the tour with Stu Tinker tomorrow :pirate: Trevor is a little scared after seeing RF's picture of Pennywise on his tour & King saying Pennywise may still be out there.......:lol1:

[bdwyer19]

This is what I got signed on Sunday! I wAnted to win the hf drawing and request this, The only thing That could of made it better was a date! I was the line photographer for the event and at the end he asked me who I wanted the book signed to, and I said I would really love to have this instead. He laughed and wrote it!

How did you end up being the line photographer???

[jhanic]

A really great inscription!

John

[webstar1000]

This is what I got signed on Sunday! I wAnted to win the hf drawing and request this, The only thing That could of made it better was a date! I was the line photographer for the event and at the end he asked me who I wanted the book signed to, and I said I would really love to have this instead. He laughed and wrote it!

How did you end up being the line photographer???

I wish they had someone better!!! LOL No offense but everyone you took for us was blurry:( You didnt focus Glen!!!!

PS: I think he appointed himself. lol

[webstar1000]

I had quite a night last night... As I was showing my parents my book as they came down for supper to visit... my wife (a couple days early as it is July 15th) decided to show me my birthday gifts. WOW... guys I am at a loss to tell you how BLOWN AWAY I was. Here is a peak and if you want to head over to my thread I will show you the magic:) As you know I love King and I love Whelan... so how cool is this?

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7173.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7173.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7108.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7108.jpg.html)+
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7109.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7109.jpg.html)

My wife.. has outdone herself guys... just wait till you see my thread. Heading there now to post my TRUE PRIDE AND JOY!!!!!!!

[ke7285]

Can't beat Kris's story WOW!!!
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/059610e2581b8344915582029f8d0c82_zpsmkcamwt8.jpg
I asked SK how he got the character Marlo Everett, my sister's name, his reply don't know just coincidence. But then made a Comment about my t-shirt logo " Made in Detroit" he got a good laugh when I said go Tiger's

[Roseannebarr]

This is what I got signed on Sunday! I wAnted to win the hf drawing and request this, The only thing That could of made it better was a date! I was the line photographer for the event and at the end he asked me who I wanted the book signed to, and I said I would really love to have this instead. He laughed and wrote it!

How did you end up being the line photographer???

I jumped off stage to take a picture of my wife, then some else handed me there phone, then another , then another.

fYi. Flash was not allowed It was in a theatre. Poorly lit! Image on the screen. Most people did not have good cameras! It was not the photographers fault. Is was lighting and positioning! But circumstance and opportunity treated me right!


And People literally had 12.84 seconds in front of king. 500 books. 1 hour 47 minutes. The book owners kept the line moving!


No time to focus. Sorry to everyone about pictures!

[jhanic]

Kris, it sounds like your wife is REALLY a keeper!

John

[Rahfa]

I thought it was sort of funny they had a big "Finders Keepers" cover displayed on the movie screen - not that it didn't add cool ambiance, but we were already BUYING the book - so it was sort of a strange thing to advertise.

On the other hand, if they'd had nothing up there it would have been SK on a dark, black stage...

[webstar1000]

Kris, it sounds like your wife is REALLY a keeper!

John

I would dare say... plus she is pretty cute too. MUCH cuter than me as anyone here that met us both can attest too. lol

[ke7285]

This is the most King book's I've see in one store while in Maine
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/EBCE82FA-3F8A-4C26-935F-8D06A66C765D_zpsqnwafxt3.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/n8qvx/media/EBCE82FA-3F8A-4C26-935F-8D06A66C765D_zpsqnwafxt3.jpg.html)
Store keeper told me SK was there reading some book's few year's back offered to sign book's no one believed it was him! He signed there guest book, Old Orchard Beach,ME

[Cook]

I'm home and alive... sort of.
Had a wonderful venture to the land of "The Mist".
Wanted to post this for the DT.org family, I met an amazing group of people.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/1332685D-7408-4A0D-9D68-8495AEC07803-236-000000C652DF1822_zpsud05whe6.jpg

Discussed Revival with King, I shared my view it was his best in a long time, seriously creepy.
He agreed, thanked me and shook my hand with his left.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/4ACE36C4-3ECA-4DF6-BE06-82A325502032-244-000000C995627654_zpshqmsnn9z.jpg

[jhanic]

This is the most King book's I've see in one store while in Maine
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/EBCE82FA-3F8A-4C26-935F-8D06A66C765D_zpsqnwafxt3.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/n8qvx/media/EBCE82FA-3F8A-4C26-935F-8D06A66C765D_zpsqnwafxt3.jpg.html)
Store keeper told me SK was there reading some book's few year's back offered to sign book's no one believed it was him! He signed there guest book, Old Orchard Beach,ME

That display is fantastic! And they didn't recognize him?!? Amazing!

John

[webstar1000]

I'm home and alive... sort of.
Had a wonderful venture to the land of "The Mist".
Wanted to post this for the DT.org family, I met an amazing group of people.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/1332685D-7408-4A0D-9D68-8495AEC07803-236-000000C652DF1822_zpsud05whe6.jpg

Discussed Revival with King, I shared my view it was his best in a long time, seriously creepy.
He agreed, thanked me and shook my hand with his left.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/4ACE36C4-3ECA-4DF6-BE06-82A325502032-244-000000C995627654_zpshqmsnn9z.jpg

VERY ccol!

[webstar1000]

This is the most King book's I've see in one store while in Maine
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/EBCE82FA-3F8A-4C26-935F-8D06A66C765D_zpsqnwafxt3.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/n8qvx/media/EBCE82FA-3F8A-4C26-935F-8D06A66C765D_zpsqnwafxt3.jpg.html)
Store keeper told me SK was there reading some book's few year's back offered to sign book's no one believed it was him! He signed there guest book, Old Orchard Beach,ME

Was this just up from the boardwalk? I recognize it... they had an autographed section too am I right?

[tippy4]

Finally home after an unexpected overnight layover in Newark.

Really good event...of the ten I have been to, I would rank it in the top five...maybe the the top two......and I knew it would be, because I had a good omen.....I found a signed copy of Under the Dome in the bedroom of the house we rented upon our arrival (and for those of you wondering....no, I did not take it).

Everybody left with a signed copy of Finders Keepers, and the whole event lasted less than two hours. Many of us got there an hour or two before they started letting us in, and we all got to chat. Great to see many of you again, and great to meet many of you for the first time (SirBoome, Pasiuk57, Carlosdetweiler, Rahfa, East Tennesee, Phalucha and more).

Had a very nice visit with Mr. and Mrs. Carlosdetweiler the afternoon of the event back at our rental.

I ended up running into Mr. and Mrs. Pasiuk57 in the Portland airport the day after the event, turned out we were on the same flight out, and I was seated directly behind them.

The food in Bridgeton was not so good (guess I had to go to Portland for that), but other than that, and the unexpected layover in Newark, had a great time.

[tippy4]

In addition to a signed copy of Finders Keepers, I was able to get Stephen to sign my "Presentation Copy" of The Plant Part One:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo%203-5_zpsttxslrhc.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo%203-5_zpsttxslrhc.jpg.html)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo%201-6_zpsmzf2cyit.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo%201-6_zpsmzf2cyit.jpg.html)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo%202-8_zpspgk2pgxs.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo%202-8_zpspgk2pgxs.jpg.html)

Part of me wishes I had King sign it on the title page, but since the "Inscribed Copies" were signed just inside the front cover, I went that route.

[jhanic]

In addition to a signed copy of Finders Keepers, I was able to get Stephen to sign my "Presentation Copy" of The Plant Part One:

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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo%202-8_zpspgk2pgxs.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo%202-8_zpspgk2pgxs.jpg.html)

Part of me wishes I had King sign it on the title page, but since the "Inscribed Copies" were signed just inside the front cover, I went that route.

Very, very nice, Tippy!

John

[bdwyer19]

Very cool Rick! So, for those of you who got additional books signed, where did King do that? I know Matt was lucky enough to park next to him, but for the others, did he stick around afterwards at his table, and just sign additional books?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

[zelig]

Congratulations Rick. Fantastic.

[cit74]

Awesome new addition Rick.

[mattgreenbean]

Props for bringing that with you, it would have sat safely at home if it were mine.

[tippy4]

Eight copies sold on eBay so far.......six currently listed.

I don't think that will be many put on the market.

[tippy4]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

Don't feel too bad Ralph....from my calculations/observations, only four people got something extra signed, and only two got inscriptions (one person got both)....so 5 out of 500 (1%) got something extra.

[webstar1000]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

Don't feel too bad Ralph....from my calculations/observations, only four people got something extra signed, and only two got inscriptions (one person got both)....so 5 out of 500 (1%) got something extra.

Glen, me and Foster got inscriptions that I know of... do you know of any else Tippy?

[ke7285]

This is the most King book's I've see in one store while in Maine
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Store keeper told me SK was there reading some book's few year's back offered to sign book's no one believed it was him! He signed there guest book, Old Orchard Beach,ME

Was this just up from the boardwalk? I recognize it... they had an autographed section too am I right?
Yes this was midway up Old Orchard st.

[tippy4]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

Don't feel too bad Ralph....from my calculations/observations, only four people got something extra signed, and only two got inscriptions (one person got both)....so 5 out of 500 (1%) got something extra.

Glen, me and Foster got inscriptions that I know of... do you know of any else Tippy?

I stand corrected....three inscriptions, and four extras signed......6 out of 500....1.2%.

There could be more, but that is all I know of.....and if there are, it will not be many.

[Rahfa]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

Don't feel too bad Ralph....from my calculations/observations, only four people got something extra signed, and only two got inscriptions (one person got both)....so 5 out of 500 (1%) got something extra.

And they WORKED for it - so it wasn't like they were just standing around and SK volunteered to sign. They had to put themselves out there.

(or in Webstar's case, trade some stress for the good fortune)

So you didn't miss out on anything other than the signing - the handful who got extra signatures put a lot of time in.

[webstar1000]

I loved this event a lot. I thought it was well done. I am PRAYING he does another one!!

[Roseannebarr]

Anyone know what Foster's inscription said?

[webstar1000]

Yes I do. It was for his wife Suzanne. She is not well and he had a cute pic of her giving King a smooch at the Toronto event. It said "hi suzanne! Stephen King" . It was very nice for him to be able to bring it back for her:)

[Randall Flagg]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

Don't feel too bad Ralph....from my calculations/observations, only four people got something extra signed, and only two got inscriptions (one person got both)....so 5 out of 500 (1%) got something extra.

And they WORKED for it - so it wasn't like they were just standing around and SK volunteered to sign. They had to put themselves out there.

(or in Webstar's case, trade some stress for the good fortune)

So you didn't miss out on anything other than the signing - the handful who got extra signatures put a lot of time in.
Getting an additional item(s) signed takes planning, occasional deviousness, perseverance, luck, or, sometimes just knocking someone else aside and clawing for it.
The end justifies the means.
It's too bad that King didn't inscribe the Plant...

Had he done so, I'm sure tippy4 would never sell it...

[RichardX]

The rules seemed pretty clear at this event. No other books. I don't necessarily agree with that rule but it seems somewhat disrespectful to the book store folks who put this event on and King himself to smuggle books in or chase after him in the parking lot. He is snarky enough as it is with collectors without making it worse.

[Rahfa]

The rules seemed pretty clear at this event. No other books. I don't necessarily agree with that rule but it seems somewhat disrespectful to the book store folks who put this event on and King himself to smuggle books in or chase after him in the parking lot. He is snarky enough as it is with collectors without making it worse.

Look - I appreciate Webstar's enthusiasm in his earlier description of the event.

But, nobody chased SK, and certainly didn't chase after his car. There were 6-8 people sort of hanging around the exit door, he quickly walked past them and drove away. Total nonevent.

Yes, TWO people brought extra books in - and because they stood around for two hours and took pictures of people, at the end SK threw them a bone. One person ran into him before the event and he signed for him too.

Those who just brought extra books - but then did nothing to get a second signature? Did not GET a second signature.

Those who did, put extra effort and did something for that extra signature.

I'm just saying that I can forsee conventional wisdom veering toward exaggerated memories, so let's rein it in. It was all very much on the up-and-up. Nobody got anything they didn't - respectfully - earn.

[Pasiuk57]

I must say that my wife and myself also had a really great time in Bridgton at the King signing. (We stayed in Portland) I arrived about 8 am and others started to arrive also. A line formed fast but I waited a bit and then joined in. It was great to finally meet so many people from TDT.org. People I have spoken to or emailed for years and now get to meet and talk with each other. Bad news for Tippy as he missed his flight as stated. My wife and I full out ran and were the last ones on board to Minneapolis. We had lunch and dinner with some extremely nice people, and wine at the airport in Portland also! Portland itself was AMAZING-I ate more lobster in 4 days than most of my adult life! The harbor had so much to offer. I recommend the Odyssey Whale Watch ship tour and the Wicked (Everything "good" in Maine is called WICKED!!) Walking Tour at night. VERY good tour of the city-about 1 hour + and it was very funny and really kept your interest. I recommend the city(in summer!). I know we are all after the same thing-more things King- but the people I met were very nice. I feel like I walked away with some better friends.
Would I do it again?-I sure hope to!!

[tippy4]

Getting an additional item(s) signed takes planning, occasional deviousness, perseverance, luck, or, sometimes just knocking someone else aside and clawing for it.
The end justifies the means.
It's too bad that King didn't inscribe the Plant...

Had he done so, I'm sure tippy4 would never sell it...

Tippy4 has no intention of selling it ...even if it has no inscription.....this is the third "on the side" autograph I have obtained from King....and none of them will ever sell as long as I have my collection.

In case you're interested....the first was a signed The Wind Through The Keyhole after the RBR's final performance in Anaheim, and the second was a signed IFOA program obtained the day after the King/Hill event in Toronto.

[Sir_Boomme]

Ha.... I took over 3000 photos on this trip... you'll be happy to know, I will NOT be posting them all.... but here a a few from my Monday in Portland.


Thanks Jerome for delivering chauffeuring me Sunday - and I enjoyed meeting all you guys. I'll have some King pictures to post later... and a donut auction to list in the near future... but here are some pics taken at the HeadLight lighthouse on Cape Elizabeth.
If you guys didn't get to drive out there, you missed out... really beautiful...want to move there now.


I call this one "A Girl's Outlook"
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/449/19523996540_1b2ccbcb60_k.jpg


here's a detail... of the girl...


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[Sir_Boomme]

a few more....


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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/350/19716577561_ea95d76b8a_k.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

I found this little tidal pool... and couldn't resist some stone stackin'




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[Sir_Boomme]

man... never ate so much lobster in my life.... every meal! pure heaven!


Gigantic fresh scallops and lobster caught that same day... fresh grilled asparagus, baked potato, freshly cooked bread, and... a King novel... doesn't get better than that.




https://farm1.staticflickr.com/520/19091406673_d069644600_k.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

man... never ate so much lobster in my life.... every meal! pure heaven!


Gigantic fresh scallops and lobster caught that same day... fresh grilled asparagus, baked potato, freshly cooked bread, and... a King novel... doesn't get better than that.




well.... getting a "Plant" signed.... "might" be a little better.... but not by much.

[Lauterer]

LOL "umm... ahhh.... it is an honor to meet you" I sounded like a boy in puberty. His response.. "well it is an honor too meet you too sir!" to which I said... "but I love you". OMG...


hahahahahahaha...made my day!

[biomieg]

I found this little tidal pool... and couldn't resist some stone stackin'




https://farm1.staticflickr.com/432/19704837262_97b4830690_k.jpg

Fantastic photo!

[webstar1000]

The rules seemed pretty clear at this event. No other books. I don't necessarily agree with that rule but it seems somewhat disrespectful to the book store folks who put this event on and King himself to smuggle books in or chase after him in the parking lot. He is snarky enough as it is with collectors without making it worse.

Look - I appreciate Webstar's enthusiasm in his earlier description of the event.

But, nobody chased SK, and certainly didn't chase after his car. There were 6-8 people sort of hanging around the exit door, he quickly walked past them and drove away. Total nonevent.

Yes, TWO people brought extra books in - and because they stood around for two hours and took pictures of people, at the end SK threw them a bone. One person ran into him before the event and he signed for him too.

Those who just brought extra books - but then did nothing to get a second signature? Did not GET a second signature.

Those who did, put extra effort and did something for that extra signature.

I'm just saying that I can forsee conventional wisdom veering toward exaggerated memories, so let's rein it in. It was all very much on the up-and-up. Nobody got anything they didn't - respectfully - earn.

I will respectively beg to differ on what you seen and what I seen. 6 people? I am sorry but there was much more than that. It surprised me to see people run from one door to the other.... I am not the only one that sat there watching the situation and spoke of it with other members. My memoirs are EXACTLY as I seen it with my own eyes. I am not begrudging anyone for "putting the extra effort" in but rather giving my thoughts on what I seen. It was the first time I seen it so thus I thought it prudent to chat about given this is a forum and I wanted to share my experience and memories... sorry NOT exaggerated memories... that is for sure.

[webstar1000]

I found this little tidal pool... and couldn't resist some stone stackin'




https://farm1.staticflickr.com/432/19704837262_97b4830690_k.jpg

Fantastic photo!

Totally agree!

[Rahfa]

The rules seemed pretty clear at this event. No other books. I don't necessarily agree with that rule but it seems somewhat disrespectful to the book store folks who put this event on and King himself to smuggle books in or chase after him in the parking lot. He is snarky enough as it is with collectors without making it worse.

Look - I appreciate Webstar's enthusiasm in his earlier description of the event.

But, nobody chased SK, and certainly didn't chase after his car. There were 6-8 people sort of hanging around the exit door, he quickly walked past them and drove away. Total nonevent.

Yes, TWO people brought extra books in - and because they stood around for two hours and took pictures of people, at the end SK threw them a bone. One person ran into him before the event and he signed for him too.

Those who just brought extra books - but then did nothing to get a second signature? Did not GET a second signature.

Those who did, put extra effort and did something for that extra signature.

I'm just saying that I can forsee conventional wisdom veering toward exaggerated memories, so let's rein it in. It was all very much on the up-and-up. Nobody got anything they didn't - respectfully - earn.

I will respectively beg to differ on what you seen and what I seen. 6 people? I am sorry but there was much more than that. It surprised me to see people run from one door to the other.... I am not the only one that sat there watching the situation and spoke of it with other members. My memoirs are EXACTLY as I seen it with my own eyes. I am not begrudging anyone for "putting the extra effort" in but rather giving my thoughts on what I seen. It was the first time I seen it so thus I thought it prudent to chat about given this is a forum and I wanted to share my experience and memories... sorry NOT exaggerated memories... that is for sure.

No offense, but your adrenaline was still pumping.

There were like 6-8 people actually gathered around the door when he left. There were others hanging around as well - Bob was 'there' but he certainly wasn't chasing King. Same with RF's wife - she was just standing there. But in your mind you're probably counting them - but they was nowhere near anything. Yeah, a few people ran from one door to another - but King was nowhere around when that happened. Maybe in your mind that became a mob, but remember that quite a few people in our group and other groups were simply hanging out - there were a lot of people just there that day.

I'm just saying let's not create this myth like people were hassling King or disrespecting him, or chasing him, or that the event had any edge of chaos - it didn't. He walked out the door, quickly walked past the half-dozen people hoping for the last signature and then he left.

What happens when you tell the story the first way "Oh, why are we being rude to SK??" is that it becomes the conventional wisdom of what actually happened. It DIDN'T happen that way.

I'm not saying there weren't people hanging around, but it wasn't a mob scene and it certainly wasn't even slightly rude or disrespectful.

If I've remembered it totally wrong, then I'm the asshole - I'm perfectly happy to be contradicted. I was hanging back and I was looking at the 6-8 (maybe 10) people waiting for him because if he started signing I was going to rush over. So I was paying very close attention to what was going on, and when he quickly left I was glad that I wasn't going to have to worry about it.

There's no reason to create a myth that people were rude to anybody, disrespected anybody, chased him, caused a scene, or did anything out of the ordinary. Didn't happen. The bookstore woman put her arm out, made a lane, a few people breifly implored, King ignored, and it was over.

We can simply enjoy our signatures and respect the extra effort that a few people DID put in to get inscriptions, extra books signed, etc. It doesn't need anything more than that and it doesn't need to balloon into "that signing in Maine where somebody punched Stephen King in the face, and then kicked him and stole his car." Cause that's how these stories go if they are allowed to exaggerate without correction. Haha

I know I'm sounding like a total asshole, believe me - but I've seen these sorts of stories spin out of control before, and I've sat on the sidelines and haven't corrected it and by the time anybody does, the myth has already become reality.

(the other reason I'm being sort of a jerk about it is I feel like the earlier description of the event is kind of disrespecting me, personally - I was actually there, I was part of it, and I certainly didn't behave this way or see anyone who did...so I'm a little put out by that characterization. A couple young kids seemed the most aggressive - but they were kids, they're supposed to try hard! I know the description was not intended that way and I'm being way too overly-sensitive, but those forum members who were NOT there should not think we behaved poorly)

(I'm not trying to kill the event's buzz - my intention is the opposite, to remember that it actually went really well and was fun from start to finish)

[webstar1000]

The rules seemed pretty clear at this event. No other books. I don't necessarily agree with that rule but it seems somewhat disrespectful to the book store folks who put this event on and King himself to smuggle books in or chase after him in the parking lot. He is snarky enough as it is with collectors without making it worse.

Look - I appreciate Webstar's enthusiasm in his earlier description of the event.

But, nobody chased SK, and certainly didn't chase after his car. There were 6-8 people sort of hanging around the exit door, he quickly walked past them and drove away. Total nonevent.

Yes, TWO people brought extra books in - and because they stood around for two hours and took pictures of people, at the end SK threw them a bone. One person ran into him before the event and he signed for him too.

Those who just brought extra books - but then did nothing to get a second signature? Did not GET a second signature.

Those who did, put extra effort and did something for that extra signature.

I'm just saying that I can forsee conventional wisdom veering toward exaggerated memories, so let's rein it in. It was all very much on the up-and-up. Nobody got anything they didn't - respectfully - earn.

I will respectively beg to differ on what you seen and what I seen. 6 people? I am sorry but there was much more than that. It surprised me to see people run from one door to the other.... I am not the only one that sat there watching the situation and spoke of it with other members. My memoirs are EXACTLY as I seen it with my own eyes. I am not begrudging anyone for "putting the extra effort" in but rather giving my thoughts on what I seen. It was the first time I seen it so thus I thought it prudent to chat about given this is a forum and I wanted to share my experience and memories... sorry NOT exaggerated memories... that is for sure.

No offense, but your adrenaline was still pumping.

There were like 6-8 people actually gathered around the door when he left. There were others hanging around as well - Bob was 'there' but he certainly wasn't chasing King. Same with RF's wife - she was just standing there. But in your mind you're probably counting them - but they was nowhere near anything. Yeah, a few people ran from one door to another - but King was nowhere around when that happened. Maybe in your mind that became a mob, but remember that quite a few people in our group and other groups were simply hanging out - there were a lot of people just there that day.

I'm just saying let's not create this myth like people were hassling King or disrespecting him, or chasing him, or that the event had any edge of chaos - it didn't. He walked out the door, quickly walked past the half-dozen people hoping for the last signature and then he left.

What happens when you tell the story the first way "Oh, why are we being rude to SK??" is that it becomes the conventional wisdom of what actually happened. It DIDN'T happen that way.

I'm not saying there weren't people hanging around, but it wasn't a mob scene and it certainly wasn't even slightly rude or disrespectful.

If I've remembered it totally wrong, then I'm the asshole - I'm perfectly happy to be contradicted. I was hanging back and I was looking at the 6-8 (maybe 10) people waiting for him because if he started signing I was going to rush over. So I was paying very close attention to what was going on, and when he quickly left I was glad that I wasn't going to have to worry about it.

There's no reason to create a myth that people were rude to anybody, disrespected anybody, chased him, caused a scene, or did anything out of the ordinary. Didn't happen. The bookstore woman put her arm out, made a lane, a few people breifly implored, King ignored, and it was over.

We can simply enjoy our signatures and respect the extra effort that a few people DID put in to get inscriptions, extra books signed, etc. It doesn't need anything more than that and it doesn't need to balloon into "that signing in Maine where somebody punched Stephen King in the face, and then kicked him and stole his car." Cause that's how these stories go if they are allowed to exaggerate without correction. Haha

I know I'm sounding like a total asshole, believe me - but I've seen these sorts of stories spin out of control before, and I've sat on the sidelines and haven't corrected it and by the time anybody does, the myth has already become reality.

(the other reason I'm being sort of a jerk about it is I feel like the earlier description of the event is kind of disrespecting me, personally - I was actually there, I was part of it, and I certainly didn't behave this way or see anyone who did...so I'm a little put out by that characterization. A couple young kids seemed the most aggressive - but they were kids, they're supposed to try hard! I know the description was not intended that way and I'm being way too overly-sensitive, but those forum members who were NOT there should not think we behaved poorly)

(I'm not trying to kill the event's buzz - my intention is the opposite, to remember that it actually went really well and was fun from start to finish)

Like I said... I wrote about what I seen.. and in no way shape or form did I indicate that King was in any danger (punched in the face??? how is the hell would it get to that from what I said???). I think this is ridiculous that you would call me out here for stating my observations. I even stated it was the first time seeing this. So, no there was NOT 6 people there... BUT many more... and I was standing with Foster, Bob, RF's wife and my own watching it. I will enjoy the signatures we got and we got for sure, and any member that put extra effort in for another.. all the power to you. I was happy with what I got and I can assure you my eyes work just fine... I am done talking about this. I was not looking for a debate with you or anyone else on what "I thought was a little much". I am also sure this happens at every event. I still thought it was a a sight to see...

[Rahfa]

My point is that's how false stories grow - they start out exaggerated, get re-told and then RE-exaggerated...and so five years from now somebody tells the story that Webstar attacked Stephen King with a tire iron because he was five minutes late and King wouldn't sign another book.

I'm calling you out because YOU called others out - and since I didn't see it your way, I'm presenting the other side.

We agree to disagree.

[RichardX]

The "extra effort" is simply a willingness to intentionally disregard the rules set out by King and the event organizers for selfish purposes. They did not need a self appointed photographer. I saw this person planted in the first row refusing to go through the line and exit like everyone else. He wouldn't have been allowed to linger on stage for very long. If the other 99 percent of attendees who abided by the rules brought extra books or made a nuisance of themselves these events wouldn't happen.

[webstar1000]

My point is that's how false stories grow - they start out exaggerated, get re-told and then RE-exaggerated...and so five years from now somebody tells the story that Webstar attacked Stephen King with a tire iron because he was five minutes late and King wouldn't sign another book.

I'm calling you out because YOU called others out - and since I didn't see it your way, I'm presenting the other side.

We agree to disagree.

Calling others out??? Did I mention one name?

[Rahfa]

My point is that's how false stories grow - they start out exaggerated, get re-told and then RE-exaggerated...and so five years from now somebody tells the story that Webstar attacked Stephen King with a tire iron because he was five minutes late and King wouldn't sign another book.

I'm calling you out because YOU called others out - and since I didn't see it your way, I'm presenting the other side.

We agree to disagree.

Calling others out??? Did I mention one name?

Okay - I made a mistake by even mentioning you...I should have been vague about who described what. It so happened you posted a (very good) recap of the event, but I was aggravated that you were describing a chaos that did not exist.

But there was no reason for me to mention your account. That would have avoided this 'thing' that this back-and-forth has become. So sorry about that.

You didn't call anybody out - you called the EVENT out. You made a claim that people chased after him, chased his car, and NONE of that happened. NONE. There was a moderate crowd of 6-8 people waiting by the door when he left. I'm sure it seemed like more because there were a lot of people hanging around - but they weren't chasing SK. They were standing around on a busy Sunday afternoon in a tourist town.

So - no, you did not mention anybody's name. But - to readers who did not attend, you implied a chaos to the event that did not exist and made us all look sort of bad. I was put out by it! But, my mistake for mentioning your post - I should have just described what I saw, which was nothing special at all.

[Sir_Boomme]

Hell. I don't know... I was running around the building getting some much needed exercise.... All I know is, on the third lap around... King came out on the other side and I totally missed him.
It's all good though, I lost another three pounds at this event... a few more and I'll be down to that 185 I've coveted for so long.
Holding the signings at bigger buildings would assist me a lot in this endeavor.

[webstar1000]

My point is that's how false stories grow - they start out exaggerated, get re-told and then RE-exaggerated...and so five years from now somebody tells the story that Webstar attacked Stephen King with a tire iron because he was five minutes late and King wouldn't sign another book.

I'm calling you out because YOU called others out - and since I didn't see it your way, I'm presenting the other side.

We agree to disagree.

Calling others out??? Did I mention one name?

Okay - I made a mistake by even mentioning you...I should have been vague about who described what. It so happened you posted a (very good) recap of the event, but I was aggravated that you were describing a chaos that did not exist.

But there was no reason for me to mention your account. That would have avoided this 'thing' that this back-and-forth has become. So sorry about that.

You didn't call anybody out - you called the EVENT out. You made a claim that people chased after him, chased his car, and NONE of that happened. NONE. There was a moderate crowd of 6-8 people waiting by the door when he left. I'm sure it seemed like more because there were a lot of people hanging around - but they weren't chasing SK. They were standing around on a busy Sunday afternoon in a tourist town.

So - no, you did not mention anybody's name. But - to readers who did not attend, you implied a chaos to the event that did not exist and made us all look sort of bad. I was put out by it! But, my mistake for mentioning your post - I should have just described what I saw, which was nothing special at all.

Get your eyes checked.

[Rahfa]

My eyes are fine, and I hadn't just driven at 95 miles an hour across the back woods of Maine and had adrenaline pumping through my veins that cause my memory/perception to be affected.

[Rahfa]

Hell. I don't know... I was running around the building getting some much needed exercise.... All I know is, on the third lap around... King came out on the other side and I totally missed him.
It's all good though, I lost another three pounds at this event... a few more and I'll be down to that 185 I've coveted for so long.
Holding the signings at bigger buildings would assist me a lot in this endeavor.

You would have had a five-second window to get backhanded by the blonde-haired bookstore lady who put up a one-woman phalanx against any who would have dared get closer than her arm's length!

Great pix by the way.

[Randall Flagg]

I wasn't on the side where King exited, so I can't say what happened. I stood on the other side of the building and was drinking a cold water. I had a book and pen ready in the less likely event King came out my side. My wife was on the side where King came out and said there were several (more than 5, less than 20) people on that side. She said King declined to sign anything, walked to his car and drove away. After signing 500+ books, I could understand King declining to sign anything else.
I had no intention of harassing King, and didn't expect King to sign anything, but I was prepared in case he did. On the rare chance that King actually did sign for people, I'd have kicked myself if I didn't have a book and a pen handy.

I'd be surprised if King felt harassed and or irritated by the folks outside.

[Sir_Boomme]

That's alright. I categorize/label myself as Paparazzi rather than stalker - Having a camera defines the difference.


How else am I supposed to get that picture of King picking his nose that I could sale for big bucks to the rag mags and pay for the 1300.00 trip to get a single signature.


Boarding the three dogs was 460.00 alone... their motel bill was more than mine. Can't ever sale my book, I'd lose to much money on the deal.
But hey, I got a donut.

[Sir_Boomme]

I wasn't on the side where King excited,




King excited? you mean there were DNA samples given out? Damn... missed out again.

[webstar1000]

I wasn't on the side where King exited, so I can't say what happened. I stood on the other side of the building and was drinking a cold water. I had a book and pen ready in the less likely event King came out my side. My wife was on the side where King came out and said there were several (more than 5, less than 20) people on that side. She said King declined to sign anything, walked to his car and drove away. After signing 500+ books, I could understand King declining to sign anything else.
I had no intention of harassing King, and didn't expect King to sign anything, but I was prepared in case he did. On the rare chance that King actually did sign for people, I'd have kicked myself if I didn't have a book and a pen handy.

I'd be surprised if King felt harassed and or irritated by the folks outside.

I posted what I seen... in my eyes it was shocking. Was to my wife too... some people wanna be a fucking jerk about it and play the passive/aggressive game with me.. well go ahead.. They can fuck off. I was not talking about any members I know RF and certainly not you. The members here have been very classy the times I have been around. Anyways, this is my birthday and now I am here fumming at the jerk off calling me out on this board.

[Randall Flagg]

I wasn't on the side where King exited, so I can't say what happened. I stood on the other side of the building and was drinking a cold water. I had a book and pen ready in the less likely event King came out my side. My wife was on the side where King came out and said there were several (more than 5, less than 20) people on that side. She said King declined to sign anything, walked to his car and drove away. After signing 500+ books, I could understand King declining to sign anything else.
I had no intention of harassing King, and didn't expect King to sign anything, but I was prepared in case he did. On the rare chance that King actually did sign for people, I'd have kicked myself if I didn't have a book and a pen handy.

I'd be surprised if King felt harassed and or irritated by the folks outside.

I posted what I seen... in my eyes it was shocking. Was to my wife too... some people wanna be a fucking jerk about it and play the passive/aggressive game with me.. well go ahead.. They can fuck off. I was not talking about any members I know RF and certainly not you. The members here have been very classy the times I have been around. Anyways, this is my birthday and now I am here fumming at the jerk off calling me out on this board.
Happy Birthday

You and someone else disagree, but that is no reason to get terribly worked up; certainly not enough to let it ruin your day.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

:cry: why do I keep reading this thread?

Amen to that.

[Rahfa]

Obviously, I should never have mentioned Webstar's original post, or him by name - that's totally on me.

In my head, I was being moderately snarky but not at all serious - but I didn't pay enough attention to what I was writing see how it could be interpreted and that's totally my fault.

We each have memories of the event - and if this was someone's very first event I could see how there could be feel of 'chaos' that I wouldn't feel, since I've been to several of these...and this even was SO tame it can't even compare to the zoo that was Harvard, for example, with a group of resellers yelling at SK, and him violently waving them away. So my impression of everything, including those 6-8 people by the door, is that it was an utter nonevent that SK probably barely noticed.

My bad for not just posting my personal impressions, and it was a mistake to specifically criticize someone else's memory.

[webstar1000]

Obviously, I should never have mentioned Webstar's original post, or him by name - that's totally on me.

In my head, I was being moderately snarky but not at all serious - but I didn't pay enough attention to what I was writing see how it could be interpreted and that's totally my fault.

We each have memories of the event - and if this was someone's very first event I could see how there could be feel of 'chaos' that I wouldn't feel, since I've been to several of these...and this even was SO tame it can't even compare to the zoo that was Harvard, for example, with a group of resellers yelling at SK, and him violently waving them away. So my impression of everything, including those 6-8 people by the door, is that it was an utter nonevent that SK probably barely noticed.

My bad for not just posting my personal impressions, and it was a mistake to specifically criticize someone else's memory.

Its over with. Let's move on. Cheers

[tippy4]

man... never ate so much lobster in my life.... every meal! pure heaven!


Gigantic fresh scallops and lobster caught that same day... fresh grilled asparagus, baked potato, freshly cooked bread, and... a King novel... doesn't get better than that.




https://farm1.staticflickr.com/520/19091406673_d069644600_k.jpg

Yeah....I definitley ate at the wrong places......

:cry:

[tippy4]

There has been no discussion of this as far as I know, but there were at least two, possibly three AUTOGRAPH DEALERS there. I spoke to one, and when he told me about the other, and I was able to spot him pretty easily (actually....he spotted me and tried to stick his nose in a deal I was making).

[Roseannebarr]

The "extra effort" is simply a willingness to intentionally disregard the rules set out by King and the event organizers for selfish purposes. They did not need a self appointed photographer. I saw this person planted in the first row refusing to go through the line and exit like everyone else. He wouldn't have been allowed to linger on stage for very long. If the other 99 percent of attendees who abided by the rules brought extra books or made a nuisance of themselves these events wouldn't happen.
Seriously bad information on this post! I have no desire to start a fight on this sight, especially on webstars bday. He and I had a great event! We are going to keep it positive! M
Feel free to PM me and i can fill you on the facts and the fact that i was thanked by the organizers for volunteering and assisting. No intentions to disregard rules. i was an opportunist, with all due respect to Stephen King and the organizers. My efforts were fully approved and appreciated. My efforts were approved in advance. NO underhanded dealings or sneakiness on my part! I AM NOT LIKE THAT!

[Roseannebarr]

It is negativity on this sight that will turn off visitors. People that know me, know that I share information, respect the organizers, the rules and Stephen king! Please get the facts and amend your post as you see fit after facts are given.

[Randall Flagg]

I've decided that Roseannebarr is the official "Forest Waldo" of Stephen King collectors. He's in everything and has such good karma and vibe that he gets places and does things that most of us would be thrown out for.
Congratulations to Glenn.

Now, keeping on with a positive theme; in a bit I'll post some more pictures and narrative. I didn't get home until 2am today (thanks to weather in the midwest and to President Obama landing at the Philadelphia airport) so I'm a bit behind.
I had a great time in Maine. Getting the book signed was fun, but the best parts were the socialization with Dt.org members and King fans I've never met before.
Thanks to Roseannebarr for mentioning the website to people in line. I gave out several dozen bookmarks and business cards to people. Hopefully some will come to the site, and those that do won't be turned off by a very small difference of observation.

[Randall Flagg]

Getting an additional item(s) signed takes planning, occasional deviousness, perseverance, luck, or, sometimes just knocking someone else aside and clawing for it.
The end justifies the means.
It's too bad that King didn't inscribe the Plant...

Had he done so, I'm sure tippy4 would never sell it...

Tippy4 has no intention of selling it ...even if it has no inscription.....this is the third "on the side" autograph I have obtained from King....and none of them will ever sell as long as I have my collection.

In case you're interested....the first was a signed The Wind Through The Keyhole after the RBR's final performance in Anaheim, and the second was a signed IFOA program obtained the day after the King/Hill event in Toronto.


I probably should have just said "that's a keeper".
Congratulations.
:rose:

[Rahfa]

I've decided that Roseannebarr is the official "Forest Waldo" of Stephen King collectors. He's in everything and has such good karma and vibe that he gets places and does things that most of us would be thrown out for.
Congratulations to Glenn.

Now, keeping on with a positive theme; in a bit I'll post some more pictures and narrative. I didn't get home until 2am today (thanks to weather in the midwest and to President Obama landing at the Philadelphia airport) so I'm a bit behind.
I had a great time in Maine. Getting the book signed was fun, but the best parts were the socialization with Dt.org members and King fans I've never met before.
Thanks to Roseannebarr for mentioning the website to people in line. I gave out several dozen bookmarks and business cards to people. Hopefully some will come to the site, and those that do won't be turned off by a very small difference of observation.

Exactly - it's all about attitude and vibe. Some people carry themselves with a good-natured personality that works its way into people because it's NOT contrived or on the make. And that was the case with Glenn at the event - yeah, he's an opportunist, and people were probably aware of that - but we create our own opportunities by how we behave, and if you're bringing something to the table then it will work.

If I were to try the same thing, it would seem sketchy and out of place, because I don't have the personality for it in that setting - it WOULD be sketchy.

[Roseannebarr]

Thank You RF and Rahfa! I try to live my life as open and honest as possible. I never want anyone to say i was greedy/rude/pushy. I do try to stick up for the little guy (sometimes I should just shut up, like i tried to do today) I think i learned that from my father. Just like our fearless leader RF, i try to share my spoils with members here. I learned along time ago to grab brochures, flyers, bookmarks from different events. I then share them with members here who forget to pick these things up at events. I have NEVER sold a signed Stephen King book, proof or other item. I will happily trade when i have extras! When i send out flyers, extra tickets, etc.... i do not even charge the postage. Something i learned from several members here. It appears that we have each others back. We should be happy for others successes (we can be jealous, just dont show it on these boards) THIS is my HOBBY. A HOBBY that i like to share with my friends i made on this site.

I appreciate your kind words above, it calmed me down considerably!

AWESOME STEPHEN KING EVENT! Can't wait until END OF WATCH. You can bet $1,000,000 dollars that if Bridgton Books host another event, i will be calling requesting to be their photographer again.

Scratch that: I am now appointing myself Unofficial OFFICIAL photographer of all future King events.

[Randall Flagg]

Scratch that: I am now appointing myself Unofficial OFFICIAL photographer of all future King events.
I second the motion (contingent upon me being one of your "assistants").

[bdwyer19]

Thank You RF and Rahfa! I try to live my life as open and honest as possible. I never want anyone to say i was greedy/rude/pushy. I do try to stick up for the little guy (sometimes I should just shut up, like i tried to do today) I think i learned that from my father. Just like our fearless leader RF, i try to share my spoils with members here. I learned along time ago to grab brochures, flyers, bookmarks from different events. I then share them with members here who forget to pick these things up at events. I have NEVER sold a signed Stephen King book, proof or other item. I will happily trade when i have extras! When i send out flyers, extra tickets, etc.... i do not even charge the postage. Something i learned from several members here. It appears that we have each others back. We should be happy for others successes (we can be jealous, just dont show it on these boards) THIS is my HOBBY. A HOBBY that i like to share with my friends i made on this site.

I appreciate your kind words above, it calmed me down considerably!

AWESOME STEPHEN KING EVENT! Can't wait until END OF WATCH. You can bet $1,000,000 dollars that if Bridgton Books host another event, i will be calling requesting to be their photographer again.

Scratch that: I am now appointing myself Unofficial OFFICIAL photographer of all future King events.

Glenn - Any chance that you have additional bookmarks from Bridgton Books? I would gladly pay postage for one of them to go with the signed book that should be arriving in a few days.

[Roseannebarr]

NO CHARGE PM me your address.

[Roseannebarr]

The only thing I noted (and some others) were all the people running around the building checking exits and hungry for another autograph. I was amazed as I had not seen this before (it did not happen in Florida that I saw)... and kind of felt bad for King. He did not sign anything.

Webstar (kris) and wifey (Chantal)

The reason people came running around the building is my fault. My wife can tell you i have a loud voice. I just came out of the building after getting my book signed by Stephen King!! I saw RF's wife waiting outside for King to appear. I said to her -- he is going out the back door......... I should of whispered it to her. Lesson learned for the next time!!!

EVERYONE else heard and Ran! I do not have a quiet voice!

IT WAS AN EXCELLENT EVENT. ALL 15 have been excellent!!!!!

[webstar1000]

I also have a few of someone needs one:)

[Sir_Boomme]

Thank You RF and Rahfa! I try to live my life as open and honest as possible. I never want anyone to say i was greedy/rude/pushy. I do try to stick up for the little guy (sometimes I should just shut up, like i tried to do today) I think i learned that from my father. Just like our fearless leader RF, i try to share my spoils with members here. I learned along time ago to grab brochures, flyers, bookmarks from different events. I then share them with members here who forget to pick these things up at events. I have NEVER sold a signed Stephen King book, proof or other item. I will happily trade when i have extras! When i send out flyers, extra tickets, etc.... i do not even charge the postage. Something i learned from several members here. It appears that we have each others back. We should be happy for others successes (we can be jealous, just dont show it on these boards) THIS is my HOBBY. A HOBBY that i like to share with my friends i made on this site.

I appreciate your kind words above, it calmed me down considerably!

AWESOME STEPHEN KING EVENT! Can't wait until END OF WATCH. You can bet $1,000,000 dollars that if Bridgton Books host another event, i will be calling requesting to be their photographer again.

Scratch that: I am now appointing myself Unofficial OFFICIAL photographer of all future King events.

and I'll be the official paparazzi villain... (I get all 1st rights to any SK nose-picking pics. )

[Randall Flagg]

Kris the day before driving to Brighton (Population 86 according to 2000 census): (https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=brighton+maine)


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436997463-Kris%20unstressed.jpg



Kris GPS map:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436998790-Presentation1.jpg

[webstar1000]

OMG. Loooooool I just lost it. Ahhahaha

[east-tennessee]

Here's a few images from Bridgton. We had such an awesome time......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_027.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_003.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_001.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_148.jpg

[EXPLORER]

The "extra effort" is simply a willingness to intentionally disregard the rules set out by King and the event organizers for selfish purposes. They did not need a self appointed photographer. I saw this person planted in the first row refusing to go through the line and exit like everyone else. He wouldn't have been allowed to linger on stage for very long. If the other 99 percent of attendees who abided by the rules brought extra books or made a nuisance of themselves these events wouldn't happen.
Seriously bad information on this post! I have no desire to start a fight on this sight, especially on webstars bday. He and I had a great event! We are going to keep it positive! M
Feel free to PM me and i can fill you on the facts and the fact that i was thanked by the organizers for volunteering and assisting. No intentions to disregard rules. i was an opportunist, with all due respect to Stephen King and the organizers. My efforts were fully approved and appreciated. My efforts were approved in advance. NO underhanded dealings or sneakiness on my part! I AM NOT LIKE THAT!

My wife and I stopped in the bookstore before leaving Bridgton Monday afternoon. We had come in the back door and were looking at books for the Grand-kids. While we were there we heard an ear-full of conversation about the event. One of the most positive things we heard was how that guy who helped by taking pictures. We realized eventually the conversation was between Pam (bookstore owner) and who we believe was manager of the Theater. Pam was telling the story of how she was directing the line and people were asking her to take pictures. She then commented, "Thank God that guy stepped up and volunteered to help and took over doing that for everyone"

CUDOS to GLEN..... Your efforts were appreciated and I am glad you were rewarded for it.

[east-tennessee]

More images at the event...............

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_141.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_146.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_134.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_002.jpg

[east-tennessee]

We took Stu Tinkers tour in Bangor yesterday..very nice, I highly recommend it. We had Foster....aka truenorth and his sister on the tour with us. Tour lasted 4hrs..It went by quickly. Stu has some great stories. The highlights for me was visiting Kings home & touring mount hope cemetary where parts of Pet Semetary was filmed.

inside Stu's Van:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_165.jpg

Outside Stu's van:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_079.jpg

King donated this ball field:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_101.jpg

King donated repairs to Bangor Library:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_178.jpg

Where King gets his ideas:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_182.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_074.jpg

The Barrons:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_177.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_180.jpg

Watch out Georgie !!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_106.jpg

The Masters House:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_086.jpg

Guest House ?
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_162.jpg

Mr. Mercedes?
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_091.jpg

Neighbors House For Sale:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_095.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_082.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_093.jpg

Gage Creed's Body was dug up here.........!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_0491.jpg

Old Betts Location
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/maine_trip_179.jpg

A little long but all in all a great time and must for big fans........

[webstar1000]

Kris the day before driving to Brighton (Population 86 according to 2000 census): (https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=brighton+maine)


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436997463-Kris%20unstressed.jpg



Kris GPS map:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436998790-Presentation1.jpg

I love this. RF, can you email me this?

[stroppygoblin]

right click, save image as....

[webstar1000]

right click, save image as....

Thanks Simon... was not sure if it would do it off the site but it did work:)

[jhanic]

East-tennessee, those are some great pics! Thanks!

John

[Br!an]

right click, save image as....

Thanks Simon... was not sure if it would do it off the site but it did work:)

If you right click, view image, right click, save image as...

Then you will be able to save a larger pic.

[webstar1000]

Sending out 4 bookmarks today... have 3 left:) No charge for the postage my good friends:) PM me your address if you need one for you Finders Keepers books.. they are nothing special but surely nice to have with your book:) kris

[webstar1000]

I am out guys... sent 7 out:) I did give a few to the other member who bought my wifes book so I can put you in touch. Hope they all arrive safe boys n girls!

[carlosdetweiller]

Wow! I have been gone for 5 days and so much catching up to do. Especially neo-trinity's posts which have just blown me away. Anyway, here are some of my recollections of the signing and the trip.

My wife and I drove from Portland and arrived in Bridgton at 8:30 or so. Parked behind the bookstore and walked across the street to the Magic Lantern theater.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton1_zpsalq5tjgq.jpg

The line was forming along the right hand side of the theater. Probably 20 to 30 people were already in line. The end of the line is only at the corner at this time.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton2_zpso7uujzh6.jpg

The first person I saw was Randall Flagg who was coming out of line to get some photos of the front of the theater. We cut in line to be with RF and wife but no one seemed to mind. They were about 20 or so from the front of the line. For the next 90 minutes we just stood in line and tried to meet as many people as we could.

carlosdetweiller and Randall Flagg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton3_zpsknzuytzu.jpg

RF, Cook, carlosdetweiller and sir_boomme

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton5_zpsq4zssjcu.jpg

Me with tippy4

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton6_zpslthbls7s.jpg

With wizardsrainbow and Pasiuk57

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton7_zpsclkxtdr1.jpg

With rosannebarr

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton8_zpslyqagjsh.jpg

With EXPLORER

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton9_zpswqlzsmio.jpg

I met others after the signing and wish I had taken pictures but for some reason I didn't. east-tennesee, Rahfa, webstar1000, kingfan24, Lot-guy. Wish I had gotten more pictures!

A little before 10 they opened the doors and we were ushered into one of the theaters. Along the way we were offered blueberry doughnuts (made with Maine blueberries, I guess?) and a selection of juices. I, of course, immediately ate my doughnut but sir_boomme didn't. More on that later.

Not long after 40 or so of us were seated King walked in and crossed the stage.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton10_zpsvka8nurq.jpg

He sat down and said something like "I suppose you are wondering why I called you all here." Pretty funny but his handlers cut him off at that point and started the signing line moving. Not sure if he would have said more or not. If so it would not have been fair to the others as there were only a few of us in the theater at that time.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton11_zpsupkae8eo.jpg

Mrs. carlosdetweiller gets a signed book. Also you can see the "official photographer" setting up just off the stage.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton12_zpslqadnhnd.jpg

I think I had something to say to King but I have forgotten what it was. When I walked in front of him he said "Hey, nice shirt!" I said "Thanks, Steve!" He handed me my book and I walked off. Total time with him about 5 seconds.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton13_zpsitkozh65.jpg

sir_boomme was right behind me. I'm not quite sure about the doughnut significance. Did he get King to touch it? Breathe on it? I'm still not sure but I do think it will hit eBay soon.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bridgton14_zps75pmzdt7.jpg

Spent the rest of the morning outside talking to other tdt.org members.

Around 1 or so we drove to Lovell for lunch with a few members. Then Mrs. carlosdetweiller and I spent an enjoyable hour and half or so visiting with tippy4, Cook, Twisted Nadine, EXPLORER and his wife at the house they were renting.

Like I said the time with King was about 5 seconds. The real fun and memories are from meeting other like minded King fans and collectors and talking with people who understand and share your craziness.

Later, back in Portland, we had a fabulous dinner on the waterfront with Pasiuk57 and wife.

The next day we drove up Route 1 to eventually get to Bangor. More on that later.

[jhanic]

Thanks VERY much, Carlos!

John

[biomieg]

Thanks for sharing, Bob. Looking forward to the rest!

[jonp]

Great photos Bob. Glad everyone had a great time.

[Sir_Boomme]

Wow! I have been gone for 5 days and so much catching up to do. Especially neo-trinity's posts which have just blown me away. Anyway, here are some of my recollections of the signing and the trip.


Later, back in Portland, we had a fabulous dinner on the waterfront with Pasiuk57 and wife.

The next day we drove up Route 1 to eventually get to Bangor. More on that later.

I would have called you in portland to hook up with ya'll, but alas, I do not own a cell phone and for some ungodly reason the bed and breakfast had no phones in the rooms. First time I really wish I owned a cell... but I'm over it now. When the cell phone zombie apocalypse hits, i'll be the last man standing... and I'm taking cover in your basement.

[zelig]

Great pictures Bob. Thanks for posting. I agree that meeting and hanging out with forum members is one of the best parts. When I was at the Florida signing in January, the experience of meeting some of the folks and talking King was just wonderful.

[Randall Flagg]

Picture I took of Roseannebarr taking a picture inside of a picture, inside of a picture. Somehow "Forest Waldo" was everywhere. I count no less than 6 in this picture. How many can you find?

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1437078820-Forest%20Waldo.jpg

[Rahfa]

I'm very disappointed that I did not meet Boome - who now that I see the pics, I saw walking around the whole time...but since I was looking for a long-haired radical, I totally missed my chance!

Anyway, since he's now posting from the Jade Helm FEMA Re-Education Camps, I'm sure I've missed the last opportunity!

Seriously, though, that's actually my one regret - I totally forgot you were going to be there Boome!

Great pix/recap from Carlos, of course.

[Ben Mears]

Thanks for sharing, Bob. Looking forward to the rest!


+1. I've really enjoyed the recap portion of this thread. Some great stories and pictures. Thanks to all who have posted.

[Roseannebarr]

Picture I took of Roseannebarr taking a picture inside of a picture, inside of a picture. Somehow "Forest Waldo" was everywhere. I count no less than 6 in this picture. How many can you find?

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1437078820-Forest%20Waldo.jpg

If you look at the Bridgton Books facebook page RF is in at least two pictures!! I am no where to be found! Did you see those yet RF?

[Randall Flagg]

Picture I took of Roseannebarr taking a picture inside of a picture, inside of a picture. Somehow "Forest Waldo" was everywhere. I count no less than 6 in this picture. How many can you find?

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1437078820-Forest%20Waldo.jpg

If you look at the Bridgton Books facebook page RF is in at least two pictures!! I am no where to be found! Did you see those yet RF?


The "Official Photographer" is rarely seen in pictures they themselves took. War and wedding photojournalists have been dealing with that forever...

[ke7285]

Carlos detweiller this is the true Maine Blueberry potato donut from "The Holy Donut" this is in Portland.
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/4152BEB9-CC36-497E-B508-01D1373E1507_zps8k012gtg.jpg
Awesome too!

[carlosdetweiller]

That looks delicious. Wish I had one right now. I can tell you that the blueberry pie at Dysart's truck stop ( warmed up and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top) in Bangor is pretty special too.

And, ke7285, I forgot to mention you in my earlier post. I enjoyed meeting you too!

[Sir_Boomme]

That looks delicious. Wish I had one right now. I can tell you that the blueberry pie at Dysart's truck stop ( warmed up and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top) in Bangor is pretty special too.

And, ke7285, I forgot to mention you in my earlier post. I enjoyed meeting you too!

yep, I had me some of that Dysart's pie myself, and bought a couple of souvenir coffee cups... except my blueberry pie was the sugar free version and I had to forgo the ice-cream :(
still very tasty and a darn nice size portion too.

[zelig]

Oh my! That donut looks incredible. I have to stay away from things like that, but I don't think I could resist that one. And the blueberry pie heated with ice cream sound equally delicious. My kind of dessert.

[Cwalker]

I only live about 40 min away from Bridgton Books. (i try to get there every couple of weeks)
If you guys are talking about their regular bookmarks (were there special ones for this event?) i could probably get a handful or two the next time i go over if there are others who need one as part of their "total package".

Let me know and i will do my best.

Chris

[Sir_Boomme]

I'm very disappointed that I did not meet Boome - who now that I see the pics, I saw walking around the whole time...but since I was looking for a long-haired radical, I totally missed my chance!

Anyway, since he's now posting from the Jade Helm FEMA Re-Education Camps, I'm sure I've missed the last opportunity!

Seriously, though, that's actually my one regret - I totally forgot you were going to be there Boome!

Great pix/recap from Carlos, of course.

I'm pretty forgettable... so you didn't miss much.... but sorry I missed connecting with you too...
Next time.

[ke7285]

Chris i don't if you seen my post with bookshelf full of king books here, these were at bookstore on old orchard beach drive many are first's if you're still trying to fill your collection.

[ke7285]

That looks delicious. Wish I had one right now. I can tell you that the blueberry pie at Dysart's truck stop ( warmed up and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top) in Bangor is pretty special too.

And, ke7285, I forgot to mention you in my earlier post. I enjoyed meeting you too!
Google the Holy Donut there's a video clip about them made national news too.

[webstar1000]

That looks delicious. Wish I had one right now. I can tell you that the blueberry pie at Dysart's truck stop ( warmed up and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top) in Bangor is pretty special too.

And, ke7285, I forgot to mention you in my earlier post. I enjoyed meeting you too!

Hey Bob, it was great meeting you. We looked for you to have lunch but alas you were not around and we decided to make trails����. It was a pleasure:)

[Cwalker]

Chris i don't if you seen my post with bookshelf full of king books here, these were at bookstore on old orchard beach drive many are first's if you're still trying to fill your collection.

Yes i did see that pic. I am only an hour or so from OOB, (spent a winter there once, $60 a week off-season rates for a two bedroom with kitchen...) but as a life-long Mainiac, most of us try to avoid OOB between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Them What's From Away just make it to darn difficult to get around! :).

I will however keep it in mind as I didn't know about that shop. September isn't that far off!!

Chris