OMGiH!! Check out the cover of Merry's next book!!!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Due out in May:

A Passion for Horses: My Conversation With Horse Lovers (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1931993335/qid=1076623612//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/104-6975419-8159104?v=glance&s=books&n=507846)

I pre-ordered my copy today... can't believe I have to wait until MAY!!!

And here's a direct link to a larger photo of the cover:
Book cover (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1931993335.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Due out in May:

A Passion for Horses: My Conversation With Horse Lovers (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1931993335/qid=1076623612//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/104-6975419-8159104?v=glance&s=books&n=507846)

I pre-ordered my copy today... can't believe I have to wait until MAY!!!

And here's a direct link to a larger photo of the cover:
Book cover (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1931993335.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[HFSH]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

Is that Coreene and Willem?!?!?!?!?!

Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental. | MBG SSA! - online now! (http://www.breedersgroup.com/id32.htm) | HFSH Barter Forum (http://www.hopefulfarm.com/cgi-bin/yabb1.31/YaBB.pl)

[Risk-Averse Rider]

You betchum, Red Rider!

________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[HFSH]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwesome!!!

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[slp]

OMGiH is right!!
I'm definately going to order this!
Susan

[Dancing Lawn]

Coreene, you are as beautiful, as Willem is handsome. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

less hard work, more fine dining.
www.dancinglawnhorses.com (http://www.dancinglawnhorses.com) updated Dec. 29/03

If guys can do it, how hard can it be?

[SquishTheBunny]

Awww how nice! Must say they both look quite Spiffy!

Correne, do you and Willem always wear such nice attire to the barn? OMGiH!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"There was a point to this story, but it has temporarily escaped the chronicler's mind."
- Douglas Adams

[nycjumper]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
I'm ordering mine now.

[suecoo]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, this brought tears to my eyes!!!! We miss you so much Herr Willem. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

SueCoo & the Redhead (a/k/a "Atlanta")
Life without horses is possible, but pointless......

[kb]

What a wonderful picture....and the look on Willem's face is priceless. He looks as if he is saying........my modder (she loffs me) thinks I am the cutest thing EVER and now she is going to let everyone see that.

[Portia]

Isn't it great? And wait until Merry tells the story of how that came to be chosen as the cover shot! It wasn't even her that did it! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell.

[fernie fox]

Oh My,you can feel the love,just looking at that photo.

It is beautiful.

fernie fox
"I have lived my life-it is nearly done-.I have played the game all round;But I freely admit that the best of my fun I owe it to Horse and Hound".

[OneonOne]

It brought tears to my eye to see that. What a wonderful photo!

[Chef Jade]

I Loff it! I got the last book for my mom for her b-day and had so much fun pouring through it. This may be her next b-day present.

Come and visit the horses at: http://www.crosscreek.tk

[Kryswyn]

Memo to: Charlotte Mautner, Book Specialist @ Horse Country

From: Kryswyn

Order copies of this book for the store NOW!


(Maybe we can get an advance copy for review in In & Around Horse Country?)

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[dogchushu]

May? I've gotta' wait till May? I can't do it!

It really is a gorgeous book. I can't wait to read it.



"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison

[Bentley]

Do you think Amazon will ship out here?

That looks like a great book and the cover by itself makes it a must buy http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

What a handsome couple http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Alixe

[reefy!]

What a beautiful picture!
That book is going on my wish list for my birthday http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

* STRESSED is DESSERTS spelled backwards! *

[OnyxThePony]

Geezum Mae!! I knew I knew that horse!! (He and Liz looked very similar)

That is just TOO super for words.

Can't wait!!

sittin on the dock of the bay...

[RugBug]

I LOVE it! I actually have that picture of Willem and Coreene saved on my computer (is that creepy?). I love it and it just says so much, not only about the relationship the two of them had, but about any woman's relationship with her horse.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I didn't jump. I took a tiny step and there conclusions were."

[Tucked_Away]

Oh, man. Sniffly now. What a gorgeous picture (and cover).

[Coreene]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

Merry can tell you The Entire Cover Story, which as Portia said was a complete surprise to both of us. Merry called in October and told the tale, and then finished with "And they used your picture on the cover."

It was all I could do to hold it together.

When she sent me a jpeg the next day, I completely lost it. She had talked to several BBers in connnection with the book, and asked if I could send a photo just in case. This was the photo, because it is my favorite; I had sent it like February of last year or so and never thought about it again.

So I was FLOORED. I am still floored. When we were at Equine Affaire a few weeks ago, there was an ad flyer at the publisher's stand, and it was all I could do to hold it together; DMK and I both loped off with copies of the flyer, and showing it to my barn friends who were also at EA was round after round of happy tears.

I got to see the blueline of the book a few months ago, it is GORGEOUS, the stories inside asolutely touch your heart. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Here's the jpeg of the cover.

[Whiskey Lullaby]

Cute! I ordered mine! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Speak kindly to your little horse,
And soothe him when he wheezes,
Or he may turn his back on you,
And kick you where he pleases.

[Portia]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bentley:
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey, I order stuff from Amazon.co.uk all the time, no problem. So if they'll ship to Texas, I'm sure they'll ship to Oz. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Merry's Book on Amazon.co.uk (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931993335/qid=1076630037/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_8_3/026-0431722-7737263)

Be sure to check pricing and whether they'll ship from the regular Amazon.com site, too though. It may be substantially cheaper from one or the other -- I find that almost anything British-made or issued is much, much cheaper ordering from Amazon.co.uk than ordering it as an "import" from Amazon.com.

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I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell.

[Iluvgoldies]

I have only been a member of this BB for a few months and so dont know the Willem story, though do know of its existance because of so many threads with 'Willem' in the title in the favorities section. Could someone post a brief summary, or PT me ? It sounds like Coreene and he were a one of a kind pair, and seeing the picture ...well its just amazing. And I dont know if I can wait until May.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
http://www.geocities.com/iluvgoldies/index.html
Daisy, '92 chestnut TB/QH mare
Stetson, 7/22/03 AWS colt (State of the Art x Daisy)
Trooper (QH), Aristotle (Standardbred), Patches (Paint)
and ofcourse the minis : Smokey, Shania, Maggie and Faith

[just_me]

Coreene, the photo is beautiful. I have tears in my eyes right now, and I knew Willem only from COTH.

If the world was truly a rational place, men would ride sidesaddle. - Rita Mae Brown

[monstrpony]

I just wonder why they felt they needed a title and subtitle on the cover, too--doesn't the picture say it all? It really brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait to hear the story that goes with!

Iluvgoldies, the Willem threads speak for themselves. The tragedy is that we lost Willem last summer to age- and Cushings-induced founder. He was one of the biggest personalities on the BB, full of wonderful and practical wisdom, and is missed by all. His and Coreene's relationship personifies loving horsemanship, and hence their presence on the cover of this book....simply says all that needs to be said.

___________
He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.

[Libish]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif That's just beautiful! You can totally see Willem's personality and the loff for his modder. I'll be adding the book to my coffee table!

http://www.geocities.com/mattandelizabeth@sbcglobal.net/horses.html

[Lord Helpus]

The picture is lovely. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Willem is wonderful. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Correne is outstanding. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

BUT! They beat out Valor and Me.... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Not saying I hold a grudge or anything http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif. But when you all get the book, you gotta go straight to the page with the big Val on it....... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Seriously, Congrats to Correne and the big W. It is an awesome picture.

Now, Merry --- Whassamatter with the pic of me and Valor --- we aren't exactly chopped liver, yanno! I need to have a talk with your publishers......

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Do you know why they call it "PMS"? Because "Mad Cow Disease" was taken

[Beezer]

Pam, don't feel bad: Merry completely forgot about a loverly picture of me and the real Beezer!

But the cover with Coreene and Willem is beyond wonderful and it is a fitting tribute. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

***** Currently assigned to the mouth-gaping, lip-flapping, head-twisting, wood-chewing, boot-shredding phase of baby greenie ownership! *****

[Robby Johnson]

I love this picture! Of course looking at it inspires Madonna lyrics:

"I'm not religious, but I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religious, but I feel such love
Makes me want to pray"

Coreene, you are a superstar! Call me again!

Robby

So I'm a sistah, buy things with cash
It doesn't mean that all my credit's bad

http://community.webshots.com/user/rbjohnsonii

[eventer_mi]

While I normally don't buy books like these, this is a must-read.

What a beautiful picture.

What a gorgeous pair.

What a perfect pictoral depiction of love.

Drafty clique, ex-Michigan clique, and all the other cliques that I wanted to join in High School but couldn't ;^)

[Coreene]

Lord Helpus, the photo of the big V is DIVINE, what a gorgeous horse he was.

I hope that Valor, the Real Beezer and Willem are hanging together, with big buckets of Guinness, smoking cigars and looking down fondly upon it all. Beezer, the story of the Real Beezer had me in floods because I kept thinking "This is about the Real Beezer."

Robby, Ah think Ah'll call y'all reeeealll soon.

BTW I never dress like that for the barn, LOL, we were all dressed up to try and get a good photo.

[barbarachloejosie]

Merry its stunning. I work in publishing so I know a good cover when I see one. Cant wait to get a copy of the book this Spring. I think its great that some of you are included in the book with your horses.

Barbara and Daisy

Standardbred Clique

[hitchinmygetalong]

For one of the few times ever, I am completely speechless.

And I'm tearing up.

I must buy this book.

"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship."
-Louisa May Alcott

[Sonesta]

In tears here......

Sonesta Farms (http://www.sonestafarms.com) - breeding Hanoverian, Knabstrupper and Arabian sport horses.&lt;BR&gt;
"Find something you love & call it work."

[desilu]

That is one classy picture and it says a thousand words.

[horse_poor]

i wanna frame the book and hang it on the wall cuz the pic is so amazing------

i have a nasty lump in my throat and tears stinging my eyes---what a wonderul tribute for dear willem

molly
*member of just about every clique*
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971

www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[xegeba]

I had no idea who Merry was in real life until I read this thread. Merry sold me my first horse 13 yrs. ago. She and her mother were the breeder's and Merry trained him. I bought him going on four and he was doing small course's beautifully. He is an anglo/trak out of Memphis and I am not being prejudiced when I say that he was and still is one of the most handsome horse's you will ever see.I still own him (can't tell you how many times I was asked to sell him... Michael Paige called him a "brilliant horse" and wanted to know if I would be willing to part with him!) and he is now retired and lives at home with me.So Merry... Thank you for being a true "horsewoman". SNAP and I owe it all to the first years of his life that he spent with you and your Mom.

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by xegeba:
I had no idea who Merry was in real life until I read this thread. Merry sold me my first horse 13 yrs. ago... SNAP and I owe it all to the first years of his life that he spent with you and your Mom.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh my God, it's SNAPPERDOODLE'S mother! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

You know, the famous Barbie, the Hanoverian Cow Beast, is out of Snapper's half-sister! Ah, the stories I could tell about Snapper, whom I still think is one of my all-time favorite "babies" ever... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[Coreene]

Merry, time and again I am amazed at how you bring people together! And just think, it's all thanks to Kimmie McDonald.

[canyonoak]

..It is just too wonderful, that every once in a while, somehow, Willem reaches out to touch us all again..

Thank you, Merry, for bringing that photo and the love behind it, to a larger audience.

Thank you Coreene, for bringing us Willem.

And thanks to The Great Red One, for making us laugh, for letting us cry..and for finding Oliver for his modder (whom he still loffs, now and forever).

[Tin]

awwww!!! very very nice http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Another touching way to remember such a special guy http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif


Congrats on you book Merry, you constantly amaze me with your talent http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif And Beezer you rock too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

and just to add- I want to be in a book!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif Next time you need a disaterous tale of sucky suckness riding, I'm yer girl http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif lol!!!

~ they tease you cause they like you ~

[Beezer]

Dangnabbit!! Merry and QHSM aren't the only people in this family!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

The Snap Man!! Oh, the stories the baby sister could tell about that beautiful kid! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif My favorite is the time Merry called me to boast, "I got on him and, hey, he was great!" and I responded that, yeah, they often are until they get their legs back under them. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Sure enough, a few rides later, he dumped her. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

But he was indeed one of the prettiest kids we had and was always a favorite. I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that he has had such a wonderful life. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Give him a carrot and a big hug from us. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

***** Currently assigned to the mouth-gaping, lip-flapping, head-twisting, wood-chewing, boot-shredding phase of baby greenie ownership! *****

[horse_poor]

merry i can only imagine how hard it was to narrow down the gazillions of stories i am sure you heard while putting the book together.....maybe you need a volume 2.... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

molly
*member of just about every clique*
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971

www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[Risk-Averse Rider]

So, Merry, now that you have FINALLY surfaced &lt;tapping toe impatiently&gt;, give over with The Cover Story.

Specifically, did whoever made the decision know about Willem and Senor Feed and dancing to "Oye Como Va" and his fascination with Virginias?

________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[Merry]

Thank you all for your wonderful remarks about the cover of my book. It is a different type of book than my first one, "Riding for the Blue" in that this one is not all about competing. It's a collection of intimate character studies-- some poignant, some humorous--of people from all walks of life whose lives are defined in some way by their love for horses.

I wanted the theme throughout the book to be that of looking through an old photo album, so there are a lot of vintage snapshots of the interviewees with their beloved/former mounts. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

There's a photo of my sister on our first pony, "Honeybee", wearing her fringed chaps and a cowboy hat! (Revenge is sweet). http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Yes, Pammy (Lord Helpus) is in their with Valor and Laurie B with a little memoir of her wonderful pony mare. And Kathy Havens (Cactuskate) is in there, too. In fact, she was the very first person I interviewed for the book as she fought her cancer battle yet still rode. Honestly, it was her passion and spirit for riding through the darkest hours that motivated me to write the book. She told me, "If my story can inspire someone else who has to face cancer to fight the good fight, to still enjoy life as long as possible, then I've done a good thing." http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

Here's the tale of the cover shot:
I included Coreene and Willem in a chapter called, "Girls and Their Horses." Coreene's tale of Willem and her undying love for him was just pure Willem and Coreene! Coreene contributed that snapshot.

In the meantime, my photographer and I shot about a bazillion possible cover shots. Of course, they all starred ME, egomaniac that I am (and oh-so-unwilling to let go of my former modeling career). http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Time goes by, my book editor calls and says, "We've chosen the cover shot. And it's not you."

I ask, "Well, which one of Sharon's shots did you use?"

She replies, "None. We went with one of the photo album shots that was contributed."

I'm thinking, "Geez, which one... And why NOT one of me????".

And my editor says, "It's this really sweet photo of this beautiful horse and he's just looking at his owner--this sophisticated looking blond woman-- with the most adoring expression on his face. And you can tell she just loves him."

I am still utterly clueless! So I say, "Huh. Can you scan it and send it to me?"

Lalalalalala.... I open up the email and There It Is! Willem and Coreene! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I believe it was only about two weeks after Willem had been put down. Knowing how fickle book editors and art directors are, I waited to tell Coreene until I knew it was official. And then, it all made such sense: Willem and Cactuskate, forever immortalized. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[It's OLIVER!]

Willem he knowed about des book. Coreene she getelled him about des book and that they haff asked for des photo. Somewhere in des instructiones book, he haff writed about this, I find it for you.

I showed des photo to Peanut and he gesayed "Old news, Halfsteiner."

[xegeba]

And here all along I thought the reason why Snapperdoodles( yes, everyone still calls him that) thought he was God's gift to EVERYONE, was because I told him so...but it was YOU that had him convinced of that long before I arrived on the scene!!! And yes, he is still a wee bit emotionally high maintenance but we all know that when you look and move like that... all is forgiven! I 'm just really glad to be able to say thank you and let you know that he is happy and healthy and so incredibly spoiled.Please say hi to your mom for me.

[Coreene]

Sobbing now.

I was so honored when I got to sneak a peek at the blueline. The chapter on Cactuskate is simply magic. It will take everything you have in you to hold back the tears when you read about the amazing Kathy Havens, who to this day touches so many hearts time and again. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet her, on a wonderful day at the Oaks that I will never forget.

[Horsaholic]

Oh my gosh, absolutely beautiful Merry! What a wonderful cover.. Your editor made this choice without knowing about Willem story?. Is that fate or what? Gorgeous photo Coreene! Wonderful Willem, he looks gorgeous! This is when you believe there is a greater power up there somewhere! I look forward to reading your book Merry and especially the chapter on Cactuskate. Very touching and you must be so very proud to have put this together.. It will touch the lives of many on this board & others who read it.. Congrats to you!

[horse_poor]

my dearest coreene,

please do not be sad. i spoke with the horse dog who lives in the village next to the village the horses live in at the bridge and evidently willem is not only marketing his after shave, but now has a sort of booth set up to autograph the book when it comes out! yes, they are already camping out in line now! there is quite a hullabaloo at the bridge about the book.

this i know to be true as the horse dog never lies. he says willem is quite a businessman, which should come to no surpise to anyone. at his press conference (it amazes me willem has no fear of the papparazzi such as i do, which i is why i am quite sure why a book has not had me featured in it) willem said he was quite honored to be on the cover but was not at all surprised the photo was chosen as it is quite flattering of him and his modder, who loffs him.

yours in royalty,

aero

molly
*member of just about every clique*
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971

www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[Coreene]

Aero, my star. My other noblest, most favorite chestnut of all.

[Peggy]

Well that ought to just about wrap up my shopping for Mother's day.

[easyjumper1]

Aww! What a beautiful photo. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif You can really tell you guys had(/have) something very, very special. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[War Admiral]

I bawled like a baby when I saw it via PT yesterday, and I'm bawling again now after reading Canyonoak's beautiful post. Canyonoak said everything I wanted to say. Willem and Coreene, congratulations and we loff you verrie mucho!

______________

"Those who use horses just for the business are crass, classless horsemen."
--George Morris

[SillyHorse]

Tears in my eyes. It's a beautiful photo of two beautiful souls. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

SillyHorse
~ You can do anything if you want it bad enough. That is why we see so many people who can fly. ~

[Holly Jeanne]

So, Merry, are you going to do book signings at Rolex? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” Goethe

[horse_poor]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Holly Jeanne:
So, Merry, are you going to do book signings at Rolex? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

good question!!! but actually i want coreene to sign my book..... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

molly
*member of just about every clique*
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971

www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[War Admiral]

Molly, what a great idea - ME TOO!!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

______________

"Those who use horses just for the business are crass, classless horsemen."
--George Morris

[FairWeather]

sooooooooooo glad I didnt put makeup on this morning.
Coreene, that is wonderful, and Merry--I've enjoyed your first book so much (thoughfully given to me by Linny!!) that I cannot WAIT to read your second book.
What a Wonderful book idea, and what an honor for you to include such wonderful people in your book.

[Kels]

WOW

Coreene- you and Willem are both magnificant.

Merry- I can't wait to get a copy of this, who is your publisher so I can ask my Mom if she can order it for her bookstore?

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I can't wait. Fantastic!

-Kelsey-

[Catalina]

What a wonderful cover. Simply beautiful. And, Merry, your book sounds like a must read.

[VivaBaby]

Ok, I think the tears have slowed enough to enable me to type!

Merry what a beautiful book. As soon as I post this I am ordering my copy! I'm sure I'll be giving a few copies as gifts as well. In fact, today is a dear friend's birthday. Maybe I'll order it for her even if it will be a few months belated. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Coreene...what can I say! I'd not seen that photo before. It simply moved me to tears. Will you sign mine on my next trip to CA?!

[Remi and me]

WOW! I just saw it! IT's Willem the MAN !
What a wonderful picture! Now I must buy the book (which is probably wonderful) because I've got to have that picture.

Vermont - where winter riders are real riders.

[goobs]

An absolute must have!!!! What an incredibly moving photo. I cannot WAIT to get my copy! Coreene - will you also autograph my copy if I send it to you!?

Merry - how can one thank you enough for pulling it all together? (You must sign my copy too.) They say to not judge a book by it's cover, but there's always an exception to the rule. The photo speaks volumes whether you know C&W or not. I know I will enjoy this book for a LONG time. Maybe your sister won't though! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif (just kidding)

After I get my book I will PT you and COreene for your addresses so I can get my autographs! Is that okay with you guys?

[Flashy Gray]

So gorgeous!

Aside from his Halle Selasi (sp?) Rasta earnet picture http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif, that photo of Willem and Coreene is so fantastic.

The picture just says it all and is perfect for a book about special bonds with our animals.

[Windsor]

Normally, it takes a pet death thread here for me to turn on the waterworks. Glad they're on this time for a much happier occasion. What a perfectly fitting tribute to Willem--would he loff this or what?

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kels:
Merry- who is your publisher so I can ask my Mom if she can order it for her bookstore?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Bowtie Press. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Thanks again for all the pleasant comments. I think the one thing that always strikes me about putting together a book is that it takes almost two years from signing the contract to actually seeing the finished product. Believe me, sometimes you really have to "keep the faith."

[Kels]

Merry,

Please check your PTs http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Thank you!!!

-Kelsey-

[Bensmom]

dammit. I hate crying in my office! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

What a wonderful picture, and a terrific tribute and the book looks fantastic. I've pre-ordered the first copy as well. Now I just have to decide who to give copies to http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Wow, RAR thanks for posting about it and Merry for writing it -- I'll look impatiently forward to reading it.

Libby (who tears up everytime I see that picture of Coreene and Willem)

*Proud member of the Hoof Fetish Clique*

[Heidi]

Moments like this make me think that, sometimes, life is just perfect. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Sandbarhorse]

WOW, yet another fabulous BB story/event!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Congrats to you Merry on putting out yet another wonderful book and to everyone who has their stories and pictures included!!!

[Pocket Pony]

Wow, I'm speechless. I loff it - I couldn't imagine a better picture for the cover, really. It is kismet. My best to you, and Coreene, and Oliver...and Willem is looking over all of you from heaven, saying "this it be good".

"Both rider and horse must enjoy the work. This is the essence of success" - Reiner Klimke

[Coreene]

But don't forget, it is MERRY'S book!

The cover photo was just, as Willem would have said, a big "co-inky-dinky." When you read Merry's beautiful book, and see the gorgeous photos that Sharon took, that is when your socks will be knocked off. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[Ride'emCO]

I have to stop reading these threads at the office... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

I think everyone else has already said it for me, beautiful picture. Congratulations to both of you!

[goobs]

I just know all those stories are going to make me cry. Thanks again MERRY! I know I will be enjoying a heartwarming book that will hit close to him with each story inside! (i'll be crying very hard when I get to CactusKate's page.)

[Windsor]

Must remember to get Mylar cover for my copy to keep tears and snot http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif off the dustjacket. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Killian]

so sweet! too bad not in time for Valentine's Day, but who needs an excuse for such a gift?

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Good idea, Windsor, or perhaps Bowtie Press should consider bundling the book with a little (big?) packet of tissues. Kind of like those "Kleenex Tear-Jerker Movies" on TV.

________________
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"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[merince]

All I can say is WOW!!!!

WOW!

http://www.mypooch.com
Hand-made, custom-fit pet outfits and leashes.

[Windsor]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Risk-Averse Rider:
Good idea, Windsor, or perhaps Bowtie Press should consider bundling the book with a little (big?) packet of tissues. Kind of like those "Kleenex Tear-Jerker Movies" on TV.
________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

YES! But instead of tissues, how about a bath towel? No--a bed sheet! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[lauriep]

Merry, and Coreene,
How lovely. And so fitting. I just pre-orderd it on Amazon (gotta love that 1-click feature!). Congrats to both of you!

Laurie

[Heineken]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who got teary looking at it! Coreene, I'm so glad to see Willem remembered that way!

[ponticello07]

I am going to order that right now :P

*Savanna*
formerly atlanta_jumper

[SillyHorse]

At this rate, it's going to make the NY Times best seller list (and it should!). http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

SillyHorse
~ You can do anything if you want it bad enough. That is why we see so many people who can fly. ~

[LaurieB]

Merry, the book looks wonderful. I can't wait to read it. And the cover is absolutely stunning. Hopefully it will win you all sorts of new fans. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Barn Dirt]

*crying all over keyboard*

Coreene, you and Willem look absolutely smashing. Here's a true tale of fate! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif
Merry, I'll be ordering mine ASAP.

*Life is too short to ride a bad horse or dance with ugly men.
Proud member of MQRUs. Spare a talent for an old ex-leper, sir?*

[NoGreatMischief]

Awwwwwwww......

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[Eileen Miller]

A classic !! Ordering mine NOW !!!!!

Corrine .. Willem is immortalized !! How Fitting !! This it be right !!

Merry, I can't wait to read this book, and I have to tell you, I LOVED "FRINGE ENVY" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Eileen


"Always saddle your own horse." Connie Reeves 1901-2003 Member of the Cowgirl Hall Of Fame

[Lamb]

Amazon.com Sales Rank: 1,423

Not too shabby for a book that hasn't been released... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[horse_poor]

ima gonna order one for me, one for one of my students, one for another student, one for my friend cathy, one for aero of course, although he prolly ordered his own already------

but i am moving and cant remember my new address http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

so i will have to wait til tomorrow so i can find out what it is----what if they sell out???? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

and i want them ALL signed by merry and coreene http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

molly
*member of just about every clique*
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971

www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[cedarboy]

I'm going to order one too.

What a beautiful picture. I really miss Willem. I don't know what it is about him, but I get choked up every time I ready anything about him. I don't even do that with people or animals I lost IRL.

Correene, you are an amazing person. I'm glad to 'know' you.

When life gives you llamas, make llamanaid

[ErinB]

oh mein gott! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

~Erin B #1/sillypiggy.com (http://www.sillypiggy.com)/journal (http://www.livejournal.com/~sillypiggy)
"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." -Winston Churchill

[Xctrygirl]

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

Man you guys!!! Just when I think its safe to leave the Kleenex in another room....

Merry, the book cover is lovely. I imagine your book will be a huge success.

Correene.... As always what you and Willem had transcends the daily routine and shows a peek of the higher bond that we all strive for in our horses, our loves, and probably also our lives.

Both of you are magnificent people, not just horse people, nor just women. You both have inspired many among us for a long time. So its no shock that you continue to do so by just being yourselves.

Thank you for allowing the rest of us to linger in your shoes for a moment. It truly does allow for appreciation of our own lives.

~Emily

"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"

[Jewels]

That is an amazing picture! Truly worth a thousand beautiful words.

But I must inquire to one thing, am I hearing/reading what I think I am reading? Merry as in Merry on the forums is THEECindy Hale?! Huh? Since when! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_redface.gif

"You could say I'm a few flakes short of a bale" http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
*Member of the Short Stubby Leg Clique* *Teen Clique* & The Riders of Rohan Clique*

[KathyR]

I want it, just for the cover. Loff you Willam!

Older but Better, as in wine.

[2Dogs]

oh boy - just checked in. Dropping tears all over the place! What a terrific photo (Coreene and Willem!) and what a neat idea for a book Merry. But just so I can PREPARE myself, are all the stories and pictures about departed horses? I may have to be lying in bathwater if it is - then the rise in water level won't be so noticeable nor messy!

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"
Albert Einstein

[Merry]

Emily, that was very touching. Thanks!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jewels:
Merry as in Merry on the forums is THEECindy Hale?! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Uh, yup, that's me. (I'm afraid to ask if that's a good thing or a bad thing...)

Hmmm.... 2Dogs.... Are all of the horses mentioned in the book "departed"? Good question! Actually, some are, because as I mentioned much of the tone of the book is reflective, as people interviewed look back on their own "life with horses." But I would say the vast majority of the horses written about in the book are quite alive. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[GatoGordo]

Merry and Coreene are going to run out of ink signing every single copy sold through Amazon, so therefore I want MY copies to be signed by BEEZER! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Touching picture. It's just perfect.

The Law of Unintended Consequences is a brutal law, and you should at least know when you are going to piss her off. - DMK
Eventing Yahoo In Training http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Blinky]

How cool! I can't wait to read about our fellow COTHer's and other horse lovers.

Thanks Merry!

[Coreene]

Emily, thank you. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif You are too sweet!

[Linny]

OMGiH, I've been away for a few days and I missed so much here!
Coreene, you and your handsome boy, Willem are now assured a place in history. That picture is so touching. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif Even bfore Willem's passing, I always thought that was a LOFFLY shot.
Merry, I am off to order the book. I have "Riding For the Blue" on the coffee table in the living room. The new one will go on the tale in the TV room.

Resident racing historian
Founder of the Mighty Thoroughbred Clique

[Jewels]

LOL, don't worry Merry its a good thing! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Any other famous people on the BB I should know about! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"You could say I'm a few flakes short of a bale" http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
*Member of the Short Stubby Leg Clique* *Teen Clique* & The Riders of Rohan Clique*

[Pinkerdo]

I can't wait for my copy to get here!

[Duffy]

Can't wait to get my book!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"B***h in training"

[horse_poor]

i advised my local tack shop today to stock the book for their book section http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

molly
*member of just about every clique*
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971

www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[Policy of Truth]

When Duffy told me about this, I felt like bursting out in tears. Coreene, I can't think of a more perfect tribute to our friend Willem.

http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[VivaBaby]

The two copies I ordered from Amazon arrived yesterday!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Anyone else get theirs?

I've read it cover to cover. And confess to needing a couple kleenex.

Wonderful book, Merry! My extra copy is a gift for a friend at the barn. And I know I'll being buying more for other friends as well.

[monstrpony]

I got an email from Amazon saying mine is on the way! Can't wait!!!

___________
He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.

[Quinn]

I just checked and my copy will not arrive until May 12th. What's up with that? Surely the dogsleds can be dispatched sooner than that. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[PaulaM]

According to http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/Default.asp the book isn't scheduled to be released until May. I can tell you this I most definately want to get this book and have told my Hubby to ensure that he gets it for me.

[VivaBaby]

I was quite surprised to see the box yesterday. I thought Amazon told me May when I ordered too.

[Coreene]

My copy, direct from Merry, arrived on Wednesday. At the office, which has some of us sobbing and many teared up.

Valor's retirement, courtesty of our own Lord Helpus. And then the chapter featuring the dear Cactuskate - that finished me off.

As I said before, it was such a complete surprise for everyone re the cover; Merry mentioned ages ago that Sharon took lots of photos with the cover in mind. And I want to thank Merry again for not sharing the news about the cover when she first knew, and for waiting until October. Had I known when she knew, right after Willem had passed, it would have done me in.

PS: Willem passed eight months today.

[Kinsella]

I'm ordering mine today...

Coreene - hugs and lots of LOFF to you from all of us.

******************************
...she called out a warning: don't ever let life pass you by... 'Warning' by Incubus

Stoneybrooke Farm (http://www.stoneybrookefarm.com)...such are the horses on which gods and heroes ride.

[It's OLIVER!]

Dere Kinsella! Yester-day Coreene she beed a little bit weepy about Willem and so when she beed cleaning out my right front hoofe, I gepushed her with my head and she falled face first into des shavings and it beed at such contorted angle that des favorite jeans from Coreene, wot they beed shredded any how and almost ready for des trash, they gesplitted from des crotch to des knee.

I did this on purpoise to make her laff. I beed happie to see that this it beed right, becuz then she laffed verrie hard and she gesayed to me "Effing Oliver you be a bass turd."

[Merry]

Thanks to everyone. I hope you all enjoy the book, because its content is very special to me. It definitely has some sentimentality in it, but I hope I make readers laugh in places, too!

[Coreene]

Merry, I want to thank you also for the chapter about the parade horses. I had no idea that there was a competition within the parades, and I had no idea that these dear people spent so much money to participate.

[ShadesofGrey]

I just ordered it and it's due to ship on Monday. Thought I would let everyone else know.

[monstrpony]

I GOT IT! I GOT IT!

It just arrived!! OMGiH, I'm going to be up all night reading and weeping!

The cover pic is just too much, to have my very own copy. It is just so very special!

___________
He's not really a pony, and I'm really not "pony aged" either.

[Kinsella]

Oliver,

You silly boy!! But thank you for making your mommy laugh (and the rest of us as well!!).

Lots of schnuffles and kisses from me and Mumsy!

Angela

******************************
...she called out a warning: don't ever let life pass you by... 'Warning' by Incubus

Stoneybrooke Farm (http://www.stoneybrookefarm.com)...such are the horses on which gods and heroes ride.

[AllWeatherGal]

What is up with this?

Anything by, on, about, for, or otherwise having to do with Willem just makes me burst into tears.

OMGosh, I miss him so much!

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The Mighty Thoroughbred Clique (http://www.mightythoroughbredclique.com) ... features new black on white felt patches!

[AllWeatherGal]

And, okay ... now that I've read the entire thread ... I've gone through a whole BUNCH of tissues.

Merry ... your first book was a birthday gift from a very special riding buddy (and COTH poster) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your second is my birthday gift this year ... it just keeps the circle coming round. Otherwise, I'll be forced to get it for myself--and her!!

Everyone you RAWK.

*returning to sniffling but now it's through chuckles at Oliver's post*

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The Mighty Thoroughbred Clique (http://www.mightythoroughbredclique.com) ... features new black on white felt patches!

[Lord Helpus]

After getting all sniffley over the cover of Coreene and Willem (which I found out today is pronounced "Villem" -- am I the only one who was mentally pronouncing the W as a W?)

But I digress.

Anyway, once you are ready to actually open the book, turn immediately to pp. 79 - 81. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

After that you are allowed to read the rest of the book. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Do you know why they call it "PMS"? Because "Mad Cow Disease" was taken

[This message was edited by Lord Helpus on Mar. 13, 2004 at 02:50 PM.]

[Quinn]

My book arrived yesterday and I snuffled through the two stories I just had to see. The one on Willem/Coreene and her suitor who "just didn't get it" and of Cactuskate. Will read more this evening but just had to say "Merry this is my second of your books and you haven't failed to impress yet again!!!


http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[race_run_jump]

Thanks, Oliver. My monitor NEEDED a big blast of Diet Coke to help it wake up. Bass turd indeed!!
I'm ordering too - can't WAIT to read it - congratulations!!!!!

I finally fixed my website!!
http://www.geocities.com/highlandglenva/HighlandGlen.html?1075309175001

[411]

Merry, your book was waiting for me on my doorstep when I got home last night and the timing couldn't have been better after a really long, frustrating day! You must be so pleased with how it turned out, the photos are stunning, and you've done a fantastic job capturing the personalities of the characters (both human and equine) in the book. Even my non-horsey husband is dying to read it, and has asked me to bring it with us when we go away for the weekend. I'm hoping when he's done with it, he'll finally "get it" about the horses! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

Congratulations, and thanks...now I know what to get all my friends for Christmas!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Just ordered mine this morning - it had been sitting in my Amazon shopping cart, waiting for May. Glad to see that the fruitbats got it out early!

________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[Coreene]

RAR, that ol' fruitbat is a silly bat indeed; all these people have their copies and when I checked on Amazon (I ordered it as soon as you started this thread), it said mine was not shipping until 5/6. Fruitbats at Amazon!

[horse_poor]

i still dont have mine http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

and oliver i highly douby coreene ever said such words--- http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif she ways too much a lady to do so http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

much like me http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

******************************
molly
**yeah, sure, whatever, i'll get to it, in my spare time and with my extra energy**
http://community.webshots.com/user/mavw1971
www.oasisequestrian.com (http://www.oasisequestrian.com)

[Coreene]

He was lucky I just called him a bass turd and not what I usually call him, LOL!

[Portia]

Hey, I ordered my copy from Amazon when this thread first started and it's telling me it won't ship until May.

Then a couple of days ago, I ordered another copy that is being shipped to Coreene (so she can give it to the vet at Davis who is doing the Cushings research so she can see who inspired the donations http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif ), and it tells me that one is shipping before March 20.

Explain that to me!

~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Discussing concepts like fair play and decorum with certain marketing people is like discussing salad with your cat." Bruce Davis, Executive Director, Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Feb. 26, 2004)

[SoEasy]

Mine said May until yesterday, today it shipped .... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[kb]

How about this - I got an email from Amazon today that told me they no longer can get the book from the supplier so that it will not be shipping at all! Anyone know where else we can order it?

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Imagine the poor folks at Amazon, looking for fruitbats to explain the rush of interest in this book!

________________
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother

[Coreene]

If you buy the book though this link, a percentage is donated to TIER in Riverside, California, an organization which has rescued many horses, and thanks to Gail at TIER, LeeAnn and some others (inc Exceller), our old friend Hollywood was rescued from the feedlot and went on to live a happy live at United Pegasus Foundation (UPF's Helen is also featured in A Passion For Horses):

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931993335/trueinnocentseq

Hollywood was owned by HB long-timers Art and Betty White, who gave him to friends in Anaheim Hills who said he would have a home for life (Betty was feeling poorly and the friends had known the Whites for years); he wound up in the feedlot less than six months later. Some friends, huh? Betty passed away before learning what happened to her dear old friend; Art was delighted that there are people like Gail and LeeAnn. When I lost Willem, I went to Pegasus to check out a big TB named Summer Shade (trained after he got there by BBer LaraLee), and met Merle, who gave Hollywood the same love in his final years that he'd had during his life with Art and Betty.

Sorry for the OT spin-off; Gail has four horses with Cushings right now, which is a subject close to my heart.

[race_run_jump]

Hey Kryswyn - can you just get a stack for Horse Country so I have another excuse to come in and be BAD??? Like I need one!

I finally fixed my website!!
http://www.geocities.com/highlandglenva/HighlandGlen.html?1075309175001

[Merry]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kb:
How about this - I got an email from Amazon today that told me they no longer can get the book from the supplier so that it will not be shipping at all! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I just called my publisher who is calling the supplier to Amazon.com because that simply cannot be true. Sometimes the fruitbats are running Amazon.com. For a while, it listed some guy I'd never heard of as a co-author to my book. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Merry]

Okay. According to the Powers that Be, the books are available through Amazon.com via my supplier. They cannot possibly "run out." So why/how that message came from Amazon.com, no one knows. Just ignore it, I suppose.

Even though Amazon says the book will be released in May, the reason some of you got it already is because the first shipment actually arrived in the Los Angeles warehouse in February.

Although ordering it via Coreene's link, so that a donation goes to a horse rescue site, sounds like a grand idea! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[GotSpots]

I just ordered it via Amazon (thanks for the link Coreene), and they said it would be shipped in a couple of days. For whatever that's worth . . . we'll see when it actually arrives.

[kb]

My book has been ordered (did that earlier today thanks to the link) and the expected arrival date is next week. Thanks a ton!

Merry, no clue what happened with Amazon, but it even cancelled the order in my shopping cart for the book that was due in May. Let's blame it on technology and say all is well!

[Tory Relic]

Lovely picture on the front, so glad to finally see Willem. I wasn't here in his time but have read some of the threads. This will be what I ask for as a birthday gift.

[Kryswyn]

Although we can't say a portion of the proceeds are donated, Merry's book IS available at Horse Country. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I made my bookseller order it immediately. Even knowing what was on the cover, I *still* burst into tears seeing Willem & Coreene!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[horse_poor]

coreene-

we are SO cut of the same cloth!

i fell in love with summer shade, even though i only saw pictures of him!!!!!!!

gotta love those damn big chestnuts!

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[Quinn]

Pam, I read about "VALOR" as soon as I got home last night and had a weep before I went out to the barn. Really, really nice way for such a trooper to retire. Must say again how much I am enjoying this book.

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"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[Whoanellie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> If you buy the book though this link, a percentage is donated to TIER in Riverside, California, an organization which has rescued many horses, and thanks to Gail at TIER, LeeAnn and some others (inc Exceller), our old friend Hollywood was rescued from the feedlot <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Coreene, the TIER residents and myself THANK YOU for suppling the link!

I dug through our arichives to find out when Hollywood was at the feedlot,etc. I am including our original posting of his plight and the subsequent posting of his rescue. He was such a PERSONALITY!

Original Post: Here is the 12/6/98 list of horses that need you:

1. Hollywood. APHA Sorrel Overo Gelding. Two Blue Eyes. Foaled 4/15/78.
Registered. Hollywood's previous owner says: "This is one of the finest animals
I have ever owned! He has been a winner in halter, western & english pleasure,
driving, team penning, sorting, bulldogging, calf roping and gymkhana. In the
past two years he has been a consistant and careful lesson horse for young and
old. He has been a bombproof trail horse and a confident pony horse.

Hollywood developed ring bone several years ago. In the past six months you
could tell he is very uncomfortable in small arenas and in takling the hills our
local trails encounter. He never complains? He archs his body, sweats,
breathes hard and keeps on going. His big blue eyes and his huge heart of gold
will never let you down. Light exercise is good for his calcium build up in his
front legs. Beware, he can smell bute a mile away."

By: Three Jets 2 Three Jets
Copper Grass (Hollywood)
Out of: Lil Polly Baldy McCue

So, he got old and he got ringbone and he got sent to the feedlot. Can't
someone find him a home where he can freely roam yet still receive attention?

Hooray For Hollywood Post: Date: Thu Dec 17, 1998 1:03 am
Subject: HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!! (and more!)

Hi all!

It's me again. With some really, really good news! Remember this
horse?

&gt; 1. Hollywood. APHA Sorrel Overo Gelding. Two Blue Eyes. Foaled 4/15/78.
Registered.

Thanks to the efforts of Lee Ann B., Hollywood was saved by the Exceller Fund! Many thanks to Lee Ann and the members of the Exceller Fund for
going the extra mile for a horse that has always gone the extra mile.
Now Hollywood can enjoy retirement in the lap of luxury!

Here's the link to Hollywood's page on the Exceller website:

Hollywood (http://www.excellerfund.org/horses/hollywood.htm)

Looking at his registration papers when I was at the feedlot, I remember thinking how horribly sad it was that the file contained a personal note from his owner. One more time I was reminded that so many of these horses had been loved by someone at one time. Thank goodness Hollywood's picture on the net moved someone to reach out and help him find safety.

Thanks again Coreene! I wonder what kind of conversations Hollywood & Willhem are having right now? Ya think Hollywood is making fun of Willhem's accent? HAAAAAA!

A Passion for Horses link on TIER website (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931993335/trueinnocentseq)

[LaurieB]

I got my copy last week, courtesy of Merry--thank you!--and sat down and read it straight through. I wouldn't have thought she could top RIDING FOR THE BLUE but she has.

It is a really wonderful book. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Merry]

Ah geez... Where's the blushing icon???? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Coreene]

My Amazon order kept coming up that it wouldn't ship until May, so I canceled and re-ordered it.

Whoanellie, thank you for posting that info about Hollywood! I will send it to Art White; I know he will be happy to read it. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[Laurel&HollyFarm]

Got my copy today. I ordered it through my local book store (since they are an advertiser) last week who told me it would not ship until next month. It was a great suprise when it showed up today! I can not wait to read it!

[myrna]

I love the cover!!!!!!!!!!ordered mine today from amazon.ca...........

mm

[AllBettsAreOff]

I have not been a COTHer for long but I am definitely ordering this book tomorrow and I can't wait to read it!!!!

And Coreene, the picture is amazing.. what a wonderful memory of your loving Willem!!!! You all are both beautiful!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sadsmile.gif

[AllBettsAreOff]

Will I be able to order this through barnes and noble?

[AllBettsAreOff]

I answered my own question!! Yes, you can order it from Barnes and Noble, I did it today, I can't wait for it to get here! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Justice]

What an amazing picture. I am crying over it as only a pregnant chick in the middle of the night can. I can't wait till my copy arrives!

[dogchushu]

Amazon is wierd. I ordered mine last Wednesday--it was on my doorstep on Friday. I didn't have any special shipping either. I can't believe it's telling some of you that you have to wait.

But it sure is a beautiful book! And very well-written. I stayed up much too late Friday reading every last word!



"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison

[Risk-Averse Rider]

My copy just got here from Amazon...

must work... must not read now... must work...

must...
work...

AAARRGGHH!!!

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[GotSpots]

It's lovely, Merry. Love the draft horses, the cutting horse, and your own stories. And you definitely need to do a second one, since there's no eventers in it! Any chance it'd be re-released in hard cover?