To My Fellow BB/N's,

After days and days of anticipation the day we were to meet the Queen finally dawned. After picking out an appropriate outfit (thanks to Sue and her timely advice ), Mom, PJ and I headed to the King of Prussia Mall. Out trip was not without problems. Due to excessive talking while driving out of my own neighborhood, I somehow managed to get lost not once, but twice before finding the PA Turnpike. We arrived at 11AM and went right to Gene's Bookstore to check it out. We were told that the signing would be done out in front of the store and this was great because it gave us all plently of room to meet and greet our fellow BB/N's. One by one we recognized each other as we arrived. Mom and my homemade Noraholics badges helped identify us and the description the other BB/N's gave proved to be right on target. We had ample time to chat and get to know each other while we waited in line.

At one point the store manager came out with some Homeport Mousepads. There were only 3 to be had and Kim, PJ and myself were the lucky recipients . All of the sudden, a hush came over the crowd as the Queen made her entrance. Mom suffered a Blonde moment when she gushed "Oh, she looks just like herself!" It cracked everyone up. We then moved one by one into the signing area. What can I say now? Nora was just fantastic!!! Each of us shared a private moment with her and I felt like I was being greeted by an old friend. We asked if we could take a picture and Nora said sure but then, after the first pic was taken she told us that one of us all standing together would be so nice to have as a remembrance. We each had a turn at standing with the Queen and in fact, when Jaci finished up her audience Nora graciously joined us for a group shot that we will send to Sue for ADWOFF so that our visit will be immortalized!!! Mom and I can't understand how someone who has spent the last 2 weeks treking back and forth across the country could still look so pretty and perky as our Nora does. What a great lady!!!

After the signing, all 8 of us gals headed off to Ruby's Diner for some lunch. What a great time we had talking over the signing and getting to know more about each other. It was with real regret that we took our leave soon after that. It was a great afternoon and we look forward to meeting more our our fellow Noraholics at the much talked about July reunion at TTP!

Jeannie B.