Tied up in traffic on the way to a book signing
Last Thursday after a busy day of meetings and shooting television in Manhattan, my driver and I set out for Syosset, located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Our destination was the Borders bookstore where I was to attend another book signing. Typically, this is not a long journey from New York City, except when there is traffic, and we encountered plenty of it. When it appeared that we would be a bit late, I called ahead to inform my team. I was told that spirits were high as Joey Kola, the warm-up artist for my television show was there entertaining the crowd. Joey lives in the area and had planned to attend the book signing with his wife. As usual, with his affable personality, Joey did a great job amusing the line before my arrival.
1 This is the Borders in Syosset.
2 Here's Joey Kola entertaining the waiting crowd.
3 As usual, the line wrapped around the store.
4 I finally arrived and Joey opened up the line for business.
5 Here I am thanking Joey for keeping the crowd happy.
6 Books on display
7 Cathy from Florida was the first person in line at 1PM.
8 It's exciting for me when my fans are so young.
9 The table was decorated with the beautiful Thanksgiving "Family Gathering Centerpiece" from the Martha Stewart for 1800Flowers.com collection.
10 Isabella, Janna, and Hudson - friends of Nicole Sutliff, of the Susan Magrino Agency
11 The children were so happy to meet me.
12 Another young fan
13 This pooch was adorable.
14 I was impressed that someone bought twenty copies!
15 I liked this girl's well-coordinated outfit.
16 This girl told me that she likes to spend time with her mother in the kitchen.
17 I like this photo of me with Rick Seibert, one of the camera men on my television show.
18 A photo op of me with Rick and Joey
19 Joey came with his lovely wife, Leonora.
20 Another family who cooks together
21 Posing for a photo
22 The books kept on coming!
23 This woman wanted to instantly send my photo to a friend of hers.
24 This aspiring chef is Alexander - age 2 1/2.
25 The little chef woke up from his nap just in time to get his book signed.
26 Posing with the very gracious staff of Borders in Syosset
27 This young woman just received her law degree. I was impressed with her great knowledge.
28 Here are Nicole Sutliff and Katie Goldberg.
Looks like it was a lot of fun to meet new friends in Syosset.
Posted by: Lynn from For Love or Funny | November 24th, 2009 at 6:42 am
I'm glad you arrived safe and sound and that Joey was able to keep the adoring fans preoccupied 'til your arrival.
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I always enjoy seeing your photos at book signings - everyone is happy, expectant, and excited to see you and meet you. I like, too, that you're agreeable to and make time for photographs to be taken with your fans. You are making someone's day (or even life!) in doing so. I would treasure such a thing...I know that!
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I just LOVE you, Martha and hope you never tire of hearing it from me!
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Posted by: Cindy Bricker | November 24th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Just wanted to make a quick comment this time....OK...I admit it...I LOVE JOEY...he is just the most loveable person...I'm sure he is the same in real life that he is on TV...he just wants to make people happy...and he does...you are very fortunate to have him on your team...of course you know that already..I'm sure
Posted by: Dianna L | November 24th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Hi Martha, I've never been to one of your delightful book signings, but I can only guess that all of your fans waiting for your arrival were so glad when you finally arrived. How great that super Joey Kola was there to entertain your fans until you got there. I love the photos of this event and I can truly see how happy all of your fans were. How special to see so many children there. Thanks for sharing. Hope your throat is better. Loved your show Monday and today. Great ideas for the holidys. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | November 24th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Dear Martha: It is a joy to share Marth'a world, even from afar. We are soooo disappointed that we cannot watch your show from our Toronto, Ontario, Canada home. Your show is simply not available. Is there any good news in the near future of you being broadcast here. My Serius radio is on 114, 24/7. Best Good Wishes and Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by: honey grant | November 26th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Thank you so much--For the wonderful Thanksgiving Gifts and Early Christmas ideas too! It's all so beautiful! I hope I can attend one your book signings and possibly a program--
Posted by: Michele Witt | November 27th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Dear Martha, Love your photos of your book signing, when is the next one!
Posted by: Lynn McCormack | November 30th, 2009 at 9:42 am
We were so excited to meet you. My son, Page, is picture number 12 above. He loves to look through your cookbooks, watch you on TV and remind me about how we met you. Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Romy Bennett | December 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Martha,
Please add Houston to your tour, my friends and I love you and are waiting for you to come to Houston.
Thanks to your new book, Dinner at home we enjoy home cooking alot more. This past year my husband and I had twins and it had been a challenge to cook at home.
Thank you again,
Maribel Luft
Posted by: Maribel H. Luft | January 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm