Red White and Bluegrass Early Sales Figures
It’s early evening. A cool breeze has knocked off the heat. The cidadias sing in the trees. My brand new virgin white Ez-Up tent tried to trap me like an octopus changing clothes in a phone booth, but I out-witted the rascal, and didn’t even pinch my fingers. A talented new family band is on the stage.
I get my mandolin off the stand at my side and play along. I’ve never been a biz guy, but early sales are brisk. I send the profits with my Marfar to scout for supper, and I know we have enough left over for Mr. Harold’s home-made ice cream too.
Doc is a pig in mud. The business plan was only enacted one hour ago and it works to perfection. I’m where I’ve always been, just nowadays I have a book and a tent instead of sitting in the sun. This is total tranquility. Y’all come visit.
Dr. B
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Dr. Tom Bibey: Stories of the Bluegrass Music Road 
June 30, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Thinkin’ of you. Have fun and wish we could be there to share the experience. – Ted and Irene
June 30, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Ted,
Lots of fun already. As you know we are at home in these things. Already picking with a lot of people.
Dr. B
June 30, 2010 at 7:24 pm
You have a good time Dr. B. You deserve all the attention and enjoyment.
Got my copy today. Looking forward to getting into it very soon. Thanks for the inscription!
Maybe I can return the favor one day.
June 30, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Cindy,
We’re having a bunch of fun. Hope you enjoy the book. If you do go over to Amazon and give it five stars!
Dr. B
July 1, 2010 at 8:04 am
That is the sweet life, and it’s hard to imagine it could get any better.
July 1, 2010 at 11:39 am
Tel,
That’s the truth my friend. I am a blessed man.
Dr. B,
July 1, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Dr. B! You’re in my neck o’ da woods now! Hopefully, I’ll run into you and Marfar this weekend – woul dlove to see you! Tell Marfar hello from her laffin buddy from the ladies room at The Fiddlin Pig!…
Mmmmmmmm -did you mention something about Harold’s Ice Cream?? Gotta go :-)!
Keep Pickin!
Beth
July 1, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Beth, Come look us up. We’re two doors down from the deep fried Oreos. Always love to see our young old friends. -Dr. B
July 7, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Doc,
I shall have our book accompany me on my next vacation (which is quickly approaching). So glad your sales went well at the fester.
It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy….
Mike
July 7, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Mike,
Man it was surreal. RWB was great stage bands, jam sessions, the best food, and gallons of Arnold Palmers. (half lemonade/half sweet tea) On top of it all was acceptance by the bluegrass family of my novel beyond my wildest dreams.
I can’t comprehend it all.
Dr. B