The good and bad about today + a favour

[heidi]

First, the bad - one of my dad's oldest friends (going back over 45 years) whose son was in school with me from the time we were about 5 died today during an operation to repair his leg, which was seriously damaged in a snorkling accident a few weeks ago (the accident was strangely remniscient of the one that killed Kirsty MacColl two years ago). We were all in tears at various times during my birthday dinner tonight, and I still can't shake the feeling of just total and complete sadness on this day - which is in such stark contrast to everything else.

And among the everything else, of course, were all those wonderful greetings I saw in my mailbox, via YM and email, and from JK Rowling today. No, she didn't drop me an email or anything - but isn't it just a wonderful gift of information?

I spent my lunch hour on south beach with thezeppo, where we chatted about his tour of the UK and the US so far - and only 2 minutes before I had to drop him off did I learn that like loupnoir, he is a die-hard fan of Chess (the UK version more than the US one). Ah, must get back to that Brat!Ron as Freddie fic someday.

We're off to LA tomorrow through late, late Monday night - there is supposedly high speed internet access in the hotel, but who knows how much online time I'll have. So don't expect to find me on YM, or think that I'll be able to stay up to date with LJ. I will have the blackberry in hand, though, so I'll be quite reachable via email. heidi@fictionalley is always a good bet.

: schnoogles and hugs everyone

Comments

[mattador.livejournal.com]

consider it done.

because I just did it.

[aome.livejournal.com]

What should we say? "I'm a friend of Heidi and Aaron's, and just wanted to wish you happy birthday" ? or just "Happy birthday" and let 'em wonder who the hell we are?

I'm sorry to hear about your dad's friend. *hug*

Have a safe trip!

done done and done

[sternel.livejournal.com]

this poor guy. whatever did he do to merit the flood of 'happy over the hill' emails from people he's never met before? am most curious.

my sympathies, regarding your friend. his family will be in my thoughts tonight.

And Happy Birthday! are you counting down to Solstice yet? =)

-Abbie

[laurensnape.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your fathers friend. I guess no good day can be perfect.

*hugs*

And as odd as it is, I just emailed that person to wish him Happy 40th birthday.

:-P

[ari-o.livejournal.com]

whoa!

when I got home today my room mate was packing to go home becasue his dad had a heart attack and died this morning. I was all weepy and then I got on-line and saw your post....

*hugs*

also email sent. let us know if the prank is successful.

cheers,
k

[sincelastjuly.livejournal.com]

Done ;) *about the eMailing*
Sorry to hear about your dad's friend's son.

[nmalfoy.livejournal.com]

I will have the blackberry in hand, though...

I think you'll have the blackberry in hand while you're in labor.

[flourish.livejournal.com]

She better! Otherwise how will FictionAlley not grind to a halt?! Plus, I will need "contraction updates." And "Aaron's stress level updates." And "Anger at Aaron updates." Methinks some really amusing e-mails could come of Heidi's communication addiction...

[chinawolf.livejournal.com]

*dies* Indeed!! :D

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha!

[heart-of-wine.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm thinking of you and your family and friends. It is so sad to lose someone suddenly like that.

I will send off the birthday greetings pronto.

Hugs,
Elia

[lore]

I knew I was forgetting something in the umpteen updates I made today. Happy birthday, momma. I am sorry for your loss and hope the next year will be unmarred by sadness.

*hug*

love, lore

[smilie117.livejournal.com]

poop - am thinking of you and sending good thoughts *schnomps and hugs* Also email sent and away ^_^

[dancingrain.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your family friend, Heidi.

[rachet.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear about the family friend. :-(


An email was sent to your husband's friend.

[skg.livejournal.com]

Done!!!

*giggles*

[sh0rteeqt.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your friend, Heidi. And welcome to the next year of your life, sorry if I'm belated!

I also sent the e-mail, even though you don't know me at all. I'm a new author in the fandom :-)

[aylapascal.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry about the family friend.

And the email is sent. Poor guy. He's going to be very surprised.

[sundancekid.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your dad's friend, Heidi.

But on another note, I don't know if you saw it, but I made you one of my cheesy drawings (http://www.zeetec.net/host/allison/dh.jpg) for your birthday. Happy day!

Mwah.

[twelveeyes.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday, though it's late. May this next year be a good one.