Well, lightning struck me yesterday.
I have barely regained my breathing. I can almost finish my sushi.
I got into Winter Park in 1984 and 1985. Thought I had hit the big time.
Then I was juried out for 25 years in a row.
Always sent fresh new work in every year, always got the same "Forget-about-it" letter back from them every year.
Til yesterday.
Matt Hatala came by my booth while I was at Disney. He mentioned that Winter Park had just notified that afternoon.
I turned on my IPhone 5S and called to my new lover Siri.
Siri, I said,"Who is the fairest in the land who will get, again let down, by the powers at be at Winter Park."
She cooed softly in my ears, "Not you, Big Boy, they love you and want you to romp around their park this March."
"Siri", I said, "It is not nice to toy with my "Almost Boy" emotions this way."
She just cooed,"Whoo, too."
So I went to Email and there it was, I had never seen such a message in 25 years, it started with the words, "Congratulations."
Holy, moly, I was in.
I think that Siri is one hell of a woman, and I am going to let her continue to shoot my booth slides.
Woo-Hoo!
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Nice to see you back writing again Nels.
You know what this means, Nels. John has given us some great review on Winter Park, we expect to hear a good report from you. Maybe you can crash that bowling game and give us the lowdown.
John, we can't let a winter go by with no Florida reports from you. Do you have plans for traveling South? I know how it can hurt not to get into that show. We did it five years in a row and then didn't get in for many, many years. Such a nice show to participate in.
I was hoping to meet you there John.
Congratulations, Nels! About time... Unfortunately, I won't see you there. After being in the show three years in a row, I was juried out this year. Bummer. Still juggling my winter schedule. Winter Park is the best show in Florida, and really puts a damper on my winter expectations.
Here is a quote that showed up in my mailbox this morning:
“It's the little things you do that can make a big difference. What are you attempting to accomplish? What little thing can you do today that will make you more effective? You are probably only one step away from greatness.”
- Bob Proctor, LifeSuccess Productions, L.L.C.
This is not a business for sissies - but requires true grit.
Yes, congratulations to you and Siri and for getting in the Winter Park Show at long last...it just goes to prove that perseverence pays off...good job!
Congratulations, really great that you never gave up!
Congrats Nels. Your new work is wonderful and Winter Park has the sense to recognize it. Now when are you coming south to Miami so I can see the new work in person?
Hilarious post, Nels, congratulations! I would take Siri and put her under your pillow at night if Ellen will have it. :-)
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