Hi Heads. Last week I posted a thread entitled "A Relic". I feel this addition deserves a post of its own. I went to deliver Giovanni's stickers today. Yesterday when he visited he said he had a book he wanted me to see.
Today when I went to his office, he wasn't there. I thought I'd just leave his stuff, but I waited a bit. The mulleted kid at his desk said, "Oh yeah. He said to tell you not to leave without that book."
Sitting on a torn chair like an old flat shoebox was.... Atkinson. Just then Giovanni pulled in in his beat-up mini van. He had a fresh haircut and looked like Dapper Dan. He says, "Hey don't forget that book!"
I reverently picked it up and asked if it was just to look at or to keep. He said "It looks like it's right up your alley. Keep it!"
It is dated 1915, and in pretty good shape. It belonged to his father. The picture I'm adding was used as a bookmark where the alphabets start.
I always wanted an Atkinson. I have the soft-cover reprint which I use religiously. I'm almost afraid to touch it. Mom always said if you want something, you eventually get it.
It is the nicest thing anyone has ever given me. My hair is standing on end as I type this. Just wanted to share. Love...Jill Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Good one Darlin'. I'm happy for ya.
Jack
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
WooHoo!
I take it you've already explained to Justice that book is never ever ever to be touched? Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
I'm so happy for you Jill. Treasure it.
Suelynn
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Congrats on a COUPLE great finds! A new friend and a great book! We all deserve a little good stuff every once in a a while in our lives!
Posted by Joe Endicott (Member # 628) on :
Wow! that's cool!
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Way to go Jill.
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Wow!!! Unreal. Share some of the best stuff in there with us Posted by Cheryl Lucas (Member # 1656) on :
Wow, Jilly!
Your mom was right! You finally got what you wanted, two-fold; a friendship and a relic.
Isn't it funny, how our paths cross? I read a book once, that encouraged keeping an open mind, to what you want. Synchronisity. Through Giovanni's need for something from you, you gained something you would have only dreamed of having, from him...
This guy's a keeper! Let us know what happens next...
You lucky girl!
Cher.
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
As much love as you give daily it was bound to come around and meet ya face to face. I'm very happy for you.
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
You go, Girl! Terriffic!
Posted by faye adele welsh (Member # 4164) on :
kathy, you are right about jill, she gives 1,000 %. i love when someone treats her. i have been telling her for years "young man's slave/old man's sweetheart.....move over stevo.hahhahahahaha. Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
Yep, he's a head. Thanks for the great story Jill.
Posted by Ron Gibbs (Member # 3882) on :
A great story and a rewarding one from the old crusty guy that really cared about passing something on to someone who would appreciate it.I hope you keep in touch with him ,he sure took a liking to you and I bet you even made his day too! :-)
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Jilly, Showed the gent the tattoo did ya? :-) On good turn deserves another, so they say...
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
It really makes your day, doesn't it!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Nope, Irish, I did not show him the tat. (Wonder what he'd give me if I did?) Nah, it's not like that at all. The other day he said, "Aw, I'm nothin' but a dirty old man." And I told him if that was the case, I wouldn't even be talking to him. I did give him a BIG hug. He is quite a character, but he is a real gentleman too. And those are a rare find! Sorry to keep going on about Giovanni, but he is just so nifty that I can't help it. I still can't believe that I now have an Atkinson. Anyone have any tips for its care & preservation? And no, Kissy, Justis has a great respect for old things. Which is more than I can say for his Hot Wheels! Love...Jill
Posted by paul priestley (Member # 4313) on :
jill Got a real good tip to look after the atkinson. wrap it in brown paper then wrap in plastic then in brown paper again and tape it up real good then..........................................................................................................send it to me.
Paul
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Jill
What treasures!!
I'm sure the book will be enjoyed for many years. And hopefully the new friend as well.
I LOVE good news stories!!
-dan
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
VERY cool!! I'm so happy for you!!!
Y'all are right about 'er too . . I'v only met her once and she oozes enthusiasim and a love for signs and this business and produces awsome work because of it!!
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