A Big Fish
Since the last update, I heard back from a Big Fish.
I wasn’t anticipating it.
It’s not that I’m a pessimist–hardly–but I am a realist. Even though I’m fishing with a woolly bugger and have confidence in her, I know that big fish don’t come easily.
So there I was on a Thursday night like any other, sifting through junk mail and cleaning out my in-box when a new message popped in from an address I did not recognize, although the last name was unmistakable.
The message was brief. It did not contain an immediate offer of assistance due to a very busy schedule (not surprisingly, Big Fish are very busy). But it was not a refusal and left me with great hope.
I tried not to jump out of my chair for fear of hitting my head on the ceiling. I was successful in avoiding injury, however, I did not sleep much that night.
This is not to say that it was a slam-dunk.
In fact far from it.
But I was very much encouraged. In time, and I do not know how long that time may be, this person may be able to help with Olive’s quest for the Big Screen.
They indicated that if I were not in a rush they would see what they could do.
Of course I obsessed over what to say in a reply, and sweated bullets composing a response. In the end I kept it very simple: I thanked the Big Fish for their time and asked if I could send them a set of books. I suggested that after they had a chance to read the books we might set up a time to chat on the phone, via email, or in person.
I’m still waiting for a reply to my reply, and having difficulty sleeping.
Well, you never know until you ask. Then – as you did quite well – when you get what you NEVER expect – NEVER let THEM know you were anything but calm, cool and drooling like a fool. “. )) Looking forward to the Next Page.
Yes, I believe Gillette said in a commercial from long ago, “Never let them see you sweat.” Or drool like a fool ; )
Kirk,
I love reading your updates, thank you for sharing and good luck.
Kath
Thanks, Kathy- you were one of my earliest supporters and I appreciate that!
Kirk that is cool just keep sending it out there something will come of it it is a popular book among fly fishing children.
Woo Hooooooooooooooooo!
Thanks for the Woo Hooooooooooooo! Aunt Holly!
Wow……love to hear of your progress. Don’t worry you will eventually sleep….eventually sleep.
Eventually, Wenda, we all sleep. Permanently…I just hope I accomplished my goal before then! 😉