Let's cut to the chase: Here's a photo of wonderful reader Erika and yours truly standing at the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax in the heart of Los Angeles, California!
When Erika mentioned in a recent comments section that she was thinking of stopping by the intersection, I promptly wheedled my way into her plans. (As you know, I don't go in for being a shrinking violet.)
We met this morning and her charming husband Alex kindly took a snapshot of us at the corner that's at the center of the Wilfair world. Hooray!
So exciting, and Erika is exactly the smart and sweet person she is in the comments. Truly a day-maker. Thanks again, you two, for stopping by my little slice of LA!
Now that one reader has visited on her own -- hi, wealhtheow -- and one reader has taken a photo with me, I'm putting the offer out there, officially: If you've read the books and find yourself in Los Angeles, I'll swing by the corner for a snapshot with you.
Here are two worth-your-whiles. One? I do not like to arrive empty-handed, regardless of where I go, so you'll get a wee treat with local significance. I chose snickerdoodles from Farmers Market -- where Sutton Von Hunt works in the books -- for Erika and Alex, plus a cheesy LA postcard. (Snickerdoodles don't last but postcards do.)
If you're like, "no way, I'm not allowing some strange, hat-wearing lady I've never met to snickerdoodle me on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard & Fairfax Avenue," please know that it is a busy corner, where someone is standing at all hours of the day, as both wealhtheow and Erika can attest. Let me snickerdoodle you!
The other bonus? First, I want to preface this by saying that I do not like being exclusive or leaving anyone out, ever. The Wilfair world is an inclusive one, always, but I wanted to add a little something special for people who visit the corner and snap a photo with me. So here it is: There is a distinct marker on one of the four corners that marks Gomery's bedroom. If you come visit, I'll show you where it is.
Erika and Alex now know and they've been sworn to secrecy. (Alex, props for rolling so easily with me and Erika gabbing about the books!)
And, truth be told, I certainly could post it here, but it would be a bit hard to visualize. Just wanted to leave another little yummy mystery out there in the world.
Last random thing: While I was awaiting my visitors' arrival, I spied this on the sidewalk. You guys, it so seems like I dropped it there, Wil-and-Bo-Finley-style, but I didn't. An orange sequin! Right color and everything. There are lots of fancy dress parties at the museum next door, so this isn't that weird, but still, WHAT.
All in all, it was a great morning!
