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Yesterday, I was sitting at the tail end of the show, shoes kicked off, giving my feet a break, when I spied Carol Duvall across the way in the lobby of the convention center, with an intense look on her face. I *knew* I should have resisted the temptation to run up and bother her . . . but, I just couldn’t . . . heavy sigh . . . Daven probably had quite a laugh, watching me sprint across the hall to get to her . . . .
“Miss Duvall!” I gushed out, breathlessly, and as I reached out to shake her hand and she clasped it, her face was very alarmed, so I stopped blathering like an idiot about my admiration of her to listen to her . . .
“I am in a state of distress! I must get upstairs–will you be here for the next few minutes? Will you watch my friend’s bag for me for just 5 minutes????”
I could tell she was in a state of panic, and of course, I would do anything to be of service to my craft hero. I did as instructed, clutching the handle of the suitcase, standing there in my bare feet.
Daven walked up to me, “What are you doing?????”
–”I cannot leave my station. There is obviously some kind of emergency, and I MUST be here waiting for Carol when she returns. Fetch my shoes and suitcase, please.” I could not, would not, fail my hero. And, D graciously went and got my stuff against the far wall for me.
Carol returned within the next 5 minutes, and thanked me profusely. She needed something very important from the press room, and was very worried it would be locked before she could get up there, and because the signs at the escalator prohibited suitcases, she was in a panic on how get upstairs, but not violate the rules. Then, she said, after she left the suitcase with me, she saw that everybody was using their suitcases on the escalator, and, she probably needn’t have worried about the big sign. But, like anybody conscientious, she was trying to follow the rules.
As she thanked me and rushed away, Sara, standing next to me, giggled, “Did you just bow???”
Evidently, without realizing it, I did bow, as I told Carol she was very welcome. Well, she is the Queen of Crafts after all, and, while I would have loved to have gotten another photo, I really was, quite simply, honored to have been of service. (grin!)
27 Responses to “A damsel in distress!”
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Jenice Detro on 31 Jan 2007 at 3:17 pm #
What…no picture of you ‘holding the bag’? Come on, Daven, you dropped the ball on this one. I would love to see what Julie looked like there with her mentor, Carol Duvall. I did get a chuckle from the article, though. Julie, you are a great storyteller. Thanks for being our eyes at CHA.
Kelly Sutterfield on 31 Jan 2007 at 3:31 pm #
OH MY GAAAAAA! How cool are you that you got to be Carol’s white knightress? And very cool to know that she’s a rule-follower!
Keri (sereikastamper) on 31 Jan 2007 at 3:33 pm #
LOL Jules I just love you ! That is the best story evah!!!!
parsnip on 31 Jan 2007 at 4:09 pm #
Julie-did you just bow? Oh, I am howling!!!!!! Glad you are having a great time!
MYS40 on 31 Jan 2007 at 4:19 pm #
Julie…what a treat to read your comments about CHA, and the pictures are frosting on the cake. It’s almost as good as being there, and my feet aren’t tired or blistered. Thanks for the treat, hope you are going again next year!
Mandy (mmferg) on 31 Jan 2007 at 4:41 pm #
Aw, what a cute story!! Thanks for all the updates, pictures and cute stories! I really appreciate it!
Stamper Gail on 31 Jan 2007 at 4:50 pm #
Oh how wonderful for you Jules. I was so hoping that you got another chance to meet with her again this year. Glad to hear you got your moment.
AmyR on 31 Jan 2007 at 5:07 pm #
OMGosh TOO funny Julie!! I can so just picture you standing there in your bare feet bowing to the Queen of Craft!!! *rolling* !!!!!
CowgirlCreations on 31 Jan 2007 at 5:22 pm #
ROFLMBO! It’s a good thing your shoes were off, so you could RUN! You’re too funny girl! Did you wash your hand or leave them with Carol prints? he he he. I’m glad you had fun- thanks for all your postings!
Debi C on 31 Jan 2007 at 5:48 pm #
Great story! I’d loved to have seen the look on your face! I’m so excited for you! Thank for sharing all the CHS “deets”, I love your posts!
Debi C on 31 Jan 2007 at 5:50 pm #
oops - of course you know I meant CHA.. hehe
Beth *myprecious on 31 Jan 2007 at 5:57 pm #
JULES to the RESCUE! OMG! That is hysterical! “Sprinted over” “No shoes” “Bowing to HER!” Oh Julie! You KILL ME! {nodds and wipes tears from eyes}
YOU KILL ME!
diane mcvey on 31 Jan 2007 at 6:32 pm #
That is just the cutest, funniest thing I can imagine! You are just so precious, and we all adore you, and here you are helping out another crafting diva, Carol Duvall! Who would believe it! I wish I could have witnessed this, it had to be the best entertainment ever!
So glad you are having a good time at CHA!!!!!
Dorinda on 31 Jan 2007 at 7:19 pm #
OMG!!!! Oh Julie!!! I *heart* Carol Duvall, I have watched and followed her on TV for years!!! I am so giddy for and with you!!
Faith on 31 Jan 2007 at 10:23 pm #
This is the best story and best comments!!! LOL…LOL… I hope you bind this into a bitty book for us all!!! and D~I agree!! No picture of Juile holding the bag!!! LOL..LOL You all have to send this to Miss Duvall!!! How Funny is this!!
Thank you so much for being there for us!!
from the heart,
Faith
SDiegoGal on 01 Feb 2007 at 1:08 am #
What a great story! I can totally see you all vigilant and watching her bag. lol I’m glad you finally got to meet her and talk to her. Go to the CHA gallery, take my picture w/ *Miss Duvall* and superimpose your face over mine. hehe
kathynruss on 01 Feb 2007 at 5:58 am #
Julie bolting across the lobby, barefoot, to see her idol! Love it, love it. I don’t need a pic. I’ve got it in the memory banks!
twinks on 01 Feb 2007 at 7:52 am #
remember…
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what a trat for ya!
Peggy on 01 Feb 2007 at 8:16 am #
You certainly know how to tell a story so I can “see it” in my mind’s eye! That was great! Well, at least you got to speak, if even for a little while. I’m still chuckling! Too good!!!!!!
Juanita(Toni173) on 01 Feb 2007 at 10:15 am #
WOW! Isn’t it wonderful that you got to help someone and it was Miss Duvall of all people? You should be very proud of yourself to have had the sense of mind to reconize HER stress. Your A W E S O M E!!
Cindy Lyles/StarLitStudio on 01 Feb 2007 at 11:59 am #
I would have bowed too!!! LOL - awesome story!!!
Cyndi-Scrappingoodtime on 01 Feb 2007 at 12:49 pm #
Jules I am there with you my friend, I would have bowed too, I break out in goosebumps just thinking how close you were to the queen, I have been walching her as long as I have been crafting everything, sounds like SOOO MUCH FUN, MUY ENVIOUS!
Emily - WaterPixie on 01 Feb 2007 at 12:56 pm #
You are too sweet! This story is still making me giggle.
Lenita on 01 Feb 2007 at 5:03 pm #
Too awesome!! What a thrill to have met the Queen
Did she know she was in the presence of royalty too?
Ltlpumpkin on 02 Feb 2007 at 5:42 pm #
Oh Julie I would have done the same thing (bowing) I mean she is so special and to meet her oh my gosh, did you touch her, shake her hand, did you wash your hand? Oh well these are such special moments, wouldn’t it be great if someone actually got your picture bowing!!!
Lynne - look-inkgoo on 03 Feb 2007 at 5:11 pm #
What an exciting brush with greatness! She must have seen something trustworthy in your eyes - leaving her things with a stranger. This also reveals something about her down-to-earth nature in spite of her celebrity status. Fun story. Of course, I tell DH and he says *Carol who?*
Erin K on 21 Mar 2007 at 2:44 pm #
That was the most adorable and funny story ever!