As you likely know, I am in Edmonton to sell and sign books. Yesterday was the first such event, one that was quite successful as I sold 14 books, more than I had expected for a Thursday. Once done, I headed over to the room I had rented through Airbnb. When I got there, I was in for a surprise as the house is beautiful and the young couple who offer a room in their house to guests were incredibly hospitable. They even provide a continental breakfast. Since the leave the house early, I was able to enjoy breakfast au naturel as I would at home. It is always a relief to find a comfortable and clean place to spend one’s free time when travelling.
While relaxing in the house, I got a message from one of the organisers of the Edmonton Cotton Tail Naturist group inviting me to meet for lunch. Originally, I was going to go the the Cottontail Beach, but the weather is very cool, breezy with a promise of rain and no sun for the rest of the weekend. I made my way to the agreed upon restaurant and enjoyed an excellent meal and even better conversation with John Martens, the main administrator of Cotton Tail Corner. Check out the website and learn about this enterprising and inclusive group who give back to the surrounding communities.
As I write this, I am in the South Point Chapters store waiting for my starting time for selling and signing books. I will report back later, likely with an update, to speak about how this event unfolds.
UPDATE: I sold 14 books today, another good day, another pleasant surprise.