"You Can Run but You Can't Hide"... A catchy name for a book.... LOL LOL LOL .. :)
Oh my gosh... I never go to events like this so sorry to bore my blogging friends with this story. As I sat this evening chatting with my mom on the phone (she is on the mainland) I was laughing at an article in today's paper which said Dog the Bounty Hunter wrote a book and would be doing a book signing this evening at 7pm at the local mall!!! I couldn't believe it... I mean really a guy that calls himself "DOG" oh please.... My mom on the other hand thought that was way cool... I couldn't believe that either.... So she said that she would love a signed book.. I told her she was crazy and why would you want that book... well it seems that Dog the Bounty Hunter is a big hit on TV... I knew that really I did... :) :) He is occasionally on the front page of our local paper since he does live here in Honolulu, but have never watched his show I must admit... So just to make my mom happy and to satisfy my curiosity about this Mr. Dog off to the mall I went.. and to my dismay so did hundreds.. I mean hundreds of other people. I was stunned, amazed, couldnt believe it... (I don't think Dog could either.. Bet he wished he was out tracking down criminals vs signing books for that crowd.. I wouldn't have blamed him at all).. But he hung in there for 2 hours....Anyway, I went to purchase a book for signing...... the bookstore said they were sold out!!! Can you believe it!!! But... maybe... perhaps they might have a few copies left downstairs where the mass of humanity stood flashing their cameras and awaiting a signature from Dog.... When I finally located the portion of the mall that was selling the books they were SOLD OUT, but I could purchase one of 3 DVD's... Hmmmmm I pondered a moment and thought Nahhhh.... Sorry mom.... so I went and did the next best thing that you can do at the mall.... Go shopping!!! :) :) So after I purchased a new outfit .. darn mom see what you made me do...... :) :) :) SO, then... I figured on the way back to the car I would wonder back to middle of mall to see how many people where left.. OH MY GOSH.. there was still quite the crowd.. but I figured I could perhaps, just maybe, get a shot of him and send that to my mom to substitute for the book!!! A poor substitute I know!!! :) :) Well, as I was slowly creeping my way towards the stage that he was set up on, I was stopped almost right in front of him,, that was as close as I was getting since of course there is always those who tend to push you aside...Anyway,,, as I stood there and waited for someone to move the girl that works for the bookstore stood right in front of me blocking my view and said: "I have two copies of the book left"... I could not believe what I heard.... How amazing is that!!!..... I said, I would love one for my mom and the guy next to me gobbled up the other copy.. I was stunned to say the least but had to laugh.... So, I got my mom her signed copy... By the way he signs.... THE DOG....... I will be mailing it off to her in the morning. Have you heard of The Dog??? His real name is Duane "DOG" Chapman. (Not sure that the Dog part is real but that is what the front cover of the book says)!!!... He seemed like a nice enough guy but looked totally exhausted. I know I would have been after all of the books that he signed!!! It turned out to be a fun evening after all.... :) :)
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Funny story :-) At least the photos show Dog's autograph is authentic.
Great story and your Mom will owe you one for your trouble.
I thought "Dog" was in trouble with the law a few months ago. I guess things must have been taken care of or he wouldn't be signing books. Good pictures of him.
What a great story that turned out to be....I am glad you got your mom her book after all!
Yes, the dog is BIG over here in the mainland. But I never knew he lived in Honolulu. I guess he's on the plane a lot, looking for those bounties.
You're a good daughter and your mom will be delighted.
I like that gold "Rolex" he has on his wrist.
This is amazing! I am watching Dog on Larry King as I type this.. funny :) Nice story.
What a coincidence. Here, at work, we have a TV set on CNN 24/7. Which means we get all sorts of Larry King over and over. And would you know it, DOG was on talking with Larry. Every time I looked up, there was DOG. Then imagine my surprise when I come to take a look at some pictures of paradise, and there's DOG!
Great timing on the picture and getting the book. Congrats. I'll bet your mom will love it. I'd print out one of the pics and send it with the book.
And no, I don't watch his show.
great story. He looks like a wrestler!
Well, I obviously do not know what's important in the world since I knew nothing about Dog until I read this post. Glad it worked out all right!!
Great story Renee. ...so when are you going to the next book signing? now that you're a pro.
I enjoyed reading your "Dog" post, and seeing the photos. I watch "Dog, the Bounty Hunter". I like the mixture of apprehending criminals, and having heart. The Chapman's seem to care about family, the people they apprehend, and the law. I also enjoy stories of people who have turned their lives around, such as the Dog and his wife. I think they've both been on the other side of the fence in their past, which is probably what helps them to offer insight, understanding and compassion to those they go after.
I love watching his show, so of course, I'm turning green that you got to see him. :)
Great story there!
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