Bossy’s (No) Book Tour is over. 42 days and 12,000 miles and hundreds and hundreds of sweet generous faces across the country. With luck like that, who needs a book? If you enjoyed traveling with Bossy these past six weeks, please consider leaving Bossy a comment to explain — she can’t wait to read your feedback. Just as soon as she naps, with a side of sleep.
Thanks for keeping Bossy company, council. You truly are the best.
Linda says
May 17, 2010 at 10:28 amWelcome home Sweet Bossy!
Thanks for stopping by Kansas City! I was so excited to meet you and you are just as fabulous as your posts indicate.
-Linda in KC
Meg at the Members Lounge says
May 17, 2010 at 10:37 amSOOO much fun in Cambridge with BOSSY and the Boston area blogger’s Saturday night! I’m sad your road trip is over, it was an adventure every day! Not that BOSSY isn’t an adventure *every* single day.
Becky says
May 17, 2010 at 10:37 amCongrats on a great successful tour. I can say that because you met ME! Really it was a blast meeting you and following your trip along the way. Hope you make it to Madison for No Book Tour 2011. I promise you better service. Even if I have to be the waiter myself.
Jennatjugglinglife says
May 17, 2010 at 10:38 amThere’s no place like home.
Jenn in San Diego is not waiting for you to come back–I’ll be on your doorstep next year to take my “After” picture with you. My picture with you in front of my house was a major “come to Jesus” moment in the diet and exercise department–and a year from now will be my “Before” picture!
Daddy Scratches says
May 17, 2010 at 10:40 amGood times, good times. Great seeing you the other night. Glad you got home safely. Tell Pennsylvania to get ready for the arrival of the Scratches Family.
PS: Condolences on your impending breakup with (Harrison) Ford. *womp-womp*
MidLifeMama says
May 17, 2010 at 10:42 amIt was fantabulous meeting you and the other Boston area bloggers and non bloggers that got together. Thanks for providing the chance to meet everyone!
Avitable says
May 17, 2010 at 10:44 amGlad that you made it safely. I’m sorry that you didn’t make it down here this time. You still owe me a post talking about how awesome I am! 🙂
elz says
May 17, 2010 at 10:44 amIt was fabulous meeting you and hearing about your travels and “meeting” your different councils. I would say do it again, do it again. But, really, all that driving and changing in the car-that’s just not fair. Glad you and Harrison Ford made it home safe.
Diahn Ott says
May 17, 2010 at 10:45 amIt was fantastic meeting you with the DC area bloggers! I only wish I could have been a stowaway on the rest of the journey! Thanks for taking me along with you, even if it was just virtually…
magpie says
May 17, 2010 at 10:46 amWelcome home! See you next time you hit New York City? Like, August?
Elizabeth says
May 17, 2010 at 10:50 amWelcome home Bossy, I didn’t get to meet you but have avidly followed your adventures. Especially loved the time spent in Marfa! 😉
Shelley says
May 17, 2010 at 10:52 amWish I could have made the Denver meetup…dang kids and their dang awards nights… next time? Is there going to be a next time? 🙂
Suniverse says
May 17, 2010 at 10:52 amIt was great to see you in Detroit. I’m glad you didn’t spark an international incident accidentally crossing into Canada.
Hope you had a great time.
LetterB says
May 17, 2010 at 10:54 amIt was a vicarious thrill! So happy that you’re home with your faculties (basically) intact.
Angela says
May 17, 2010 at 10:55 amSo easy to explain: You are a gem.
Thanks for Bossy-fying St. Louis and beyond.
Wendy says
May 17, 2010 at 10:57 amSo glad to meet you! Thanks for coming out west! We love you out here, but are glad you are home safe and sound. Stretch out, relax, and have someone drive YOU somewhere! 😀
Matthew says
May 17, 2010 at 11:03 amWhaddaya mean it’s over?! Get back in that car, woman!! (Actually, I loved hanging out with you a bit. It was great to see you. And the free Burger King lunches haven’t been bad either.)
Debby says
May 17, 2010 at 11:03 amDonner’s Pass was the best ever! Glad you’re home safe and sound!
Alana says
May 17, 2010 at 11:04 amSo glad to hear that you made it home safely! I had such a great time meeting you and the other Houston-area bloggers when you came into town. I hope that you and Harrison Ford have an amicable break-up, or maybe the Ford people are going to surprise you and let you keep him…
Smalltown Mom says
May 17, 2010 at 11:06 amThank you, Bossy! Hooray to Harrison for bringing you home safely.
Jodi says
May 17, 2010 at 11:06 amWelcome home. Glad you made it safely. I’ve enjoyed reading about your journeys.
V. says
May 17, 2010 at 11:08 amHaving you here at the beach in Malibu was lovely — I so enjoyed seeing your pix, seeing how you saw this place. Next time, we’ll make sure your husband, John Cusack, can join us. xo
Roya says
May 17, 2010 at 11:20 amIt was such a pleasure to meet you and talk chickens and dogs and kids and cameras.
Now go sleep for 4 or 5 days!
Lurker Jenn in SD says
May 17, 2010 at 11:22 amWelcome home, Bossy! I have LOVED following your amazing adventures and enjoyed meeting you and the other bloggers here in San Diego. You inspired me to at least start tweeting (@latinaxmarriage) and maybe one day this too will turn into a blog. Take a LONG summer’s nap and recoup. Who was happier to see you–the kids, husband or Stella?
Heather says
May 17, 2010 at 11:27 amIt was wonderful to meet the woman who is bossy. But I also loved meeting other austin bloggers and seeing reports from around the country.
The Domestic Goddess says
May 17, 2010 at 11:29 amTOTS!
La Suzette says
May 17, 2010 at 11:50 amWelcome home, Bossy! Sorry I missed you in Seattle, it won’t happen again!
Rebecca at Toothwhale says
May 17, 2010 at 11:53 amI don’t know how you did it, but you did. I’m still glowing from meeting you in Nashville. I liked you even more in person than on your blog, and that’s saying a lot. I hope you have a wonderful, restful summer.
unmitigated me says
May 17, 2010 at 11:57 amIn three days, when you wake up, you will see dozens of comments from all the people who had a wonderful time meeting you and other local bloggers. What a marvelous evening!
snowwhite says
May 17, 2010 at 12:02 pmWelcome Home Bossy….. sorry I missed you here in Denver, really was hoping to meet up with you. Enjoyed traveling the states with you, hope to meet up the next time you pass through!
Get some rest!
Maggie says
May 17, 2010 at 12:08 pmEnjoyed reading along and hope your next tour hits MN.
Reeb says
May 17, 2010 at 12:12 pmRemember griping about your own bed? How’s it feel now?
Welcome home.
Tami Wyatt says
May 17, 2010 at 12:14 pmThank you so much for coming all the way to southern California. It was truly my pleasure to get to meet you. Maybe next year instead of you doing all the traveling..you could get a conference room at the local Holiday Inn and we could all come out to see you!
Kathy from NJ says
May 17, 2010 at 12:18 pmI loved reading about your tour (would love to take one myself but have a major problem driving over bridges. Also I’ve only filled a car with gas once in my life and would probably hate that part). The Donner Pass post was my favorite, especially the very happy ending.
Meg says
May 17, 2010 at 12:32 pmThat’s a lotta miles, Bossy! I have to wonder, will you in fact be writing a book about your tours? Because then you could make a whole OTHER tour, to promote your book about the tours where you didn’t have a book! Right?
Cactus Petunia says
May 17, 2010 at 12:46 pmGlad you made it home safe and sound, Miss Bossy…your Portland Council (human, canine and feline) truly enjoyed meeting you.
Now get some sleep!
Gramps says
May 17, 2010 at 1:10 pmWell Bossy?????? I’m glad you are home safely. As a gramps, it is my job to worry about everyone—especially when they are driving (is that a word?)
I am thrilled to have met you. Now I know why you do these road trips
love
gramps
erinire says
May 17, 2010 at 1:15 pmGreat meeting (and shooting!) you in Cambridge! The video came out quite well, I think, and the radio mic sounds AWESOME. Good luck transitioning to home life!
Erin
BossysMom says
May 17, 2010 at 1:33 pmGot to say “hi honey” in person. Whew!
APeetsMom says
May 17, 2010 at 1:45 pmGlad you made it home safe and sound. Thanks for trekking ALL the way to So Cal – great to meet you – and thanks for your writing – laughter is the best thing for the soul!!
Jenni D. says
May 17, 2010 at 1:45 pmLoved meeting you here in Madison, Bossy! And I’m glad you made it home safely. Enjoy reconnecting with the family and Steve. xoxoxo
APeetsMom says
May 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm…that and Peets coffee of course…
Christina says
May 17, 2010 at 1:49 pmEver so much fun to follow your journey & to be part of the San Diego tour stop! I really love the snapshots of the country that you provided. I am glad you made it home for some much needed real SLEEP!
ZDub says
May 17, 2010 at 1:51 pmI am so very glad that I got to kick it with Bossy in Denver.
Because you are one cool momma.
deb says
May 17, 2010 at 2:00 pmWe loved having you visit Austin, Bossy! Ya’ll come back now, ya hear?
Bri says
May 17, 2010 at 2:02 pmHad so much fun meeting you Bossy! Glad to hear you made it home alive! Now keep resting your poor little eyes. And give Baby David a hug for me.
Ambry says
May 17, 2010 at 2:07 pmWonderful meeting you, lovely Bossy! I’m glad you’re back home though, so I can stop worrying about you sleeping at truck stops. Sheesh!
Suzanne says
May 17, 2010 at 2:18 pmI’m so glad that you made it home safely! But more importantly (not really) I have been able to use the phrase “Dusty Stunt Baguette” FOUR times today, with FOUR different people. After they look at me with awe and amazement that I could come up with something so profound, I give credit to Bossy.. who I read every day because she’s a freaking word genius! ( and funny and cute, with a great family and takes such great trip, to whom I can live vicariously through) . Thanks again Bossy. Welcome Home.
Carroll says
May 17, 2010 at 2:20 pmDid we have fun tagging along on that rollicking (no) book tour? Oh yes, you bet we did! I was exhausted (on your behalf) even before you left. In your place, right now I think I’d need to sleep for a whole entire week to even begin to recover! But oh, the memories. Our son, who is the proprietor of a hostel, once described what he does as being in the business of “making memories” for people. And see, what I think Bossy probably does know at one level, but may not quite fully appreciate is that she is in the business of making memories for other people too. Did I actually drive across country in the (ever-so-handsome and reliable Harrison) Ford? No, but it sure *feels* like I did! Did I consume that insomnia-inducing molten chocolate cake and coffee ice cream at 8PM? Thank Goddess no, I did not, but it sure sounds like fun. And was I finally in Sacramento, San Diego, or St. Louis with Angela and the rest of your council there, nope. But the anticipation and de-briefing afterward was all tons of fun. so if your hidden question here, Bossy, is “was it worth it?”, I’m absolutely sure I speak for the rest of your readers with a resounding “Yes!”. In this age of virtual this, and vicarious that you did a lot for a lot of people along the way, Bossy. Here’s to the folks at Ford for helping you cover all those miles in safety and in style. And here’s to YOU for the savvy, stamina, and social graces it took to make it happen for *all* of us!
Carroll says
May 17, 2010 at 2:22 pmPS: How much taller and more grown-up did Bossy’s daughter seem when you finally walked back into that warm and wonderful family house again?
joeinvegas says
May 17, 2010 at 2:28 pmThanks for letting us travel with you. You missed Vegas again, looks like I’ll have to travel back east for a ‘visit Bossy’ tour.
foolery says
May 17, 2010 at 3:18 pmWas thrilled to meet you in person, but you know what? I felt like I was reuniting with an old friend. Because really, that’s how your blog makes us feel (I think I can safely say that for a lot of us).
Thanks for the sacrifices, the fun and the risks, the road poos, the great photos, and your unique, funny voice tying it all together. Well, not the road poos so much.
Lizzy says
May 17, 2010 at 4:42 pmI’m sitting alone in a bar in Indianapolis waiting for you. Since Harrison is now parked in your driveway, I’m getting the feeling that you may be a no-show. I’ll just finish this glass and head on home.
(Rest well, Bossy! You deserve some zzzz’s).
Niki in Baltimore says
May 17, 2010 at 5:06 pmWelcome home
Jen says
May 17, 2010 at 5:14 pmSo Bossy, when’s the International No Book Tour?! Your British Council awaits… 😉
Jacquie says
May 17, 2010 at 5:24 pmOh yay for you, HOME! I loved meeting you, you kind of remind me of myself, but taller. The night of the San Diego Bossy party was the night my life went all wobbly, so it kind of stands out. Have you started imprinting a smile on your doc yet?
Enjoy home
Jacquie
Karen/Chookooloonks says
May 17, 2010 at 5:45 pmYou are a ROCK. STAR. Congrats on a successful trip, friend.
LOVED getting to spend CONCENTRATED time with you. You’re an angel. Really, really.
K.
Dara says
May 17, 2010 at 6:16 pmWelcome home, Bossy!
Jess says
May 17, 2010 at 6:49 pmHappy Ending to THE {No} Book Tour!!
Even though I almost checked the “meh, next time” box on the Scottsdale, AZ stop of Bossy’s tour for an aimless trip to Target (really, what was I thinking?!), I’m hopelessly googly eyed for Bossy and have kept that googly eye, though sometimes a little dizzying, keen on this here blog and intend to do so for a long time to come…or until I’m the president of Bossy’s Arizona Council, which, could be on basis of self-appointed, but we’ll leave that to the masses. We will.
xoxo you sweet thang!
margalit says
May 17, 2010 at 8:19 pmBeing home isn’t as exciting as being on the No-Book Road Tour, but you’re still the star of the show in my book. Thank you so much for coming to Cambridge and giving us Bostonians a chance to bask in the same light as Bossy. It was excellent, awesome, and so freaking fun. Give those kids a big hug before they take off for parts known but not home, and have a wonderful summer winding down. Because the next road show needs planning!
MomZombie says
May 17, 2010 at 8:38 pmI just finished reading your (no)book. I couldn’t put it down. I haven’t slept in days. Now I’m six shades of crazy.
You may also know me as Pamela Sue Martin, Mary Louise Parker or Elizabeth Perkins. All of us enjoyed dinner, drinks and conversation with you in Detroit.
Jami says
May 17, 2010 at 9:14 pmMeeting you in Austin was an unbelievable experience! And meeting the Austin bloggers was amazing! My haiku for that day was:
I met them tonight:
The sisters I never knew.
Bossy came to town!
And when you feel that way, you know you’re following the whole tour. I get it.
Jason says
May 17, 2010 at 9:25 pmMy butt would be SO sore if I were you, I just might never sit again.
Fairly Odd Mother says
May 17, 2010 at 9:43 pmGlad you made it to Boston! So nice to meet you in person.
Welcome back home.
Judi says
May 17, 2010 at 10:09 pmNext time, Bossy, aim for Yosemite. So sorry I missed you this time around. Glad you’re home safe and sound.
Cupcake Murphy says
May 17, 2010 at 10:11 pmOh my dearest Bossy—I was thinking on your greatness the other day and I realized that I have discovered SO MANY incredible and wise and FUNNY writers/bloggers because of you and I gave thanks for that moment when I happened upon your blog and was hooked from the first imaginative, HILARIOUS, get outta my head prose-post and it opened up this whole world to me. Thank you for that and thank you for your sublime shoe appreciation and for your ability to bring us all together.
KathyB says
May 17, 2010 at 10:20 pmWelcome home to you and Harrison Ford. It was quite the adventure. Sometimes I followed you on FB and sometimes on the blog.
I don’t like driving mountains in good weather, Donner Pass was very scary. I once read a novel titled something like The Sharp Teeth of Love. You might like it.
The NO BOOK TOUR was great from afar but you sure did push yourself awfully hard. Maybe NEXT time you can figure a way to be nice to Bossy while on the No Book Tour.
merrymishaps says
May 17, 2010 at 10:23 pmWelcome home Bossy! I still think you’re a little crazy for doing this (again) but was it was so nice to see you!
CS says
May 17, 2010 at 10:34 pmYou are a brave voyager, and I have loved reading of your travels, but I feel better knowing you are home. Is your enormous dog speaking to you yet?
Bonnie says
May 17, 2010 at 10:36 pmGlad you are home safe and sound. Never did hear if you had any BBQ in Texas that you actually liked. And what about the Pie??
I realize this isn’t exactly a food blog – but are you going to make breakfast at BK a habit? Inquiring minds want to know!
Kat1124 says
May 17, 2010 at 10:36 pmBossy, so glad you made it home in one piece! I had a great time meeting you in Houston, and all the other bloggers, too. That was my first blog meet up! Thanks for stopping by Houston, now maybe you should take a nap.
Babybloomr says
May 18, 2010 at 12:07 amWelcome home, sweetest Bossy!
Thank you so much for gracing my guest room with your presence during your Nashville stop. However since you left us, our fair city was visited by a disastrous flood of biblical proportions and I somehow pinched a nerve in my back and have been all stove up (Southern-speak) for about 3 weeks. Not saying you are responsible in any way of course, but perhaps if you had given up on that silly ‘no book tour’ idea and just permanently parked Harrison Ford and your winsome purple dress in Nashville for the whole six weeks maybe, just maybe we could all have avoided this whole unpleasantness.
But then of course the rest of the nation would have missed out on the whole Bossy experience and I am far too generous-hearted to truly wish for that. So, I’m very very glad you had a great time and that you are now safely nestled in the bosom of your family– but do come back soon. Nashville needs you and your good juju. Seriously, that flood was scary.
Love you crazy,
Tori
Deb (no) Blog says
May 18, 2010 at 12:48 amBossy, you are amazing!! No news there. I’m on the edge of my seat waiting to hear about all of the deep thoughts that you conjured over the course of 42 days and 12,000 miles. Most of all, I hope it was a “successful” journey. Next stop: Oz!!?
Pam says
May 18, 2010 at 1:10 amI’m very glad to hear you’re home safe and well, Bossy. It was an amazing trip – inspiring follow-through on a brilliant idea. Will you tell us how you got the sponsors on board? Or did they come to you?
I’m just sorry that you aimed so low. 12,000 miles, pah! And only one country! Now, if you had ventured downunder, THAT would have been impressive.
Chrissy says
May 18, 2010 at 3:39 amYour past 42 days sounds way better than my past 42 days. Wishing I lived somewhere less remote so I could have joined your legions, even briefly. Glad you made it back safely!
GrandeMocha says
May 18, 2010 at 7:35 amHi Bossy! I had so much fun in Plymouth with you. Can’t wait to go back and have more hard cider. And a designated driver! See you next time! There will be a next time, right?
Blog Princess says
May 18, 2010 at 9:49 amWhat a trip! So glad you shared it with us and that you’re back in the bosom of your family!
Sandi says
May 18, 2010 at 10:39 amIt seems like it was just yesterday that you were here in Dallas. It sure was awesome meeting you and fellow local bloggers. Between twitter, facebook and your blog – keeping up with your (no) book tour has been a blast. Time for rest and junkfood detox!
Eloise says
May 18, 2010 at 10:44 amWelcome home!! I loved following your amazing journey. Looking forward to hearing how things went on the homefront in your absence and how thrilled Bossy’s husband, Bossy’s son, Bossy’s daughter and Bossy’s Great Dane were to see you again!
amber star says
May 18, 2010 at 11:04 amI’m so glad you are home and getting some sleep and rest and all the great stuff that surrounds you at home. I have sheets I call “mommy hug sheets” for those times it seems a little more cuddles are needed. Even old ladies like to feel comfort.
My cousin, Pye, and I were in Dallas way back when this whole no book tour started and we were so in awe of meeting your sweet self. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to talk with you some and to see your friend’s home…the church one.
Jill says
May 18, 2010 at 12:37 pmJust joining the chorus to say it was a privilege to meet you in person at the DC-area meet-up. (You remember us right and not just the creepy videographer guy?) 😉
Glad you are home safe and sound.
Reeb says
May 18, 2010 at 12:55 pmWish your comments section were set up to click “like” under some comments. I’d do that under BossysMom’s sweet welcome home.
the Mater says
May 18, 2010 at 1:55 pmDear Bossy, you are a gracious, classy lady. What a joy to share a meal with you over Pinot Noir and ghosts du jour. Hope we can do it again some day here in the Berkshires or on your own turf near Philly. Your home looks so, so … Swarthmorian!
Glad the journey ended well.
pvz says
May 18, 2010 at 3:12 pmI missed you in Seattle but have enjoyed the ride along with you. Thanks for sharing.
janny226 says
May 18, 2010 at 4:28 pmWelcome home, Bossy! Seems like you were just here. It was an honor to help get you started!
Robin says
May 18, 2010 at 5:03 pmGlad for you adventures and and glad you are home. I will be starting my blog soon, and then I can be an official member of the club. Looking forward to your afterthoughts, and hearing of the goings on at the home front while you were on your trek.
chook says
May 18, 2010 at 8:18 pmdear BOSSY~
i’m still truly bummed that i missed you in portland. first, there was the episode with the deep-fried jalapenos. then, the overwhelming deadlines i was facing. forces of nature working against me. hopefully, you’ll make another round to meet with your council.
also: how did i miss that you live in PA? cuz i grew up in PA, still have bouts of homesickness after all these years.
but i’m glad you’re home.
Deb says
May 18, 2010 at 8:27 pmBossy-
Thanks for stopping by Detroit City! It was a true delight meeting you. Thanks for doing what you do and inspiring myself and others to keep doing what we do! Your a GEM! Thanks for keeping it real…Welcome home – enjoy the rest of spring and summer- you deserve it!
Deb from Toledo
L says
May 18, 2010 at 8:49 pmBossy- I don’t know how you did it. I drive 3 hours to my sisters house in Wisconsin and I am ready for a nap.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
May 18, 2010 at 9:43 pmI hope there won’t be a request for a final report on Bossy’s husbands, because the Official Husband Tallyer of Bossy’s Roadtrip became overwhelmed and lost count somewhere between (Harrison) Ford, Bossy’s Real Husband, and a Holiday Inn Express.
It was fantastic seeing you again, and I can’t wait for the next tour. Please be sure to bring that hunky cameraman to the Richmond get together next time. Actually, you don’t have to wait for the next tour to show us that cameraman again.
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
May 19, 2010 at 2:00 amWelcome home! It was so nice to see you again. Your San Diego council looks forward to next year’s (No) Movie Tour.
muskrat says
May 19, 2010 at 12:34 pmYou’re back already? That was fast…it must’ve been the Ford.
Enjoyed your fatigued stop in Atlanta. See you in New York in a few weeks.
km says
May 19, 2010 at 12:38 pmShhhh shhhhh,….she’s sleeping……….
Nimble says
May 19, 2010 at 5:57 pmIt was fun to meet you (Kansas City) and I enjoyed the blogger get together. But man oh man that is a lot of effort on your part. How did you get started on that long and winding road?
Connie Harbor says
May 20, 2010 at 10:30 amSorry your (No) Book Tour didn’t bring you to my neck of the woods, but I thoroughly enjoyed hopping into Harrison (!) every morning to hear about where we went the night before while I was sleeping! Can’t wait for the next one – and welcome home!
bdaiss says
May 20, 2010 at 12:02 pmHeavens to Murgatroid! I can’t believe it’s been 6 weeks already! What the heck…I think I fell into a time warp.
Welcome home!
Kate says
May 20, 2010 at 1:44 pmLoved seeing you in Chicago and I traveled vicariously the rest of the way!
Gail K. says
May 26, 2010 at 7:29 amHey Mom! Bossy’s home! Bossy’s home! Can I go over and play? Awwe, yeah, I know she just pulled in, but c’mon mom, she’s been gone for sooooooooo loooooooooong! What do you mean I should let her unpack and rest? Mom! It’s not fair! *stomp, stomp, stomp*
(welcome home)
souphead says
June 1, 2010 at 2:17 pmall Souphead could think of while reading about Bossy’s (no) book tour was “i hope Bossy is being careful on the road” especially when viewing her pictures that were obviously taken from the driver’s seat of a moving (Harrison) Ford.
Glad you made it through the 12,000 miles.
Just did 4,000 with my hubby (he did 90% of the driving allowing for hundreds of pictures of blurry road signs and cows) and it was exhausting. Don’t know how you did it all on your own.
xoxo