[Redskin Rich]

I am on Tidewater sports email list... and just got this:

LaRon Landry Status Update
Hey guys.... First let me apologize to those of you who showed up at our store on Saturday or who have mailed in items to us to be signed by LaRon. Due to circumstances beyond our control, LaRon did not show up for his signing on Saturday. We are currently working on a number of solutions to get this fixed, but it is taking time, and we are working against the very tough schedule of a current NFL player. Here is what we are planning on trying to do:
1 - I am trying to set up a time to go to DC and meet with LaRon in the next week to get inventory signed and fulfill orders. This will at least allow us to get the items signed that people have paid for. Anyone who is currently holding an autograph ticket can drop their items off at the Patrick Henry location and can pick them up after the signing, or we will ship to them.
2 - We will bring in LaRon to the store at a time in the future to meet and greet the public. Anyone who has already bought a ticket and holds on to it, will be invited to a private event that will coinside with the public event. As an added bonus, anyone who keeps their autograph ticket and gets their item signed either through the private signing or at the rescheduled public event, will receive a complimentary autographed 8x10 of Landry.
3 - Due to the added costs of re-advertising, overhead, etc, once we announce the new date of the Landry signing, there MAY be a price increase for the autograph ticket. Probably in the $30 to $35 range. So by keeping your Landry ticket, you will save money in the long run.
The event with Landry WILL happen, it is just a matter of time. We are not sure of the new date, but the private signing could happen as soon as next week. The current $25 per autograph price will be honored until the end of this week, so tickets are still on sale via the stores and the website. However, purchasing a ticket now DOES NOT entitle you to attend the private event, or receive the complimentary 8x10. Those items are ONLY for people who purchased an in-store autograph ticket and it is dated on or before 9-1-07.
Again, we are very sorry about this, as this rarely happens to us at TSC. But when it does, we will always try to do whatever we can to make it right with you, our valued customers.
Great September Line-Up of Signings!!!!!
Don't forget to check out our full list of autograph signings for September, including:
September 8th - Carl Eller, former Vikings defensive lineman and Hall of Famer
September 15th - William "Refrigerator" Perry, former Bears defensive lineman and football icon
September 22nd - TNA Wrestling Superstar Abyss
September 24th - Former Major Leaguer Greg "The Bull" Luzinski
September 29th - Former Detroit Lions players Herman Moore and Mel Gray
PLUS... MORE GREAT SIGNINGS IN OCTOBER!!!!
Be sure to check out the website, www.tidewatersports.com/upcoming.htm for more information!!!