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October 27, 2006
jon burgerman instore extravaganza
Well, we have just about recovered from last Friday night! What joy and what fun we had. We have to say a big thank you to Mr Jon Burgerman for coming down to the store and doodling all over our windows. The night kicked off at 6pm and we had people queuing up to pick up their goodie bags and purchase some exclusive Jon Burgerman products and to get a glimpse of the man himself in action.
I spent most of Thursday baking and icing cakes ready for the evening, so no one would go hungry (200 in all). I was a very proud baker, none the less, I won’t lie it was a little bit traumatic for me seeing people bite into their little faces. They did taste good though.
We were overwhelmed by all the lovely and super friendly people that came down for the event. It seemed people were going crazy for stuff, and with 10% off who could blame them, they are after all only human. Jon brought in some exclusive stationary only available in Taiwan and now Lazy Oaf. We also have limited edition Jon Burgerman canvases which are at present gracing our walls, and we may also put them on line.
As well as making our windows look fancy Jon spent a lot of time talking to and doodling on peoples sketchbooks and notebooks, which was very nice of him. The event finished at 9pm and after a quick bite of pizza it was off to the pub to relax and celebrate till the small hours with our friends. I seem to recall talking about the golden girls and singing the theme tune for a while and listing my favourite Roxette hits, I must have been drunk. Noel Fielding aka Vince Noir popped over to say hello, which was a little surreal and a bit blurry, ah the fun.
We do have some goodie bags left, we will be putting one in with the next 20 internet orders we receive!
We would very much like to keep doing these events with some of our favourite artists and will keep you all posted about the next one.
Posted by Gemma at October 27, 2006 12:31 PM
Comments
Oh no! I'm so sad I missed it...I got ill with the deadly sniffles and missed cake and beer...oh well, I'll be banging down the door at the next one!
Posted by: K at October 27, 2006 3:27 PM
the cakes were good - thanks!
Posted by: ..rachel.. at October 28, 2006 4:33 PM
hey gem it sure was fun, especially the cakes and fine wine which made my world spin,i was only slightly disturbed when i was called kojack by your dad, just coz i wanted a lolly ?.oh and i have the golden girls on dvd if you wanna lend em.
Posted by: steven at October 29, 2006 1:02 PM
Got my new teeee and goodie bag this morning, what a wonderful way to start the day! although eating sweets for breakfast is a tad naughty. THANK YOU! :o)
Posted by: Kitten power at October 31, 2006 10:37 AM
Got my new teeee and goodie bag this morning, what a wonderful way to start the day! although eating sweets for breakfast is a tad naughty. THANK YOU! :o)
Posted by: Kitten power at October 31, 2006 10:42 AM
waaa can't believe i missed it...*sob sob* *sniff sniff* burt yay i have ordered lazyoaf stuff for my birthday! (lurve the piano belt, i can't wait for it too arrive...)
Posted by: xrubyx at November 2, 2006 6:28 PM
you met mr vince noir??? wow, lucky! we saw the live show at brixton in april, thats the closest i got to the noelster!
it was a lovely evening thank you! i loved my goodie bag, and my oh my, there we are in the picture, it looks like we're holding jon burgerman hostage: "draw man, DRAW..or your pens get it! thats right mister!" ;D
thanks again, and by the by, those cakes were special! never have i seen such masterful icing, beautous.
coby xxx
Posted by: coby at November 2, 2006 9:59 PM
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