Message me if you want :P

I got a letter back from Gail over at Nintendo North America.
Also sorry for the delay I've been really cracking at my senior design project and I should be going beta this next week. So I could use a few "testers" once I get some server space.

and on to the email:


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Dear Greg

The concept is great, but sorry, we can't participate.

Best of luck to you,

Gail Tilden
Nintendo of America
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Wow... Wiijected. I mean I'm sure they are busy but the automated response had more feeling than this. I'm not in the mood to quit so I might return to them in the next few weeks. I should *really* have a new request out this coming week. I'm thinking based on the suggestions of many that I should hit up some record labels, or even bands themselves. So keep an eye out for that.

On a personal note thanks:
alveryx
kurokaen
thelowedge
electrickitten
sonofdarold
luckeyisis
rockitqeen
foole
For adding me back!

Also if any readers are located in Cincinnati, I think I recognized a few of you at Christies Karaoke on thursday.

-Later

Sorry for the delay, I've been knee deep in my senior design project, but today I decided to take a break and try Nintendo again.

( Details and the email under the cut. )

I got this email from Cari @ Stover's today:

Hi Greg-

I'm glad you and your friend enjoyed the chocolates. It's always fun to hear what people think, even if they don't like everything. We've got some even crazier flavors if you can believe it. In any case, all are on sale now via the web. I'm putting up the New Products link this weekend and you'll be able to find everything we've rolled out (the Soho is available on the Whitman's side of things). I think the prices are really affordable, too.

Good luck with the blog-
Cari

Click Here for the product page!

So internet sales will start this weekend for everyone that wants to pick some up.

Later -

The Russell Stover package came by UPS yesterday.
( Pictures of the chocolate goodness under the cut! )

So looks like I missed my package from Russell Stover's yesterday. I will be chained to my abode from 2:00 - 5:00 EST today to see what I got. More pictures and an update later!

For everyone that is wondering why I added you as a friend -

( Please check here. )

The lovely men and women of Russell Stover's have responded to my request. Specifically Cari an E-Commerce manager for Russell Stover's Candies. Again I am amazed by the quickness of their response. When I started this I never thought I'd get responses back so quick, I envisioned waiting and waiting and resending requests ad infinitum. You know companies are on the right track when they take the time to write a personal response back to the "little guy".

The EMAIL:
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From: Cari
Subject: A Request From a Fan of Your Candies

Hi Greg-

First, I appreciate your blogging efforts. I saw you just started, so I can only imagine what it will look like in a year or two. In any case, I have sent you a couple of our products. One is a new product by Whitman's (which we own) and it's an effort to modernize the brand. It includes chocolates for an "adventurous" palate. I'll be curious what you have to say about them. I believe you're also getting an Elvis Valentine tin just because I think they are cool.

Good luck-
Cari
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Thanks again Cari this is above and beyond what I expected. Readers- Remember Russell Stover's next Valentine's Day. And Cari? Maybe you can get Russell Stover's to make a Singles Awareness Day chocolate box for those among us who aren't paired up.

Pictures will be posted as soon as the chocolates arrive.

So, if anyone has a Wii, you know that finding accessories for it is close to impossible. I figured I might see if Nintendo could fix that for me.

( Details and Email Under the Cut )

On the heels of the Stella success I was wondering what my next request should be?

Post your thoughts.

" I would sooner savor but a sip of perfection than drink from the cup of mediocrity"

Got an email back today from the fine folks of InBev USA.

From: Doug
Subject: A Request From a Loyal Customer
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Greg,
Thank you for sharing our passion for Stella Artois and the Chalice glass. I would like nothing better than to allow you to enjoy your favorite beer in the appropriate glass. As we say at InBev:
" I would sooner savor but a sip of perfection than drink from the cup of mediocrity"

I will ask Linda, my Assistant to have 6 Stella Artois chalice glasses sent to your home.

Cheers
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I still can't believe I got a response back so quickly, truly the fine folks at InBev USA care about their customers. I suggest you all pickup and enjoy some Stella Artois or Becks because I know I will. Pictures of the chalice glasses will be posted as soon as the package arrives, then we will all share a toast.

Later-

Well, I haven't heard anything back from Stella Artois, but my hopes are still high. As I was thinking about Valentines Day it crossed my mind that in the spirit of love and all I should ask Russell Stover if they could part ways with a little bit of chocolate.

( Details and Email under the cut! )

I can't spell and my grammar* is worse than a Jim Belushi sitcom.

Edit:
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*Thanks Super Editor invalidity

So I was sitting here thinking about what my first request should be. Then I got to thinking, "I'm a little thirsty.", and what finer beverage is there to quench your thirst than the tasty Stella Artois? I mean any beer served in a chalice is a beer born for me. Although I'm sad that most bars here in cincinnati don't make a fuss about the Pouring Ritual and rarely serve this lordly drink in its proper glass.

( Details and the Email under the cut )