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!

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.

" 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-