September 14, 2006

greetings from glasgow airport

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I'm writing this from a Starbucks in Glasgow Airport, en route to London. I'll be down there for the next couple of days.

We'll shortly be showing the new Stormhoek labels to the retailers. Very exciting. Very nerve-wracking.

Meanwhile, we're starting to get info back from our US distributors about where Stormhoek is available in America. Here, for instance, is where you can find Stormhoek in New Jersey. Obviously we'll have to build some sort of "Where to find Stormhoek" widget on the Stormhoek blog eventually. Sooner rather than later etc.

Right now I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, to say the least. Everything has been heating up for the last couple of months. Suits, wine, film, all getting busier and busier. Add the blog to the equation and that's four "full-time" gigs. Plus Thingamy and everything else.

In five year's time I'll either be rich or dead.

[Note to Self:] Is it just me or would this cartoon possibly make a great wine label?

Posted by hugh macleod at September 14, 2006 10:16 AM | TrackBack
Comments

But where can we buy Stormhoek in Glasgow?

Posted by: chris at September 14, 2006 12:47 PM

A bit of deep breathing will help you mellow, even in the midst of your hectic schedule.

Good idea regarding Stormhoek "where to find... Worldwide.

Speaking of Stormhoek and the distributors re new labels. Remember [1] You and Stormhoek are doing something new and fresh, therefore no precedents and "open minds" are key [2] Two options regarding which labels might work best [a] Classic "contolled focus groups" or "feet on the street and favorite drinking spots" relative to your target market(s), "hey, do you like this one? Or, this one, Or, this one et al". Then count the votes. Also, input from the bloggers. Then count the votes. That ought to provide top 4 or 5 initial label choices. Have some fun Hugh!

Safe travels!

Posted by: Sheamus at September 14, 2006 1:54 PM

added your widget to my blog....i've been following for a while found you through "the tart"....great stuff....

Posted by: at September 14, 2006 5:02 PM

Something more profound than "take your clothes off"?

OK, now what?

Posted by: Corey King at September 14, 2006 5:33 PM

It's just you. :) Cell phones and wine don't mix. Cell phones = whine.

Maybe "Whine, whine, whine, bring me more wine, dammnit! Whine, whine, whine."

See, free copy.

Posted by: Luka at September 14, 2006 7:39 PM

Yeah, it would.

Take good care, Hugh.

Posted by: shelley Noble at September 16, 2006 9:03 AM

I also added your widget to my blog. Your unique, interesting and often funny content has made me addicted! haha. nice take care, chris

Posted by: Chris Rako at September 16, 2006 5:33 PM

I think your statement "The best way to control the conversation is to improve the conversation" would make a great wine label.

(is there a cartoon with it? If so I haven't seen it yet)

Posted by: Nathan at October 9, 2006 9:00 PM