Showing posts with label Anita Coulter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anita Coulter. Show all posts

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Tr!ckster!

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At long last, I've uploaded all the photos I could find from Tr!ckster. Whew. What was/is Tr!ckster? By all means, stop reading this and go check it out. I'll wait...

Cool right?! Join me as I 'recap' the mania (based on my sleep deprived memories):

Scott and Ted
We begin our adventure when my fellow Tr!ckster co-founders, Scott and Ted arrived with our transportation (which I later dubbed, 'Truckulus the Destroyer'. A well-earned moniker, I assure you!). They along with my sainted husband, Jeff, loaded the beast while I (and my bad back) supervised.

Scott gets loaded!
Scott hauls a load of loot to the 'destroyer.

Ted snaps a pic
Ted documents the drudgery of 'load-in' day. Later, we will both regret any pic that has Truckulus the Destroyer in the background.

Load 'em up! Head 'em out!
"Hey Anita! I'm pretty sure snapping pics doesn't really count as 'helping'."

Ted and I set off along the highway hoping to make excellent time. Well, at least arrive in San Diego with enough time to grab a cocktail and something for dinner. I will spare you the details of that arduous journey. Suffice it to say, it ended fine - in that we arrived safely. Our trip involved crawling along at a snail's pace (it was a big truck) and blowing a tire roughly 45 miles from our destination. Said tire blow resulted in a many hour wait that I think both us would prefer to forget. Dinner was fast food and no cocktails were had. It was well after 1:30am by the time each of us crashed at our respective hotels.

Let's get to SATURDAY!

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Yes, I'm 'helping' again.

The guys hauled all the stuff away on dollies. I watched our belongings to make sure nothing walked off. I assure you, it was very helpful! I also fed the meter! See, I AM useful!

Once we got the 'Destroyer' unloaded, the tables in position, and the lists of stuff we needed made, it was time to call it a day and head out for a bit of fun:
Play ball!
Padres vs. Giants

B&W- Saturday set-up day

My seat @ Petco Park

After the game it was off to Cowboy Star for dinner followed by drinks at the Noble Experiment (look it up, I'm not telling! It involved a 'secret' door - that's all I'm sayin'!).

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What do you mean somthing's behind me?
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I recommend the 'Dealer's Choice' and tip well - else you end up on the 'wall of bad tippers'.

Sunday was bright and sunny. I jauntily made my way back to our excellent location with a spring in my step and song in my heart (and a coffee in my hand).

Fountain
It was much more impressive when they turned the fountains ON. Still, nice to walk past it every day on my way to work.

I arrived to learn that Truckulus the Destroyer had struck again! Stranding Scott and Ted on a supply run. While they waited for rescue, Steve (my chief minion) and I sorted the boxes into categories to make getting merchandise out easier. Once the guys had returned we started to set up in earnest!

Display tables!
Table two is ready for merchandise

Up Next: MORE set up Fun! With a least one break for food and/or cocktails.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Holiday RAOK

Holiday colored scarf

For the last few years I've participated in a 'Random Act of Kindness' (RAOK) gift exchange with my gals at tPF (The Purse Blog - peep my links for more info). It's such fun that it's started creeping into my general holiday fun.

This year, a friend sent me a link to a scarf drive mentioned on the SFGate website. I decided I'd like to participate! I've been crocheting up a storm this season - making lots of presents for my friends and family. I stayed up very late and made a Christmas colored scarf to give to them. I dropped it off today. Hope it keeps someone feeling warm and toasty!

Ho-Ho-Ho!

Charity Scarf

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Comic-Con 2010: The Prepping

I went product CRAZY for Comic-Con this year. I ordered new shirts, new items, new sketchbooks. We went INSANE! Jeff was very, very patient with all my product stuff. We printed our own screens using a Yudu machine. We made REALLY small print runs, making everything a limited edition. And since I refuse to ship stuff (other than the toys), it's ALL convention exclusive!

First up was the Kumo-Kun shirt.
Kumo-Kun Glow
Glow in the Dark shirt

Kumo-Kun White
White shirt

Kumo-Kun Red
Kumo-Kun Red shirt

Drying Kumo-kun
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Green Beaver Tote
Green Beaver tote bag (made with 100% recycled material).

Happy Tote

I saw a bunch of baby stuff on sale at the wholesaler we were using and I thought 'why not?'! Jeff did a frickin' adorable drawing for all the baby shwag!

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(click on image for larger view) Baby bibs

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baby bibs and hats! (hats are in the back)

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Baby blankets!

We completely SOLD OUT of the baby stuff! I could have ordered and printed DOUBLE and we'd have sold out of it. Next time, I will!

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Everything ready to load for the road!

We also had sketchbooks, blank drawing books, buttons, and a few Happy Beaver Toys. Up Next: Comic-Con starts!

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Travels pt. 4: More Seattle!

The Fisherman
On the waterfront

Pier @ Sunset
At Sunset

Jeff and I @ the TOP!
TOP of the Space Needle!

Baseball Needle
In the Space Needle gift shop - DH thought these were hilarious. No, we did not buy any. I just stole a pic!

Travels pt.3 - Seattle!

TWO days after Comic-Con DH and I sprinted to Seattle to see a pal and check out "Jim Henson's Fantastic World" a traveling exhibit that was winding down it's visit to the EMP.

The exhibit banner

It was a madcap weekend!

Almost under the Space Needle!
The Space Needle!

Jeff & Anita @ The Public Market
DH & I @ The Public Market. I'm thinking of "Sleepless in Seattle" right NOW!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Travels pt.2 - Comic Con!

Exterminate!

Next up on the travel agenda - San Diego Comic-Con! We go yearly to shill DH's art, T-shirts, and toys.

I'm gonna' live FOREVER!

In the above pic, I'm drinking out of the "Cup of Life" from "Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail". Does this mean I'll life forever? Hope so!

Me @ the Booth

For ALL my Comic-Con snaps, check out my flickr

Travels Pt. 1

My summer started with Puppet shows. Rehearsals took place at Swazzle in early June:

River Otter set

Anita & Buster!

In mid-June, I began the touring "The River Otter Circus", visiting Northern California Libraries:

"Know Way" @ Dublin Library

Program Set up

15 minutes to curtain!

After that my DH and I headed further south to San Diego for Comic-Con!...