tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post6320389040629479404..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: San Francisco, Here I Come!Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-69796252209393305842008-07-27T16:02:00.000-07:002008-07-27T16:02:00.000-07:00A mini golden bridge would be nice!A mini golden bridge would be nice!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-68087999300334488342008-07-19T12:26:00.000-07:002008-07-19T12:26:00.000-07:00Thanks, Cheryl! The awful thing is I'm meant to be...Thanks, Cheryl! The awful thing is I'm meant to be working and my mind is half a world away, thinking about all my friends I'm going to see and all the people I'm going to meet and all the wonderful places I'm going to check out. I definitely need a clone this week. One to write and one to skip around the house squeaking, "I'm going to San Francisco, I'm going to San Francisco." Actually, I mightAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-66422809891993133352008-07-18T08:38:00.000-07:002008-07-18T08:38:00.000-07:00Have a GREAT time, Anna! :)Have a GREAT time, Anna! :)cheryl chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518179090170838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-58207334304718491052008-07-17T01:39:00.000-07:002008-07-17T01:39:00.000-07:00Hiya Anne! It is a gorgeous snow dome, isn't it? A...Hiya Anne! It is a gorgeous snow dome, isn't it? Although I suspect postage might be a problem with something like that. Ha ha to the RITA! We have our fingers crossed! Thanks for the good luck.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-26008797945658765922008-07-16T17:40:00.000-07:002008-07-16T17:40:00.000-07:00Anna, I just got a postcard from a friend who's at...Anna, I just got a postcard from a friend who's at Yosemite now and it's stunning. You'll have a ball.<BR/>I drooled at that snowdome -- I love snowdomes, but it's really hard to find ones that aren't tacky. I looked everywhere in London for them. In fact I got sidetracked by your post yesterday and spent some time browsing for snowdomes on line LOL.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the best souvenir I think Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564152027118499399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-35258656106983145912008-07-16T13:28:00.000-07:002008-07-16T13:28:00.000-07:00Hi Karen! I've never been to SF either - but it's ...Hi Karen! I've never been to SF either - but it's always been on my list. And I'm going to Yosemite with has been on my to see before I die list ever since I discovered Ansell Adams's amazing photos when I was in my late teens. Thanks for the suggestions - can I say that you're all a mob of chocoholics??!!! <BR/><BR/>Pam, I'll check out the pennies. Sounds like they'd have the advantage of being Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-64936704341051682502008-07-16T12:40:00.000-07:002008-07-16T12:40:00.000-07:00I collect those stretched and stamped pennies, so ...I collect those stretched and stamped pennies, so I've got a list of where to to go. I'm just happy I get a chance to see you at the literacy signing and tell you how much I absolutely adore your books. Does that count? :-)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372166118619891179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-66833153848535663162008-07-16T06:14:00.000-07:002008-07-16T06:14:00.000-07:00Love the souvenir contest idea. Since I have neve...Love the souvenir contest idea. Since I have never been to SF, it is hard to decide what souvenir I would like but chocolate is always on the list..but doesn't last long. Refrigerator magnets with SF landmarks are fun too. In fact, i usually buy one from the places I have visited. I think a snowglobe with a trolly car or the golden gate would be great too! Then there is the T-shirt...always Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732638672537005826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-66548028214269931122008-07-15T21:21:00.000-07:002008-07-15T21:21:00.000-07:00Becky, your two cents are very welcome. Thanks for...Becky, your two cents are very welcome. Thanks for the suggestions! Music boxes sound really intriguing. I'll have to check them out!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-47502024015964949372008-07-15T21:11:00.000-07:002008-07-15T21:11:00.000-07:00Sourdough bread, Ghiaradelli and Sees chocolates a...Sourdough bread, Ghiaradelli and Sees chocolates and music boxes. Is there anything else? Oh and maybe a trolley car souvenir too.<BR/>:)<BR/>Thanks for letting put in my two cents.<BR/>BeckyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272412368357048322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-56966511389696938922008-07-15T17:31:00.000-07:002008-07-15T17:31:00.000-07:00Hiya Miss Pat! Thanks for the SF good wishes. Hmm,...Hiya Miss Pat! Thanks for the SF good wishes. Hmm, drinking on your behalf. Not sure I could bear to do that... Well, all right, seeing you insist ;-) The See lollies are getting lots of votes, I'm noticing. Mind you, there's always the danger that they won't live to make the prize packet!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-91555729936983128532008-07-15T16:49:00.000-07:002008-07-15T16:49:00.000-07:00Hello, Ms. Anna,Have a great visit in SF! Wouldlov...Hello, Ms. Anna,<BR/><BR/>Have a great visit in SF! Would<BR/>love to be able to take in the Conference, since we can't be there, share a sip of something good for the Banditas, Buddies,<BR/>and the GR back in the Lair!<BR/><BR/>Souvenir suggestions: Magnets of all kinds, trolley cars, spoons, models of the Bridge, and those lovely Sees lollies!<BR/><BR/>Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-55816813440012825992008-07-15T15:59:00.000-07:002008-07-15T15:59:00.000-07:00Estella, thanks for helping in the great souvenir ...Estella, thanks for helping in the great souvenir hunt. I agree - you can't go wrong with a coffee cup!<BR/><BR/>Hey, Michelle! I'm really excited about my wine trip. It's supposed to be a 'serious' tasting (yeah, right - I giggle when I drink) and it's going to boutique wineries in the Sonoma and Napa valleys. However I think wine won't make the final list. One word - postage!!!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-27998698497232872232008-07-15T15:48:00.000-07:002008-07-15T15:48:00.000-07:00Hmm, Anna... The Napa Valley, you say... wine coun...Hmm, Anna... The Napa Valley, you say... wine country... <BR/><BR/>Do you see where I'm going with this?<BR/><BR/>Though, having said that, can one ever go wrong with chocolate?Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20753652565902710472008-07-15T15:25:00.000-07:002008-07-15T15:25:00.000-07:00I collect coffee cups, so I think a good souvenir ...I collect coffee cups, so I think a good souvenir would be a coffee cup.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-90570920152633958892008-07-15T14:49:00.000-07:002008-07-15T14:49:00.000-07:00Hi Jane. First - what WON'T you do? I think we nee...Hi Jane. First - what WON'T you do? I think we need to talk about this before I commit to anything ;-) Thanks for the comment! And Sees goodies are now definitely on the list as well as a Napa Valley Tote Bag and fridge magnets and... If I say anymore, it won't be a msytery prize so I'd better stop.<BR/><BR/>Helen, lovely to see you here! I collect fridge magnets too. It's nice to remember my Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-27290922531924376322008-07-15T14:40:00.000-07:002008-07-15T14:40:00.000-07:00You are going to have lots of fun AnnaAs for souve...You are going to have lots of fun Anna<BR/><BR/>As for souvenirs I love fridge magnets from different places and I have a nice collection of snow globes and I am very partial to coffee mugs I love chocolate as well.<BR/>As for me I really would love anything there are always so many different things to collect and the memories that go with them.<BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-67733025907679157432008-07-15T14:26:00.000-07:002008-07-15T14:26:00.000-07:00Hi Anna,I think a snow globe, cup and tea towel wo...Hi Anna,<BR/>I think a snow globe, cup and tea towel would make great souvenirs. You can never go wrong with chocolate/candy, so anything from See's would be appreciated. Have a great time, Anne. Don't do anything I won't do.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-63154312951472838432008-07-15T12:30:00.000-07:002008-07-15T12:30:00.000-07:00Michelle, are you encouraging me to eat ice-cream ...Michelle, are you encouraging me to eat ice-cream with chocolate? Now, that's a fantastic idea! I've got a boat trip booked from Fisherman's Wharf so I'll definitely check out the cheesy souvenirs down there. What fun! Thanks for your suggestions.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-26277271465205673842008-07-15T12:29:00.000-07:002008-07-15T12:29:00.000-07:00Thanks, Maureen. SF is a place I've wanted to visi...Thanks, Maureen. SF is a place I've wanted to visit ever since I was a little girl so I'm mega excited. And because I'm there ten days, I should actually see some of the area! <BR/><BR/>Shari, the coffee cup is a great idea. In fact, I could fill it with chocolates. Hmm, the ideas are really flowing now.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-7999692906279655062008-07-15T12:27:00.000-07:002008-07-15T12:27:00.000-07:00PJ, the souvenir booklet is a great idea. I DIDN'T...PJ, the souvenir booklet is a great idea. I DIDN'T get those in the UK and I wish I had because most of the people who entered the contest were history nuts and would have loved a guide to Chatsworth or Haddon Hall. And another vote for Tote Bags? Looks like that's a definite winner! Thanks for popping by! Wish you were going to be there! <BR/><BR/>Robyn, I had thought about a Tshirt. They're Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-37644147783127923292008-07-15T12:24:00.000-07:002008-07-15T12:24:00.000-07:00Hi Aideen! All the way from the Emerald Isle! Love...Hi Aideen! All the way from the Emerald Isle! Lovely to see you. What a great list of suggestions. I'm doing a day trip to the Napa Valley so the tote bags would be a great thing to pack the other souvenirs in. Actually one of the things I love about these souvenir hunts is that I can be as cheesy as I want because it's so much fun. So fridge magnets and beer mats are de rigeur!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-74569113434866234642008-07-15T12:19:00.000-07:002008-07-15T12:19:00.000-07:00i Annie! Thanks for dropping over. As you know, I'...i Annie! Thanks for dropping over. As you know, I'm beside myself with excitement about my trip coming up. <BR/><BR/>Hey, Ann, I'm certainly guessing what YOU would like to win ;-) I bought some Sees at LA airport last year on my way home from Dallas and they were a huge hit so they're definitely on the list. I'll have to check out Ghirardellis. Thanks for the 'sweet' suggestions!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-50433719100396883842008-07-15T11:32:00.000-07:002008-07-15T11:32:00.000-07:00It is Sees candy, and not Sees chocolates. They do...It is Sees candy, and not Sees chocolates. They do assortment mixtures.<BR/><BR/>Ghiradelli chocolate. Actually you should go down to Ghiradelli square and have a hot fudge sundae.<BR/><BR/>Do try the sourdough french bread. You can buy the starter --dried.<BR/>Fisherman's Wharf has very kitschy souvenirs but it is great.<BR/><BR/>Cable cars. Coit tower -- it is shaped like a fireman's hose as Michelle Styleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400990189443593076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-254588229502283232008-07-15T09:57:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:57:00.000-07:00Gharidelli chocolate would be a definite plus some...Gharidelli chocolate would be a definite plus something that would last once the chocolate is gone such as a neat coffee cup with San Francisco on itShari Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144557689029067599noreply@blogger.com