I'm back from Do with lots of interesting thoughts and conversations still in my head. One of the favourites being the idea of supporting the brands and companies you love, especially in hard times or when they are in trouble. It first came up after a great chat with Mike Carter about the troubles at the Observer at the minute and was then continued in a fine slate pub with Tom and Adam from method. Kind of like carrot mobbing/ joycotting/ voting with your wallet.
So in the spirit of of Obama's first 100 days here's my first do's.
I bought another load of method stuff to clean the bathroom because Tom and Adam (who used to do the charts for Al Gore's thing would you know) are two of the cleverst yet humble business and marketing minds I've had the pleasure of meeting. And because the bathroom needs a bloody good clean.
I've subscribed to some regular fruit and veg from Riverford Farm because a took a real shine to Guy Watson, the fact he could tell when the cook mixed in some supermarket potatoes with his organic ones over dinner (no taste, no texture) and that he's invited us down to the farm for a visit.
And I've written a letter to Mr Justin King of Sainsbury's on behalf of Gerald's anti GM campaign. Because if I had one wish right now it would be to be like Gerald when I grow up.
And I'll probably buy the Observer on Sunday's for the next few weeks to keep up with Mike on his bike, and appreciate the papers possible last days.
I've yet to jump in a river yet though.
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