Pinch me hard ‘cos my clog blogger competition entry just won the Blog08 prize. In a nutshell, that means that I am now going to Blog08 in Amsterdam. This also means that I will be wearing clogs. All. Day. Long.
The competition was a huge amount of fun to take part in and the other entries were incredibly clever. I also have to thank competition adjudicator, Andy Bargery, for sharing my somewhat eclectic sense of humour. Without that I wouldn’t be sitting here thinking so much about CLOGS.
Click here to see the competition announcement.
Now for the part where I need help. Yes, help, and we’re not talking about padded jackets or small purple pills (although you could be forgiven for thinking that after seeing The Clog Blogger). I need help planning what I do after the day at Blog08. If you’ve been to Amsterdam and you think you know what a girl in clogs (that’s me) should see/ do/ eat while she’s there, please let me know!
Now please forgive me if I’m quiet for a while. I have to set up The Clog Blog. After all, I did promise…
13 responses so far ↓
bonnieluria // October 7, 2008 at 12:29 pm |
That’s so fantastic. Hearty congratulations.
Now remember, it’s Amsterdam, so depending on who’s recommendations you listen to, you might either come back in a smoke infused cloud, or not at all!
I’ve never been but always wanted to go there. I”ll be looking forward to reading about your trip.
epicurienne // October 7, 2008 at 2:55 pm |
Thanks Bonnie!
It’s going to be a Clogging Big Adventure. Did you know they have canal boats in the shape of clogs? Just found out. Wow. This clog thing is taking on a life of its own.
nathaliewithanh // October 7, 2008 at 3:13 pm |
I opt for the smoke-infused cloud then major splurging on poffertjes.
Stay AWAY from the space cake.
epicurienne // October 7, 2008 at 3:16 pm |
Oh oh. Nat. I need you here. What are poffertjes? Just so I know what I’m splurging on…
nathaliewithanh // October 7, 2008 at 3:18 pm |
Oh oh and also I found this online store for you. It has quality clogs with decor!
http://www.habermehl.nl/index1.html
Please bring a photographer along with you.
nathaliewithanh // October 7, 2008 at 3:19 pm |
Poffertjes are tiny pancakes made of sheer goodness. It’s really gooder than shit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poffertjes
epicurienne // October 7, 2008 at 3:44 pm |
Nat – thank you for this info. The poffertjes sound scrumalicious! Will give them my full attention, I promise. Also had a peek at the site you sent through. VERY tempting. I don’t know how I’ll ever restrict myself to just one pair…
planetross // October 9, 2008 at 3:21 am |
Belated congrats on your upcoming journey across the pond.
epicurienne // October 9, 2008 at 2:38 pm |
Thanks PR. Should be entertaining, clogging about in A-dam! Blue Monkey will be staying at home, however. He feels too fragile to make the trip…
razzbuffnik // October 10, 2008 at 12:41 am |
Congratulations!
I haven’t been to Holland but never let it be said that I’d opt for recommending anything sensible.
The idea of going to a famous old icon like the Milky Way (Melkweg) bar in clogs and having a double helping of space cake appeals to my sense of adventure.
Perhaps Nat can fly over and document the evening.
It might get interesting!
nathaliewithanh // October 10, 2008 at 12:46 am |
No space cake. Let me repeat: NO space cake.
In my humble experience (and I will not say that it happened to me) your best friend may end up in a coma for six days and the drug squad may be at your door very early in the morning.
No space cake.
Razz, you are evil.
If I were there, you’d have to fight me (and probably hurt me) to prevent me from documenting the adventure. Clogs! Someone is definitely going to STAND OUT (especially if I can persuade you to buy the Witty Titties!)
razzbuffnik // October 10, 2008 at 1:01 am |
Nat
Clogswallop!
epicurienne // October 10, 2008 at 9:02 am |
Razz and Nat – you both crack me up. Don’t worry, space cake doesn’t really appeal. Knowing my luck I’d be the one in a coma. I think I’ll stick to cheese. FAR safer!