Hi Joe!
Sherry from Vancouver, BC here! Thanks very much for stopping for the fans before boarding your bus to Portland. Hope you liked the puppet! You might like to know that you and Bryan Adams are the only rock musicians to get one. I met Bryan at my friend, Rachel's house. She is married to songwriter/producer, Jim V., the founder of the Armoury Studio and Bryan's first songwriting partner. I made Jim a puppet (he's a drummer) for his birthday and Bryan had stopped by to do his laundry. After seeing it, he pleaded for one, so eight months later when I thought he deserved one, he received it. That was back in the 80's when he was just starting to make it big. Yours is puppet #25; most have gone to everyday people who have great character both emotionally and physically. You are my first American recipient.
My only regret is that we didn't get to spend a little more time together where you could have done all the unwrapping. The best part for me is seeing the reactions of people. One of your security guards was very sweet and came over to me to say that he thought that was a very cool gift. Puppet receivers react initially quite subdued, then get really excited when everyone else goes crazy and feels envious. That's when I wish I could be a fly on the wall! I'd appreciate hearing about any reactions. I'll send the webmaster some photos too. Thanks!
