Also want to wish my dad a Happy Birthday. And no, I didn't marry Ric just becuase he has the same birthday as my dad, although it does make it easy for me to remember...
Friday, August 17, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
As I'm sure you all know becuase it's pretty much a national holiday (or should be), Ric is celebrating his birthday today. He turns the big 2-7, which means we're officially the same age until October 27th (go ahead and mark that date on your claendar too...).
Je Vous Paris
I think that means "I love Paris," but can't be totally sure.My French is horrible and my attempts at a French accent are even worse. Ric and I spent last weekend there and had a wonderful time. The highlight was definitely the Ve'lib service that we used to rent bikes and ride all over the city on Sunday. It was a little hard getting started, but you know what they say...
Here are a few pictures... more online at Flickr: www.flickr.com/rachelbremer
Church St. Germain De Pres
Creperie...yum
Sacre Couer
Arch de Triompe
Louvre
Here are a few pictures... more online at Flickr: www.flickr.com/rachelbremer
Church St. Germain De Pres
Creperie...yum
Sacre Couer
Arch de Triompe
Louvre
And the bikes...
Friday, August 10, 2007
Lots to report...
As all of you avid readers of the Bremer Blog may have noticed, we've been on hiatus for a little while... Lots happening over here in the old Blighty (which, according to Wikipedia is a term of endearment for Britain). We had our very first visitor, Ric's mom, I chopped off my hair, we booked a trip to Paris for the weekend, booked our anniversary trip to Italy, and have gotten further adjusted to life across the pond. So, in attempt to make up for lost time, here are a few updates/observations:
1. Having visitors is great - we want more. Please come see us. We love showing people around our neighborhood and it's really hard to picture what the place looks like until you've seen it in person. Ric's mom can attest to that. We had wonderful, hot sunny weather, went to two different market (one shopping, one food), saw the Lion King (which I HIGHLY recommend) and had some wonderful meals, the best of which at a restaurant called Fredrick's where we ate on a garden table in the back lawn: http://www.fredericks.co.uk/
2. My hair is really short. Not much to say here, so I'll just show you a picture:
Before (with Tillie)
After
3. London is different than America. Here's why:
a. They don't do online shopping. The big Walmart equivalent here (called Argos) sends out a catalogue twice a year that you can order from. Think back to the Sears catalogue and you'll get the idea. No cute little websites for clothes shopping either. I'm having to adjust.
b. British men take their shirts off in public when the weather gets warm. And I've been told that they keep them off while riding on the tube, but have luckily not witnessed that myself yet. Can't imagine the smell.
c. They read more - I'm not sure if this is actually true, but there are a TON of advertisements and billboards for new books. I don't know if I've ever seen a book advertised in the US other than Harry Potter. This must mean that people read more (on the tube?) otherwise the companies wouldn't spend so much money on advertising.
d. They don't work in the summer - I've always been told this, but it's actually true. Not a whole lot gets done. We've had a hot water issue this week and had to call three plumbers before we could find one who's not on holiday. We've also been told that many of the shops and restaurants in Paris may be closed because Parisians leave for the entire month of August...
e. They go to the pub every single night of the week - another stereotype that we've been able to prove the validity of. And it's not actually just during the nights or evenings. When the weather's nice, people start gathering at noon. I'm not actually sure whether they ever make it back to work or not.
Hope everyone feels back in the loop on Bremer happenings... I'll check in again when we get back from Paris!
1. Having visitors is great - we want more. Please come see us. We love showing people around our neighborhood and it's really hard to picture what the place looks like until you've seen it in person. Ric's mom can attest to that. We had wonderful, hot sunny weather, went to two different market (one shopping, one food), saw the Lion King (which I HIGHLY recommend) and had some wonderful meals, the best of which at a restaurant called Fredrick's where we ate on a garden table in the back lawn: http://www.fredericks.co.uk/
2. My hair is really short. Not much to say here, so I'll just show you a picture:
Before (with Tillie)
After
3. London is different than America. Here's why:
a. They don't do online shopping. The big Walmart equivalent here (called Argos) sends out a catalogue twice a year that you can order from. Think back to the Sears catalogue and you'll get the idea. No cute little websites for clothes shopping either. I'm having to adjust.
b. British men take their shirts off in public when the weather gets warm. And I've been told that they keep them off while riding on the tube, but have luckily not witnessed that myself yet. Can't imagine the smell.
c. They read more - I'm not sure if this is actually true, but there are a TON of advertisements and billboards for new books. I don't know if I've ever seen a book advertised in the US other than Harry Potter. This must mean that people read more (on the tube?) otherwise the companies wouldn't spend so much money on advertising.
d. They don't work in the summer - I've always been told this, but it's actually true. Not a whole lot gets done. We've had a hot water issue this week and had to call three plumbers before we could find one who's not on holiday. We've also been told that many of the shops and restaurants in Paris may be closed because Parisians leave for the entire month of August...
e. They go to the pub every single night of the week - another stereotype that we've been able to prove the validity of. And it's not actually just during the nights or evenings. When the weather's nice, people start gathering at noon. I'm not actually sure whether they ever make it back to work or not.
Hope everyone feels back in the loop on Bremer happenings... I'll check in again when we get back from Paris!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Spark comes to Europe (as SPR Europe)
Nice little article in PR Week UK about the best thing to hit London since meat pies!
San Francisco tech firm Spark PR opened a London office this week as a base for expanding its European operations.
Senior director Rachel Bremer has relocated from San Francisco and is currently looking to recruit a full team for Spark’s new Conduit Street office, which will be called SPR Europe.
The US-headquartered independent agency has responded to a demand for pan-European PR services from its client base, which includes both tech start-ups and large venture capital companies.
‘It seems like there is a need for good PR firms with really solid tech experience in London,’ Bremer said.
She described the company’s London move as in ‘phase one’. She is currently the sole employee, working with her San Francisco colleagues on UK accounts.
The agency’s profile in Europe has grown steadily since its 1999 founding, and clients now includes FON, the global WiFi network, and Viagogo, the second-hand ticketing website. Its venture capital roster includes Index Ventures.
New SPR Europe accounts include Moo, a UK-based web start-up that allows users to load digital photos and turn them into professionally printed stickers and greeting cards, and Openads, an open source advertising programme.
This month high-tech firm Schwartz Communications, which operates out of San Francisco and Massachusetts, also announced its intention to open a London base in October to complement its Stockholm office.
US agency kicks off Europe bid with London office
Aug. 1, 2007
http://www.prweek.com/uk/search/article/674693/
Aug. 1, 2007
http://www.prweek.com/uk/search/article/674693/
San Francisco tech firm Spark PR opened a London office this week as a base for expanding its European operations.
Senior director Rachel Bremer has relocated from San Francisco and is currently looking to recruit a full team for Spark’s new Conduit Street office, which will be called SPR Europe.
The US-headquartered independent agency has responded to a demand for pan-European PR services from its client base, which includes both tech start-ups and large venture capital companies.
‘It seems like there is a need for good PR firms with really solid tech experience in London,’ Bremer said.
She described the company’s London move as in ‘phase one’. She is currently the sole employee, working with her San Francisco colleagues on UK accounts.
The agency’s profile in Europe has grown steadily since its 1999 founding, and clients now includes FON, the global WiFi network, and Viagogo, the second-hand ticketing website. Its venture capital roster includes Index Ventures.
New SPR Europe accounts include Moo, a UK-based web start-up that allows users to load digital photos and turn them into professionally printed stickers and greeting cards, and Openads, an open source advertising programme.
This month high-tech firm Schwartz Communications, which operates out of San Francisco and Massachusetts, also announced its intention to open a London base in October to complement its Stockholm office.
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