  Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2823 Registered: 10-2003 |
Congrats to DYes'r Andy Linn and sis Emily for the nice write-up of their City Bird business in this week's Model D! I've seen their Detroit-themed merchandise at area locations. They make great gifts! (Aside to Andy: Bring on those tote bags!) Check them out: City Bird Kids Love Detroit (and Hope You Do, Too)http://www.modeldmedia.com/fea tures/citybird13908.aspx | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1980 Registered: 03-2006 |
my mom loves your soap andy | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 807 Registered: 04-2006 |
Thank you very much Kathleen! Very kind of you to notice it and post! The people on this forum are so nice. [most of the time.  ] And by the way those totes are a go. We actually already delivered a preliminary batch to Bureau, but I believe they sold out. We will have more soon! - and thanks, chuck (chitaku) see the website directly: http://www.ILoveCityBird.com (Message edited by andylinn on April 16, 2008) | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 491 Registered: 06-2005 |
Andy, The Bureau used to have tote bags that looked like an x-ray. They had a gun in the x-ray image. Were those yours? They sold out last year before Christmas. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 808 Registered: 04-2006 |
sorry, fishtoes, not those. We had totes with maps of Detroit on them. Bureau will have more soon. | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 606 Registered: 08-2006 |
congrats Andy! keep up the good work. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 2263 Registered: 11-2004 |
Yay for City Bird! You guys are an inspiration for people who just want to make their shit happen. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2826 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks, Andy. I will keep my eyes peeled for the tote bags. I need to retire a couple of other well-used Detroit-themed tote bags that I haven't been able to replace. | ||
Rfban Member Username: Rfban Post Number: 273 Registered: 02-2004 |
I would like to say "congrats" right now, however I will reserve myself for the proper moment in time. I think your products Andy, are definitely interesting, unique and obviously an inspiration to many—including myself. I wish you the best of luck and hope your business becomes even more comprehensive and that your product-line, and share of the market increase. Oh, and remember one thing... “The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.” -Albert Einstein (I figured this would be enjoyed considering the current date) I also think this one is appropriate... "The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed." -Henry Ford Good luck sir—it's a long road ahead. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 809 Registered: 04-2006 |
Thanks, R.F.B. | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 2159 Registered: 07-2004 |
Kudos to Andy and company! | ||
Udmphikapbob Member Username: Udmphikapbob Post Number: 556 Registered: 07-2004 |
Along these lines (somewhat), my wife and I were considering buying some reusable-type bags for groceries, and I wanted to try and find something with a Detroit or Michigan theme. Maybe I need to keep my eyes and ears open for your upcoming release. | ||
Pmardo Member Username: Pmardo Post Number: 74 Registered: 03-2006 |
Andy, when do you expect a full line of tote-bags to be available? I could use one for a birthday gift. Thanks for offering such great products! It is always a pleasure to spend my money locally when possible. | ||
6nois Member Username: 6nois Post Number: 717 Registered: 11-2006 |
I got some of your pins for my bf's birthday. Fishtoes, the bags you are talking about are by Fred, I have a set. They sell their wares at a number of stores in the area. | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 492 Registered: 06-2005 |
Thanks, 6nois. I'll keep looking around. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 815 Registered: 04-2006 |
gang, as of 1:56am today, the city bird website now stocks a full range (9 colors) of detroit map totes! thank you so much for the encouragement, kind words, and requests. check out the totes: http://www.ilovecitybird.com click on the accessories section, the picture on the front page, or news article on the right to reach the dandy new totes. | ||
Jfried Member Username: Jfried Post Number: 1133 Registered: 11-2003 |
how many bars of soap do you have to buy to get a date with andy's sister?••••• | ||
Evelyn Member Username: Evelyn Post Number: 203 Registered: 02-2005 |
The tote bags are cute! Do you ship them out of state? | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 818 Registered: 04-2006 |
yes, we sure do! we ship across the us and canada. a shipping price list is available off of the "policies" section in the navigation menu at the top of the page. with a tote + something else small, like some metallic map pins, shipping would be just a little more than $6 to anywhere in the usa (including alaska and hawaii!) jfried, i'll let her answer that one herself! (she's also on the forum) | ||
Birdie Member Username: Birdie Post Number: 25 Registered: 04-2007 |
hi there - this is andy's sister. thank you everyone for the kind words and for being interested in our products. we're working on other new products, too - a new map lamp and blank books are coming soon and will be available on our site: www.ilovecitybird.com. we don't currently offer dates as bulk order incentives, but maybe we'll discuss it at our next staff meeting | ||
Sean_of_detroit Member Username: Sean_of_detroit Post Number: 141 Registered: 03-2008 |
Awesome guys. This might be self explanatory, but what is an etched mirror? Is that scratched/etched into the glass? If so, would it be possible to do larger ones (such as along a slightly larger bathroom mirror)? | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 821 Registered: 04-2006 |
etching is a process where one creates images in a mirror (or glass) using a chemical reaction. yes, a larger mirror would be possible. if you're interested, shoot us an email. (address available on the site) | ||
Mbr Member Username: Mbr Post Number: 381 Registered: 03-2005 |
I bought one of the small etched mirrors at Bureau a while back. It is very cool and I get many compliments. | ||
Birdie Member Username: Birdie Post Number: 28 Registered: 04-2007 |
mbr, i'm glad you like it! sean, andy already answered your question, but it is absolutely possible, either on an installed mirror or a larger hanging mirror. we were actually talking about offering a larger mirror as a regular product in the future... |
