The Campaign Starts Here...
As founder of The Um Bongo Drinker's Society, it's about bloody time I set the agenda around here...
The Recruitment Drive!
To join our coveted covenant, you must prove to us your love of the Congolese liquid gold, Um Bongo - the typical and most surefire way of doing this is by sending us a photo of you and a bottle of the drink of champions, but alternative methods, should, for some heinious reason, Um Bongo be unavailable in your area, will be considered.
Anyone listing Um Bongo as one of their LiveJournal interests will be sent a comment informing them of the existence of our prestige club, and will be invited to prove to us their worthiness for membership.
Giving Libby's Our Two-Penneth
Libby's, as you're no doubt aware, are the purveyors of the godly fluid, Um Bongo. It's only recently been ressurected (probably riding on the crest of numerous mentions from 'Producer Rachael' from Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show), but availability is quite limited - official member of our proud society and committed Um Bongophile dukedee had to practically bust a gut to find Um Bongo in his Uni-town Swansea.
This is simply unacceptable - so we're going to do as much as we can to raise public awareness that Um Bongo's Second Coming has come to pass, get it stocked by as many outlets as possible, and maybe - just maybe - get the word out overseas, and make Um Bongo a truly global tipple.
We'll also be looking for the reinstatement of the tradtional cartons of old, as the current receptacle of choice (a 500ml bottle) is simply no substitute (although they do come with one of three limited edition stickers right now - I myself can only find one design: if anyone has found one other than the 'Rumble in the Jungle' motif, let us know as soon as possible so we can shower you with praise).
The Um Bongo Experiments
Dedicated to the study of Um Bongo in scientific and artistic media, we will be pushing Um Bongo to its limits, exploring its uses as a mixer for various alcoholic and non-alcoholic substances as well as investigating its health benefits.
We'll also be showcasing the very latest cutting-edge pieces from the 'Art Bongo' movement, from photography to paintings and all media in between.
UmBongoCon 2005
Still in the very early planning stages, this is nontheless something worth looking forward to. A chance for members to meet up, make merry and discuss all things Um Bongo - and more besides, I'm sure. Stay tuned to um_bongo for the latest on the date and venue of UmBongoCon 2005.
We're still a fledgling organisation, so such things as hierarchy and other administrative issue have yet to be fully resolved - but we'll get around to that in due time. All I have left to say is have a good week: and happy Um Bongo consumption! We hope to see you among our ranks soon.
Alun MacRae,
Um Bongo Overlord
To join our coveted covenant, you must prove to us your love of the Congolese liquid gold, Um Bongo - the typical and most surefire way of doing this is by sending us a photo of you and a bottle of the drink of champions, but alternative methods, should, for some heinious reason, Um Bongo be unavailable in your area, will be considered.
Anyone listing Um Bongo as one of their LiveJournal interests will be sent a comment informing them of the existence of our prestige club, and will be invited to prove to us their worthiness for membership.
Libby's, as you're no doubt aware, are the purveyors of the godly fluid, Um Bongo. It's only recently been ressurected (probably riding on the crest of numerous mentions from 'Producer Rachael' from Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show), but availability is quite limited - official member of our proud society and committed Um Bongophile dukedee had to practically bust a gut to find Um Bongo in his Uni-town Swansea.
This is simply unacceptable - so we're going to do as much as we can to raise public awareness that Um Bongo's Second Coming has come to pass, get it stocked by as many outlets as possible, and maybe - just maybe - get the word out overseas, and make Um Bongo a truly global tipple.
We'll also be looking for the reinstatement of the tradtional cartons of old, as the current receptacle of choice (a 500ml bottle) is simply no substitute (although they do come with one of three limited edition stickers right now - I myself can only find one design: if anyone has found one other than the 'Rumble in the Jungle' motif, let us know as soon as possible so we can shower you with praise).
Dedicated to the study of Um Bongo in scientific and artistic media, we will be pushing Um Bongo to its limits, exploring its uses as a mixer for various alcoholic and non-alcoholic substances as well as investigating its health benefits.
We'll also be showcasing the very latest cutting-edge pieces from the 'Art Bongo' movement, from photography to paintings and all media in between.
Still in the very early planning stages, this is nontheless something worth looking forward to. A chance for members to meet up, make merry and discuss all things Um Bongo - and more besides, I'm sure. Stay tuned to um_bongo for the latest on the date and venue of UmBongoCon 2005.
We're still a fledgling organisation, so such things as hierarchy and other administrative issue have yet to be fully resolved - but we'll get around to that in due time. All I have left to say is have a good week: and happy Um Bongo consumption! We hope to see you among our ranks soon.
Alun MacRae,
Um Bongo Overlord