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Step One: October 2008. Christine in Marketing took photos of me from 8 angles; first from a distance and then closeup. I held my trusty VT220 IBM keyboard that was given to me the day I started at Orchard Software in 1998. You'll never pry it out of my hands. Ever. |
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Step Two: November 2008. The bobblehead company sent photos of the carving. |
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Step Three: November 2008. The bobblehead company sent photos of the prototype featuring painting. Check out that gigantic hair. Fortunately, it makes my butt look smaller by comparison. |
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Step Four: November 2008. The first prototype arrives at Orchard's offices and I was allowed to keep it. It enjoyed visits with in-laws, dinner with clients, and numerous trips to work in my purse. |
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Step Five: January 2009. The bobbleheads arrive en masse from China, each in a custom plastic container inside a printed Orchard box. The words on the side say: Collectible "Debbie" Bobblehead 2009. Yeah, baby. I'm collectible. |
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Step Six: April 2009. The bobbleheads are mailed to Orchard clients and distributed to Orchard Software employees. I love my Mini Me! |
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Orchard Software Collectible Bobblehead Series! Left to right: "Gordon" 2007; "Curt" 2008; "Debbie" 2009. |
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