~ The Checkerboard Guy's Fan Submissions Page ~

Over the years The Checkerboard Guy has received many different cards, letters, and goodies from various fans of his show. It's always a treat to receive an unexpected letter or package in the mail so thanks to all who have gone to various lengths to show their appreciation of the guy with the crazy off balance sense of humour and incredible fashion sense. Here are some of the odds and sods that the CBG has received over the years.

Item Description: Nate - The Wicked-Cute, CBG-Logo-Wearing Little Dude!
Date Received: November 24, 2005
Received from/drawn by: Nate's Dad
Comment: An email arrived from the guy who's done a ton of Graphic Design work for me over the years with a picture of his son, Nate, all decked out in his official CBG Onesie. Nate is (at the time of the picture anyway) seven and a half months old and the premier model of CBG Baby Wear. The connection is even more significant in that Nate's Dad is the guy who created the CBG Juggler Logo on the front of the Onesie. Now if you're looking at this cute little guy and saying to yourself, "Hey where can I get my hands on one of these fine pieces of Baby Fashion?" Well unfortunately I'm currently in a zero stock situation. Originally I only had about a dozen of these done up and with a recent trend amongst friends to become new parents, my original stock has been completely depleted - Doh! Still I suppose I could always get more done up. If you're in desperate need for one, drop me a line and I'll see what I can do for you.

Item Description: Wicked Card of "The Checkerboard Guy"
Date Received: October 3, 2005
Received from/drawn by: James Bylund
Comment: Well what did I find when I went to the mail box today but a fantastic package sent to me by my friend James Bylund. It all started last weekend when I was in Edmonton where I got to MC my friends Graeme and Alana's wedding reception. James flew in from Toronto (he used to live in Edmonton) to do the bridesmaid's hair and mentioned that he had found 'Checkerboard Underwear' at this store in Toronto. I quickly asked if he's be willing to pick me up a pair, then when he said yes (almost before he said yes really) I had my wallet out and was handing him money for said undergarments. Well... Not only did the 'briefs' show up today (I got two pairs even...one black and white and the other black and red) but they were also accompanied by a wonderful checkerboard scarf and this amazing hand drawn card. He used one of my promo pictures of me as a base, but did an incredible job with the drawing. I have such talented friends!

Item Description: Checkerboard Guy Sketch
Date received: August 14, 2005
Received from: Unknown
Comment: I had the privilege of performing at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival August 13 and 14, 2005, and after one of my shows on the Family Stage someone (a small someone) came up and thrust the sketch to the right into my prop case. Before I had a chance to take a look at the image said person was lost in the crowd, and it wasn't until some minutes later that I got a proper look at what it was that had been created. Though a wee bit hard to tell from the reduced size of the image, I was totally impressed with the detail that the artist captured. The headset microphone, the checkerboard costume, a juggling club and a video camera that I used in the performance. I was flattered that someone, especially a small someone would take so much time and care to create and then give the image to me, so who ever you are...thank you!

Item Description: CBG Beanie Bear
Date received: Summer 2000
Received from: Chris Gregory and Patti Stiles
Comment: I received this true to life costumed CBG Beanie Baby from my two dear friends Chris and Patti. They went to great lengths to ensure that the Beanie Bear was costumed as closely as possible to what I wear in performance. They even went as far as to create the checkerboard top hat, red round glasses, and hand inked the checkerboards onto the white shirt. Needless to say I was very flattered by the effort that went into this particular item!