A Strange Communication

I posted this to twitter a while back but for the fans who aren't on twitter I'm posting this here too.

I'm very sad to say that I'll be stepping down from my post as Shopkeeper this week. Before going on a trip out I'd like to say a massive thank you to all the marvellous BSP fans who have supported the BSP Shop over all these years, both on tour and on-line. Starting as Shopkeeper in 2007 I quickly became aware that BSP have a incredibly passionate, massively engaged fan-base. It has been such a pleasure serving you over all these years. A good shop needs good customers and I couldn't have wished for a better bunch. I'll miss you all. Toby x

We'll miss you. I certainly will. Your efforts in getting stuff to me despite my living somewhere post gets robbed have always been muchly appreciated.
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I'm not a regular Twitterer or Tweeterer, so thanks for posting here. If only BSP had kept the bombed-in designs, maybe you would have stayed. ;)

Thanks for your efforts in helping make the BSP shop the best there is. I imagine you're responsible for getting at least 60% of the upper body clothes I own to me, and around 95% of the upper body clothing I regularly wear. All the best in the land beyond.

Do you have a favourite BSP song, and if so, is it related to your time as The Shopkeeper?

That's a really tough one to answer. BSP have made so much wonderful music. Perhaps it depends on mood. However, If I had to choose one favourite track I'd go for When A Warm Wind Blows Through The Grass from Machineries of Joy. An absolute masterpiece in my opinion. It is so strange and atmospheric. I also love the earlier Demo version that came out on the MOJ EP3 release too. That said I do like a good outro - hearing the ending of Oh Larson B at a rain-soaked festival might have been the first time that I really fell in love with their music.

'Mon the shopkeeper.

Top top bloke.

All the best, Toby.
Always a pleasure chatting to you, when you were on the stall at gigs and your friendliness and efficiency in the online shop has been much appreciated.

I haven't listened to the MOJ demos since shortly after the album came out, and keep meaning to get around to it. Too...much...new...music...I must stay out of that 2019 thread...

Sir you shall be missed, always sorted out my questions quick fast and a joy to talk to at gigs, may you speed back to the BSP fold when the time comes if you so wish,, and i hope you are on to bigger and better things.

I shall also miss the postcards inserted at random in parcels ...

Feels like the start of the end

All the best Toby Shopkeeper

It has always been a real pleasure ordering from the shop and knowing the shopkeeper. Toby, best of luck in whatever you do now. And thanks for looking after all us BSP customers. It won't be the same.

Ah, all the very best Toby. Gary Pale Fox

Oh Toby, no way! It was a pleasure dealing with you and meeting you on the odd tour dates around the country.

All the best in your future film making endeavours and more.

Andy Egg