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Omaha Documentary

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Hello Weekenders,

Aside from the regular sea of cameras at Berkshire, you may see a very different kind of film crew. They are a documentary group from Germany led by Dr. Gisela Baur. Dr. Baur and her film crews will be attending all the Berkshire Hathaway events this German Documentariansweekend. They have been in Omaha since last Saturday and they been visiting different locations throughout the city and interviewing many different people. They intend to produce a film that focuses on Warren Buffett and his interaction with the city of Omaha.

I was lucky enough to speak with Dr. Baur and she was very complimentary about Omaha and Omahans. She called us “very friendly people.” She also said that she “loved the atmosphere in Omaha.” So, watch out for her and her film crew. You just might have ended up in a German documentary.

Hope you had a great time,

Bill, the blogger

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What the Berkshire Weekend Means to Us

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Hello Berkshire Weekenders,

The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Weekend is a very big deal for everyone at Borsheims. On this blog you can find several video interviews that we have conducted with employees from past years, in which they discuss how much they love the Berkshire Weekend. We have a few new ones planned for this year, so please watch out for them.

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Warren Buffett Pictures

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Warren plays BridgeHello Berkshire Weekenders,

We were lucky enough to have Warren stop by Borsheims again this year for a little Sunday afternoon fun. Warren dropped in and watched a few table tennis matches. Ariel Hsing, top-ranked US table tennis player, took on competitors from about 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. She also brought Warren an extra large chocolate bar as a treat.

Warren then went upstairs to play a little bridge with one of his old friends and partners, Sharon Warren enjoys a cherry cokeOsberg. He was never without his trademark smile and a can of cherry coke. Thank you Warren for stopping by and thank you to all the shareholders who make this weekend the exciting event that it is.

Check out hundreds more exclusive Warren Buffett and Bill Gates photos on our Flickr page. You can download and share all the photos on our page for free. Check it out today. Enjoy!

Hope you had a great time this year. I know I did,
Bill, the blogger

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Warren Buffett’s Favorite Game

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Good Morning Weekenders,Bridge in the atrium

I hope that you are enjoying your stay in Omaha. We sure hope that you will stop by Borsheims today for the final day of the shareholder’s weekend. We have many exciting activities going on this morning and this afternoon, including Warren’s favorite card game, bridge. This year we have made some changes to the bridge experience.

Bridge Rules with SarahThe bridge tables and sign up are now upstairs in the atrium of the Regency Court. To get up to the bridge tables head to the north side of the building near the bathrooms, then take the stairs near the waterfall up to atrium. Bridge play won’t begin until 1 p.m., but you can sign up your foursome anytime. Just head on up and say hi to Sarah, and she will add you to the list of bridge teams.

FYI, but this year we don’t expect any VIPs to attend the bridge play. We have not invited any professional players this year and we expect Warren to be playing a bit of table tennis downstairs instead.

Enjoy the bridge and the lovely day,
Bill, the blogger

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Berkshire Sunday Brunch

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Berkshire Brunch BuffetGood Morning Berkshire Shareholders,

And what a beautiful morning it is. Sunny and not a cloud in the sky, we are expecting a high of 73 degrees today. I hope that you are enjoying your stay in Omaha, and that you will stop by Borsheims today for the final day of the shareholder’s weekend. We have many exciting activities going on this morning and this afternoon. Right now, a delicious brunch of is being served both in the courtyard and in the party tent. The party tent is also enjoying the musical stylings of Notes of the Round Table, a Jazz Combo from local Party Tent for BrunchWestside High School. And, of course, we will be offering deep shareholder discounts on thousands of jewelry and watches in the Borsheims store all day.

The crowds are beginning to build inside the Regency Courtyard in anticipation of the afternoon’s activities and a visit from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett. This year we have a lot of exciting entertainment. It all begins at 1 p.m. In the courtyard of Regency Court, two-time U.S. chess Champion Patrick Wolff will be playing against several opponents at once, probably blindfolded. We plan to project the games on a large screen to make it easier for everyone to see.

Jazz GuitarWe have also invited magician Norman Beck back this year to befuddle and astound the crowd. One big change this year is the addition of top-ranked junior table tennis player Ariel Hsing. She joined us in 2007 and we are happy to welcome her back again! And of course anxious to watch her challenge Mr. Buffett. Table tennis matches will be held in the courtyard, where bridge was held last year.

See at the brunch,
Bill, the blogger

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The Vanderbilt Rose

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Hello Shareholders and Fans,

Vanderbilt Rose and a quarterEvery year, some amazing new pieces are brought into Borsheims for Berkshire Hathaway. This year a historic jewel will be for sale – the Vanderbilt Rose, which has not been for sale for more than one year and a half. But it will be back on the market at this weekend! This historic jewel with royal provenance consists of 250 carats of diamonds. No other piece is comparable in size or importance, making it the most significant piece of French jewelry in today’s market.

The Vanderbilt Rose in its caseThe Vanderbilt Rose was created in 1855, it’s original owner was the niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte. Known as a bright individual, Mathilde owned one of the most distinguished literary and artistic salons in Paris during the Second Empire. After her death in 1904, the Vanderbilt Rose was auctioned off and sold by Cartier to Cornelius Vanderbilt III. As the “Queen of New York Society,” the jewel became her signature adornment.

To see this amazing piece of history and many other one-of-a-kind jewels, make sure to visit Borsheims this weekend!

See you soon,

Bill, the blogger

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Berkyville Picnic

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Berkyville Party TentGood Evening Weekenders,

The theme for this year’s shareholder meeting is Saturday in the Park, and no Saturday in the park would be complete without a picnic. Lucky for us, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) decided to throw us a picnic. The Berkyville picnic started at 5:30 p.m. and it will be serving until 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy a pulled pork sandwich, chips and a cookie for only $5. While you are there, make sure and take advantage of your shareholder discount at the nation’s largest home furnishing retailer. They have a 77-acre campus that is bound to have anything you need. They Welcome Shareholdersoffer a wide selection of furniture, flooring, appliances and electronics.

You can follow all the Berkshire Hathaway action at NFM on their Twitter account at @NFMTweets. See you bright and early tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. over at Borsheims for the brunch.

Have a great night,
Bill, the blogger

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Berkshire Tweetup or #BRKTweetup

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

DSC05318Hey Weekenders,

Just left the Berkshire Tweetup. It was really cool to see Tweeple from so many places hanging out and talking Berkshire. A lot of familiar faces were there too. I want to give a special thanks to Borsheims and Silicon Prairie News for sponsoring the event. It as really nice.@hello Ryan and @lecaprew

Following Warren and Charlie’s Q&A, the tweetup was held at the Slowdown (729 North 14th Street). A bit of trivia: The Slowdown is a rock club and bar opened by the founders of Saddle Creek Records, the independent record label behind such artists as Bright Eyes and Cursive. Read more about the Slowdown’s history at theslowdown.com/info.

This event was open to the public, there was no cover at the door, but you had be 21+ to attend.

If you are still hanging out at the Slowdown, enjoy The Mynabirds Record Release Show which will be going on tonight starting at 9 p.m. For more information visit theslowdown.com/events/the-mynabirds-record-release-show.

There were about 30-40 people there when I left. So, I just wanted to drop a few names:

The Slowdown@dustyd
@slobotski
@failquicker
@lecaprew
@willflavell
@mad_economist
@secos
@helloRyan
@borsheimsbrk
@gabek
@saradavidson
And many more, way more than I can mention here. But I it would be cool to get a running list of everyone who showed up. So if I missed, just drop me a comment with your @Name and I will add you. I will also make sure and follow you with our @borsheimsbrk.

Hope you are having an awesome Berkshire Weekend. Keep rockin the #BRK2010. As always, you can check out all the latest Berkshire Weekend on our Twitter account, @borsheimsbrk.

Best,
Bill, the blogger

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Ralph Nader Video

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Good Afternoon Berkshire Weekenders,

This weekend draws huge crowds and some well-known celebrities to Omaha every year. This year, you have the chance to meet Ralph Nader. I ran into the former presidential candidate at his book signing. Mr. Nader is part of the Meet the Authors being hosted by The Bookwork. This event is still going on for a few more minutes. It is running from 11 a.m. ’till 4 p.m. in south end of the Qwest Center.

Mr. Nader is here to promote his new book, Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us! It is on sale for $22 (shareholder price) during the Berkshire Weekend. The book is described as:
Nader’s work of fiction paints a portrait of what America could become, asking: What if several of America’s wealthiest individuals decided it was a good time to work for the collective good?
I shot this short video of Mr. Nader and I thought that I would share it with you.

If you want to chat with Mr. Nader, or get a great deal on his and many other books, drop by The Bookwork display at the Qwest Center. The display also features one-day-only pricing of up to 20% off for shareholders on 60+ other books. There are investment and Warren Buffett-theme books as well as work by other celebrities including Bill Gates, Bill Buffett and Peter Buffett.

If you like the video and want to see all our Berkshire Hathaway Weekend videos, I hope that you will check out our YouTube channel.

Best Wishes,

The Borsheims Team

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Berkshire Weekend Crowd Video

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Hello Weekenders,

I just wanted to share this short video of the crowds at the Berkshire Hathaway Weekend Shareholder’s Meeting at the Qwest Center. Everyone is still going strong. I think that the estimated 40,000 person attendance was pretty accurate. There were times when I could hardly navigate my way through the Qwest Center and that place is huge.

If you liked the video, I hope that you will check out all our Berkshire videos on our YouTube Channel.

Hope you are having fun,

The Borsheims Team

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