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Calling All NW Bloggers!!

Ok, I’ve mentioned it before. Now it’s time. Come one, come all, it’s time for a local blogger meet-up!

I’ve had the wonderful pleasure of meeting the Shibaguyz. And Laura. And Lesley. I have plans in the works to meet with the great Crunchy Chicken. But I know there are a lot more of you out there, and I am dying to meet the rest of you! Crunchy Chicken and I have been discussing the idea of a regional meet-up for a while, as have Laura and I. And since I previously mentioned the idea, a few of you have emailed me with great interest…. So, how about it???!!!

Date

Worldwide, bloggers will be getting together on August 24th. That’s actually Kitchen Gardener’s Day and I know not all of us are gardeners, but that seems like a good a time as any. However, we’re up for whatever works best for everyone!

What Say You?

Let us know what you think! Yay or Nay? Any thoughts, suggestions, ideas?

Feel free to spread the word on your own blogs, and ask your readers if they’re interested – the more the merrier! Just make sure your readers make their way here, so we can see how many people are truly interested.

21 comments to Calling All NW Bloggers!!

Laura

July 22nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm · Reply

August 24th works for me as far as I know.

Still happy to help plan if you need it, although things are a bit crazy around here right now. Also happy to offer up the farm, although I know it’s a bit far for some of you. I might go ahead and host a harvest GTG at the farm if we decide on Seattle proper for this one.
Monica

July 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 pm · Reply

Thanks for letting me know about the get-together. I believe August 24th will be fine. :)
Melinda

July 22nd, 2008 at 3:41 pm · Reply

LAURA, yes, yes, definitely will need you!! Let’s discuss when we find out who all is interested…?

MONICA, Excellent! I look forward to meeting you!
(not so) Urban Hennery » Blog Archive » Meet the PNW Bloggers - August 24th

July 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pm · Reply

[...] Melinda and Crunchy Chicken both have posts up as well, so if you leave your name in one place, assume that you’re on the list. If you previously told me you were interested, and you haven’t commented on the other posts, please drop me a note to confirm if the date works for you. Then we’ll get a survey out to finalize the other details. [...]
Robj98168

July 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 pm · Reply

I can say yay as long as it is in the day time- I am scheduled to work that weekend (I work second shift). Let me know! It will be exciting to meet everyone! Specially that Chickenette!
Kristi

July 22nd, 2008 at 4:44 pm · Reply

Melinda, thanks for the note. I’m definitely up for it, especially if it’s early-ish. I’m very excited to put names, blogs, and faces together!
Shibaguyz

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:05 am · Reply

Sadly, we can not make it on the 24th. We have an all day work event that starts at 7am and ends at 11pm that night. We will not be able to attend.
Melinda

July 23rd, 2008 at 3:06 am · Reply

Rob & Kristi – so glad you can make it – looks like you both need to have an early time.

SHIBAGUYZ, Not giving up on you yet!! Maybe we can float a few dates and see if we can’t find a date that will work for you guys – I can’t imagine it without you!!
Lisa

July 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm · Reply

I am interested. Am I correct in assuming it would be in Seattle? I’m not sure it we would be able to take a trip that far. But so far that date seems to be open for us. Is meeting somewhere between Seattle and Portland a possibility?
Melinda

July 23rd, 2008 at 5:26 pm · Reply

Lisa, I would love to meet you! That’s an interesting suggestion – another person from Portland wondered about that as well. I’ll kick it around a bit… Any suggestions as to a location (preferably somewhere fabulous and along public transport routes)?!
Hippy Goodwife

July 23rd, 2008 at 6:17 pm · Reply

I’d love to come. The 24th looks ok, so far. I saw the Shibaguyz at the cider stand in Ballard last week but was too busy herding boys to say hey.
Kimberly

July 23rd, 2008 at 7:46 pm · Reply

I’d love to come… and we have baseball tickets that day. I’d give them up, but they were a gift, and are in the third row right behind home plate. So, I could make it in the morning or late afternoon/evening. I’m completely available on the 23rd…
Kimberly

July 23rd, 2008 at 7:48 pm · Reply

Wow… what’s this cool feature that allows you to edit your comment? A WordPress plug-in?
Melinda

July 23rd, 2008 at 8:10 pm · Reply

HIPPY GOODWIFE, Glad you came by – and I’m looking forward to meeting you! If you don’t have the chance before the meetup, hopefully you’ll finally meet the guyz then!

KIMBERLY, Actually you’re not the only one with a conflict, so maybe we can float a few dates out there and see which one sticks for the most people.

And yes, yes it is a plug-in! Don’t you love it? It’s called “WP AJAX Edit Comments”, and you can find it here: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-ajax-edit-comments/
eco 'burban mom

July 24th, 2008 at 5:37 am · Reply

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You west coast girls have all the fun! ;o)
Angelina

July 24th, 2008 at 10:02 am · Reply

I would love to come! I would personally prefer to meet in Seattle since I love that city and an excuse to go would be great. Hopefully I will be getting a job at the library (fingers crossed) and that would mean that I need to ask for that date ahead of time…if I can come I will. An excuse to take the train would be great.
Deb G

July 25th, 2008 at 5:25 am · Reply

I’d love to come too, but it will depend a lot on the when and where and transportation (no car :) ).
Melinda

July 25th, 2008 at 3:16 pm · Reply

EBM, Sorry ; ) Guess you’ll just have to move here and join us!

ANGELINA, Awesome – can’t wait!!

DEB G, Got it – you’re not the only one, so hopefully we can find a place that is easily accessible via public transportation and carpooling.
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August 4th, 2008 at 3:01 pm · Reply

[...] you all – the time is near for a local meetup. Let’s get together to chat, play, synergize, and eat good food. What say [...]
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:49 pm · Reply

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