Hey, remember me? I just spent four days in San Francisco at the wonderful, friend-filled, informative, fun, overwhelming conference known as BlogHer. I stayed busy every moment but still didn't meet everyone I meant to meet, photograph everyone I wanted to photograph, or attend every session I wanted to attend.
I've put a few of my photos on Facebook and I'll try to put a more comprehensive batch on Flickr sometime tonight.
I have a full week of work and other activities, but I'll do my best to write up my post-conference impressions between now and Friday.
For now, I'm still adjusting back to Central time and the beastly heat and humidity of Kansas City. I need to get ready for work and gather up my extra swag to share with co-workers.
A big shout-out to everyone I met at BlogHer. I think I set a record for most hugs received in a four-day period (and I'm really not a hugger - that's just now nice everyone was).
If you couldn't make it to the conference for one reason or another, I urge you to start clearing next July's schedule and saving your pennies now. It just keeps getting bigger and better every year.
Finally, I have been purchasing a lot of books written by bloggers lately and for various reasons have extra copies of several of them. I've going to give away one per week for the next three weeks, starting with Off the Beaten (Subway) Track: New York City's Best Unusual Attractions by Suzanne Reisman. Just leave a comment on this post and you'll be entered to win. And no, you can't have my autographed copy!
Glad you're back safe & sound!
Enter me in the drawing please!
Posted by: Spyder | July 21, 2008 at 09:50 AM
You....HUGGED people?!?! Wow. Congrats on that breakthrough! Does a smart-ass comment take me out of the running for a prize? Thought so....
Posted by: Zen Zone Chick | July 21, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Hope it cools off for the concert!
Posted by: Spyder | July 21, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Any idea where next year's will be held?
(And no need to enter me in the book contest - my copy should be arriving any day now)
Posted by: super des | July 21, 2008 at 11:39 AM
If I were to win, I would like the book sent to Susan, my pal in the big apple...
Posted by: Keith | July 21, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Oooh! I always like more books:) Glad you had fun and glad you are back.
Posted by: A Librarian | July 21, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Hey you...it was great as usual to hang out together. Thanks for your help and support on MidLifeBloggers.com!
Posted by: ByJane | July 21, 2008 at 01:54 PM
I live just a few miles south and didn't make it to Blogher...perhaps next year...or when I retire....or when I don't have to spend the weekend rooting for my kid playing basketball :)
Posted by: M | July 21, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I had a blast this past weekend! I met so many wonderful women that I am going to keep in touch with. I can't wait for next year I am already excited !!! : )
Posted by: Stephanie | July 21, 2008 at 07:09 PM
I am sorry I didn't get to talk to you for too long but I am so glad I met you!! You probably thought I was a complete nutcase but hey, that's how we roll here in SF
Posted by: Rachel | July 21, 2008 at 07:46 PM
It was awesome meeting you! I'm glad I didn't puke all over you on the cruise! :)
Posted by: Zandria | July 21, 2008 at 11:04 PM
You hugged people . . . I remember that's not your thing so much . . . I usually remember it after I hug you. I'd like to be entered into the drawing, too. Glad you're back, happy and safe.
Posted by: LuAnn | July 21, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I really wanted to go but the price of airline tickets was a deal maker.
Posted by: phhhst | July 23, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Hey - happy to have met you, and tickled that your card had a martini recipe on it!
Posted by: magpie | July 23, 2008 at 01:51 PM
ooh, I want a book! Cuz, y'know, I don't have enough already.
Posted by: Karl | July 28, 2008 at 10:01 PM