Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Blogger Meetup

One of my favorite bloggers, Kathy, visited New York this weekend.  When she invited me to join her and her two daughters for lunch, I leapt at the opportunity.  It was the first time I'd ever met anyone in person after following their blog.

The experience was delightful.  It confirmed everything good I surmised about Kathy and added real depth to our understanding of each other.  Your mind takes in reams of valuable information when meeting someone in person that doesn't come through a computer-screen.  I really liked the experience.  And I really like Kathy.  Her daughters, who are adults themselves, couldn't be more charming. 

Judging from Kathy's post on our meeting, it seems our experiences were similar.

Here's a picture...  Have you ever met another blogger in person?



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23 comments:

  1. Twenty.SomethingMay 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    That sounds like such a fun time! I haven't met-up with any bloggers yet, but would love too!

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  2. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    You look great- it's always fun to meet other bloggers! I'm going to an Ottawa blogger event tonight coincidentally! :)

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  3. ToadMamaMay 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Hey, I didn't realize it was a first for you, too! How cool. One thing I forgot to mention in my post is how unexpected it was to have such amazing BBQ in New York City. I thought only southerners knew how to do that. Good choice of restaurant!

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  4. EmmaMay 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    You look Great! I am hoping to meet a fellow blogger in the next couple of weeks. She is coming to Seattle.

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  5. JodiMay 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    so cool!!! I love meeting other bloggers!! and thanks so much for all you really complimentary comments on my blog all the time!! wow you make me feel so good!!! love it. .and thanks, I always love it when you come over to visit!!!

    ANd I got to meet Marilou and Emily in Ottawa in March.. was totally cool!!!
    xoxo J

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  6. dimiMay 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    No... But I'd love to! It sounds like you had a very nice time! Kisses :)

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  7. a woman's right to shoesMay 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    It looks like you had an amazing time! I haven't met anyone I'm blogging with in person but I would love to someday. Especially when I see how much fun you guys had =)

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  8. TanviMay 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Blogger Meet Up ar every exciting. We all are similar in so many ways that there is never a lack of conversation material! :)

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  9. LorenaMay 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Oh how amazing Ralph !!!
    I did, I "ran" into one just a few weeks back, for Easter. It was unexpected - however we did not get time to chat :)

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  10. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    How awesome Ralph - I'm rather envious. There are internet buddies I've known for years who I'd love to meet. Glad it was a good experience.

    Hugx

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  11. Emma at Daily Clothes FixMay 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    How wonderful. I have met one other blogger, by chance on a train. It was brilliant to be able to share all those experiences face to face. And there is a blogger meet-up in my home town in June that I hope to go to.

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  12. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMay 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Ah, I'm glad you got do a meet-up at last! As you know, I've met up with bloggers (I'm even staying with a blogger friend at the moment) and it's always a good time. : )

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  13. BonnieMay 3, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Awwww!! Super fun and super jealous. I would love to meet some of my blogger friends. This is kind of a dream of mine.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  14. LikeSpinningPlatesMay 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I just started blogging but I would LOVE to meet some fellow bloggers some day! That's really exciting. I'm gad you had a fun time =) I know exactly what you mean about not truly KNOWING a person through the computer. I always try to imagine what people are like, but imagining doesn't quite to it justice. Blogger meetups must be so much fun!

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  15. LikeSpinningPlatesMay 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    p.s. thanks for the really sweet comment you left me! It really made my day =)

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  16. silvergirlMay 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I think that would be so cool to meet a blogger friend in person. I have not had the pleasure, but do hope to in the future.
    As to the name Silvergirl. It comes from the fact that my business is called Silver Needle Designs, but the silvergirl line in Bridge Over Troubled Water helped me think of it along with the line in Suddenly I See that says she is a silver pool of light.
    Kind of a long way around to the name :)

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  17. FuzzygaloreMay 3, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Aww, I'm so glad that you got to meet! I can't say I'm surprised that you all had a great time together :)

    I've met people that I got to "know" online first and have had good experiences with it, for the most part.

    I think that because you read their words, see their photos - you develop a fairly good idea of a real person. Meeting them in the flesh is often kind of "natural".

    Virgil's was a nice choice!

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  18. TiffMay 4, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Looks like fun! Glad you all had a great time!

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  19. The Closet ShopperMay 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    That's great. You all look so happy. I hope that someday we can share a similar picture.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  20. FrancyMay 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Aw, fun! I would love a blogger meet-up! It would be so great to see everyone in person.

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  21. IsabelMay 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    ive never met a blogger friend in real life but i would love to!

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  22. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Just felt like stopping by and giving you a great big cyber {{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}.

    Hope you're having a marvellous week.

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  23. Jenarcissist @ the closet narcissistMay 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Someday, my friend!!! SOMEDAY!!!

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