Key look! Up in the sky... It's a "RainCamp!" No... It's a "RainStorm!" No... It's a Spring-Meetup!?! YES!!
I was going to just REBLOG THIS, but it's too exciting not to announce myself! :-)
" Hey Brad, where are you, I've got this really cool idea... "
IT'S TRUE! We are having an ActiveRain Spring Meet-Up in the San Francisco Bay Area for all AR members and their guests who would like to join us. Even if you're not from or live in the SF Bay Area, maybe you're just visiting friends or family, we'd love to have you come join us! What is a Meet-up?
ActiveRain's very own Kerrie Greenhalgh recently announced "The National AR Spring Meet-Up" Day!
The comment that I left on Kerrie's post seemed to spur up some interest and generated some calls from other AR folks who have successfully done these in the past. Kathleen Daniels, and Karen Crowson have joined in and put together what promises to be an awesome Spring Meet-up for anyone and everyone in or around the San Francisco California Bay Area. We already have folks coming from as far south as San Jose and as far north as Sacramento.
Where will it be? Here's the first clue I'll give you...
and no, this is not at my house... lol~
I'm really excited to be a part of this and want to thank these two ladies for making it happen.
Here's the When, Where, What, Date & Time: By Karen Crowson
http://activerain.com/blogsview/3103370/bay-area-meet-up-livermore-ca
Here's a little spin on the details of the event as well: By Kathleen Daniels
http://activerain.com/blogsview/3103370/bay-area-meet-up-livermore-ca
And finally, yes... the rumor is true, I'll be bringing some surprise guest(s) and a few entertaining ideas and surprise elements specially created and designed just for this event. The majority of the rumors you'll probably start hearing will most likely all be true... and that's all I can say right now, but I do hope that you'll come out and join us!!
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Brad these meetups are wonderful events. I am in the process of putting the very first meetup in the Mid Hudson Valley.
Hi Jennifer - we're really excited about putting this together over here in the Bay Area. It's really going to be a lot of fun and a great networking opportunity as well. The wine tasting is just an "added-bonus" :-O Seeing old friends and making some new ones is my favorite take-away from these things.
Wish you could be there at ours. :-)
Brad - I just re-blogged your post! Looking forward to seeing you again as well as many other Rainers! Thanks for the post!
I have attended Dallas area events and enjoyed meeting blog pals! What fun it would be to attend the Bay area event!
That sounds like a lot of fun Brad. I wish I was on the West Coast so I could attend. Sounds like it will be filled with energy and great people.
Still wrapping up and confirming a few things, but no matter what, I'm certain this will be more fun than one person should be allowed to have!
<BIG SMILE!!!>
Brad, it cerrtainly would be a lot of fun to attend the Bay area event and meet you! But, alas toooo far!!
You two arent talking to each other in that photo are you?? :-) Have a great weekend!
Kathleen - this is going to be a ton of fun, we can't wait!!
Barbara - it's NOT TOO far, if you start driving right now, you'll be here in plenty of time.
We'd love for you to come!!
Sharon - so does that mean we can count on you being there? :-))
Debbie - it's going to be an awesome meetup, sure wish you could be there too.
Rebecca - hmm... maybe we should do a live streaming or simulcast for all these meetups, kinda like they do on New Year's Eve when televised stations show what's happening in each major city.... This way all the long distance friends good connect "LIVE" in real time.
Ya got me thinkin here, let me see what I can come up with???
John - Bob and I were actually looking for each other in the photo above.... rofl~
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Hi Brad, thanks for the email reaching out. I do plan to attend and let Kathleen know. I met her at the last one we had in Emeryville. Looking forward to meeting you in person then. I will re-blog your post:)
Awesome Elisa - looking forward to seeing you there! :-)
This is tomorrow, how fun and exciting!! See ya all there!~
Great west coast meet up for everyone.... enjoy and love that networking and fellowship....
I just love you guys .I really miss seeing you!
Looks like fun, Brad! I wish I lived closer....I'd definitely attend.
Jo
Brad,
It was so great to meet you today! And your darling DebraLee too! What a fun day!!! Well worth the drive.
Brad, if you're in the mood for another MeetUp...we'd love to see you in Roseville on Friday! :)
Sacramento Area ActiveRain MeetUp #3 - Roseville, CA - Friday, 4/20/12 (3pm)
Leilani
Hi Brad,
Love the picture!
Sad thing is, he was probably calling you to talk to you!!
Phil
Gary - it was awesome, we had a blast!!
Hannah - Love and miss you too. :-)
Jo-Anne - we wish you lived closer too, ay least we can still see and talk you here.
Hey Phil - I will try and make it up there if my calendar permits, would love to see you guys. :)
I see the meet-up was yesterday. How did it go? I'm sure it was a great success.
Donna - it was awesome, more blog posts are on their way I'm sure.... :-)
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SOunds like another great chance to meet and greet the ar folks..by the way, the home above my comment is amazing!
Hey Kristin, thanks.
I took that with my iPhone. Here's another shot I took of the house (wider angle) using an app called photosynth.
That picture of the two of you is really great. It really got my attention.
Thanks Jill - I love that photo of us, we should have had a "best caption" contest! lol~
Thanks for joining us and brining your surprise guest. As I told her, you guys act like newly-weds and that's so refreshing to see :). And thanks for singing and entertaining us. Really had a great time!
Pacita - what a great shot!! LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!
Congrats on winning the "Vintage & now Classic" RainCamp T-Shirt. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you at your new office in the near future. You got my number so use it when you're ready!
Thanks for coming out, we had a BLAST!!! :-)))