Hey there San Diego Bloggers!
Certain San Diegans have been tugging on my coat about a blog meet event == it’s way too late to hope for something this month. But how do folks feel about doing it in January? We were thinking of doing it on January 16th. Evening, someplace we can talk and chat and complain about comment spam and wax philosophical about blogging, personal journaling, how to make more money with AdSense, what happens when your mom/dad/kids/co-workers and other related topics. There may be caffeine and or alcohol, too. Suggestions for venue welcome here!
Who’s interested? I have contact information for many of the folks on San Diego Bloggers, but I LITERALLY have never done a mass email to those folks, but I intend to next.
Who’s interested? Comment here and point other bloggers to this post for more info. I intend the hype the heck out of this deal, so expect to get sick of hearing about it real soon now.
Ahem. Hollaback, girl.
Rock Bottom in UTC has lots of room, good ale and it centrally located. Since some people won’t get that Monday off, how about 5-6PM?
Rock Bottom is a pretty great venue (it’s where I met my wife, actually) - I’m not opposed to that date, as for time, that sounds good to me too.
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Sounds good.
Nothing more to add. Just tryin to get this snowball rolling.
Mission Valley is more centrally located, so maybe some place like Seau’s might do the trick.
Sounds good. Would be great to meet other San Diego bloggers, especially those of shared interests. Cheers! -Eric
I would LOVE to participate in a blog meet. Unfortunately, I’ll be out of town for business the week of the 16th. drat.
MLK day is OK. Time and place TBD. Suggest setting up a poll with choices. Avoiding rush hour is a primary concern, although holiday traffic may be light.
Consider this post a poll, folks. Chime in with suggestions sil vous please!
I’d be interested. Mission Valley does seem logical. Seaus or Rock Bottom probably wouldn’t be too busy on a Sunday night - especially if NFL playoff games are done by then.
the valley is logical, though i am more into dave and busters - they have a great happy hour.
UTC area works better for me since I work in Carlsbad.
I like the idea. Personally I would like to have a few speakers talk about blogging software, what works what doesn’t.
I’m kind of spoiled in that I just moved to SD from LA and I was a master Hollywood party crasher so I have high standards for parties.
How interesting! Have you all done a blog meet event before?
The UTC area also works better for me.
Ok, so… I’d LOVE to go and I think it sounds fun. But are people going to actually be there this time?
I’d vote for the UTC area.
Rock Bottom has an awesome upstairs room for private parties, big screen TV, fireplace, balcony, pool tables.
I’m in!
Rock Bottom gets pretty full, unless we can get the upstairs.
D
Both Dave & Busters and Seau’s are way too loud. Rock Bottom can also get noisy, and we would have to pay to get the room upstairs.
On the other hand, I have a fine, free venue at La Pinata on the edge of Old Town. Great bar, large private room (seats 48), and wonderful Mexican food.
I’d be more interested in the Old Town suggestion or a downtown spot. But where-ever, sounds like a fun idea.
Count me in. I prefer the UTC area.
Rock Bottom UTC won’t be too busy on Monday MLK Day. Traffic should be light as well. They have awesome appetizers as well. Wired-Dude are you in?
Just piling on - count me in. No preference for a location (unless you all want to drive all the way out to Viejas).
I’d be interested, but I’d prefer a coffeehouse or someplace other than a bar. Someplace where you can actually hear other people talk I live in South Park, so Rebecca’s or any of the coffee shops in North Park would work for me.
Monday’s are usually bad days for me, but I don’t have to travel to L.A. on MLK day, so 1/16 is fine. Otherwise, most any other night of the week is better or even a weekend afternoon.
I have a soft spot for bloggers who can’t organize their thoughts (got the email), so I’ll be there.
Hi! Of course, I prefer UTC because, well, I live on Regents and La Jolla Village Drive. But anywhere that’s not too crowded and festive is fine. I always feel that cafes are awk for large meet-and-greets. It’s great idea, though. I just moved from NYC, so I miss a blog community!
I’m interested. Wherever is fine with me.
As an Astrologer I can tell you that the date you’ve chosen is perfect for a party! I’ll be there!
Beverlee
I’d be interested; I prefer UTC because I am WAAAAY North County. Do we just keep checking back for final details?
We’re game! Go for it, and e-mail us about the meetup.. sounds like fun!!
Bloggingly yours,
DrWeb
Rock Bottom is a great choice, it’s where we had the last one!
I second the Old Town or Coffee shop- I don’t drink and don’t want to meet people I’ve never met who are drunk- drinking, no problem, but drunk? Forget it.
If you want to meet in a quieter place and have a real conversation, however… let me know.
B
I vote for Seau’s or the Old Town venue. If pressed, I could also do Rock Bottom - but that freeway exit is crazy at rush hour - MLK or no.
even i’d be interested
e
Name the date, time and place and I’m there!
I think it is a great idea. - Steve
Curious!!
I’ll go as long as I’m not the only girl there.
You won’t be the only girl there! I may even bring my roommate and my sister just to be sure!
I’d love to attend. Just a when and a where is all I need.
I would love a ‘meet’! Think it’s a great idea…
I ditto a coffeehouse setting rather than a bar.
And old town is much more convienient for me (in a wheelchair, use public transit).
Perhaps 2 ‘meets’ each year-to cover everyones schedule??? One on an evening in a bar, and one an afternoon in a coffeehouse??? One in winter, one in summer?
Would be great if this became an annual event!
I don’t think it’s possible to please everyone. So maybe we need 2 shifts for this meetup?
Part 1- Meetup earlier in a quiet coffee house w/ wi-fi. Have any speakers present here.
Part 2- Meetup after Part 1 at Rock Bottom for the party portion.
Then the blogger could choose which part they wish to attend … or they could attend both. You’ll see me at Part 2, I’ll be the one drinking the oatmeal stout.
I will be wherever everyone decides on January 16th.
Actually, Michael, I think your suggestion just might please everyone.
I’d be happy to talk about adwords/froogle/amazon in the first portion if there’s any interest in internet marketing.
B
I’d go to ‘part 2′ as well!
The date is fine with me, although I can’t drive far, especially in the dark, or drunk. Or both. I’d appreciate a venue in which we can hear each other, otherwise what’s the point of a R.W. meeting? Of course, we could play something like Speed Dating and switch off for in pairs for a few minutes each in hopes of hearing and being heard. Or … how about meeting at the Mission Valley Library (if we can get a room) and then those who need to drink can stagger over to a nearby bar?
Libraries will be closed that day. I know that the socal freenet group likes to meet at the Influx Cafe downtown.
Dave and Buster’s isn’t THAT loud, plus if you have a large party you can get a room I think. In the restaurant part it’s not loud and they have plenty of seats for big groups.
Old Town would be great. Free parking and public transit. And, did I see that someone would donate the room?
I’ll be there. Wherever there is.
When the place is decided on and an official post is made, someone should make a badge that we can put on our blogs.
Doh! I’ll be in Thailand on vacation, sigh!
I like Mike’s idea of a two-phased moveable feast. I’d probably show up at phase 2 rather than phase 1. If I found it easy to simply talk to strangers, then I probably wouldn’t blog
UTC is optimal for me in North County, but could do Old Town nearly as easily. For whatever reason, I find Mission Valley to be a sore trial from the perspective of navigation and traffic flow.
I’ll try to be at both. I suggest Urban Grind in Hillcrest for Part 1, and Rock Bottom for Phase 2, but I’m cool with whatever venues, places are chosen. Hoping to meet up with some folks at Rock Bottom on 1/16/06 though!
It’s been ages since we’ve emailed, Joe - just hit my current email address and we shall proceed from there. Really, I’d love to see some familiar faces and many new ones.
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I’m in!
I just came back from PubCon a few weeks ago, http://www.PubCon.com and had the amazing experience of hanging out with 2000 other webmasters. After a while it feels like you are the only one in the world who keeps track of Page Rank, is trying to avoid duplicate content, and checking Google to see how you rank for different terms!
Then all of a sudden you realize there are a bunch of other dorks who spend as much time at 2:00 a.m. on their computers as you do.
Sign me up, and count me in. I will even go one better than that. Tell me what I can do to make it a successful event for everyone, and I will see what I can do!
dk (a.k.a.) Dr. David Klein