In less than a week, BlogPaws 2013 will be here. It just so happens that this year’s conference is (like the 2011 event) in my metaphorical backyard. So, how could I pass up another opportunity to hang out with some of my favorite pet bloggers? Truth be told, I signed up as soon as the location for 2013 was announced last year!
I can’t wait to see some of my blogging buddies again… and to meet some of you in person for the very first time! Will you be there?
I had a wonderful time in 2011, even though I’ll admit that I was a little nervous. (If this year’s conference will be your first, have no fear. As I’m sure you can imagine, this is one fun and welcoming group! If you’d like to read about the 2011 conference through the eyes of a newbie, check out my series of posts about the experience – you might want to scroll down and start with the oldest posts first.)
Keeping an eye on the lawn…
(Full disclosure: Bella and Tavish will probably not be attending the conference with me. Although it’s nearby, I’m worried that they might find it a little overwhelming. So, maybe I’ll manage to work something out with Tavish, but Bella will probably have to live vicariously through me. She’s in kind of a “get off my lawn” phase with any other dog she happens to encounter these days.)
I will be there! Hopefully I’ll be able to find you and we’ll have the chance to meet! So excited!
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We have to make that happen! Finding you will be one of my weekend goals for sure. 🙂
I wish I was going! 🙁 Maybe next year.
Have fun!
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I wish you were too! One of these days, we’ll both be at one.
We will be there! It will be our first time so of course we are really excited but also very nervous. I will definitely check out your posts!
I didn’t realize you lived in the DC area. We live in Fairfax! I’m so glad it is close this year so we can go!
Oh, fun! It will be nice to meet some more bloggers who live in the area. 🙂
Ci. Perhaps I’ll get to say more than “hello” this year (I hope). The good news is there’s a little more of me coming this time. 😉
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In case you didn’t realize, “ci” means “there” in Italian, and I totally meant to type it (meaning “ci” and not “si,” which means “yes” in Spanish and Italian, and would make lots more sense). Really, I did. 😉
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Oooh… I am intrigued.
And yes, this time we will have to actually hang out more. I’ll see you… ci! 😉
Don’t be intrigued; it’s literally 15 lbs. more of *me*. :/
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If that’s the criteria, I’m bringing at least 10 lbs more of me too…
Ha ha ha! You already know I will be there in all my uncoolness! I hope you do bring Tavish because I will be having severe dog withdrawals all weekend. I’m sitting here dithering about what to pack for Friday and Saturday nights…
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Dress up with me! I have a fabulous dress and noooooo where to wear it. LOL. Blogpaws baby.
I can never resist the chance to wear a dress. However, in 2011, I had to come straight from work (got stuck late due to a deadline) and felt slightly overdressed.
We totally need a dress up day. 🙂
Aw… I bet there will be lots of furry faces there to help with that! (And we’ll see about Tavish… 🙂 )
I’ll be there! I live in Hampton, VA, so it’s about 3 hours away from me…I, too, signed up when I heard the location announced! Can’t wait to meet you! (Riley isn’t coming, but “Flat Riley” is…).
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Woohoo! I’m looking forward to seeing you there. We have to make sure we connect.
It’s in my backyard as well, but I won’t be there. I don’t think I blog at quite that level…. 😉 I wish they just had a “walk through and check it out” ticket so I could see the sights and meet all my blogging buddies, but not get into the lectures and such…..
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The first year I went, I’d been blogging for less than a year. I felt a bit too new as well, but it turned out to be great and really give me more direction and confidence.
They totally need a ticket like that!
Well, I won’t actually be there, Flat Brian and my Dad will be there though!
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Looking forward to seeing the Flat You! 🙂
I wish I was coming– I had plans to come visit this summer, but life got in the way, and BlogPaws is definitely out. 🙁 One day I’ll make it!
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One of these days, we will make it happen!
I’ll be there but without Chester and Gretel. I started to pack a month ago but had to stop because I found myself packing stuff I still needed. I am out of town this weekend so the first part of next week will be pack, pack, pack.
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That is one benefit of it being nearby… no packing required! I hope we are able to meet up!
I’m sure you will have a great time, even without your two side kicks 🙂
If it was in my backyard I would be going, but not this year 🙁
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That’s true. There are lots of pups to pet, and I get to go home and snuggle with mine at the end of the day. 🙂
So looking forward to meeting you at BlogPaws! (And thanks for the posts from the last time you went – gives me some idea of what to expect. 🙂
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I cannot wait to meet you in person!
Chica, we are already tight. 🙂
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🙂 For real.
Have an awesome time AJ. Wish I could meet Tavish and Bella! I totally get the Get Off My Lawn thing. 🙂
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Thanks Mel – I wish you were going to be there too!
So great to meet you too! That was a fun little dinner with a bunch of great people.
Agreed. I’m so glad we were able to meet!