I’d say about nine people attended. And I didn’t write down any names (hoping to get them later). C.J. was there. But most of those who attended were new to the Bash. This included Taylor Johnston, the guy who does Music for Kids Who Can’t Read Good, and Tim Wasson, who started the Peoria...
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Blogger Bash was a moderately attended success
Hey kids! It’s time for Blogger Bash!
I received this message from Tim Wasson, the owner of the new Peoria Beer and Blog site:
Hey,
I saw you already arrange a Blogger Bash for the 5th Tuesday of every month, and there’s one of those this month. Can we combine the Blogger Bash with the first Beer and Blog? The only real difference...
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Blogger bust? Not really …
A grand total of eight people showed up for Blogger Bash. And they weren’t all there at the same time. The event lasted from 6 p.m. until I left at 10:30 p.m.
Why was attendance so light? I dunno. Competing events that tend to attract bloggers. A lack of marketing by ME this time around....
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Blogger Bash is still June 30 … but where?
Events seems to have distracted me for a week or so. As of this moment, Blogger Bash is tentatively set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Whitey’s Tip Top Inn, 2601 N Sheridan Rd.
There was some talk of moving it to the Owl’s Nest, located at 2126-2128 W. Callender in West Peoria...
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Open thread Thursday/Blogger Bash rehash?
Post whatever comment you like, but here’s a topic I want to throw out for public debate: It has been suggested that Blogger Bash out to be on a Saturday night once in a while.
So, would would there be any objection to moving the upcoming bash from Tuesday, June 30, to Saturday, June...
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Site news: I surrender
Please direct all Blogger Bash inquiries, suggestions, insults, etc to Cory. He has assumed responsibility for planning the next bash, which is set for the fifth Tuesday in September.
I promise that I will keep my complaints to myself. And no excuses about not being able to find a babysitter.
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Local: Blogger Bash was off the wall
I’m not even going to try to name all the bloggers and others who attended. Lot of conversation. Lots of hugging. Lots of liquid refreshment. And the Cubs won 7-1 over the Brewers.
We even talked some shop.
Look for photos on some of the blogs. I’ll link to ‘em when the photos get posted.
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Site News: Blogger Bash is Tuesday (UPDATED to move up)
July 29 is the fifth Tuesday of the month, so that means it’s time for Blogger Bash. It will start roughly at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Recovery Room, 802 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria. It’s the scene of the first, unofficial mini Blogger Bash, held many years ago.
Everyone is invited.
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Local: A Blogger Bash rehash, and throwing some love to C.J.
I finally got some use out of my spiffy new digital camera by snapping some pics at tonight’s Blogger Bash. The evidence is available for viewing at my new blog: BillyDennis.com.
Meanwhile, C.J. Summers scooped the mainstream media with details and commentary on a federal lawsuit filed by OSF.
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Local: Blogger Bash is TONIGHT
The Peoria-Area Blogger Bash will start at 6 p.m. TONIGHT at the Silver Bullet, 135 N Main St. East Peoria, IL. A map is available here.
I’ll try to be there at least by 6 p.m. This is an event held in a public place, so anyone can show up. Creators of Peoria blogs,...
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Blogs: Blogger Bash at the Silver Bullet on April 29
Unless there’s an outpouring of opposition, I’m going to call the R.F.P. over and declare that we have a winner.
The next Peoria-Area Blogger Bash will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the Silver Bullet, 135 N Main St. East Peoria, IL. A map is available here.
I’ll try to be there at...
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Blogs: Issuing a Blogger Bash R.F.P.
As is tradition in the Peoria Blogosphere, a Blogger Bash is held every time a month has a 5th Tuesday. That means we are due for a bash on April 29th. There has been some discussion over at Cory’s site, but no definitive conclusion.
So, I’m opening the floor here for request for proposals. I’m...
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Blogs: Blogger Bash is TONIGHT!!!!
Here’s the scoop:
Blogger Bash
Tuesday, January 29th, 2007
6 PM-???
Buffalo Wild Wings
5121 W American Prairie Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
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Local: I abdicate
I decline ALL responsibility for the details for the next Blogger Bash. I’ll be perfectly happy to attend the next bash — provided it’s held on Jan. 29, 2008, the fifth Tuesday of the month. But Cory really, really, really wanted to have it at Buffalo Wild Wings (a hated chain restaurant). By agreeing...
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Politics: LaHood grilled on crime
During Blogger Bash, C.J. mentioned his get-together with Darin LaHood. Ceej has the post up now.
* C.J. hates being called “Ceej.”
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Local: ‘Business license’ is overkill
One topic discussed at the blogger bash was the proposed city business license. For a couple of reasons I am opposed.
First, this solution is based on the problem that a single scofflaw taxpayer, the former Wendy’s franchisee, went belly up without paying their taxes to the city for many many months. Unfortunately,...
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Local: Blogger Bash recap (UPDATED 5x)
The bash was a huge success and a fun time was had by all.
Rich Miller of Capitol Fax never showed (too busy rounding up news and gossip out of Springfield, no doubt). None of the students from Jonathan Ahl’s class showed up. There quite a few first-time bashers, from including the folks responsible for...
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Site news: How I spent my day off
My work schedule doesn’t give me a lot of time to do the citizen journalism thing. So I look forward to me day off to do things like make phone calls, visit people, go through documents.
My days off are currently scheduled for Mondays and Tuesdays. I spent Monday with relatives and helping out Jonathan...
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Local: A shout-out to Jonathan Ahl’s newswriting class
At the request of intrepid newsie/journalism teacher Jonathan Ahl, I pretended to hold a press conference for his weekly news writing class. Some thoughts and comments for the students:
I enjoyed my brief visit. The format didn’t allow for much discussion before or after, but I enjoyed the class nevertheless. It took me back to...
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Local: Around the Blogosphere
Here’s a few Friday morning links from around the Peoria-area blogosphere:
Peoria Anti-Pundit reports that Chuck Castle, owner of Castle’s Patio Inn, recently suffered a stroke, but is expected to recover. My best wishes to the Castle family. I hope to have a second blogger bash at the place sometime in the future.
Debbie Adlof reminds...
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