Have You Ever Met Someone from MobileRead IRL? - Page 2

nrapallo · 06-17-2009, 10:55 PM

I haven't yet met anyone from MR, in person, but talk to a few like I already have.

I missed meeting Zelda (by that much) on her trip to Canada last year, but we've been email buddies since those early days just after joining MobileRead.com.

Also, RWood and I have common goals that we aspire to and have developed a keen respect for one anothers talents!

As mentioned by kazbates, an international meet-up is a good idea. Anyone know of a good video conferencing site...

Maybe soon I'll get the chance to meet some members (shighfield, ficbot, ...) at an up and coming Toronto meet-up; that has been discussed but not as of yet finalized as to the nitty gritty details.

montsnmags · 06-17-2009, 11:53 PM

I've met Adrian, quite a bit. Also pshrynk, on multiversal pub-crawls. Apart from that, I've met no-one from MR.

There's lots of folk I'd like to meet, but my archetype for any such meeting is spending many days and evenings quietly getting 'round Paris with Queen Zee and Taylor514ce, taking time to record the pleasure (Queen Zee and T with notepad/sketchbook, me with my camera(s)).

'Course, then I'd like to meet pshrynk too. I sometimes don't feel quite right in the head, and I want to give him $300 to tell me to "Get over it!".

Cheers,
Marc

rebarnmom · 06-18-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

If Rebarnmom and I can ever get our schedules together, a meetup is in the works. If BadgoodDeb would care to make a trip out to the sticks, we'll be glad to include her as well!

I'm sorry Shel. I don't seem to get much opportunity to get out without my daughter and her friends lately or my hubby. I'll have to set something up with you soon! We live too close to not make this happen soon!

GraceKrispy · 06-18-2009, 01:10 AM

I have met countless friends from other boards on the internet throughout my life, but never MR. In fact, I spent a lovely day meeting with a friend and her family from one of the mom's boards I belonged to once upon a time. I am also going to be meeting witha few friends from a teaching board I'm currently on. As for MR.... anyone want to plan a Hawai'i meet up?

phenomshel · 06-18-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rebarnmom

I'm sorry Shel. I don't seem to get much opportunity to get out without my daughter and her friends lately or my hubby. I'll have to set something up with you soon! We live too close to not make this happen soon!

Daughter, friends, and hubby are more than welcome hon. I'm not picky. My schedule for this weekend is kinda hectic - I'm going to DeKalb tomorrow, I work Friday, Saturday I'm off and nothing going on, and Sunday is Chris's graduation ceremonies in Chicago.
Next week's days off are good though, since no classes right now my Tuesdays and Thursdays are free, if you want to try something then.

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 01:55 AM

Haven't yet, but would love to... And all those meet-ups are so far away! The closest would either be Paris or Frankfurt and both are about 8 hours. While that may not seem too far away to you Americans and Canadians, for a Dutch person it's not something you do just like that...

GraceKrispy · 06-18-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Haven't yet, but would love to... And all those meet-ups are so far away! The closest would either be Paris or Frankfurt and both are about 8 hours. While that may not seem too far away to you Americans and Canadians, for a Dutch person it's not something you do just like that...

It's awfully far for me, as every meet up requires me to cross an ocean (or two) and I'm just not *that* good of a swimmer, otter and penguin tendencies aside...

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

It's awfully far for me, as every meet up requires me to cross an ocean (or two) and I'm just not *that* good of a swimmer, otter and penguin tendencies aside...

You should organize one on your island and make a beach party!

netseeker · 06-18-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Haven't yet, but would love to... And all those meet-ups are so far away! The closest would either be Paris or Frankfurt and both are about 8 hours.

Just you, your Pocket Loox and a good reading for at least 8 hours... That sounds good, doesn't it?

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by netseeker

Just you, your Pocket Loox and a good reading for at least 8 hours... That sounds good, doesn't it?

How can I read if I have to drive a car? If I'd go by train, it's way more expensive...

GraceKrispy · 06-18-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

You should organize one on your island and make a beach party!

Will you come???

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

Will you come???

I can't this year, I'm fresh out of vacation time. But next year, absolutely! Give me half a reason to go there, and I'll book a trip as fast as the bits will cross the line!

ravenne · 06-18-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

There are quite a few people here I'd love to meet, and I do hope to make it to one of the Paris meet-ups!

Oh, AM, YES!!!! I want to got to Paris too.

I won't make it to their next one, but fortunately they're having meet-ups all the time....

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Originally Posted by netseeker

I have never met someone from MobileRead in real life but i plan to do it at the first german meet-up (27 June 2009 in Frankfurt/Main). I can hardly wait until then...

(Yes, this is just another shameless marketing of our meet-up.

)

Me too, me too!!!!! Only nine days left!!!!

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Haven't yet, but would love to... And all those meet-ups are so far away! The closest would either be Paris or Frankfurt and both are about 8 hours. While that may not seem too far away to you Americans and Canadians, for a Dutch person it's not something you do just like that...

Come on Sweetpea! Eight hours is not that far. What about listenning to some audio books while driving?

netseeker · 06-18-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

How can I read if I have to drive a car? If I'd go by train, it's way more expensive...

What about a co-driver who can read you a good book on the long drive?

Sweetpea · 06-18-2009, 06:33 AM

I would have gone if I hadn't had a prior engagement... We want to be in Amsterdam by monday and we'll need the Saturday to prepare for our holiday... (checking the tent, finding all the stuff needed, doing groceries, etc).

And that prior engagement is much more important, I've been waiting for that for over 3 years!

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06-17-2009, 10:55 PM	#16
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	I haven't yet met anyone from MR, in person, but talk to a few like I already have. I missed meeting Zelda (by that much) on her trip to Canada last year, but we've been email buddies since those early days just after joining MobileRead.com. Also, RWood and I have common goals that we aspire to and have developed a keen respect for one anothers talents! As mentioned by kazbates, an international meet-up is a good idea. Anyone know of a good video conferencing site... Maybe soon I'll get the chance to meet some members (shighfield, ficbot, ...) at an up and coming Toronto meet-up; that has been discussed but not as of yet finalized as to the nitty gritty details. Last edited by nrapallo; 06-17-2009 at 10:58 PM.

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06-17-2009, 11:53 PM	#17
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I've met Adrian, quite a bit. Also pshrynk, on multiversal pub-crawls. Apart from that, I've met no-one from MR. There's lots of folk I'd like to meet, but my archetype for any such meeting is spending many days and evenings quietly getting 'round Paris with Queen Zee and Taylor514ce, taking time to record the pleasure (Queen Zee and T with notepad/sketchbook, me with my camera(s)). 'Course, then I'd like to meet pshrynk too. I sometimes don't feel quite right in the head, and I want to give him $300 to tell me to "Get over it!". Cheers, Marc

06-18-2009, 01:10 AM	#19
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	I have met countless friends from other boards on the internet throughout my life, but never MR. In fact, I spent a lovely day meeting with a friend and her family from one of the mom's boards I belonged to once upon a time. I am also going to be meeting witha few friends from a teaching board I'm currently on. As for MR.... anyone want to plan a Hawai'i meet up?

06-18-2009, 01:55 AM	#21
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	Haven't yet, but would love to... And all those meet-ups are so far away! The closest would either be Paris or Frankfurt and both are about 8 hours. While that may not seem too far away to you Americans and Canadians, for a Dutch person it's not something you do just like that...

06-18-2009, 06:33 AM	#30
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I would have gone if I hadn't had a prior engagement... We want to be in Amsterdam by monday and we'll need the Saturday to prepare for our holiday... (checking the tent, finding all the stuff needed, doing groceries, etc). And that prior engagement is much more important, I've been waiting for that for over 3 years!