tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post8783072182194144045..comments2024-03-28T01:26:37.173-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: Anatomy of a Blog ConferencePreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-86538436749578298192016-03-01T11:13:37.738-08:002016-03-01T11:13:37.738-08:00Great look at your blog conference. I have not bee...Great look at your blog conference. I have not been to one yet, but maybe someday I will bite the bullet. I know there are a few I could go to near me. I am glad to hear about your tales, you kept it honest and straightforward. Sounds like "Bonnie" could use a blog intervention...lolChristine @ Rustic-Refinedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062085942305276829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-55455378279308638832016-02-29T20:06:01.750-08:002016-02-29T20:06:01.750-08:00I was at BYBC too and I couldn't agree more ab...I was at BYBC too and I couldn't agree more about Bonnie's keynote. It was SO embarrassing!Jennifer Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540970455360609899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-27946406719228312942016-02-29T07:41:52.635-08:002016-02-29T07:41:52.635-08:00Oh Katie your report of your white knuckled flight...Oh Katie your report of your white knuckled flight made me laugh! I am a bit late in visiting due to it being college finals week for me but I am so very happy you joined Thought of Home on Thursday and shared this delightful gem.<br />Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-4209739705029359582016-02-26T16:20:27.584-08:002016-02-26T16:20:27.584-08:00I have to be honest, in all my years of blogging, ...I have to be honest, in all my years of blogging, I have never given a hoot about blogging conferences, but reading this post made me want to hang out with you and your friends. It looked like a fantastic time :)<br /><br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-45163500631309600762016-02-26T12:25:35.720-08:002016-02-26T12:25:35.720-08:00Your conference looks like such fun! I'm visit...Your conference looks like such fun! I'm visiting from Kelly's because it seems that we have so many of the same friends and I just love your sense of humor! Guy K spoke at BlogHer this year as well - he really is amazing. I've gone to BlogU and BlogHer for two years and had so so much fun although I'm not sure whether I'll go this year. I hadn't heard of this one in Salt Lake - there are just so so many of them!<br />Also, I've made that flight from Denver to Salt Lake before and it is horrifyingly frightening. Glad you made it okay :) Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-55108027163108705652016-02-25T18:26:38.680-08:002016-02-25T18:26:38.680-08:00Hi Katie
Im so glad you had a hoot at the blog con...Hi Katie<br />Im so glad you had a hoot at the blog conference, it looks great fun... but Oh my goodness I just looked up Salt Lake City on the map, how far you went in that little plane. Im shaking at the thought of it. I don't mind flying, but you are braver than I to make the trip.<br />I didn't know there are lots of conferences, I think you are wonderful to put so much time and love into your blog which I enjoy so much. I can remember when I first found you, and now we are friends..its lovely<br />I hope you are looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home<br />Much love, Sally xx<br />3,000 miles in the opposite directionSallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-30943237916856329482016-02-25T14:29:44.483-08:002016-02-25T14:29:44.483-08:00Isn't so much fun to meet and greet friends yo...Isn't so much fun to meet and greet friends you have only known on line? I went to a few scrapbook conventions and finally got to meet on line friends. It is such fun. I am so glad you had a great time at the conference- makes up for that horrible flight. Too bad you could blast some Journey or Boston and show the kid some REAL rock music! I bet you could make an amazing YouTube video. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652037615662891743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-61513191058165247082016-02-25T13:45:08.422-08:002016-02-25T13:45:08.422-08:00You are so fun! I am so glad you are having so muc...You are so fun! I am so glad you are having so much fun blogging. I always love reading your posts! I would absolutely LOVE to see you do a YouTube sometime! Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051307055129442683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-67035845327695878532016-02-25T13:27:18.672-08:002016-02-25T13:27:18.672-08:00I had lunch on Tuesday with a blog friend and isn&...I had lunch on Tuesday with a blog friend and isn't it so much fun to meet in person and discover they're exactly who you thought they were? Also, fyi-you and I should never sit side by side on an aircraft. Just sayin' <br /><br />: )Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-77467779171076404972016-02-25T10:44:27.043-08:002016-02-25T10:44:27.043-08:00Katie, you always give me a good laugh...thank you...Katie, you always give me a good laugh...thank you! I hate those small little planes too! You were very brave to continue on and I'm sure I would have felt the same way if only 10 people were getting on the flight! I guess I like safety in numbers! I've never been to a blog conference, but they sound like fun and I should probably check one out! I've heard great things about Guy and I believe he lives here in the bay area. My friend who saw him recently said great things about him as well. Look forward to your next post...always fun! MsBintheBayAreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977664600444099734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-64633136554673843502016-02-25T07:34:40.769-08:002016-02-25T07:34:40.769-08:00Katie,
Good Morning!
Thank you so much for sharing...Katie,<br />Good Morning!<br />Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us on Thoughts Of Home On Thursday!<br />We so appreciate your support.<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-16116769930682867672016-02-25T06:20:16.100-08:002016-02-25T06:20:16.100-08:00I use TBN on my blog and love them and their servi...I use TBN on my blog and love them and their service. Salt Lake City is a bit too far for my liking. I'd like to attend a blog conference in my backyard, but that's about it. Thanks for the review!Leslie Anne Tarabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988702882440274165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-78086563598352838012016-02-25T04:52:18.528-08:002016-02-25T04:52:18.528-08:00Nickie... you and I are so much alike. I cannot s...Nickie... you and I are so much alike. I cannot sleep on a plane even on the redeye to Rome. I am constantly listening for quirky sounds and terror on the flight attendant faces. For some reason a cruise ship doesn't scare me. Maybe because I wear my life preserver all the time. :) Have a great Thursday.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-17907902182480700492016-02-25T04:48:10.679-08:002016-02-25T04:48:10.679-08:00Hi Monica! Thank you so much for you kind words. ...Hi Monica! Thank you so much for you kind words. You're right, I do put in a lot of time into the blog but I enjoy every minute of it. The hardest part is trying to figure out what to write about. If you ever go back to blogging please let me know. I would love to read it. Enjoy your Thursday. Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-13842334970393624232016-02-25T04:43:39.365-08:002016-02-25T04:43:39.365-08:00That's a good way of thinking. I was lucky to...That's a good way of thinking. I was lucky to wheedle my way into First Class a couple of times. I didn't mind turbulence nearly as much. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note, DocP.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-60653019918364915492016-02-24T21:55:18.448-08:002016-02-24T21:55:18.448-08:00I may need to start blogging so I can attend a blo...I may need to start blogging so I can attend a blogging conference with you ladies!<br />I hate flying too. Never underestimate the value of a well-timed Hail Mary.Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-23521723680485916632016-02-24T18:02:17.858-08:002016-02-24T18:02:17.858-08:00I haven't but would love to go to one just for...I haven't but would love to go to one just for the comraderie....how fun that you spent time with ms mo!!! Since I only blog as a vehicle for my family diary, I don't think I'd benefit much since I'm not trying to make money with it. But man, oh man....I sure could get into the after hours blogging conferencing of vino and good food with fun peeps!!!jmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455394380447484981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-78465156190121690762016-02-24T17:13:35.734-08:002016-02-24T17:13:35.734-08:00I have never attended a blog conference but would ...I have never attended a blog conference but would like to. It's on my list of things to do soon. It looks like you had a wonderful time. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-580755873007469142016-02-24T15:30:20.244-08:002016-02-24T15:30:20.244-08:00I am totally jealous...if only I could relieve mys...I am totally jealous...if only I could relieve myself of this teaching gig...I would spend my days writing and sewing in between runs to TJMaxx and Homegoods. I am in the middle of one round of testing for my students, this year worse than last...thank you so much for sharing this great adventure I needed some fun right now.Beemiehttp://www.amilkmansdaughter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-82190425864604727882016-02-24T15:08:49.052-08:002016-02-24T15:08:49.052-08:00Excellent analysis of the conference. As your &quo...Excellent analysis of the conference. As your "separated at birth sister from another mother and another country" would say, "Good on you." Guy and Ashlee were fabulous. And, if I'm going to be punked, there's no one else I'd rather share the experience with than you and Kelly.Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-70625736122226973332016-02-24T13:46:03.519-08:002016-02-24T13:46:03.519-08:00I wondered which conference you attended! I am hap...I wondered which conference you attended! I am happy to hear that you liked it for the most part, but do you feel as if you learned anything that you did not already know. <br /><br />If nothing else it looks as if you had a great time with your pals!Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-30060660801156349442016-02-24T13:21:28.798-08:002016-02-24T13:21:28.798-08:00I used to hate turbulence when flying until I was ...I used to hate turbulence when flying until I was seated in front of a six year old who treated the whole thing like a roller coaster ride at 35,000 feet. Since then, I remember his joy and relax.DocPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823834084619817888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-32207408295466455632016-02-24T13:16:22.127-08:002016-02-24T13:16:22.127-08:00You do a great job with your blog.
It's always...You do a great job with your blog.<br />It's always interesting. There's usually a touch or more of humor here.<br />I would think even thou you do not blog daily that you put a lot of<br />time into your postings.<br />I had a blog many moons ago but now I just surf and read and click<br />and read some more.<br />And I do not fly any more under any circumstance. I need to grow a <br />pair and get back to it. I really miss out on a lot.<br />Glad you made it back safe and sound. Well safe anyways. : )<br />Take care,<br />Monicamoniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978692480428451295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-13486108067462233822016-02-24T12:47:32.663-08:002016-02-24T12:47:32.663-08:00Girl, I'm terrified of flying! One time we fl...Girl, I'm terrified of flying! One time we flew to Las Vegas (a direct flight out of B'ham) and while waiting on our plane we struck up a conversation with another couple who were from our area. Her husband and I were talking about how scared we are flying and how we both take medication....I take Ativan and he was taking Valium. He asked me if I wanted one of his pills and I said yes! So now my husband says I was making drug deals in airports and he hopes I never get caught! That's the main reason we haven't gone to Europe yet as originally planned 2 years ago, of course I also had some knee surgery so that didn't help either. My brother in law flies international for Delta so I could go anywhere but still.....if the good Lord intended us to be up 35,000 feet we'd have wings, right?!<br /><br />I'd love to go to a blogging conference sometime, especially with you! I know we'd leave our mark on the town!<br /><br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083048394782111088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-18719415080087838422016-02-24T12:22:15.656-08:002016-02-24T12:22:15.656-08:00There must be quite-a-few "Hail Mary's&qu...There must be quite-a-few "Hail Mary's" floating around the Cosmosphere from those of us ladies' who aren't thrilled to fly, but travel a good bit, because you can't exactly DRIVE to Rome from the U.S.;) I also have to be conscious THE ENTIRE FLIGHT otherwise I might miss an irregularity with the sound or rhythm of the plane which could result in a fiery-death for all-aboard if I don't inform the flight crew;) Cruising to my destination has no advantage...I've SEEN 'The Poseidon Adventure' and the mere thought starts the theme-song looping through my mind accompanied by the scene of the ship turning upside-down. NOPE!;) Nickie Cliffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264308129075285560noreply@blogger.com