First of all, tonight was supposed to be the monthly meet up of the APWBWGTTD, which has been a monthly tradition for more than a year now, and unfortunately, due to only one other potential attendee, I have decided to cancel it. So what does this mean for the future of APWBWGTTD? Well, you tell me. Do you want this monthly Atlanta blogger meet up to continue? Do you wish to see it resurrected in a different venue, on a different day, or under different circumstances? Now is your chance to chuck in your two cents on the whole thing, because we are literally marching towards the funeral here, and if you want to save it, you have to speak up. I for one am kind of sad that it might potentially be over, because I have made some amazing friends through these meet ups, and have always looked forward to them.
Many people complained about Manuel’s being the regular spot for the meet ups, but no one suggested different places. If this was your barrier, please, suggest somewhere new, or suggest some ideas for what you would like to see, in order to participate in future meet ups. Also, there was always talk of people’s schedules being too full, and being unable to meet up, and I understand that this will always be an issue; so how about suggesting some alternatives to the current one meet up, one time, plan? Would it be better to have two meet ups a month on different nights? Would it be better on the weekend? Let me know what you guys think.
I for one, hope that we can do some CPR on our dying friend, and save our APWBWGTTD, because I would honestly be sad to see it pass away. Since today was the day our meet up was scheduled, today is a good day to get to talking about planning the future of APWBWGTTD. Speak up please!!
Also, I just got the new CD Riot!, by the group Paramore, and I cannot stop listening to it! It is fantastic!!! It is like a little bit Weezer, with some Letters to Cleo, and a little of the type of rock those other All American Rejects-type bands churn out, peppered on the top. The lead singer also gives it a feel of Shiny Toy Guns, who are a band that everyone who listens to me, knows I freaking ADORE. The whole CD is a great listen, and is full of energy, and great songs. I rarely run out and buy a CD after checking it out initially, but this one is a definite exception! Be sure to check out my favorites: That’s What You Get, crushcrushcrush (OMG SO GOOD!), and, well I like them all, but these I listen to repeatedly. Now, go out and get it, and have some fun; I know I am! Apparently, there is a video too, so check it out!
which clearly means you should come see harry potter with us tonight instead
I am still in talks with James about that.
I love paramore! I Have them on my mp3 player and I want to get the CD. Today I did some CD shopping and I picked up Sara B. On your recommendation for 11.99. Haven’t listened to it yet but you have never been wrong before. I will let you know how I like it.
This is the first I have heard about a get together tonight. I realize that I am new to this thing, but if you don’t tell people about an event you cannot expect them to attend.
Of course, I don’t drink, and don’t like going into town on a work night. I have a spotty attendance record at events like this, but it gets even slimmer when you don’t know it is taking place.
I’m still up for it, but it does look like it’s fizzled out. It’s a shame, really.
Maybe it just needs a nap for the summer?
I say let it die. A new complicated acronym will coalesce eventually, and we’ll all have a new fresh excuse to get drunk.
Place Duane and I inside Thunderdrome — that might raise attendance.
Heh, most definitely
Doug, can’t wait to hear what you think about Sara!!! I LOVE her. She is seriously one of my favorite artists, and I am so happy that she is starting to get some more exposure from major fronts!!!
chamblee54: First of all, I apologize that you didn’t get the evite, but the event has been a regularly scheduled event for the past like 6 months; always the second Thursday of the month, and always at Manuel’s. I was unaware that you were not on the email list, and for that I apologize. However, I find it interesting that you come across so defensive and accusatory about me not telling you, when you clearly state that you had no intention of going in the first place, as it violates your two requirements for going out. Do you have any suggestions as to future APWBWGTTD, or did you just want to leave it at this?
Chance, I am afraid if it goes to sleep, it will never awaken from its slumber. Eater wants it to die, and given the lack of responses from the usual attendees, it appears that he isn’t alone. Perhaps it is over. Sad, really.
And atlmalcontent, that would have to require that I actually had a desire to fight you in the first place. Dude, I have said it before, and will reiterate it again; I have no beef whatsoever with you. You are the sole one who keeps this thing going, based on something I said to you years ago. I said my peace about your comments and attacks a while back, and I am done with the whole “argument”. If you want to keep it going, that’s fine, but it is all based on your own momentum at this point. I just wish you could let sleeping dogs lie.
Joke, Duane, it’s a joke. Your sense of humor is lacking as usual.
There’s been some talk about doing a meetup for all the authors of the ATL Metblog and I’d love to widen that up to a larger Atlanta blogger/podcaster event.
Maybe Amber and Rusty have some way of helping make this a reality?
I know my attendance has been spotty at best, but at least this month I have a real excuse (birth of my son).
I don’t want to see it die. Email me and we can discuss.