First off, let's dispense with the rumor....
About that Earthquake in VA., earlier in the week..There is no truth to the story that a raucus bunch of BlogPaws Conventioneers, about 65 Dog Bloggers, and their Humans, to be precise, arriving days early, & holding a Meet-Up at a local Dog Park, got out of hand, and were responsible. ;-D
BlogPaws 2011 got underway, yesterday, and the 3 day event looks to be a grand occasion, with lots friendships made, and reknewed, and plenty of learning (PDF), and networking going on...not to mention probably more than few little parties....Tysons Corner, Va. will never be the same! ;-D
Oh, and they will be long gone by the time Irene passes through the area (Thanks Zoolatry for the badge!).
The speakers, & panelists, are a remarkable cast of characters, and the subjects covered are quite varied, and there are many which Daddy wished he could have gone to the convention to attend, and learn from.
There are 55 sponsors linked to here, including Hartz, which sponsored Daddy to attend the Kitty Bungalow event in LA, earlier this month.
The BlogPaws website is a daily source of advice, news, networking, and inspiration, and the new BlogPaws Community, born in the Spring, is a growing, and evolving, gathering place for the Humans behind the blogs.
There are 597 members, as of this morning, including Daddy Kiril Kundurazieff!
Everyone knows about various Auctions, to help Cats in need, on The Cat Blogosphere website, but BlogPaws takes this caring, giving, volunteering, activism further thru the Be The Change Campaign, check it out.
For anywone looking for things to read on the BlogPaws Blog, here are 10 archives well worth the time...
How to get a sponsor for your blog and how to get sponsors
How To Get Traffic To Your Blog
To anyone new to the world of Critter Blogging I know this is a lot to take in.
Just know that ain't none of us going anywhere, so take your time, and explore Meowsings, and the various BlogPaws sites, and spread the word!
****UPDATE -- 9PM****
The 2011 Petties for Best Pet Blogs have been announced by Dogtime!!! (Hat Tip to nominee Mr. Puddy!)
Concatulations to all the Winners!
Thanks for the newsy post, NIkita and Elvira.
Congratulations to all the winners, and to the nominees.
We couldn't remember Mr. Puddy's, or your twitter name, but we put your post, and Mr. Puddy's post, in tweets with #petties to send others your way.
Posted by: jansfunnyfarm | August 27, 2011 at 08:55 AM
U R welcome, and thanks for spreading the word!
Over at Twitter I am @Nikita_TwitPuss
Mr. Puddy is @MrPuddy9
Posted by: Nikita Cat | August 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Hope they get out of town before Irene comes a calling.
Weather Underground shows BlogPaws well into the storm, if they are meeting where we think they are.
Good luck.
Posted by: Lee County Clowder | August 27, 2011 at 06:23 PM