I feel so priviledged (B.A.L.D. & ESPN)
Guys'n'gals - I feel so lucky. I feel so priviledged. I feel so blessed.For the first time in years, I made it to the Turtle's party at ESPN (even though it took some time for the Turtle himself to show), and for the first time EVER i made it to the Bloggers Annual Lotusphere Dinner (B.A.L.D.) at the Big River on the Boardwalk.
Meeting all of you people whose blogs I follow on a daily basis was great, and finding that meeting you in person feels oddly familiar is even greater.
You are a bunch of wonderful people, all - and I am lucky to know (of) you!
Thanks @Joelitton and Shirley, @jonvon, Deb and Ed, @Paulmooney,(thanks for the kind words re:olufsphere.com) @WarrenElsmore & Kitty (I wanna ILUG - Green is the future), @Belgort (congrats on the wonderful news), Francie (and you honestly call that "working"?, Martin, @Phigment & @LettuceB (I will look you guys up later), Kevin and @Duffbert.
And also a big "Hi" to all the people I "met" without getting the opportunity to say "hi" during the evening. Will Bill, Yancy, Mitch, Julian, John Head, Kai (where did you hide) and of course the Turtle, himself.
And many, many others.
Being part of this community is a rare and wonderful thing.
I wish you all a brilliant Lotusphere! See you around!
lotusphere turtle party b.a.l.d. January 18th, 2009
2 Comments
1. Joe Litton | 1/18/2009 10:21:33 PM
Lars, man, I totally agree. I feel very lucky to be involved with such a great community. It always feels SO good to see everyone again. It did spook me a little tonight, however, to see you in a suit and tie! :)
2. Lars Olufsen | 1/18/2009 11:25:24 PM
Joe, you must understand that Denmark is a small country. We are 5 and a half million people in the COUNTRY and just about a million and a half in the greater Copenhagen area.
Being so few, means we have to be able to fill all roles. I can play the role of the geek, the philosopher, the sales guy and the business manager. None of them very well, of course, but such is the price you pay for diversity.
Also - we all have 'dark sides' to our persona. Me - i like wearing a tie on special occasions. You - you turn out to be quite the jock, once the wifey is away, benched in front of the big screen, watching the Ravens and Steelers.
You SHOULD have been at Jellyrolls, of course - but maybe one day ... ;-)
By the way - could you dm or email me your phone #, so I can text you re Mai Tai night? I'm trying to coordinate too many plans!