So I had this brain wave this earlier. But I needed to sound it out, so a call to Mr Sloman, who after discussing thought it was a good idea.
So what is this great idea? Well it’s plural for starters so ideas.
The first couple involved Alan, and very little from me. I think Alan has been convinced that they are a good idea and he should do them. All I’m going to say “Challenging Ways” July 2012.
The final idea is all mine to do (with some help from others hopefully). In the past there has been outdoor blogger meet ups, and they have been fun social times in some great countryside.
But I was wondering wouldn’t it be cool if the more techie of us held a kind of “Outdoors Bloggers Blog Camp”? Where sessions on various blog related techie stuff are run, such as wordpress/blogger basics, or custom themes and stuff like that. Or how about convincing Phil the guy behind Social Hiking to come along and talk about that and how to use it in your own blog? (Mind you I just floated that idea here, I haven’t actually asked Phil if he is prepared to do that).
So at the moment it’s just an idea. No other details at the moment. I was thinking a weekend, or as Alan suggested maybe just a single day. Location wise would need facilities to run presentations, maybe even a classroom, and definitely coffee shop on site or near by for break times.
So over to you out there, what do you think? Is it worth trying to arrange, find a venue?
UPDATE: wow the initial response has been great (see comments). I better start planning things now.
Count me in – both as a fellow techie outdoor blogger but also happy to do a talk/seminar/workshop on Social Hiking.
Cheers thanks Phil
Think it’s a great idea, I’d be up for it!
Cool
Sounds like a great idea. Any hints, tips & advice always welcome.
I can take a bit of constructive criticism (hope I’ve spelled that right) too.
Look forward to hearing more, Davy
I am a possible.
I would love to attend.
I am certainly looking for tips on how to blog and which platform would be best for my needs.
A great idea!
It depends on the location, but put me down as a possible.
Can put me down as a maybe
Count me as a maybe (dependant on location mainly)
Ok for all those that have shown an interest, thanks and I better start planning
Sounds like a great idea, it would be wonderful to finally meet you, my friend.
Thanks, it will be great to finally meet
If I was still in the UK then you would have been able to count me in! Fab idea! Good luck!
Thanks.
What you wouldn’t come over just for this? Lol I don’t blame ya ^_^
Would this newbie be welcome if he could make it?
Most certainly
I’m up for it
Really great response from everyone – think you are definately onto a winner here Darren!
It does appear so
Oooh – Looking good then…
Just need a location & suggested dates then… Over to you, Big fella!
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Why not meet and wild camp and walk. Old school. Even go to a pub on the way. Like we use to. Tech is good but going outdoors is better.
I’m in agreement with you Martin – who wants to sit in a lecture when we could be outdoors………
Sounds like a great idea.