Better Hide the Silverware!
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OK, OK! I’m going, I’m going!
Where, you ask, am I going? So kind of you to ask! I’m going to Disneyland SOBCon ’07, of course! What the heck is SOBCon ‘07, you say? Well, if you’ve been living under a rock for the last two months, then you really want to check this out, my friends.
It’s a chance for up to 250 rock stars millionaires bloggers (and/or other ’sundry’ types - which is how I qualified) to rub shoulders with the likes of Liz Strauss (Successful Blog), Chris Cree (Success Creeations), Phil Gerbyshack (MakeItGreat) and a veritable plethora (new word from my word-a-day toilet paper) of other famous, infamous, and otherwise notorious bloggers for a shindig you won’t soon forget!
It happens May 11 & 12 in Chicago, U.S.A, planet Earth, Sol System, Universe 1.
SOBCon ‘07 even has its own blog, so be sure to add it to your RSS reader to keep up on the latest news. Folks, if you’ve ever thought you might like to take your blogging up to the “next level” then it’s time to step up! This is the opportunity you’ve been searching for.
Normally, when something like this comes along, I usually just sigh and settle for just wishing I could attend, but something happened recently that changed my mind. This time I won’t be left out in the cold rain and foggy dew, forlornly pressing my nose against the glass, watching all the beautiful people having the time of their lives… Nope, this time I’m going to be right there with ‘em!
And, although I meant to register sometime “soon” (translation: probably sometime before May 10th), Starbucker issued a challenge on Sunday that I just couldn’t pass up, especially since it’s a chance to receive a $100 discount off the normal $350 conference fee!
Best of all, this opportunity is open to everyone! (Such a deal they have for you!) Here’s all you have to do (cut and pasted straight from the Starbucker himself):
- Write a unique blog post explaining why SOBCon ’07 will be even more outstanding with you attending – be honest, be clever, be unique, be an outstanding blogger. Use words, use pictures, tell a story, write a report, make a list.
- Link back to me and the SOBCon ’07 blog, so I’ll know you have post for me to see.
- I’ll come to your post and leave a comment. In the comment, I’ll leave the secret link… if your post hits the mark in #1 above (which I’m sure it will!)
Actually, Starbucker, that’s only two things I have to do, and one thing you have to do, but why quibble? (Sound of hands rubbing together) So in response to your question, “Why will SOBCon ’07 be even more outstanding with me attending?”, I’ll respond with the following illustration:
Now, c’mon, how can you argue with that? Besides, admit it - haven’t you been wondering what I really look like?
You know, it would just be absolutely finer than a frogs hair if you would subscribe to my RSS feed!
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That’s it I’m calling you. Right now!!
This is too cool!!
Bingo! And yes, I am wondering what you look like.
The award for most enjoyable response goes to you! Here’s the link to the back door:
http://www.lizstrauss.com/2006/07/03/everyones-business/its-liz/.
Bravo, and see ya in Chicago!
Wow, it’s nice to be loved! And by total strangers, yet…
Kidding, y’all!
Actually, most people would consider me to be pretty strange (I’m used to it because… well, it’s true.) You guys, however, are definitely friends.
Liz, nice to speak to you today! Hope you get better soon (you’d better!) We’ll move SOBCon to your bedside if we have to, you know… (Terry, make a note.)
And Starbucker, thanks for the honor! I have room for the trophy next to my Nobel Prize…
Wait…that ISN’T what you really look like? O.O
Well, Sam, I could tell you I’m a shape-shifter from the Andromeda galaxy… but then I’d have to kill you. Have a nice day.
Bwa-ha-ha-ha!
I’m kidding. Really.
See ya there Robert! Awesome, man.
Thanks, Easton, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in person!
Wait a second. If Starbucker just dropped the magic link in his comment, what’s to stop us linkjackers from abusing it ourselves?
Or was that his evil plot all along?
By the way, I just subscribed to a feed and doubled your subscription rate. You’re ON A ROLL!
Mike, thanks for the vote!
Actually, Liz beat Starbucker and sent it via email, so I guess there must have been a wormhole in the loop somehow…
NOTE TO READERS
Up in comment #5, I made a bad joke about “killing” someone. It was intended to be a funny comment, but in light of the recent ugliness aimed at Kathy Sierra lately, I realize that some things simply should not be joked about.
I apologize from the bottom of my heart, and ask for your forgiveness. I promise never to do it again, ever. You also have my personal guarantee that similar comments will never again be expressed or tolerated here at the Middle Zone.
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