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« Reply #151 on: June 06, 2009, 09:35:06 AM » |
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« Reply #152 on: June 06, 2009, 10:02:41 AM » |
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I met two other kindlers in Arlington, MA. (One was Stephen Windwalker of Kindle Nation blog/newletter). we had a great time, I learned a lot, we exchanged e-mails and hope to do it again in a few months. GREAT Idea!!
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« Reply #154 on: June 06, 2009, 10:59:05 AM » |
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Just got back from the Mission Viejo meet with Ramthehammer and CarolHanrahan.
My K1 and Their K2's. ALL NEKKID!!
Ram will post pic's. Great time!
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« Reply #155 on: June 06, 2009, 11:04:16 AM » |
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This sounds so fun. Can't wait for the photos.
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« Reply #156 on: June 06, 2009, 11:16:37 AM » |
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I went to two Starbucks in La Mesa. I was the only one. Bummed.
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« Reply #157 on: June 06, 2009, 11:51:53 AM » |
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I would love to see those pics of the meet-ups! I spent an hour at my local Starbucks this morning, and I must say I felt an immediate family connection with the others at this Kindle & Koffee meet-up. Oh wait, that's because the other attendees were in fact my immediate family. But we had a nice time. One of the baristas, and one of the customers, came over and asked about the Kindles. One guy was considering buying one after his boss had showed everyone at his office his Kindle 2. I'm glad to hear a few of you had others at your meet-up. And those of you didn't - - good for you for being there and giving it a try!!   |
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« Reply #158 on: June 06, 2009, 12:15:33 PM » |
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Vegas_Asian & I went....we were the only 2 there. But it was still nice to meet her & chat. Hopefully next time more people will come. (I'm looking at you patchymama & marbues!!)  Kristie |
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« Reply #159 on: June 06, 2009, 12:16:48 PM » |
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I feel so bad.... I FORGOT! I'm so ashamed  I had every intention of going to Panera this morning, but then it completely slipped my mind. I also forgot today was the grand opening of the new Lego store in Annapolis. My son is NOT happy. We were supposed to help build an 8 foot tall R2D2. <sigh> |
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« Reply #160 on: June 06, 2009, 12:26:22 PM » |
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I feel so bad.... I FORGOT! I'm so ashamed I had every intention of going to Panera this morning, but then it completely slipped my mind. I also forgot today was the grand opening of the new Lego store in Annapolis. My son is NOT happy. We were supposed to help build an 8 foot tall R2D2. <sigh> Slacker!! haha  |
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« Reply #161 on: June 06, 2009, 12:28:41 PM » |
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Seems like there should be enough of us here in central AR for a meet, we'll have to try in the future.
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« Reply #162 on: June 06, 2009, 12:33:36 PM » |
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Vegas_Asian & I went....we were the only 2 there. But it was still nice to meet her & chat. Hopefully next time more people will come. (I'm looking at you patchymama & marbues!!) Kristie I was thinking that the fact it was the first week of summer vacation may have contributed to amount of participation this weekend. It was fun to talk to another kindler and see another kindle other my own. This was also my first time seeing an oberon cover and another skins brand other than DecalGirl. Now I'm tempted to get an Oberon after seeing kjn33's. This was fun! hopefully some other Vegas res can come next time |
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« Reply #163 on: June 06, 2009, 12:45:44 PM » |
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No SBX here so I went to a coffee shop about 15 min from my home. I was the only one there - no surprise at all - but had my laptop and really enjoyed the chat. Got to show my KK off to the shop owner and his wife - who plans to buy a Kindle.... and recommended the DX to the two young waitresses who thought that using the DX for their textbooks (in the future) will be the way to go.
DH showed up on his lunch hour from work with his camera and took pictures..... a great time all the way around. I might not have had any other Kindlers to talk to at the coffee shop.... but had an excellent time in the chat - hope we can do it again!
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« Reply #164 on: June 06, 2009, 12:50:28 PM » |
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So has anyone sneaked a peek over at the Amazon forums to see how the rest of the Kindle world handled it?
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« Reply #165 on: June 06, 2009, 01:02:00 PM » |
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i just read a few of the posts. Sounds like those who actually met up with someone had a really great time and are planning on meeting again. I did see there were some Pittsburgh meeters, but not near where I am.
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« Reply #166 on: June 06, 2009, 02:50:14 PM » |
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It was hit-and-miss at the Amazon forums - a few of them are cross-posting their results here and vice versa. I think most of us had a somewhat solitary meet-up, but there were a few places where four/ five/ six Kindles showed up.
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« Reply #167 on: June 06, 2009, 03:28:16 PM » |
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I showed up late (10:30ish) to the starbucks at 19th and Geary in San Francisco, and alas I was alone. However, two different people asked about my Kindle and one said she is going to buy one after seeing mine.
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« Reply #168 on: June 06, 2009, 03:32:11 PM » |
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« Reply #169 on: June 06, 2009, 03:51:56 PM » |
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I was the only Kindler there, but I did show off Jasmine to one interested Starbucks patron. He had wondered what they look like in the wild... He didn't vow to go home and order one immediately, but he did seem impressed with all she can do!
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« Reply #170 on: June 06, 2009, 04:32:28 PM » |
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I believe that the key issue with any of these Kindle-meets is that they need to be repeated.
As owners become less timid and as the stores realize that we are coming and they start to advertise and as the curious come just because the Kindles are going to be there.......well......
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« Reply #171 on: June 06, 2009, 07:39:24 PM » |
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I believe that the key issue with any of these Kindle-meets is that they need to be repeated.
As owners become less timid and as the stores realize that we are coming and they start to advertise and as the curious come just because the Kindles are going to be there.......well......
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« Reply #172 on: June 07, 2009, 11:25:08 AM » |
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I was unavoidably detained and didn't make it.
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« Reply #173 on: June 08, 2009, 07:16:48 AM » |
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I went to Starbucks in Arlington, MA, met 2 others (Including Stephen Windwalker of Kindle nation blog/newsletter) and we had a great conversation. We'll probbaly do it again in a few months and hopefully have a few more join us.
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« Reply #174 on: June 08, 2009, 08:08:13 AM » |
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Another thing Geoff, a lot of people couldn't make it this Sat but possibly another day, so doing this quarterly like intinst said would make it good. Maybe change places for y'all, not necessarily a Starbucks, but somewhere else.
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