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Backpacking Dad Goes to BlogHer ‘10

Posted on 08/11/201003/20/2011 by Backpacking Dad

As you may have heard, this past weekend I went to BlogHer “˜10 in New York. It was an amazing experience, and far surpassed both previous BlogHer conferences I’ve been privileged to attend. I reconnected with a ton of old friends, stalked some stalk-worthy people, attended some great sessions that will help me grow as a blogger, networked with people who are powerful and influential, and also just chilled out and relaxed during quiet conversations with some great people.

My weekend started with a phone call from The Palinode just after he’d landed in New York. “Dude,” he said, because all Canadians say “dude”, “I just landed in the Big Apple. Check it out, I’m sending you a picture of the back of the chair in front of me. Check ya later!”

Photo by Schmutzie

I didn’t go straight to the Hilton after arriving. Instead I went wandering around north of Times’ Square. I peeked into the second story window of F.A.O. Schwarz (because I’m like forty feet tall when I’m on vacation), and there on the giant piano was Annabel! Her mom Heather was teaching her how to play a song called “Fah, a long long way to run” and I didn’t stick around to see if she mastered it. I’m sure she did; she’s a smart kid.

Photo by Heather Spohr

When I arrived at the Hilton, well, that’s when the party started. Jen and Sarah made me pose with them, but I felt weird because I wasn’t wearing my grey dress, so I hid behind Sarah a bit. I’m way shy.

Photo by Sarah and the Goonsquad

Ali and Metalia forced me into a 30 second dance party. I tried to keep up, but I only know one dance routine and they said “No Macarena!” so I kept my hands down at my sides.

Photo by Ali Martell

Feeling a bit tired from all the dancing it was time to relax. And who better to just chill with than Bossy herself? She was all “Yet another little known fact: Backpacking Dad is one of Bossy’s favorite things.” Awww….Bossy’s sweet like that.

Photo by Schmutzie  

I was in pretty high demand, and I knew I wasn’t going to be able to keep up with all of the meets and greets. Knowing that Erin had sent her head-on-a-stick along to New York with Rita Arens, I decided to ask Rita to just staple my picture to Erin’s so that people could get twice the thrill for the price of once.

Photo by Rita Arens  

Then, there was Sparklecorn. There’s really no excuse for what I ended up doing to that cake from the Ace of Cakes crew (Charm City Cakes, I believe). It was delicious, and I’m sorry I didn’t share with anyone else, but come on, it was awesome. I also stole the unicorn to give to Erin. She’s not in to unicorns yet, but I’m working on her.

Photo by I can't remember

For some reason I missed seeing Jenny the Bloggess this year. However, knowing that I could use BlogHer as business opportunity I had a Napa winery bottle a special sparkling wine just for me and I passed out cases of the stuff. I learned later that Jenny herself had gotten hold of one of the bottles and she enjoyed it as much as I hope everyone did.

Photo by Maggie Mason

All in all it was a really memorable event. I hope everyone was as happy to see me as I was to see them.

Thanks so much for a great conference, BlogHer. I can’t wait for San Diego in 2011!

Woohoo!

28 thoughts on “Backpacking Dad Goes to BlogHer ‘10”

  1. Liz Gumbinner says:
    08/11/2010 at 3:12 PM

    Great seeing you too! You're definitely thinner than last year. Almost…flat.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/11/2010 at 3:21 PM

      I do like a thousand crunches a day.

  2. Anonymous says:
    08/11/2010 at 3:14 PM

    Loved your recap but I see you ignored my advice on watching those photoshop videos.

    1. lisa says:
      08/11/2010 at 3:19 PM

      I just totally cracked up at that one… off to see more of them… myself! Muahahaha!

      1. Backpacking Dad says:
        08/11/2010 at 4:47 PM

        It was loads of fun.

    2. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/11/2010 at 3:21 PM

      I don't know what the hell you are talking about.

      1. Anonymous says:
        08/11/2010 at 3:51 PM

        Don't try that on me, mister. I have a 10 year old. I've heard it before. Minus the "hell" part. Usually.

  3. MissivesFromSuburbia says:
    08/11/2010 at 4:11 PM

    Is that Justin Bieber?

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/11/2010 at 4:46 PM

      No, it's me, Backpacking Dad.

  4. kyooty says:
    08/11/2010 at 5:33 PM

    That's a very smart way to get to Blogher10 and still beable to pull off HomeHer10. you have great multitasking skills. bTW my twitter is now working and I can now accept followers, but support says they need to re-request.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/11/2010 at 7:04 PM

      I'm very tall.

  5. Howiesgoodies says:
    08/11/2010 at 6:49 PM

    I'm so jealous. And glad I had HomeHer10 to keep me company.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/11/2010 at 7:03 PM

      What the hell is HomeHer10? Sounds lame.

  6. Meghan says:
    08/11/2010 at 6:58 PM

    Wait a minute Backpacking Dad, those photos have been tampered with! I can't believe people tried to pretend they were at BlogHer by pasting their head and BABIES into pictures of YOU at BlogHer. And they totally suck at photoshopping I must say. I'm not one to stir the pot or anything, but if I were you I'd be pissed.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/11/2010 at 7:03 PM

      Comment win.

    2. mapsgirl says:
      08/12/2010 at 6:08 AM

      I can't compete with this comment. Very good!

      BpD…great post :)

  7. Jenny, Bloggess says:
    08/12/2010 at 1:30 PM

    You tasted delicious.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/12/2010 at 1:42 PM

      I've been criticized for being a little too bubbly AND having a bitter

      aftertaste.

  8. Anonymous says:
    08/12/2010 at 3:41 PM

    It was SO great seeing you again. And my husband @bugfrog loved meeting you too. I won't talk about any of that OTHER stuff we did. Shhh.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/12/2010 at 8:50 PM

      So great to meet @bugfrog. He's a handsome devil, but not as handsome as me

      of course har har.

  9. Anonymous says:
    08/12/2010 at 8:04 PM

    What! No picture with the King of the Ace of Cakes? How did that cake taste? Sort of pulpy and inkish? Inquiring readers just have to see the picture of you giving Erin that unicorn!

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/12/2010 at 8:50 PM

      It tasted like chicken.

  10. Anne Younger says:
    08/12/2010 at 10:49 PM

    WOW! You sure did get around at BlogHer!

  11. Anonymous says:
    08/13/2010 at 7:33 AM

    Wait, I just realized you wore the same clothes in every picture. I hope you had that suit cleaned when you got home. How long did it take you to perfect that smirk because one smirk is the same as the next.

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/13/2010 at 7:24 PM

      I've been practicing that look for years.

  12. jtcricket says:
    08/13/2010 at 12:01 PM

    HILARIOUSSS!!!!! I hope you go to Blog Her '11 IN PERSON and that all of our Home Her '10 Homies (hehehe) go, too, including moi!!! Keep on doin' wut ya do BP-Daddio!!!

    1. Backpacking Dad says:
      08/13/2010 at 7:23 PM

      Will do.

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