My thoughts on…Cariblogger Linkup ‘06
Last week Wednesday, some of the greatest forces in the Caribbean blogosphere were assembled in one place, and for those who missed it, it was great. We met at La Kabana at 7:30. Madbull, Dr. D, Kami, Stunner, Scratchie, Gela, Francis, Owen, Shotta Mark and myself were there. It was nice to see the faces behind the blogs, but I have to admit, at first I was hesitant, because in every social circle, there tends to be a bastard in the bunch. But they were very nice, and I think I made a few genuine friends that day. I originally intended to stop by, introduce myself, then leave. As a result, I walked with a light pocket. Little, did I know that I’d be staying far longer than expected. There were mainly Jamaican bloggers there, with the exception of Madbull and Kami, who were from the Cayman Islands and St. Vincent respectively.
They were older than I expected. I think I was the youngest one there. We talked about everything from blog hosting to Vincymas. And Dr. D announced that he was going to quit blogging. I hope he finds his inspiration again, because I do enjoy his posts. But after four years of posting, it’s understandable. We feasted on wings and chips and drank some alcohol. We took some pictures (the ones armed with digital cameras or camera phones anyway). If you want to see some pictures, check out Madbull’s post on the event. I rather enjoyed it, and look forward to the next one. It was nice to talk to people about blogging and blog related stuff without getting blank stares (blogging hasn’t quite hit the mainstream in Jamaica as yet). I think we should do some promotion for the next linkup, because I told some fellow Jamaican bloggers about the event, and they regretted not going. The next link up will be in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, so I’d better get my travel documents ready and start saving.
Though I was late - the blogger link was nice.
That is truly a cool thing to meet others who blog, face to face. there are so many I’d love to meet and a few that scare me but it sounds like you had a great time.
“in every social circle, there tends to be a bastard in the bunch.”
so true.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! That must have been very interesting.. I always try to visualize those who write…
Lemme know when’s the next one, I might join!
Leon, I am a Yardie through and through though I do live in Cayman.
Not too sure that I care to see other bloggers face to face … but it sure is great that the West Indies and other spaces and places can have a wide platform ..
(use it well)
Was nice meeting you Leon.Got a copy of a pic to send you
Lawd Leon yu haffi mek we sound so old man? Cripes! It’s funny you say that though, was reading your blog the other day and was thinking in person you look so young and cute and innocent