Comments on: Why Reality Is As Important As Virtual

By: Sheri Fenley

Sheri Fenley — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:15:27 +0000

I couldn’t agree with Denise more. I have “known” most of the Geneabloggers close to two years now. Meeting in person after all this time was so comfortable and stress-free. The support system that Genea-bloggers has woven around us is beyond compare. I know that I am a better genealogist and more importantly, a better person for it.

Sheri Fenley

By: geneabloggers

geneabloggers — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:30:40 +0000

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By: Thomas MacEntee

Thomas MacEntee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:52:14 +0000

I will expand upon this post tomorrow – I have been thinking about how genealogy conferences on the East Coast tend to be FGS and NGS which is a different vibe while the West Coast has Jamboree and Family History Expos!

I will also touch upon the “already good friends issue”

Thomas

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:50:20 +0000

Leslie, I agree! We need to use Genea-bloggers to hook up with others in our neighborhood and to organize events where we can all get together.

Thomas, one thing I would add to your post is how the virtual relationships we have built made it easier for you all to connect in person. You were already good friends – you just hadn’t met face-to-face. That’s night and day different from walking into a conference cold where you don’t know a soul.

By: Jasia

Jasia — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:49:21 +0000

I’d love to see a GeneaBloggers event but how about doing it in a central location rather than on the west coast?

By: geneabloggers

geneabloggers — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:30:40 +0000

Why Reality Is As Important As Virtual in the #genealogy community http://tr.im/qv0m

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By: Leslie Mehana

Leslie Mehana — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:25:55 +0000

Ditto. I’d never thought so many people would show up at such an event. What a high! I spent Monday sleeping and the last two days “genealogizing” into the wee hours. The genea-bloggers could well create their own event!
Come on, guys, let’s DO IT!