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Permalink Reply by Caren Osrin Gittleman on December 25, 2012 at 12:08pm

Hi Chris!

I want to say how WONDERFUL it is that you are going to be going to BlogPaws! OMG you will LOVE IT!!

It is normal to be nervous but you will never meet a more welcoming bunch of people than fellow pet lovers. You will be put at ease in NO TIME!

Last year I was in charge of the "Newbies" Group....I was at the conference the year before last (that was my first one!) and LOVED IT! Last year I had to cancel at the last second due to having a kidney stone attack.

Anyway...in our Newbie Group last year A LOT of questions were asked (and answered)....here is the link to the group of you want to check it out:Newbie Group

I am not sure if I am doing another Newbie Group this year or if someone else is, but the link I gave you should answer TONS of your questions!

If I can be of any help to you I am more than happy to help......I am sure MANY others will jump in too!

Trust me, the minute everyone gives you a GIANT and welcoming hug and you get to see so many of your blogging friends all of your fears will vanish!

It is the BEST experience on the planet!!

Permalink Reply by Chris McNeair on December 25, 2012 at 12:11pm

So prepare for giant hugs? :) 

I think I can handle that. 

Permalink Reply by Chris McNeair on December 25, 2012 at 12:17pm

Is it safe to assume there will be lots of photo opportunities? I will have my camera with me.. and I'll make sure I'll have lots of batteries. 

In looking through the form link I didn't see anything about a dress code yet and how the parking will be as I will not be able to stay on property, but I'll be the next town over. 

Permalink Reply by Caren Osrin Gittleman on December 25, 2012 at 12:25pm

There will be TONS of photo opportunities! 

On the link that I sent to you there are MULTIPLE pages of comments.....please take a few minutes to go through them...yes.....dress code is answered....here are some articles from the group that should help you...here is one by Yvonne Divita click here and here is another great article by Carol Bryant....click here

As for parking...I was at Tysons Corners for the first conference...not sure about how you would get there...I know that another blogger Dawn Miklich lives in the area.....you may want to connect with her, as  well as Rachel Shubin and Ingrid King. They all live in the area.

Chris McNeair said:

Is it safe to assume there will be lots of photo opportunities? I will have my camera with me.. and I'll make sure I'll have lots of batteries. 

In looking through the form link I didn't see anything about a dress code yet and how the parking will be as I will not be able to stay on property, but I'll be the next town over. 

Permalink Reply by Caren Osrin Gittleman on December 25, 2012 at 12:27pm

yep....be prepared. BTW I was following you...not sure if I still am...will do so again. I write Cat Chat and Dakota's Den hope you will visit some time! I also just sent you a friend request here

Chris McNeair said:

So prepare for giant hugs? :) 

I think I can handle that. 

Permalink Reply by Chris McNeair on December 25, 2012 at 12:44pm

Thank you so much. I know what I will be doing tonight. 

Permalink Reply by Caren Osrin Gittleman on December 25, 2012 at 3:22pm

YAY Chris! Glad I was able to help. I am more than willing to help if I can...there is NOTHING to worry about...you will just adore it!!! you will be with other pet lovers and what can be better than THAT? I am here if you need me and I am sure that others will help as well!

Chris McNeair said:

Thank you so much. I know what I will be doing tonight. 

Permalink Reply by Carol Bryant on December 25, 2012 at 3:53pm

In 2010 I walked into my first BlogPaws event in Columbus, Ohio, and I felt like you. I was nervous but excited and had so many things running through my head.

My career is now totally in the pet world and I am a pet blogger. I also work for BlogPaws. I am living my dream.

I would be happy to answer any and all questions. You will be welcomed, there is much to see, do, and learn, and many opportunities. We are very excited to have you coming.

Let me know what I can do to help and Happy Howl-i-Days!

Carol

Permalink Reply by Carol Bryant on December 25, 2012 at 3:54pm

And @Caren, you rock. Caren is the real deal and a shining example of the kindness and knowledge offered by this community. We make money, we make relationships, we make a future.

Caren Osrin Gittleman said:

There will be TONS of photo opportunities! 

On the link that I sent to you there are MULTIPLE pages of comments.....please take a few minutes to go through them...yes.....dress code is answered....here are some articles from the group that should help you...here is one by Yvonne Divita click here and here is another great article by Carol Bryant....click here

As for parking...I was at Tysons Corners for the first conference...not sure about how you would get there...I know that another blogger Dawn Miklich lives in the area.....you may want to connect with her, as  well as Rachel Shubin and Ingrid King. They all live in the area.

Chris McNeair said:

Is it safe to assume there will be lots of photo opportunities? I will have my camera with me.. and I'll make sure I'll have lots of batteries. 

In looking through the form link I didn't see anything about a dress code yet and how the parking will be as I will not be able to stay on property, but I'll be the next town over. 

Permalink Reply by Caren Osrin Gittleman on December 25, 2012 at 4:10pm

@Carol thank you!

@Chris told ya there are others who are more than willing to help! Carol is the Queen :)

Carol Bryant said:

And @Caren, you rock. Caren is the real deal and a shining example of the kindness and knowledge offered by this community. We make money, we make relationships, we make a future.

Caren Osrin Gittleman said:

There will be TONS of photo opportunities! 

On the link that I sent to you there are MULTIPLE pages of comments.....please take a few minutes to go through them...yes.....dress code is answered....here are some articles from the group that should help you...here is one by Yvonne Divita click here and here is another great article by Carol Bryant....click here

As for parking...I was at Tysons Corners for the first conference...not sure about how you would get there...I know that another blogger Dawn Miklich lives in the area.....you may want to connect with her, as  well as Rachel Shubin and Ingrid King. They all live in the area.

Chris McNeair said:

Is it safe to assume there will be lots of photo opportunities? I will have my camera with me.. and I'll make sure I'll have lots of batteries. 

In looking through the form link I didn't see anything about a dress code yet and how the parking will be as I will not be able to stay on property, but I'll be the next town over. 

Permalink Reply by Dawn Miklich on December 25, 2012 at 5:41pm

Hi Chris! I went to my first BlogPaws in 2011 when it was at Tyson's Corners. I was scared not knowing anyone and being a total introvert felt so far out of my comfort zone going. But I survived :>), enjoyed myself and was real glad I went. I met Caren there!

I don't live near Tyson's Corners, I'm about 4 hours north of there in PA, but I drove down last time and there was plenty of parking around the hotel. I'm not sure exactly how much was free in the front, but there were a lot of spaces there too.

Permalink Reply by Chris McNeair on December 25, 2012 at 10:23pm

I can only hope that one day that will be my future being a real pet blogger. :) 

Carol Bryant said:

In 2010 I walked into my first BlogPaws event in Columbus, Ohio, and I felt like you. I was nervous but excited and had so many things running through my head.

My career is now totally in the pet world and I am a pet blogger. I also work for BlogPaws. I am living my dream.

I would be happy to answer any and all questions. You will be welcomed, there is much to see, do, and learn, and many opportunities. We are very excited to have you coming.

Let me know what I can do to help and Happy Howl-i-Days!

Carol

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