My Fire Hydrant

I’m a few miles east of home today, in Columbus Ohio today attending the BlogPaws conference. What’s BlogPaws? The very first ever pet bloggers conference. And it’s awesome pawsome!!

September 2009 Behind the Paw Blogger Summit

One of the most wonderful things is that I get  to see some old friends. Nicole, Caroline, Karen, Lana, and Dr. Janet are all here attending the conference. So last night, we pulled out our bowling shirts from last year’s Behind the Paw Blogger Summit and took a photo:

(back row) Nicole, me, Dr. Janet, Karen, (front row) Lana-with Skeezix, Caroline

This conference has been like one big happy family reunion–except there’s no sibling rivalry. So many people I’ve met online are here and it’s been such a pleasure to put faces to names. I’ve been to other conferences that were more well established–BlogPaws puts them in the shade! Great organization! Great presentations! And great people! I’m so glad I came!

Caroline, who is on staff for Romeo the Cat

Amy, who blogs at Love Meow

Lana from Petside

Nicole from DogTime 

John from Avenue K9

Dr. Janet, who blogs at About Vet Med

Dr. Eric who blogs at The Dogster and Catster Vet Blog  

And Karen, the The Cat’s Meow on Catster blogger, who brought her flat cat Skeezix who blogs at Skeezix’s Scratching Post.

 I am working on an overview of the event which I will post in a few days. For now, check out these wonderful sites!

On our way, Thursday morning.