Ingo and Iris have been visiting Perth from Germany for the last few weeks. They began the long flight home yesterday afternoon. From left to right the photo shows Ingo, me and Iris. Click on the picture for a better look.
They managed to meet several local bloggers while they were in Perth. Dee invited them along to the last Perth Weblogger Meetup which I was unable to attend. (I’m determined to get to at least a couple of meetups in 2007.)
When I found out that Ingo and Iris were coming to Perth I couldn’t wait to arrange to meet. We got together for a tour of my workplace, 98.5 Sonshine FM, and a coffee before Christmas and yesterday was time to say farewell. Pauline, Emily, James and I drove out to Perth’s international airport to say our goodbyes. Saying goodbye was a little strange for the rest of the family seeing as it was the first time they’d met Ingo and Iris.
If it wasn’t such a busy time of year we would have spent more time together. I very much enjoyed the short time we enjoyed together and I only wish that it wasn’t at such a busy time of the year. I would have loved to enjoy a barbecue together or to show them some local tourist attractions.
Ingo and Iris, if you can ever make it back here for another holiday (or to stay) I look forward to spending a lot more time with you. Thank you for the opportunity to share your time while you were in our wonderful city.
I still find it amazing that I can get to know people half way around the world and that they can know all about me simply by sitting at a computer. I must admit that as great as it is to meet people online through blogging, there’s still nothing that can beat sitting down face to face with friends. That’s what made our short time together such a privilege.
I met quite a few bloggers face to face in 2006 and I’m hoping I’ll meet even more in 2007. If you’re ever in the Perth area and you want to catch up for a coffee and a look around a radio station, just let me know. (That goes for Perth locals too.)
Posted by Rodney Olsen
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I love meeting bloggers. So far, all of the ones I’ve met have been lovely. 🙂
wish u good luck in the new year
i have yet to meet even ONE blogger face to face … i’ve spoken to a few, but so far – no chitchat over coffee …
blogging has certainly blessed my life and helped me grow, as well as plain ole helped me with a burden or two!
if ever you guys are in Canada … the coffee is on!
Rodney, how fun! I met a blog couple last year when they visited my area, it was a real treat.
Rodney, thank you for the meeting-ups! We more or less just got up and I managed to say my first words in blogger.
I sure will have to say way, way more! Perth is one of the most beautiful towns I know (in Australia – and there are heaps more – so, everyone – go there! And take your time! Three weeks aren´t enough!!!)
With really nice and friendly people!
Did you know you say “thank you (,mate)” to the bus-driver when getting off the bus?
This is Perth and its people!
And only through blogging I was able to meet some Perth-people in person! – For example Rodney and his familiy! 🙂