When I began blogging just over two years ago, the idea of meeting other bloggers in person was something I didn’t really think about.
I’ve shared posts about my good friend, Pam, whose kitty, Sam, writes One Spoiled Cat, and how we’ve actually gotten together several times in the past few months.
I also met Michelle, who writes Belle Grove Plantation, and introduced her to Bacon’s Castle. The link will take you to a post she wrote about our visit there. (Unfortunately, I think Michelle has had some technical issues with her photos, so only the text is visible at this time.)
Another blogging friend, Patti, at A New Day Dawns, and I have also met for lunch and shopping a couple times. Recently, Patti e-mailed me and asked about us getting together again, this time to include another blogger from our area: Susan, whose blog is titled Coming East.
Yesterday, the three of us met and had lunch at Cracker Barrel in Hampton, and rather than tie up a table after we finished our meal, we drove to a nearby Barnes and Noble. Our plans were to sit at the cafe there, have hot beverages and chat a little longer.
There was just one small problem: it was still “lunch time”, and there were no vacant tables in the cafe. So we talked as we strolled around the store. Finally, we found vacant seats: in the children’s section. Susan’s teaching background resurfaced and, while we all chatted, she created.
And did we ever chat?! We talked about our families, our pets, cooking, our travels, where we’d be spending Thanksgiving, and of course, our blogs.
We asked a store employee to take a picture of the three of us. She hesitantly did so; apparently B & N doesn’t really like photos to be taken in their stores. But since we just wanted a picture of US, that apparently was permissable.
By the way, we did make some purchases at Barnes and Noble, lest you think we just used the building for a place to visit.
A blogging bonus: making new friends. We’re already planning our next get-together.
these days of mine 
What fun! How wonderful that some of your friends are close enough to visit with (including lucky me!). Barnes and Noble was a brilliant spot to choose for a “chat session”…..and it was nice they broke their photo taboo to snap the three of you ladies with your smiling faces for a shared memory…..
Pam
How fun is this! I love that you are able to meet other blogging buddies – this made me smile in a big way 🙂
MJ
This is so great! You gals are super lucky to be able to get together like this.
ooo-I wish I were there! What is it that I have 1-2-3-4-5 blogging buddies in VA? I think VA is a TX cousin. Thank you for sharing.
That’s really nice, blogging is indeed a way to make friends, a lot of fine people around.
I would love to see your pretty countryside. If we are ever in the area, I am going to look you up! And our husbands will LOVE each other!
How nice to see you three!!! What fun to get together and have lunch and chat chat chat. We lived in Virginia for a few years! Dang! You couldn’t of kept me away.. 🙂 I will be looking forward to future posts of you all getting together.
Always fun to make new friends in person. Great post.
The Internet can be a wonderful thing, can’t it? It’s heartwarming to hear of you meeting so many wonderful people through blogging.
What fun! You are so lucky to have blogging buddies that live right near you!
Well, for gooseness sakes, what fun! 😀
Good for you! What a great thing to do. We all need “girlfriend” time!
awww! jealous you get to meet up with patti. 🙂 you 3 are too cute!
Looks like everybody had a good time ! It’s great that you live close to other bloggers & can meet … B&N is a great spot for that !
ooooohhhh how simply wonderful! You three really “go” together!
You never can have to many friends. Glad all had a good time.
What a terrific experience, meeting bloggers in person – especially the ones you love online, And the picture is grand too – a happy group.:).
How fun!!! Looks and sounds like you had a lovely day together. So nice to see Susan from Coming East there since I feel like I know her too from our blogging circles. Gosh, I wish I lived closer to my blogging buddies so I could meet and greet too. Maybe someday!
Its so nice to have blogging friends who live close enough for a visit! Looks like you gals had fun!
I’ll probably never meet any of my blogging friends, but some do email me now and then. It’s almost like having a pen pal. This sounds like you “girls” had a wonderful outing.
Love the pictures, Dianna! I feel we’ve barely touched the surface, and I look forward to our next visit with each other. I’ll bring my camera next time.
Had a great time! Looking forward to our next girl’s day out. 🙂
Wonderful…just wonderful!!! 🙂
~d.
How fun! Nice that you’ve been able to connect with other bloggers in your area. I’ll have to see if I can find some kindred spirits in my community! ~ Sheila