Do you ever get that feeling that something is so damn cool that you just want to hug people? And by people, I don't mean just your girlfriend or mom, or whatever, but anybody you can get your hands on?
Graduated college? Landed some big, new client? Got a raise?
Watch out people, I'm about to get handsy...
But this time it only took a glimpse of the new Apple IPhone. I think I'm too pathetically excited to really examine it in any depth, but holy shit, it's friggin' cool.
In other news...
My favorite Masi, Tim Jackson, got screwed by Saturn, making the cold day in hell before I'll buy another GM just a few degrees cooler. Gavin, Sean, and the Masiwife had some thoughts, too.
Likemind Dallas is here! Friday, January 19 at Panera Bread, 7839 Park Lane, Dallas, just west of 75. I'll explain more as it gets closer, but think Russell Davies' Coffee Morning, but branded.
And, Coffee Morning Second Life is also here! Sure, it's a little counterintuitive, but hell, so are most things. If you want some virtual coffee and real conversation join us over in Crayonville at 8am CST (9 am EST) next Thursday, January 18th. If you've got any questions, feel free to email CC Chapman at CC@crayonville.com. A big thanks to Crayon for stepping up and hosting!
Last, but not least, the wonderful CK and her bookie brain child, the Marketing Profs Book Club gets started tomorrow with our first book, Citizen Marketers by Ben McConnell and Jackie Huba. Get on over there and join the conversation!
Ummm... Paul, I know phone marriage is prolly legal in Texas, but I don't know if that is a wise life choice... just sayin. BUT, it is the coolest phone I've ever seen. Man is it sweet!
Thanks for the mention about the Saturn saga. It's great to have so many folks watching my back. I feel pretty fortunate.
Book Club will be great. Can't wait to dig in.
The Crayon coffee thing might be difficult for me, since it's at 6:00AM my time when I'm getting ready to take the little wingnut to school and get ready for work... but I'm still gonna try.
Posted by: Tim Jackson | January 09, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Ha ... and I thought that Saturn link was to their website ;) You are a damn sneaky man!
Posted by: Gavin Heaton | January 09, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Gavin- what'd you expect from a guy who wants to marry a phone? (I laughed too... out loud...)
Posted by: Tim Jackson | January 09, 2007 at 11:02 PM
"Likemind Dallas" is a much better name than "Coffee (or not) Mornings/Lunch. ;)
Posted by: Cam Beck | January 10, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Okay. Logging in to a virtual world to pretend drink virtual coffee strikes me as one of the geekiest things I've ever heard.
Oh wait.
No, marrying a phone definitely takes the cake. ;)
Posted by: Sean Howard | January 10, 2007 at 02:43 PM
I want that phone now! I've never wanted a "cool" phone, never wanted to deal with email in my palm (texting makes me cringe) and the Web on my phone - puh-leeze, never wanted it. BUT I WANT IT NOW. My plot to convince my husband that he wants to buy me the iPhone begins tomorrow.
Posted by: Lori Magno | January 10, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Tim- You have no choice, I'll be forcing you to go to the Crayon Coffee Morning. You have to check it out at least. They'll be holding one weekly, should be fun!
And, yes, guys, I am a sneaky bastard. I didn't think anybody would actually click on the link!
Cam, you better go to Likemind, too!
And, Lori, that's why I love me some Apple. They are the ultimate woo'ers. I've been reading all these blogs yapping on about what it doesn't have, when all they have to do is look at it. It has so much cool it doesn't matter what it doesn't have!
Dude, Sean, I think you're required to be there. And, you're right, both marrying a phone and virtual coffee are weird, but what can I say? I'm a weird guy! :)
Posted by: Paul McEnany | January 10, 2007 at 09:12 PM
gah. damn.
I'm a geek. Through and true. I'll see you there. ;)
Posted by: Sean Howard | January 11, 2007 at 12:59 PM