Friday, July 24, 2009

Meeting Arizona Bloggers

What a super fun day we had. Yesterday several of us who live in Arizona got together at a really cute Tea Room called Gooseberries for lunch. I was so busy visiting and meeting everyone that I forgot to take pictures of the really cute Tea Room, but you can see in the background in the pictures how cute it was. None of us had ever met one another, but of course since we're all bloggers, it was instant love and friendship. I think I can safely say that everyone had a wonderful time. The talk and the laughs were non-stop. If you get the chance to meet fellow bloggers, by all means do it, you will have the best time.


From left to right, Me - Charlotte - Debbie - Mary - Michele - Sherry and Donetta in the middle.



If you don't know these ladies, please stop by and say hello to them. You will love them.
In this pictue we have from left to right - Charlotte-At Home in Scottsdale, then Debbie-Heart Choices, then Mary-Pile of Smiles. Aren't they gorgeous ladies, and don't you just love their blog names.



In this picture we have Michele-Beelieve You Can, then Sherry-Country Wings in Phoenix, then Donetta-A Life Uncommon. Their blog names really represent them so well too. Such sweet and friendly ladies.


Michelle got everyone together, she's unfortunately moving to Pennsylvania, however that really doesn't matter, because friendships are for anywhere you live in blogland. What a super day, I just had a ball. Thank all of you ladies for such a perfect and fun day.




Hugs, Marty

56 comments:

HOPE said...

Just found your blog... I love the name of the one blogger..

Piles of Smiles...we need that!

Lovely Tea House!! My passsion!

I'll be back to visit...

HOPE~

Charlotte said...

What fun it was yesterday. It was so nice to meet you and the other gals. Great picture of the whole group. I didn't get one with my camera so I'm "borrowing' yours. Thanks.
Charlotte

Michele Williams said...

I had such a wonderful time yesterday! It was such a blessing to meet you and and the other ladies... I love blogland!!! I will borrow you pics!

Michele

Barb~Bella Vista said...

Hi Marty, your pictures are wonderful. So good to see all of you....I know you all had a great time! Thanks for sharing with us.

Hugs, Barb

Glenda/MidSouth said...

What a great looking group of ladies. Thanks for sharing.
Glenda

Jadehollow said...

Oh Marty.. What a wonderful time y'all musta had. I would have loved to have been there. I just love that Sherry she's such an inspirational person I woulda squeezed you & her to pieces. That gorgis Tearoom.. what a perfect setting for such beautiful women.
Hugs,
Debbie

ellen b. said...

Oh what fun to plan a get together like this! Sweet!!

xinex said...

What a fun day, Marty! How exciting fot you all to meet each other and get together in a charming place.I am jealous! You all look wonderful!..Christine

Michelle@Fromhousetohome said...

What a fun looking group!!
~Michelle

Lynette said...

Oh Marty - what fun! Y'all look great and the tea room - lovely!! Isn't it great to meet someone in blogland? I can just imagine all the laughing and chatting and giggling going on, oh and the stories!!

Happy Friday to you -

Saleslady371 said...

Hi, Marty:
Your pictures do us all justice..I'm stealing a few. My life is richer because I met you. I look forward to our new friendship.

Have a great weekend!
Mary

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Marty, what fun this must have been. All you ladies are just beautiful. I'm sure long and lasting friendships were formed.. Thanks for sharing your get together in a beautiful tea room..
hugs ~lynne~

Debbie said...

I loved meeting all of my new blogging friends yesterday. I had such a fun time getting to know each of you. Marty, you are such a gem. I loved hearing about your grandson. We must do this again soon. I have a few photos but haven't had time to post yet but will so stop by later and feel free to snag any of mine. And you can always email me and I'll send them to you as well.

Robin said...

It looks like ya'll all had a great time!!!! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!!

{{HUGS}}

Robin :o)

Melissa Miller said...

Oh how wownderful Martyt!
Everyone looks so happy to be together. ~Just lovely! ;)

Bellamere Cottage said...

Hi Marty!

What an adorable group of gals! I'm so glad you had the opportunity to get together and enjoy each other's company! How fun.

Hugs!
Spencer

Donetta said...

Your gift of what Abba Pappa had done for and with you and your grandson will always rest a treasure in my heart. The love and wisdom of teaching the child to breath again spoke volumes to me of your character. I was honored to have shared the time with you and with all of the others who are so individually amazing and powerful women of kindness and integrity.
It was a pleasure.

Mildred said...

What a blessing to make so many new blog friends and to actually meet in person. Looks like you had a lovely setting to get to know each other. These are great photos.

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Marty you all look so happy together...and what a great Tea room how cute is that...May you have a great weekend my friend...I will talk to you when I get back from Texas...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tango said...

Marty how fun, you're so fortunate to have met so many blog friends in your area. I have only met one online about an hour away. She's a horse lover though so maybe one day our trails will cross! This tea room looks like a great place to frequently meet with them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful day.
Luanne

~CC Catherine said...

Hi Marty! It sounds like you all had a lovely time! What an adorable place you went to have lunch! I love it! So glad you got to join the ladies and catch up...get to know each other...you are right, friendships are near and far in blogland...and distance doesn't prevent anyone from becoming precious friends! Hugs! ~CC Catherine

Fifi Flowers said...

FUN to meet fellow bloggers!

aimee said...

what a specail treat! i love going for tea with my friends.
blessings,
aimee

D said...

What a fun day. But you didn't tell/show us what good stuff you had to eat. :)

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

Everybody looks like they are having such a great time! So glad ya'll had such fun. laurie

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Looks like a really enjoyable time! All the ladies looks so sweet! I love meeting blogger friends! The tea room looks like my kind of place!

Thanks for sharing your special time with all of us.

Katherine

prof en retraite said...

Hi Marty! It looks like you all had so much fun! The tea house looks adorable! And what a cute bunch of blogger friends! Having met fellow bloggers myself, I know a good time was had by all of you ladies!! Have a great weekend...hugs...Debbie

Cindy said...

Oh Marty,
How fun that looks! What a cute bunch of blogger! Hugs, Cindy

Barbara said...

Marty, I couldtell fromthe smiles that a good time was had by all.
What a great day you all had.

Party for Susan's birthday on my blog.

Small House said...

What a fun time you must have had. I think it's fun to meet people that I blog with. I'm looking forward to visiting their blogs.
Sandra

Embellished Bayou said...

How neat to be able to meet your blog friends in person, looks like you had a great time!

mbkatc230 said...

Marty, I'm so happy that you got to do this. What a fun time you must have had, everyone looks so happy to be together. When you started your blog would you have ever thought that this day would happen? Thanks for sharing these pictures! Hugs, Kat

vivian said...

hi Marty. I'm glad you got to meet up with some of your blogger pals. Ive been able to meet a bunch of my blogger girls too now and it is so much fun to get to gether with them to hang out talking,laughing, shopping and creating!
have a great weekend!

Bill said...

Hi Marty,
What a lovely time you must have had! It's great that you were able to meet each other ... always nice when kindred spirits can come together.

I had somehow missed your cool white tablescape ... just beautiful! The touches of blue were such a nice accent and added to the coolness!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving the generous and kind comments on my little Christmas in July story. I was afraid it was too melancholy and no one would like it! I always appreciate your thoughtful feedback.

Bye for now,
Bill

Tanielle said...

How fun for you all!!! What a wonderful day, and such a charming place to meet! I'd love to meet some fellow bloggers! Have a wonderful weekend!

Helen said...

Hi Marty! I can't imagine anything more fun than sitting down with fellow bloggers! What a treat.

debbie said...

Dear Marty,
i just dropped by to say hello, give you a hug and thank you for the prayers.
what a beautiful time you all had...look forward to meeting every one.
Amy is doing better...still having visual disturbances in her eye but she is now eating at least once a day.
Angel Hugs
debbie

Mary said...

Hi Marty, thanks for this post - love clogging! I don't know how to do it myself, but I love watching this awesome dance. Your group looks like such great gals. You're so fortunate!

Mary said...

Well,I sure misread that word! BLOGGING friends - SILLY ME! LOL! I would love to meet local bloggers some day - what a blessing to meet in person! I used to live in Phoenix - can I come join you? :)))

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Good Morning Marty!
I just knew you would love my Pink Saturday post. I love this cloche, and I was so thrilled when I found it. I found it at the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall. It was black metal, and bent in so many places, and it leans a little. Tony thought he could fix it, but I have decided I don't care. I love it the way that it is. I am keeping it, and I love it painted pink. It was so sad all black. These little lights I found at JoAnns and they are for little crafts like this. I turned the lights off last night and looked at it on the table, it has such a magical glow about it. The little hummer appears to be saying let me out. Let me out. I so look forward to many more times together. I just love you, and honey you are a keeper. I am keeping you. Love, Sherry

imjacobsmom said...

What a great afternoon. I bet you felt like old friends right off the bat. It's fun to see the faces of our blogging friends, too. That little tea house looks a neat place to visit, too. ~ Robyn

Rue said...

Hi Marty :)

It looks like a fantastic time!

xo,
rue

Chandy said...

Marty, what a ball you all had! That's amazing getting together with such lovely ladies in the Arizona side of Blogland! Lovin' all the smiles!

Your comments so make my day. Big hugs to you my dear friend!

Enjoy your Saturday,
Chandy

Kim said...

What fun!!!! I'm coming to Arizona next month. We are staying in Cave Creek the week of my birthday 8/21. I need to know where all the thrift stores are in Scottsdale & Phoenix. Or antique stores. Or any other place that is fun to shop. We were in Cave Creek last August. I loved shopping there, but kind of expensive. But I did get some clearance items. I did accidentally find a Goodwill in Mesa, but that is the only thrift store I went to last year. I know you are thinking I am crazy for coming to Arizona in August, but my parents stay in a time share & we can stay with them for free. So I can't pass up a free vacation. Plus it's hot here where I live in southern California as well. Thanks for sharing about getting together with all your local blogging friends. I would love to meet up with you when I'm in Arizona if you would like. It could be fun. Thanks for visiting my blog & leaving me a comment.

Diane @ Four Paws and Co said...

What a fun day! I love tea rooms & to be able to share that with new friends is so special! ☺ Diane

Sandi (Meme) said...

I'm so jealous! What a great time you must have had! Have a wonderful weekend!

Kathleen said...

That looks like fun! Bet there wasn't a lull in the conversation..
Have a wonderful Sunday, Marty!

Kammy said...

So Cool Marty ! Love how you gals got together in real person ! Looks like you all had a great time !
Hugs ~ Kammy

Kammy said...

So Cool Marty ! Love how you gals got together in real person ! Looks like you all had a great time !
Hugs ~ Kammy

Lori said...

Marty,
It has been a long time since i have stopped by... It seems like a great time was had by all... i have started blogging again,and wanted to stop by...
Take care glad you had fun..

Brenda said...

Goodness, how did you manage to get this many bloggers together? Do you live close to one another? I've managed to get two together at one time. Once. I'm so glad you had fun, Marty!
Brenda

PAT said...

You all look wonderful, Marty!! Looks like you had a great time!

Gwen said...

Oh wow!Looks like so much fun! where is the tea room?? I live in Gilbert.

printersdevil said...

What a wonderful gathering! I would love to meet with other bloggers. How did you go about organizing this?

The tea room looks great. I can tell from the photos that you all had a wonderful time.

This is such a special thing. It is amazing that I feel like we are all friends and look so forward to hearing from everyone often!

Felecia

Lady Katherine said...

What fun you all must have had!

Anonymous said...

well.. it's like I knew!