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{Grand Rapids, MI recap ~ we *love* to chat!}

December 28, 2010 · 18 Comments
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A big T H A N K S to all the gals that made it to the Grand Rapids/Gussy meet-up last week!! So what if we talked for over 150 minutes ;] It was amazing and I’m sooooo glad you came ~

{from the left} Molly with idance, me, Dee with Red Leter Words, Jill with Cora Anne Designs, Momma Gus & friends, Jill with The Diaper Diaries, Andrea with Simple Organized Living, Jolon with Savvy Chic Savings [not pictured: Mary with Island Girl Bags]

What did we talk about? Blissdom, blogging, boys. Other non-B named things include: “tums”, sewing, christmas lights and hoarders.

I know there were more of you that wanted to come but the silly winter/Michigan weather interrupted. Maybe next time?! You know there will be a next time :]

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A few days before leaving for Michigan I was running errands in Minnesota and a lovely gal came up to me and asked me if I was Gussy. Of course my heart skipped a beat. I was a little nervous about having a Grand Rapids meet-up {what if no one comes? what if I spill coffee on myself?} But those things didn’t happen and it was so fun! That little moment at the store in MN was just practice for the meet-up, I suppose :] God knows I love to be prepared {and I say that in all seriousness (lol) }.

xoxo

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  1. Debbie says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    I am not a blogger, but have been a self-employed business owner for many years and I just want you to know how much I respect (and admire) you and I do truly realize how much work you put into your business. Good luck and ENJOY!!

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  2. Jolon @ Savvy Chic Savings says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Was such a pleasure to see you again. Hope you enjoyed the time home with your family and friends! I have to say, the most hilarious moment was brought to us by the letter “S”. hehe ;)

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    • Gussy says

      December 28, 2010 at 8:31 pm

      *snort*
      leave it up to Mama Gus and her friends to get us laughing ;]

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  3. The Diaper Diaries says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Loved every minute of it. Can’t wait to hang out at Blissdom!!

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    • Gussy says

      December 28, 2010 at 8:31 pm

      me too! you’re so great :]

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  4. Jill says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    So fun! And really wishing I was going to Blissdom after hearing all about it…next year!!

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  5. hiyaluv says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Yay! Looks like such fun!! :)gina

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  6. Sandy a la Mode says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    awwwwwwww sounds like a FUN time!! i LOVE blogger meetups!!! i actually had dinner w/ oh, hello friend last night, so fun!!!

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  7. Andrea @ Simple Organized Living says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Yay for fun bloggy meet-ups!

    I’m so glad I could make it…even if my house was still consumed by boxes {which, by-the-way, are all unpacked and organized now!}

    Hope you had a great Christmas…we’ll see if I show up at Blissdom or not!

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  8. Ashley Pichea says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    Looks like you had a great time! I thought about you all when we were in GR on Saturday celebrating Christmas. Maybe next time I’ll be in the area! :)

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  9. Mary Beth (The Blue Ladybug) says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    I reeeeeally wanted to come meet you, but we were traveling out of town that day. Honestly, I was a little nervous to come too because I thought I’d be the only person you wouldn’t know! :) Did you know everyone who came?? Maybe I’ll come next time with my business partner, Laura!

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  10. April Foss says

    December 29, 2010 at 11:24 am

    How fun for all you ladies!!

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  11. lisa @thebeadgirl says

    January 2, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    still so sad i missed it. darn kids!

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  12. sheila says

    January 27, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Meeting at the White House Bistro on February 4th…gals group from GR…be there or be square:) Actually, loved seeing you people in GR! My friends from GR will be in Saugatuck on the 4th…watch for us on FB (or you tube:)

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