Last weekend I had the honor and privilege of attending the Bloggers at Midlife (BAM) Conference in Las Vegas. Enjoying the company of like-minded women (and a couple of men), discussing our passions for writing and publishing was the inspiration and lift I needed to move forward with self-hosting my blog and taking it to the next level.

Midlife Bloggers gather for a well-earned lunch.

Over two days, the conference included two breakfasts and two lunches. In this photo, a group of hungry bloggers lines up for a wonderful buffet of salads and yummy entrees. BAM Conference Logo

If you are a blogger, there is nothing quite like meeting fellow bloggers in person, sharing stories and just plain chatting. Many bloggers run their own online businesses, promote their published books, and offer their tips and tricks for their success.

 


 

This photo is included in Hugh’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Group and for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Dinnertime


36 responses to “Dinnertime for a Group of Hungry Bloggers”

  1. kathyscottage Avatar

    It looks like great fun! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it!

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  2. doreenb8 Avatar
    doreenb8

    It was such a great weekend. I learned so much and the food was great but there is nothing like meeting so many beautiful, creative people! I would love to have a copy of this picture. ..

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      Doreen, I am so glad you liked it..BAM was amazing! PM me through facebook and I can send you a copy of the photo.

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  3. Elena Avatar

    I miss you!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      I’m coming to visit you…one of these days! Hope you are well 🙂

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  4. Priceless Joy Avatar

    Glad you enjoyed the conference. I’m sure you will take your blog to the next level. I’m looking forward to your future blog! You already have a great blog, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      Thank you, PJ! It will have more business applications eventually. But the blogging will continue!

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      1. Priceless Joy Avatar

        Sounds like a great idea!

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  5. Michele Avatar

    I am sad to have missed this…next year! Have they announced a time and place for next year?

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      I would have LOVED to meet you in person! No announcement yet. When I hear, I will tell you 🙂

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  6. Hugh's Views and News Avatar

    Glad you had a great time at the recent Bloggers Conference you attended, Terri. Which hotel in Las Vegas was it held at and was it a group of bloggers or just one blogger who arranged it all? I wonder why only a handful of guys attended?

    Thank you for entering the photo into my weekly photo challenge this week. The food looks great. 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      Thanks, Hugh! We were at the JW Marriott, a ways from the strip. A small group of midlife bloggers put it on, very professional and well done!

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  7. krista Avatar

    Oh wow! I didn’t know you were there. I would have found you and introduced myself. There were so many bloggers to meet – very exciting and a bit overwhelming for an borderline introvert!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      I’m sure I didn’t meet half the people, darn it. Needed another day 🙂

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  8. garym6059 Avatar

    Nice spread! Congrats on the smooth transition (I assume) on rebranding your site!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      Thanks, Gary!! It has been smooth so far, still getting used to things (and still have to use WP dot com for reading separately, other WP blogs.)

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  9. Carol Cassara (@ccassara) Avatar

    Breakfast with you in Vegas? Adult breakfast? A big win! And it wasn’t the food, either. Congrats on the move. Will look forward to following along!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      Wasn’t that great?? Thanks for following along Carol!

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  10. bettylouise31 Avatar

    Thanks for your new address Please me what self-hosting means?
    My blog today is Flora Friday. The link

    FLORA FRIDAY APRIL 4/23/16

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      Self hosted means I am not in wordpress dot com anymore. My blog/website is hosted under BlueHost, for which I pay a small fee.

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      1. bettylouise31 Avatar

        Tha ks for the answer. I have seen several times and I assume that are benefits.

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  11. Rebecca Olkowski (@baby_boomster) Avatar

    I can’t wait for next year. It was so much fun!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      It was great having lunch with you Rebecca!

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  12. lisadorenfest Avatar

    Looking forward to watching your new brand evolve!

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  13. Olive Ole Avatar

    Oh that sounds like both fun and interesting. I’ll have to look for events like that over here. Thank you for the follow. I am looking forward to reading more of your blog as well. Happy monday!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      I hope you can find some. Blogger support is the best. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

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  14. Leap of Faye (@MyLeapofFaye) Avatar

    Looks fun! And yummy to boot!

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  15. AnnaRosenblumPalmer Avatar

    You were one of the highlights of the conference for me. You and the little metallic accents on the desserts.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      HAhaha! I’m just laughing, Anna, sitting next to you was a treat! I’m glad my presence was rated with dessert accents 🙂

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  16. Shallow Reflections Avatar

    I attended the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop in April and I can’t agree with you more. What a wonderful experience it is to meet other bloggers, develop friendships and camaraderie. So happy to hear you attend BAM. I had several friends go to this workshop and they had the time of their lives.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      I have heard of Erma’s workshop 🙂 Sounds like fun. Hope you can make it to BAM next year!

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  17. Leanne Avatar

    I was so jealous of all you girls having fun at the conference – it was a bit far for me to come – maybe one day when I am independently wealthy (it won’t be from blogging!)

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

      It was a treat to meet other bloggers. I suggested that Sue ought to come too. It’s a long trip for sure!

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  18. Stacey W Avatar

    What an awesome experience!

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