The Gallivantings of Daniel Franklin Gomez

Blooger Booze : A Socializing Night Out

Posted on 23. Jul, 2007 by Gallivanter in Gallivantings

As expected, the place was occupied by 10pm, some 35 bloggers and 20 non-bloggers, and it all came down to mingling. I went around as much as I possibly could, though sometimes I wish there was a cloning machine so more of me get to mingle.

I would like to thank all bloggers who surfaced that night – and I do hope you made new friends and somewhat enjoyed the hobnobbing.

A good few canceled as the very last minute, quoting the sponsor’s name as the reason, which I found it rather immature, though I finally realized why when the night was over. I’m on the fence with the war between the 2 advertisers, and I’m backing neither, that was my stand. But…

The venue was intractable to some, as I had envisaged. I had a number of beer drinking games in mind, but only managed to sneak in one, as the noise levels among bloggers and “people with lives” were healthy. Of course, there were some who chose to remain in their own social circle. Oh well.

Honestly, I kinda felt let down by Advertlets with the promise of the sponsorship and the way it was managed. It made me realize the truth in some of the remarks by bloggers. Unfortunately.

I ended proceedings approx 12:15am, with a good number of few stayed back, 11 of us (4 bloggers – Elaine, Timothy, Faiez & I) decided to head over to Laundry to wash a bottle of Chivas down our throats. I only then realized that I made a boo boo, by forgetting to take the registration book that was on the stage. Sigh. If anyone took it, please let me know, guess in the midst of yapping around, it slipped my mind. Apologies, could you leave a remark or contact me so I could prepare a list? Thanks.

It was supper at some mamak restaurant in Damansara Perdana, ended at 6:30am. It’s been a while since I had a late night like that – it’s too few and far between – thank God. I’m too old for this – but I refuse to embrace my aging process. Blech.

That’s it folks, I’m done organizing meets this year, but, if any of you need help to promote your meet or anything like that, you know where to find me. I’ll be more than happy to lend a hand or noise. Gallivanter signing out!