Sabahan Bloggers Gathering 2008 (SBG08 Review)
SharePosted on 11. Aug, 2008 by Gallivanter in Happenings
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The Sabahan Bloggers Gathering 2008 is by far THE most exciting blogger event that I have ever experienced. The fun levels were so gaga that the nuttiness impacted all those who attended. Within an hour, the timidity and the ho-hum blog address exchange (like most West Malaysians tend to do) were flung out the window. That was what I was hoping for, and the organizing team in KK pulled off a stupefying job, and the bloggers who attended made every minute count, especially towards the latter part of the night.
On Behalf, SBG Organizing Committee, the 1-minute Opening Speech
We had a yobbo few months, trying to draw in sponsors, and through my friendship with Timothy of Nuffnang, who eventually roped in Exabytes, who more than just bestowed towards sponsoring the food for the first 100, they also divulged quite a number of lucky draw prizes and door gifts that made the event even more memorable. There were a number of sponsors for that night, but, nothing could take it away from the sheer commitment of Exabytes in putting one foot in Sabah, easily Malaysia’s most naturally beautiful state (and beautiful people too!).
Sabah – Land of Beauties
SBG – An Orgasmic Experience!
The organizing committee, comprising of Jacq, Dinoza, Wei Chuen, Julian, Fara, with Mel and myself supporting whenever possible, was a great ensemble, in tandem, though there were glitches and foilings, which are part and parcel of being in a team. SBG08 had clearly exceeded its high expectations, it knocked itself out of the ball park, dwarfing SBG07 in terms of attendance and fun, though SBG07 did have a cool venue (a cruise ship!).
The 3 Stooges – Papa Joneh, Me & Wei Chuen
Shortly after I arrived in KK on the day of the gathering, I printed 100 name cards to be disseminated among the bloggers. I met and greeted almost every one of them (before the night kicked off), passing name cards, cracking jokes, trying to do my bit to break the ice.
With Papa Joneh & Gaman (the most famous Sabahan blogger)
It was a top notch event, and I’m extremely happy to be a part of it, to play some role in its success. What started off as an idea in early 2007, is now bearing fruits. My dream of kickstarting a bloggers gathering in Sabah is now complete and I’m still contemplating on helping Sarawak next, but I don’t have ANY Sarawakian blogging connections. Hmmm…
The SBG 2008 – Sponsored by EXABYTES!
This event has contributed to the additional names on my Sabahan blogroll – Ben, Carol, Gaman, Joyce, Julian, Massy, Olie and Radzie. OLE!
Pendekar Hang Katak! Feel the Croak!
Singing Coconut vs Pendekar Hang Katak @ Cocoon (The After-Party)
Let me shave your head, Papa J!
Dinoza has created a Sabahan Bloggers Group @ Facebook, which I think is a great idea! For more photos of the SBG08, please visit the Facebook event page for links galore.
emelda
Aug 11th, 2008
Indeed it was a great event!
Had so much fun and yes our blog roll list just got longer after the event,coolness!
BTW: why our lips gelap sikit in the pic ar? hmmm..
clement
Aug 11th, 2008
i haven’t written it yet.. no time to do so, will plagiarize a lot of ppl soon…
eshark
Aug 11th, 2008
Hi Dan.. ko sampai suba kah! Ha! Ha! Great seeing you live in person bah! The gathering was a huge successful.. next year another one??
KittyCat
Aug 11th, 2008
Wow…looks and sounds fun! Wish I can attend a bloggers’ gathering too…must make an effort next time
radzie
Aug 12th, 2008
Awesome event bro, dont be shy now, u can always come down to kk anytime and help us paint the town red, cheers!
wombat
Aug 12th, 2008
The “Sabah – Land of beauties” photo is precisely the reason why Wombie did not attend the SBG this year. Mrs Wombat saw the photo on Sunday night and mumbled : “You CANNOT attend next year’s too.”
LadyBird
Aug 12th, 2008
sarawak??!!! here, here, here… here’s one sarawak blogger..
chegu carol
Aug 12th, 2008
you missed one in the ‘Land of Beauties’ picture….ME! >:|
but yes, it was indeed a successful event. im glad i came that night.
an honor to know you too Dan and to finally meet Mel.
gila bah kamu dua orang nie…ngam punya tag team.
Gallivanter
Aug 12th, 2008
emelda It’s always nice to increase blogroll, especially after you met the bloggers in person!
As for the lips, no idea bah, it’s not taken using our camera.
clement Go ahead and plagiarize, make sure you give them the credit though, especially the photos.
eshark Thanks for all the pics bah, you’ve become our de facto photographer apart from Radzie. Next year, buli, but only if it’s in May 2009.
KittyCat You should. It was FUN.
radzie Me, shy? You sure you got the right person?
wombat Drag her along then for the next one, there were some OK looking males there too.
LadyBird Really? Drop me an e-mail if you’re up for it, I can speak to Nuffnang to explore that possibility. We need to form a Sarawakian team.
chegu carol Not my camera bah.
The honor was ours too, because Mel speaks highly of you. And your hubby’s a great guy too, Mr Poco Poco. 