Tweetups — Socializing the (new) old fashioned way

Posted on January 7, 2010 by bwnunnally

GM Texas and Brandon Williams organized a Tweetup in Flower Mound, Texas tonight at Agave Tex Mex Restaurant.

A Tweetup is an in-person meeting among people who otherwise associate via Twitter. So it is kind of like a regional car meet, where bloggers / enthusiasts in the region get together to socialize, share common interests, etc. This particular tweetup is called FMTweetup, as it is held monthly in Flower Mound, Texas. This month the special guest was Jane Devin of findingmyamerica.com, who is in Texas as part of her year long writing journey.

Bruce Nunnally of Caddyinfo.com and Jane Devin of FindingMyAmerica.com

Jane jokingly suggests that any person who is to be photographed should have 1st refusal right of review for any resulting photograph. I think that this is the approved one, except that I cropped and scaled it for use here in the blog.

The event was well attended, with a variety of Bloggers / Twitterers / interested parties in attendance. GM Texas played host. The restaurant, Agave, was terrific, and the ambiance and setup were ideal for socializing. Not exactly in my neighborhood, but close enough. I received a pen/light/air gauge set from GM as swag.

This was the first Tweetup I have attended, but I found it was a good way to get to know people you only otherwise interact with online, and I enjoyed meeting everyone. As I often find, meeting people in person you already ‘know’ online makes it easy to socialize.

Caddyinfo Twitter Updates for 2010-01-06

Posted on January 6, 2010 by bwnunnally

A Happy Rebound: My Take on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox: http://www.findingmyamerica.com/?p=329 Can a Camaro fan love an SUV? #
Commented: idiots, cultivating openness | White Hot Truth: because self-realization rocks.: http://bit.ly/7DX3rm #
CTS-V Coupe: wonder if Saffron interior means neutral leather with light wood accents: Bentley version: http://gtcarlot.com/car/289847 #
@BerryLowman lol V-Series track pack. re: rollbar, harness in reply to BerryLowman #
@BerryLowman Add automated data recorder & /or OnStar Track2web real-time info "This is OnStar; start braking 10 feet later in turn 3" lol in reply to BerryLowman #
That seems better than all saffron colored RT @DavidAnton: I believe the Saffron will look like the Coupe Concept http://tinyurl.com/yj85pp7 #
@AsianMartin Full-size spare CTS wheel/tire, paper towels, portable air pump, emergency road kit, umbrella, newspapers for window clng. in reply to AsianMartin #
RT @ntfb: Are you heading out of the office to eat lunch? Stop by http://bit.ly/5Q5amq and donate first!! #
How to take your own great advice: RT @lizstrauss: What's your current problem? Write how you'd solve that problem if it were mine. #
Like conversation in public; often to specific people, but audible to others also. RT @lizstrauss: Write a metaphor to explain twitter #
LOL RT @gmtunersource: Forget about getting lost in the crowd, the CTS-V Coupe delivers over the top everything – http://bit.ly/5hm8oA #
@AnrCHris also check rockauto.com using the part number from the first receipt. Talk to the service mgr & ask for consideration. in reply to anrchris #
@dmscott what do you think about this idea? http://caddyinfo.com/wordpress/?p=4371 What is the best way to spread to Bloggers? in reply to dmscott #
RT @GMNewsUS: MEDIA ADVISORY: GM Announces Battery Assembly Production http://cli.gs/LG68S batteries in production #
RT @mistygirlph: How To: Build a real Lightsaber! | Bit Rebels http://ow.ly/T8Kj #
RT @BestCarDeal2day: The Used Car Dealerships Guide to Shipping Cars http://ow.ly/jtTZ #
The Internet has changed the car business – CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Discussion Forum: http://bit.ly/87X8kw #
#fundraising Working on this (open) branding idea: "This Blog Tithes for the Hungry" http://caddyinfo.com/wordpress/?p=4371 advice welcome #
RT @FeedingAmerica: Help us start 2010 with a bang – ask one of your followers to follow @FeedingAmerica . #
@TheGMSource also might ask how many mustangs were rental fleets etc; maybe more Camaros to owners ? in reply to TheGMSource #
RT @TheGMSource: Who won the "Pony Car War" #Chevy Camaro or #Ford Mustang? http://bit.ly/54sgvr #
@DanLHays Princess Bride in reply to DanLHays #
Chevrolet and OnStar Give Volt Owners 24/7 Connection and Control via Wireless Smartphone Application http://bit.ly/80fg88 #
1993 Allante: 71K miles; Steal, Deal, or No Thanks at $6K? – CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Discussion Forum http://bit.ly/4CznVt #
.@hsy re: Gallardo vs Cadillac Converj http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=25782 yes, some similarities — rear overhang #
I agree; the CTS-V Coupe is going to be a remarkable addition for Cadillac. RT @hsy: @Caddyinfo The 2011 CTS-V is blowing my mind. #

This Blog Tithes for the Hungry

Posted on January 5, 2010 by bwnunnally

Tithing is the practice of taking 1/10 (a tithe) of the produce of an activity and setting it aside for charity.

The idea of “This Blog Tithes for the Hungry” is to pledge 1/10 of the income of a website / BLOG / endeavor to the charity of your choice that is involved in the fight against hunger. It is something that I would like to get started, and to spread. Can you help?

Which or what charities qualify?

Any charity that is involved in helping feed the hungry. The money given must end up going to help feed the hungry.

How can I select a Charity?

Caddyinfo.com supports the North Texas Food Bank http://ntfb.org/

You can pick a local Food Bank, or other organization or cause that is involved in helping feed the hungry.

How is 1/10 measured?

The measure is 1/10 of the income produced by the website. In other words, 1/10 of the net income after expenses.

How is the Tithing checked?

The program is voluntary and self-moderating. Let your conscience be your guide.

Isn’t this a religious thing?

This is a thing to help those who don’t have enough to eat. If helping the poor or hungry is a religious thing to you then yes this is a religious thing. If it is not a religious thing to you, but just something you want to do, then that is okay too.

Can I still claim “This Blog Tithes for the Hungry” if I don’t have any income from my BLOG?

That’s a personal choice. I would decide based on whether your efforts resulted in helping feed the hungry. For example if your BLOG has NO income but you choose to contribute monthly to help feed the hungry out of some other source of funding, or by volunteering time or effort to help feed the hungry then you are doing it right.

Why would I want my BLOG to join?

To Help feed the Hungry
To Encourage your Readers to Help and Give to Charities
To communicate publically that a portion of the proceeds of the website go to Charity

Is there a Cool Logo?

In work. My thinking is to have a 125×125 graphic patch that is easy to display, perhaps in a widget that contains the guidelines etc. Volunteers needed here with suggestions & ideas.

Image Idea BN-01

Image idea BN-02

Button 3 suggested & created by Sweetie of ShesSoThere.com (Thanks!)

Image Idea SB-03

How do I get started with “This BLOG Tithes for the Hungry”?

Think about it. BLOG about it. Suggest improvements. When you are ready, pledge to give 1/10 of your web income to help feed the hungry. Then put up a cool logo that says that you did it. Let the charity of your choice know that you are onboard so they can celebrate as well.

Hey, This is Cool but what if…

This is very much a work in progress / idea in progress. If you have helpful suggestions or want to help move this idea along please comment / replay / let me know. I am much more analytical than social, so help is appreciated.

License details for re-use of this blog entry:

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

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