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Re: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: WBC ’09

Mitch Dee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:13 -0000

One day I hope to be one in the ranks with the rest of you, off to start a blog!

Re: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: WBC ’09

Joel V — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:58:54 -0000

"Un-conference" - we attempted to structure it last year but the session, while fun, lost the "Un" element as soon as we scheduled it. Its just an oxymoron that didn't work - a scheduled "Un-conference" session.

The REAL "Un-conference" was happening by the pool and another "Un-conference" was Doug Cook (@ablegrape) sharing part of his REMARKABLE wine collection with us late one evening.

Re: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: WBC ’09

WineWonkette — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:55:18 -0000

I'd asked about the name "Anti-Conference" vs. "Un-Conference." I thought I remembered it as the "un-Conference" but was corrected in that the "un-Conference" was the "official" post planned activities activity.

Re: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: WBC ’09

Joel V — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:22:05 -0000

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

By the way, "anti-conference" isn't a good term. The whole conference is for the community. If "un-Conference" things crop up thats cool. Its part of the community culture in my mind.

I'm not super pumped if some business does it to promote their product without working with us (that's lame) but if a bunch of people bring some local stuff to share with old and new friends, I couldn't think of a better reason to have a WBC in the first place! Its part of what makes WBC great!

Re: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: WBC ’09

1WineDude — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:16:36 -0000

looking forward to tasting that Cowboy wine at the anti-conf. poolside very soon!

Re: Looking Back and Looking Ahead: WBC ’09

Sonadora — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:11:41 -0000

Eeek, I leave in less than 12 days. Man do I have a lot to do between now and then, including announcing the next WBW!

See you soon!!