July 14, 2009
The Mic Is On: George Smith Is Taking Us Bowling in Crocs!
ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:56 pm
It’s Like Open Mic Only Different
Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
Welcome Guest Host: George Smith from Crocs!
We’re going bowling in the comment box tonight … Think of everything that goes with 21st century bowling: great music, bags, shoes, and t-shirts, the great people who show up, and how unpredictable it all is.
And we’ll be talking with George Smith of the famous Crocs company.
Bowling is a lot like blogging. It brings folks together and takes a different skill set from other sports. We’ll be talking about …
- The trappings of 21st Century bowling
- The BowlHer Party in Chicago, June 25th
- Best Bowling stories
And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)
Watch for the Crocs … Oh, and bring links with pix that might remind us your bowling experiences.
The rules are simple — be nice.
Do be nice. 
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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George G Smith Jr said
Hi Everyone! What’s going on? Coming to you live from my backyard in sunny Boulder…
Robert Hruzek said
Howdy George! Hey, tip o’ the hat to ya Liz!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi George! Hi Robert!
Meet each other!
ME Liz Strauss said
Have you two ever been bowling? I think of it as the great sports equalizer.
George G Smith Jr said
Hey Robert - checking out your blog now.
As for bowling - does anyone candlepin bowl? I went to college in Massachusetts - it was so much fun to do there, now sure if it’s anywhere else..
George G Smith Jr said
I make Barack Obama look like an amazing bowler. I scratched during BUMPER BOWLING.
ME Liz Strauss said
George,
I’ve never seen anyone do candlepin bowling except on TV a very long time ago. What’ve I been missing?
George G Smith Jr said
I don’t know if it’s something your missing. It’s like a totally different game. It makes me feel like a giant though, which is fun!
Robert Hruzek said
I used to bowl when I was in High School - held a 160 avg in our league. Sadly, haven’t bowled in a coon’s age, though.
Never heard of candlepin bowling. What the heck is that?
George G Smith Jr said
Bowling with small balls/pins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEIsJbQUyuA
(I love the intro music!)
ME Liz Strauss said
George,
I can imagine that “giant feeling.” Immediately my brain went to “fe-fi-fo-fum”
Joe Hauckes said
Hey Liz, George, Robert & anyone else who recently joined in
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Everyone! I haven’t bowled since I was a kid - or more like hit the ball down the gutter.
Joe Hauckes said
I used to have a wicked hook, but I got a real hand instead. :-0
Robert Hruzek said
That’s hilarious! What, you guys couldn’t afford REAL bowling balls and pins?
Becky McCray said
Hi, all!
I have absolutely nothing to add about bowling. I may have to start an off-topic just to have something to say!
George G Smith Jr said
Not sure of the origins. Some puritanical thing I’m sure
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Joe!
I think we need the Klondike bars early this evening!
Beer anyone? What’s bowling without drinking and misbehaving?
Robert Hruzek said
Tip o’ the hat, Joe, Glenda!
“… got a real hand instead.” Bwa-ha-ha-ha! I just got that. :-\
ME Liz Strauss said
Robert,
I bowled a 163 once.
I was clearly more like a 133 average.
Now I’m guessing I’d be more like a 93.
Joe Hauckes said
Hey Ms Glenda, we could trip the light fantastic with or without bowling shoes
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Becky, I’ll be off topic with you!
George G Smith Jr said
Hey everyone new!
The only bowling I’m decent at is Wii Bowling. I think I just prefer technology. Plus I hate bowling shoes…
Robert Hruzek said
Howdy Becky!
Hey George, what was your favorite bowling ball? Mine was one of those clear jobs with a shiny metallic blue diamond shape in the middle. Very cool.
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
I can only imagine the way it would work in your scooter … Still I think you’d be a “mean” competitor. Fearless, Glenda.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Sounds good, Joe!
Joe Hauckes said
** throws the Klondikes in the Air **
Catch everyone, whatever flavor you like is in the bunch, just grab what you want!
ME Liz Strauss said
Becky,
Talk about whatever you want. We always do anyway.
George G Smith Jr said
I always go for something obnoxious - like a bright fuchsia one that ways like nothing so I can throw it as fast as possible
George G Smith Jr said
I think I’m going to have to watch The Big Lebowski before BowlHer this year….
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
You make the best Klondike deliverer.
ME Liz Strauss said
It’s hard to be in a bowling alley and not make jokes about balls.
Sorry, had to say that.
Robert Hruzek said
My favorite bowling memory: Once I bowled a 200 game - with absolutely NO witnesses! I would swear it’s true (if my momma had made me promise never to swear).
Happiest/saddest day of my bowling life.
Robert Hruzek said
Well, at least we made it to #32 before it happened Liz. :-\
ME Liz Strauss said
#17
George,
I think it was people living in log cabins didn’t have the tools or the time to make the big shapely ones.
Robert Hruzek said
By the way, thanks for the Klondikes, Joe! Goes good with my A&W root beer.
George G Smith Jr said
Robert - I’d be happy to bowl a 100…a 200 is an Everest that I will probably never climb.
Becky McCray said
Ha! Caught the Heath Bar Klondike! Yay!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
Ahoy everyone -
So . . . . bowling. The shirts are awesome!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz, I have yet to try bowling in my scooter. They now have ball ramp thingies for bowlers in wheelchairs. Looks boring to me! I’d be more apt to kick the ball down the lane. You know, like soccer bowling. Yeah, now that sounds more like it!
ME Liz Strauss said
The bowling alleys in our town were like root beer stands with alcohol. They had the best hamburgers, hot dogs, and breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches.
People would go the three of them to eat and not to bowl.
Joe Hauckes said
Sorry to hear that Robert, my best was 223 IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE TEAM AND WE WON!
)
(Yeah, they even bought me a beer after the game
Becky McCray said
Did Glenda just invent a new sport?
George G Smith Jr said
I would be afraid to eat at the bowling alley’s in my hometown…
Laurie said
Little known fact about me: I was once apart of a Bowling League, and I have my own bowling ball and shoes.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Lisa,
I was thinking about you just a half hour ago. Great to see you.
The shirts are definitely worth noticing. I keep changing my mind about whether they’re awesome.
Joe Hauckes said
Ok, who here ever Bowled in a League?
ME!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Becky, would you like to try it? Bring your steel toe crocs!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hiya! Laurie,
Thanks for coming.
Your own shoes is something. But your own ball is serious.
You made a commitment.
A bowling is more fun than most folks suspect.
George G Smith Jr said
Steel toe crocs, eh?
*runs to product development*
Robert Hruzek said
Lisa, I think the bowling shirt look must be coming back. It’s all Charlie Sheen ever wears on his Two and a Half Men TV show.
Laurie said
Yup… me too, Joe. I was in high school and I was in it with my parents and brother.
ME Liz Strauss said
#47
I did too. When I was a first-grade teacher. It was a great stress reliever. heh heh
Lisa D. Jenkins said
46
Thanks, Liz - great to be here. Tip your waitstaff, folks!
The Bowling Alley here served chicken livers,gizzards and hearts. Umm,- ewwww. . .
George G Smith Jr said
I never was but my next door neighbor was and, almost every saturday, there was a local tv cast of the best bowlers and he was on it all the time.
Joe Hauckes said
My favorite part of bowling (league or not) was AFTER we were done, we would go out to the Diner and get Breakfast.
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, french toast… UUUuuummmmmmm
Becky McCray said
Glenda, imagine the fun we could have with that…
Laurie said
Thanks for the welcome Liz!
A ball is serious, huh? Friends are always amazed when we go for fun and I bring it. They always ask me what I named it. Who knew they were suppose to have a name?!
ME Liz Strauss said
#52
Laurie,
Can’t imagine bowling with my son. Can’t imagine him bowling.
Robert Hruzek said
Glenda, Becky - Hey, I like that idea! ‘Course, we’d ALL need steel-toed Crocs for that one! Hurry up with the development cycle, George!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
51
Well Robert, I think there’s a lesson in there somewhere. LOL
Robert Hruzek said
Come to think of it; steel-toed Crocs would have been useful at my job at the refinery in Aruba! Feet would have been cool, yet protected.
George G Smith Jr said
I have very little to do with product development - but I would bet that they have thought of these things. We have an amazing team
Lisa D. Jenkins said
50
For real, George? Steel-toe crocs?!
Laurie said
Why can’t you imagine him bowling, Liz? How old is he? I think it is fun no matter what your age is, and I always enjoyed doing things with my family as a kid and teen.
ME Liz Strauss said
#54
Lisa,
Sounds a little like the Wizard of Oz
… livers,gizzards and hearts.
Becky McCray said
Robert, I think you should ask for the cowboy boot Crocs.
Robert Hruzek said
#61
Yeah, if you are a TV star, you can turn ANYTHING into a fashion statement! I’ve seen ‘em in all the stores now, too.
What’s worse; I’ve seen shoes modeled after bowling shoes in the stores too. Now THAT’s sad! (shakes head)
George G Smith Jr said
Well - we’re not just “rubber shoes” anymore. We have a whole line of lots of different products. It’s amazing what they’re coming out with…
Lisa D. Jenkins said
66
. . . with a dash of Shirley Temple
“Oh My”
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#57 Becky, nothing like kicking a few balls…
Robert Hruzek said
67
Uh, George? How about it? Cowboy boot Crocs?
Robert Hruzek said
#71
That’s two!
… and… OUCH!
George G Smith Jr said
We came out with these for women:
http://www.shoehunting.com/find/view/332/
Laurie said
Do bowling alleys allow people to bowl wearing Crocs? If so, I totally would!
Joe Hauckes said
Glenda…
ME Liz Strauss said
And George,
Could you have the folks get the steel toed cowboy crocs done by next week so that I could wear them to Bowlher
George G Smith Jr said
I think these kind of look like Bowling Shoes:
http://www.crocs.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-crocs_us-Site/default/Search-Show?q=Venture
Lisa D. Jenkins said
75
What?! And miss the chance at sharing someone else’s foot fungus amongus?
*Just kidding I KNOW they use that disinfectant spray*
Lisa D. Jenkins said
So really Liz - are you a bowler?
ME Liz Strauss said
#71
That’s the Glenda I love!
George G Smith Jr said
#79/Lisa -
That’s why I hate bowling. I actually HATE feet, which is funny that I work for a shoe company…
ME Liz Strauss said
#80
I was once. Now I’m in my non-bowling life.
Robert Hruzek said
Lisa, that’s always been MY dream: to wear shoes with absolutely NO arch that don’t even come close to fitting me - and have been worn by 5,248 people before me! Yup; that’s it in a nutshell…
ME Liz Strauss said
#82
You heard it here first, folks.
Film at 11.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
George - you had me a “Twisted Tart”!
http://www.shoehunting.com/find/view/333/
Joe Hauckes said
We used to be in a Bowling league when I was younger, up until I got married the first time.
(Come to think of it, I used to be in the String Band, had my own Rock Band and generally had a good time until I got married the first time.)
Laurie said
Does anyone watch the Bachelorette? There was a guy on there who has a foot fetish. He kind of creeped me out and made me kind of not like feet for a few weeks too.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
82
Ironic - The guy fixing my computer right now HATES computers. Loves the network side. Hmmmm - can I continue to work in social media if I love it? I have to wonder . . .
George G Smith Jr said
You have to love social media to work in it. That’s why social media people only talk about social media. We love it that much. lol
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#81 Liz, you started with the balls…
ME Liz Strauss said
#88
Why not?
I don’t read my blog and look where that’s got me!
Robert Hruzek said
Serious question: What have you learned from bowling? Anything?
Joe Hauckes said
Off topic, someone please click my name.
Just to see if it shows up on statcounter for my new forum.
ME Liz Strauss said
#93
I’ve learned that sometimes you have to ease your way into the strike zone … head-on never works.
George G Smith Jr said
Bowling taught me that I can’t be good at everything…
That sounds horribly arrogant. I don’t mean it the way it sounds…
Lisa D. Jenkins said
88
I actually don’t have my TV hooked to anything other than a DVD player. So . . No, I do not watch it.
But I remember a story (about 10yrs ago, or so) where someone was sneaking around a university library and waiting for girls to kick off their sandals, do some kind of Navy Seal ground crawl over to them and paint their toe nails without them knowing.
Truly.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
94
*clicked*
Robert Hruzek said
Y’all keep ‘em coming; I’m takin’ names, er, notes.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
90
Noted. And copied for future reference.
It’s true though - I got us to SM from bowling and crocs. Look at me go!
Joe Hauckes said
#93, Robert, I learned to concentrate on the objective (pins) to focus on a specific direction (the arrows) and the delivery of the ball to the point of impact (the follow through)
I know you didn’t ask me, but I thought I’d add my 2 cents
George G Smith Jr said
100 -
6 degrees of social media. How many turns will it take you to turn a subject to social media?
Robert Hruzek said
Kinda reminds me of a WILF from awhile back: What I Learned From the World of Sports.
Robert Hruzek said
Hey Joe; I asked everybody!
And I’d say your answer was worth at least a nickel or two!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
93
I’m trying to recall something I’ve learned from bowling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nope, nothin’. I’m sure it’s just me.
George G Smith Jr said
WILF sounds like a dirty word…
Joe Hauckes said
*Thank you Liz, Glenda, Robert and whoever is from Clarkton Wa
It works, much appreciated*
Lisa D. Jenkins said
106
Get your mind out of the gutter. *pun absolutely intended*
ME Liz Strauss said
Ever been bowling with people you didn’t really know — at an event or on a first date?
George G Smith Jr said
109 -
The closest I’ve come is team building exercises at a new job. Two weeks on the job and then bowling…
Robert Hruzek said
George, it’s a group writing project I host every month called “What I Learned From…”. I choose the topic, folks write about it. Lots of fun!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi George,
Did it turn out to be a team-building event?
George G Smith Jr said
111 -
I figured that out. My initial reaction was based on something in the lexicon of most teenagers and college aged students about attractive female parents…
George G Smith Jr said
112 -
In my experience, team building events generally make people that don’t have a problem being a part of a team (outgoing types) closer while the quieter types just get left out.
But that’s just my anecdotal experience…
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#108 I was wondering whose mind who land in the gutter first…
Robert Hruzek said
113
Urgh? I must be leading a sheltered life; I have no idea what you could mean - and I’m guessin’ I don’t WANT to know!
ME Liz Strauss said
#110
George,
I knew you would perfectly fit in.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
115
Probably mine, but “it’s attached to the rest of my body” (Hawkeye Pierce, MASH)
George G Smith Jr said
116 -
Probably not
Robert Hruzek said
By the way, I’m eating a virtual Bowling Alley cheeseburger right now. Just sayin’.
ME Liz Strauss said
Let’s not leave out BowlHer in Chicago next weekend.
Did u know former American Idol finalist @realbrookewhite is performing at #BowlHer- new free video & u can preorder album today at itunes here: http://bit.ly/HighHopesAndHeartbreak
Mary McRae said
Oh no! I’m late! Geez. Hi everyone!
Bowling - yes. Grew up in Boston but hated candlepin bowling. Always preferred ‘big balls’ as we called ‘em. Used to be ’sick’ every Wed as a kid; was my mom’s bowling league day. Going bowling was much more fun. I too have my own ball (sparkly blue) and shoes but haven’t been in decades. And back in the 70’s I worked at the bar at a bowling alley down in Orlando. Guys would give me $1 tips for having their beer ready for them by the time they got to the bar from their lane.
How’s that for life lessons? Customer service!
Oh and crocs - love ‘em. have the restaurant ones, husband has hiking ones (kinda like tevas) and I have these really cute ballet flats …
Lisa D. Jenkins said
Anyone remember the episode of Cheers where it turns out that uppity Diane is a bowling goddess?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
118 Lisa, so now all of you is in the gutter? How many “special” klondikes did you consume?
Robert Hruzek said
Totally off topic, but this question just showed up in my twitter stream:
Do sleeping dog farts stink worse than when awake? or is it my imagination?
C’mon, y’all; with the combined brainpower we represent here, we oughtta be able to answer that one!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
122
Hi Mary, sheesh - you’re ON IT!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
125
Well, Robert, I must ask: Where exactly is this dog sleeping?
Mary McRae said
Any more Klondike bars left? I absolutely hate being late. Miss out on all best h’ors d’eurves (I’m sure it’s spelled wrong)
ME Liz Strauss said
#123
Lisa what a great connection. I’m going to have to look for that one online.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
124
No, not really. But I can never pass up a chance to show my mad MASH quoting skills.
Robert Hruzek said
122
Hey, great lesson, Mary! Tip o’ the hat to ya!
George G Smith Jr said
Speaking of old Sitcoms - anyone read “The Bloggess?”
Best post ever about real life dealings with the actress that played Blair from the Facts of Life -
http://thebloggess.com/?p=3274
Robert Hruzek said
127
I have no idea. Just happened to catch my eye, it did. (Have a short attention span)
Lisa D. Jenkins said
123
Why, thank you, Liz -
ME Liz Strauss said
George!
I love Jenny, the Bloggess!
That post is outstanding!
Mary McRae said
#109 leagues usually started out that way - you sign up at the alley and unless you have a pre-made team they put you with 3 or 4 others. Great way to make friends - every week you bowl against a different team.
Top secret - my husband used to call me ‘bullet’ when we bowled (no, I did not throw the ball fast
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#125 Robert, poor Liz! I can imagine her throwing up her hands. Open mic night has gone to the dogs yet again!
Robert Hruzek said
137
Well, no one ever mentions Basil anymore…
Mary McRae said
#137 LOL. Hi Glenda! Was talking about you with one of our annual customers at the restaurant on Sunday. A family comes up to NH every July from Baltimore; daughter is wheelchair-bound. We were talking bathroom stories
Lisa D. Jenkins said
Oooooohhhhhh - these are pretty!
http://www.shoehunting.com/find/view/333/
ME Liz Strauss said
I like when we get off topic.
That’s when I wish we were all in the same room — with some great wine!
Mary McRae said
So George, does Crocs still do the huge giveaway to those in need? I don’t hear about it any more; some new company seems to be filling that space. ??
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#139 Hi Mary! Wheelchair-bound, eh? How kinky!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
I think that one of the best things ever would be a combination outdoor bowling alley/drive-in movie/rootbeer stand.
Robert Hruzek said
Well, it’s been real; it’s been fun. In fact, it’s even been real fun! But it’s time to saddle up and ride off into the sunset here in the Middle Zone.
By the way y’all; tomorrow is the official launch of my new book! Yeehaw! (waves hat) Please follow this link for all the details: MZM Books.
Y’all have a great rest of the evening, and be sure and bowl a few strikes for me won’t ya?
Yeehaw, and a tip o’ the hat to ya George, Liz, & Everyone!
ME Liz Strauss said
#125
Although, I do wonder how that tweet got in your twitter stream, Robert.
Is that someone a friend or random follower?
Joe Hauckes said
Mary, here *hands her a Klondike bar nicely*
Sorry for not offering without the need for you asking.
ME Liz Strauss said
#144
Lisa,
I think you’re onto something with that combination!
George G Smith Jr said
142 -
Yes we do. Check out the Crocs Blog - we write about it a lot there.
http://blog.crocs.com/tag/causes/
Mary McRae said
#144 I agree, Lisa! A&W of course.
#145 Congrats on the launch Robert!
ME Liz Strauss said
See ya, Robert!
Enjoy the book launch!!
George G Smith Jr said
Robert - thanks for hanging out!
ME Liz Strauss said
I’m starting to crave a rootbeer float in a frosted mug.
Laurie said
144
That would be super fun! Almost all of the drive-in theaters in Texas closed
We do have a swanky bowling alley called 300.
Lisa D. Jenkins said
*shameless promotion of another*
@northernchick just blogged about this very thing. Only with socks.
http://www.kathrynjennex.com/acting-on-a-hunch/
I know socks are like shoes in the way blue is like orange. Welcome to my mind.
*promotion ends*
Joe Hauckes said
#138 Basil got lost in Belaruse, about a year and a half ago.
To the best of our knowledge, he is alive and well, just a litt on the down and out… He can’t afford a ticket home.
Mary McRae said
#153 Ooohhh that sounds even better than wine.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Robert, good luck with your book launch!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
154
We actually have one about 1.5 hours from where I live. In a tiiiiiny little town called Grangeville (how very Green Acres, right?).
It’s fun. But bowling while we watch and drink rootbeer would be so fun!
Mary McRae said
We had a camel in Bethlehem the other day. His name is Josh. (just thought I’d throw that in)
Chris Cree said
Heya Everyone!
And howdy to the honored guest!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
Good luck, Robert - I’ll check the book out tomorrow morning.
Mary McRae said
yes, it’s true.
Camel Make Climb Up NHS Mount Washington
Apparently he was doing some local touring on his way back home. We’re used to seeing moose, deer, and other critters, but a camel was just a tad unusual.
ME Liz Strauss said
#160
You had a camel, Mary?
Lisa D. Jenkins said
160
I saw a Llama celebrating his birthday in Pioneer Square in Portland last year. He wore birthday hat and everything!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Chris!
Welcome to the party! Have Klondike!
Mary McRae said
#164 Not for many, many years
Chris Cree said
Mmmmm… Klondike Bars….
Thanks Liz!
Lisa D. Jenkins said
Oh, oh. My attention has been called to a client in need. Must go. Have a great night, and I’ll find ways to follow you all tomorrow morning. Bye!
ME Liz Strauss said
#167
It kind of goes with the name …
ME Liz Strauss said
Anyone have any questions about the Bowlher party in Chicago? Have you seen the swag bag! http://bit.ly/oP1Ad
George G Smith Jr said
Sorry I left the party - telephone!
Where are we?
ME Liz Strauss said
#171
I think we might have to give that BowlHer swag bag a name.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#160 A camel, Mary and Bethlehem…this story sounds vaguely familiar…
Joe Hauckes said
Hey CC, good to see ya round these parts again.
Mary McRae said
#174 oh yeah. sorry. lol. But a tad out of place in northern New Hampshire
Joe Hauckes said
Ms Glenda, you have SUCH a sense of humor…
George G Smith Jr said
That swag bag is sweet.
Becky McCray said
Well, I had to step out for a bit, but I will say that you all got admirably off-topic.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#173 Liz…Wilma?
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Chris Cree!
How’s that http://chriscree.tv going?
Mary McRae said
#180 perfect, Glenda!
Chris Cree said
Heya Joe! Kinda cheating here. Listening in on a conference call too.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#180 Yeah, I know!
Chris Cree said
Getting good feedback on the site, Liz. Thanks.
Installed the Wibiya toolbar today. It’s pretty slick. I think that’s a service that’s going places.
Laurie said
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The swag bag is totally cute! I wish I could go! I was really jealous when I heard about it.
George G Smith Jr said
Ugh - I want to sit and play but work keeps calling. It was so much fun to talk about bowling, BowlHer, and all the random stuff we talked about. Thanks for having me Liz!!!!! G’night everyone!!!
ME Liz Strauss said
#180
Outstanding!
ME Liz Strauss said
See ya, George!
Thank you!
Joe Hauckes said
Nite George, nice meeting ya.
We have to bowl head to head one day, winner buys breakfast!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
#188 Thanks Liz!
Mary McRae said
G’night George! Nice meeting you.
#185 I love the Wibiya toolbar Chris.
ME Liz Strauss said
#186
That swag bag is so totally not me.
Maybe I’ll have to save mine and use it as a grand prize giveway … make sure that Joe wins it.
Chris Cree said
Nice to meet you George!
Joe Hauckes said
*notice I didn’t say loser buys?*
Laurie said
Night George!
ME Liz Strauss said
#192
What’s the Wibiya toolbar?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Joe would look adorable with a Wilma!
Joe Hauckes said
I gotta get a look at this swag bag…
Mary McRae said
#197 go to blogartisans.com - it will pop up at the bottom of your screen.
Mary McRae said
or you could just go to wibiya
http://www.wibiya.com/
Mary McRae said
#199 It’s perfect for you, Joe.
Joe Hauckes said
I loked for the swag bag, I found feet in shoes, camels climbing mountains, Facebook, but no swag?
Am I missing something?
Chris Cree said
Wibiya is a way to add a social media component to your site simply. It’s the best implementation of Facebook Connect that I’ve seen yet. Plus it does a bunch more.
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
The Bowlher swag bag is here –> Have you seen the swag bag! http://bit.ly/oP1Ad
Joe Hauckes said
Liz, that link leads to something on Facebook, I don’t do facebook.
I don’t agree to any part of their TOS, sorry, but that’s me.
*End Rant*
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
I’ll get it for you.
Mary McRae said
Sorry I have to leave the party. More work to do before calling it a night. goodnight all! See you next week.
Joe Hauckes said
Sorry if I put a damper on the party.
ME Liz Strauss said
Wilma, the Swag Bag for Bowlher
Joe Hauckes said
Sorry Liz, that wasn’t what I saw with the link.
That is something Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty & I would LOVE!
Chris Cree said
Well I gotta sign off. Glad to reconnect again. Good thing I didn’t have to be a stranger. I mean, after that first time.
ME Liz Strauss said
Chris,
It’s always great to have you here!
ME Liz Strauss said
Joe,
I think you should start looking for shoes that match it.
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Mary,
Thanks for being here!
Joe Hauckes said
Liz, I think I still have a pair in my closet from when I was little. I wonder if I could sell them to Bam-Bam or Pebbles?
ME Liz Strauss said
You work on the poem, Joe,
I just got an email I have to answer.
Meet you back here.
Joe Hauckes said
I started it earlier, but nothing came to me.
I will continue to think!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Liz and everyone. It was a ball.
I’ll be back for Joe’s poem. No pressure tho, Joe.
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Glenda!
You were in your best form tonight! Thank you!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
My pleasure, Liz!
Thank you for the space to be me.
Joe Hauckes said
We Bowled through the night and traded some stories
Some where low scores but many a Glory
Shoes came up in many a tail
and sprays were used to no avail
There were Crocks but no Alligators
to temper our own little instigators
Off topic as always we did tread
And never with the least little dread
Klondikes for all were freely dispersed
Fat be damned and calories be cursed
How to end a night such as this?
Just that friends like you should all be Kissed.
Burma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Joe,
Sleepy swell!
Laurie said
214
Liz, have you seen the pair of Crocs that kind of match the bag?
http://www.crocs.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-crocs_us-Site/default/Search-Show?q=leopard
ME Liz Strauss said
No! I had not. That’s amazing!
We’d better tell Joe quickly!