Aas part of my never-ending quest to network with everyone in the world, I have decided to take on a fun experiment.
I will have coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks with one new person every day for three weeks, tentatively longer. Nothing business-ish, no hidden agenda - just good ol’ fashion conversin’.
So, starting December 7 and running through January 7 (possibly longer), I will be meeting with these new people and sharing what I gained from the conversation through my blog. If you’re in the area and you want to meet up, leave a comment saying which day and whether you want to grab coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks with me! Filling up fast!
December 7: Drew LaPlante, lunch
December 8: David Watts, lunch
December 9: Zach Mason, Bryan Cristina and Heather — a three-for-one!, drinks
December 10: Jim Canterucci, drinks
December 11: Eric Yruegas, lunch
December 12: Ann Marcum, lunch
December 13: Doug Hazelman, drinks
December 14: Erica Blasdel, lunch
December 15: Angela Siefer, coffee
December 16: Dustin Grovemiller, coffee
December 17: Michael Bowers, coffee
December 18: Phyllis Nichols, drinks
December 19: John Rundag, coffee
December 20: Jemima Robbs, lunch
December 21: Jim Coe, ice cream
December 22: Kevin Pfefferle, lunch
December 23: Cara Keithley, drinks
**OMGZ A BREAK 4 DA HOLIDAYZ!**
December 27: Mary Wehrle, coffee
December 28: Kelly Gingery, lunch
December 29: Tom Stone, coffee
**WOWZA ANOTHER BREAK WTF?!**
January 2: Mike McBride, lunch
January 3: Dan Harris, lunch
January 4: Eric Haynesworth, lunch
January 5: April Hayes, lunch
January 6: Jeff Beeler, lunch
January 7: Chris Flohr, lunch
January 8: Melissa Lautzenhiser, drinks
January 9: Jack Windsor, ice cream
January 12: Ryan Squire, lunch
Book me fast 
Jim Canterucci says:
Cheryl, I’ll take coffee Dec 10, 4:00. Time can be flexible. Let me know where.
Dec 05, 2008, 5:34 pmJim
Erica Blasdel says:
Hey Cheryl, I’d be up for dinner on the 11th - I’m out of work by 5:30 so I could meet you around 6pm, downtown or wherever. Thoughts on a place?
Dec 05, 2008, 5:46 pmAlvin says:
I’ll bite. Coffee on the 17th? Can you do morning in Dublin?
Dec 05, 2008, 8:11 pmErica Blasdel says:
Looks like the 11th was booked before I commented! How’s lunch on the 14th sound?
Dec 05, 2008, 11:05 pmDan Harris says:
Cheryl - How about the 20th. It looks like it’s open. Coffee in the morning would be good. I can get out and knock out some Christmas shopping after.
Let me know the place and time - I’ll be there.
Dan
Dec 05, 2008, 5:39 pmhttp://www.twitter.com/8101Harris
Tom Stone says:
Hey, Cheryl,
Thanks for the invite. How about Monday, Dec. 29? I’m flexible as of now on time of day … so just let me know what works best for you and whether you prefer to meet up for lunch (preferably at or near OSU where I work) or for coffee/drinks afterward wherever.
-TommOH
Dec 05, 2008, 7:39 pmDan Harris says:
Cheryl, Let’s do January 3 for lunch! You name the place. Dan Harris. http://www.twitter.com/8101harris
Dec 05, 2008, 7:56 pmErik says:
I tried this same experiment years ago
Only instead of conversation it was sloppily making out on my roomates bed
and instead of interesting intelligent people from the internet
it was the nursing home nurses, and even then I had to buy them dinner
Dec 05, 2008, 7:48 pmkeif says:
I’m up for anyting January 4th - wife is working that free weekend in December (unless you want to make it a play date with the kids).
Dec 05, 2008, 8:48 pmBryan Cristina says:
Cool you’re putting the names.. so if you go missing on a certain day, the world knows who did it
Dec 05, 2008, 8:51 pmCheryl says:
LOL I wasn’t putting the names in case these people KILLED me but, uh, I guess it’s good to know that if they do, people will know, lol. Positive outlook!
Dec 05, 2008, 8:53 pmJeff Beeler says:
I’ll take lunch on Jan 7th…might have to be a late lunch. Say 1 pm…you choose the place. Email me.
Dec 05, 2008, 8:59 pmJeff Beeler says:
On second thought, how about Black Creek Bistro?
Dec 05, 2008, 9:09 pmMary Wehrle says:
Hi Cheryl,
Dec 05, 2008, 2:42 pmCan I have coffee with you on December 27th?
Genevieve says:
now that’s just down right s-a-v-v-y.
Dec 05, 2008, 7:03 pmVMdoug says:
Thanks for coming to my party last night, it was great to finally meet you in person.
Dec 05, 2008, 2:59 pmGenevieve says:
I miss u and I miss twitter.
I hope you have a beautiful New Year darlin~
G
Dec 05, 2008, 2:41 pmVoteAudrey says:
Love this concept!
One of my best friends I met online and we’ve been hanging out offline/online for years.
Dec 05, 2008, 2:22 amTom Williams says:
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing with me today at lunch. You should totally market this idea to hard-core twitterers.
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