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Blog Awards Tea Party Roll Call

2nd Annual Blog Awards Tea Party

It’s very nearly that time of year again, when ladies gather in their hats and petticoats, lift their dainty tea cups, and get absolutely sozzled in advance of the annual Blog Awards.

This year’s awards (and thus, the fabulous Tea Party pre-event) are being held in Cork, and are a slightly smaller affair than last year, with attendance capped at 200. In order to decide on a suitable venue for this year’s Tea Party, I need to have a rough idea how many people will be in town or are travelling down for the awards and are interested in attending.

Depending on how many people we need to plan for, the venue will be either a restaurant, a suite at the hotel, or chez moi. The cost will either be €10, €25 or free, depending on the numbers and resulting sponsorship. (I know it sounds confusing, but last year we announced at €25 per head, had loads of sign ups,  and then got a lovely sponsor and it ended up being free, so that could happen again this year!)

So, if you’re going to the Blog Awards and are up for the 2nd Annual Ladies Tea Party Pre-Event, please leave a comment so I can get rough numbers and firm up the plans. When details are confirmed, you’ll be able to register for the actual Tea Party, but if you don’t let me know you’re interested in coming, we may run out of room and that would be tragic.

When: Saturday, 21 February, 4 – 6:30 PM
Where: Cork City Centre or Airport Hotel
What: Food, Drink, Booze (See last year for details)

  
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   15 Jan 2009 | In: Ireland | Tags:,

28 Responses to “Blog Awards Tea Party Roll Call”

  1. Marian:

    Hi Sabrina, just wondering if we could combine a stitch ‘n’ bitch with the tea party – in other words anyone interested in doing some knitting or crochet could bring their work with them and do some if they fancy. Just a thought!

    15.01.2009, 9:52 pm
  2. Sabrina Dent:

    Well, I bring my knitting all over town so I can’t imagine why not. This is not the TSA and nobody is going to search you for ZOMG DEADLY KNITTING NEEDLES prior to boarding :)

    15.01.2009, 10:00 pm
  3. Steph:

    Gosh Id love to go! First time getting to the awards after a few failed attempts. When I figure out what I could do with the accompanying boy for those hours Il pop my name in.

    15.01.2009, 10:04 pm
  4. Sabrina Dent:

    Steph, my other half will be leading the charge towards a suitable pub, so if your other half likes beer, that’s that sorted! When we get a bit closer to the date and more events are announced, I’ll be posting a running list of what’s going on like last year’s to help people make plans.

    15.01.2009, 10:11 pm
  5. Grannymar:

    I really enjoyed last year.

    Since I am due to arrive at the Airport around 3pm please chalk me in.

    15.01.2009, 10:17 pm
  6. Ciara Crossan:

    Need you ask?! I’m IN like Flynn!! :)

    15.01.2009, 11:48 pm
  7. Steph:

    Beer just might work! He’s an animator arty boy who wouldn’t know a blog if it bit him so with some sweet talking and a liitle push he’ll be ok :) This all sounds delightful, at the very least Im looking forward to the chance to buy you a drink and toast your wonderful work!

    16.01.2009, 1:00 am
  8. elly parker:

    Yup, as Grannymar says, we’re due to arrive into the airport around 3pm. Ideally, it would be great if we could do something at the hotel, so that I’m not having to drag GM all over town in taxis…

    16.01.2009, 9:18 am
  9. Nathalie:

    Woot woo! Please count me in. Can’t wait.

    16.01.2009, 11:24 am
  10. heather:

    i wish i could go! as it is, i’m off for a girly yarn-shopping weekend in london for some stash-renewal vis a vis the great exchange rate.

    hope i can make the next one :)

    17.01.2009, 1:30 am
  11. Gabriela Avram:

    I’ll be there and I’m really looking forward to it! Thank you for organising it again!

    17.01.2009, 7:39 pm
  12. Jo:

    Hoi! Why is there no mention of my fabulous cupcakes in this pretty post?

    I will of course be there.

    If you put in a mention about the cake and fine sparkling wine, that is ;)

    17.01.2009, 9:32 pm
  13. whoopsadaisy:

    Hi there ladies, I’d love to come to a ladies tea party…especially if there’ll be cupcakes, nummy nummy!

    I think we arrive in to Cork on Saturday morning around 10am so time should be no problem :-)

    Thanks Sabrina.

    18.01.2009, 12:11 am
  14. Sabrina Dent:

    Steph, there will be plenty of non-blog oddballs at the pub so no worries – and tell the boy that hey, there’s beer, how bad can it be?

    Elly, the venue is sadly entirely dictated by the numbers. There is a max number of people we can squish into a suite at the hotel, and a cost associated with that, etc, which is why we really need an approximate headcount before firm plans can be issued :(

    Jo, same thing – depending on where we end up, there may or may not be restrictions on what we can bring in re our own food or booze, although God knows I love me some cupcakes and I’m keen to make this work out for everyone. My house would obviously be the cheapest/most flexible but we’ll outgrow that by 15 people or so.

    But hey, we’re up to ten people already so wherever we end up, we’ll have a fine old time :) I think last year we were 28 or something?

    18.01.2009, 5:43 am
  15. Jo:

    Ah, I see. Hopefully we can make the suite. That would be cool. Maybe the hotel will have an in between option?

    19.01.2009, 12:43 am
  16. stephb:

    Hi! Sabrina

    I hope to join you at the tea party.

    I’ll be the one hiding behind Grannymar although mind you, it’s not easy to hide behind the lovely Grannymar ;-)

    Thanks for organising it and see you there!

    ps I’ve added a ‘b’ to my name to avoid confusion with t’other Steph

    19.01.2009, 10:33 am
  17. redmum:

    Count me in, hopefully we’ll have a photomeet earlier in the day, so the lunch starting once hte light goes is brilliant.

    19.01.2009, 1:56 pm
  18. Grannymar » Let’s say “Hi!:

    [...] it was to meet up in advance of the main event, we are once again, thanks to Sabrina Dent, having a Ladies Tea Party on the afternoon of 21st Feb in [...]

    20.01.2009, 8:23 am
  19. The Sexy Pedestrian:

    I’d love to come, I presume it’s an open invite!?

    20.01.2009, 2:46 pm
  20. Claire:

    Sign me up too, last year was a great laugh and a good way to meet people before the awards.

    21.01.2009, 12:47 am
  21. Maryrose Lyons:

    Please count me in – last year was a great vibe. Looking forward to visiting Cork.

    21.01.2009, 11:57 am
  22. Catherine:

    Would love to attend, Sabrina. Many thanks for organising, looking forward to meeting all.

    22.01.2009, 1:13 pm
  23. Sabrina Dent:

    Sexy Pedestrian, it’s always an open invite and you’re very welcome!

    Hurrah, we’re up to 15. I’ll give it a few more days and book a venue and then post details accordingly :)

    23.01.2009, 8:42 am
  24. The Sexy Pedestrian:

    Great stuff, looking forward to it!

    23.01.2009, 1:14 pm
  25. Catherine Wilson:

    Just back from OCC,count me in Sabrina.I’ll be there with bells on and maybe even a few chicken satay sticks

    23.01.2009, 1:24 pm
  26. Rosemary:

    I’d love to go! I’m a newby as far as the blogging “scene” goes, so it would be especially lovely to get to know people beforehand.

    25.01.2009, 9:42 pm
  27. Caroline@Bibliocook:

    Count me in, Sabrina – sounds like fun!

    26.01.2009, 1:49 pm
  28. Party Venues:

    Guess we are a tad too late for this event but will you be holding another event in 2011? If so would like details please!

    06.02.2011, 11:56 am

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