(There was a big crash on Comcast here in the bay area so this vlog was temporarily lost on DeafRead, but it has been reinstalled. It had well over 300 visits yesterday. (Thank you!!) Comcast had to use their back up system so I lost my original responses to your comments, but I was able to reinstall the comments you left.)
Transcript:
Hi! Excitement is in the air!!
Are you ready for DeafRead.com’s blog/vlog awards? I’m so excited, I can hardly wait!
It’s such a fun time of the year right now! (wiggles hat) I’m feeling festive!
I want to encourage all of you, no matter where you live in the world, to come to these awards on Feb. 2nd!
I will be there for sure! I just finished reserving my room. Even though I live close to San Francisco, I grabbed a room anyway. Why? Because the banquet is 8pm – midnight and I want to play and party and have fun! I want to see all of you and laugh with you and tease you!
Come on, everyone, and join the fun, ok?!
Happy Holidays!
Bye (ILY wave)
For more information about DeafRead’s V/Blog award categories for nominating your favorites from 2007, go here.
For more information about the DeafRead V/Blog Award Conference in San Francisco, CA on Feb. 2nd, 2008, go here.
Tayler Mayer writes:
“DeafRead 2008 Conference
Sponsored by Sprint Relay
Saturday February 2, 2008Embassy Suites
San Francisco Airport – Burlingame
150 Anza Boulevard
Burlingame, California 94010 (map)Rooms are at $129 per night. Complimentary shuttle from and to SFO airport.
Rooms need to be reserved no later than January 10, 2008. Call 1-800-EMBASSY and ask for “block of rooms under Deaf V/Blog Conference”. The $129 rate may or may not be available after January 10, 2008.
Thanks to Sprint Relay, the conference workshops during the day is free to anyone–but registration will be necessary. Registration information to follow soon.
Workshops and discussions will be from approximately 8am to 5pm. The times are tentative. We also are asking for topic submissions. Submit topics you would like to see discussed or presented in the comments below or email them to tmayer@deafread.com
The Awards Banquet will be from approximately 8pm to midnight. The times are tentative. Banquet dinner is planned for $10 per person. The $10 fee is merely to make sure we don’t serve dinner to everyone who wants a free one. The dinner fee will be very well worth it.
The Awards Banquet is where and when we announce the winners of 2007 DeafRead Blog Awards.
The DeafRead Team will be at the conference, including Jared Evans, Amy Cohen Efron, Elizabeth Gillespie, Carrie Gellibrand, JJ Puorro and Jon Savage.
More news and bits as they come, I promise! We’re all very excited.”
My name is LaRonda Zupp.
I am Deaf. Welcome to
"The Ear of My Heart."
Oh, that was what happened last night? Now I understand what was going on last night at about midnight! Thanks!
As for going, unfortunately, I’m not able to go for financial reasons but I will be cheering and looking forward for after-action reports about it in Feb
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Left by Oscar Serna on December 11th, 2007
I fell in love with your cutie Santa-joker’s hat and your smiles!
I wish, wish, wish, wish, wish to go, too! Just like what Deafkathy said in her comment.
Be sure to bring a video for us to watch!
Left by Deb Ann on December 11th, 2007
Can anyone go even not on V/Bvlog but did on comment to them.
Are Deafread host have the rules for that. Just Curious.
Davy
Left by Davy on December 11th, 2007
I wish I could. My spirits will always be with you all there.
Coach Creech
Left by CoachCreech on December 11th, 2007
Davy,
I believe the blog/vlog conference is open to all people everywhere.
Come join the fun!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on December 11th, 2007
Even I don’t have V/Bvolg but I do give any one on my comments to them. Still can come to Deafread 2008 awards as for fun. I am curious. How it that work can or can’t by the rules.
Davy
Left by Davy on December 11th, 2007
Oooooo.. so tempting! WSBC with my deaf HS children or DeafRead Banquet… I am in wishy-washy situation right now… Maybe fly out from Portland in the afternoon and fly back early Sun am (red eye and no sleep, sounds like Im back like school girl) eh.
Whats the closest airport to the banquet?
deafKathy
Left by deafKathy on December 11th, 2007
Aw, sorry, but I cannot make it…Maybe if by miracle, I could go, smile! I have asked for live feed for banquest, tho…
Have a great time there!
deafk
Left by deafk on December 11th, 2007
Santa the Joker?
I hope that you did *NOT* steal John Lestina, the ABC guy’s hat! He has been so much joking in his vlog.
You live in Bay Area…..much closer to S. F.? That’s nice from east coast to west coast. Last year the Deafread held the banquet in the east coast and then…now, S.F. Oh, here is the west coast! What’s next for the next year? Perhaps…North or South?
Deafread, please roll the dice for the next year whether they will host in North or South…..
Way to go, girl, the Santa’s the *NEW* joker! John, please don’t take that too seriously!
White Ghost
Left by White Ghost on December 11th, 2007
You will have a blast. Be sure to camrecord two handsome guys,
Joey Baer and Sweet (Seek) Geo.
By the way, I love your Santa Claus hat. So cute!
Happy holidays to you, LaRonda!
Jean Boutcher
Left by Jean Boutcher on December 11th, 2007
I have always thought you live in Maryland. Unfortunately, I am not sure about going to DeafRead Event as there is a WSBC (Western States Basketball Classic) being hosted in Salem, Oregon on same weekend. Can you convince me which event I should attend?
See you there or should I say.. have fun!
-Confused NavyBeagle
Left by NavyBeagle on December 11th, 2007
CHAMP VLOG WOW – ME THERE fs-VLOG/BLOG CONFERENCE FOR SURE
ME WANNA MEET NEW FRIENDS AND SHARE IDEAS HOW IMPROVE
DEAF LIVES! SEE YOU THERE!
Joey Baer
Left by Joey Baer on December 11th, 2007
LaRonda-
So cute…… Love your hat and your spirit as well.. Everyone, LaRonda knows how to party.. She is so funny. You will love her to death when you meet her…
Amy; Oh my god… I NEVER WILL Forget about banana. We all had so much fun on that night.
I am not too sure if I could go because my schedule is crazy. I know it will be fun and it will be great to meet everyone…
Aidan
Left by Aidan Mack on December 11th, 2007
LOL. Joker Ms. Santa. We better watch out! Hmm, maybe I should reserve a room.
MikeS
Left by MikeS on December 11th, 2007
Wow, that sounds like g r e a t fun! I wonder if I could stay awake until midnight? Do I have to wear a D R E S S ? ? (Sigh). It would be so much fun to meet everyone that I see almost every day!
Or am I too old?
Lantana
Left by Lantana on December 11th, 2007
Awwww ….. Too far to go and I am broke! Only if I win the lotto — I would go because I wanna meet you as a future famous writer. Again I don’t think I will be chosen for the award(s). I am not an avid blogger or vlogger.
Not too surprised you will be getting one.
SG too.
Diane
Left by Diane on December 11th, 2007
I would love to go but i can”t sadly. i am on a very tight budget here and also been saving up to visit my family in nebraska soon…
Rita
Left by Rita on December 11th, 2007
Ahhhhhhhh!!!
I dunno!!! I have at least a month to try and overcome this – “fear” Grrrrr.
I wonder do we (if I go) have to DRESS-UP for the Sat night???
Yeah I agree with you about SG, happening guy!!!
B.A.D.
Left by B.A.D. on December 11th, 2007
Hey LaRonda,
I definitely want to go so I am working on it!
-SG
Left by Seek Geo on December 11th, 2007
Aww.. you are sooo adorable!! I want that hat!!! He he
Hugs
-SG
Left by Seek Geo on December 11th, 2007
OMG!!! You look so CUTE – and so ready for the Holidays!!!
I reallly heartly want to go…..problem? FLYING! I keep saying yes, then when time gets closer, I back off, then its back to yes…I’m really saddened not to go this year
Maybe Santa Claus can come and pick me up and fly me over there!? I trust him and his reindeer !!
B.A.D.
Left by B.A.D. on December 11th, 2007
Yooohooo LaRonda!
I will be there too! By the way, please bring a bunch of bananas!
Yummy eh?
Amy
Left by Amy Cohen Efron on December 11th, 2007
I Love your hat….so cute…different!!!… I will not go there but have fun there and I will look forward to updates after awards night!!!
Happy Holidays!!
CJ
Left by CJ on December 11th, 2007
Hello LaRonda
You are one of my favorite deafread vlogs. you are darn so good and fun person to be with as I have seen you at LA ( I think last summer ) with all ladies. One of my friend had meet you in person and told me how sweetie you are.
OH I would love to join you all on Feb 2nd … I am too too too far away from you. I hope someone can video you all and put in vblog to show us?
Oh definitely Im sure SG or LaRonda or Joey Bear or Amy Cohen Efron , B.A.D. or Adian Mack will be one of award that they deserve the best in deafread.com
Wish you all a very happy holidays and be SAFE!
SB
Left by SB on December 11th, 2007
Amy,
I will be bringing a bunch of bananas for sure!!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on December 11th, 2007
Mrs. Santa Claus (pointing to hat..),
Count me in for the 2008 Deafread Conference! I am the next generation of the bloggers/vloggers that remains to be seen..
I am a commenter, though. It’s going to be an awesome experience!
I’ve got to go and get my shoes shined..
Left by John Critser on December 12th, 2007
You are so cute with that Santa Joker hat! Where did you get that cute hat! Happy Holidays to you too!
Left by ASL Risen on December 12th, 2007
Lantana, you’re never too old!
One of these days, I want to meet LaRonda and Latana and all the neato people I’ve read on DeafRead– maybe, just maybe I can make it to the event…
I’ll need to write a couple more feature articles…
Left by Karen Putz on December 12th, 2007