coffee news

First; reporting back. Coffee morning on Saturday in New York was great, if overwhelming. I tried to take pictures but they're rubbish (Piers has some good ones here). It reminded me that I'm absolutely the worst person to be doing this since I'm so socially inept and hate the process of introducing myself and all that. So I didn't really get chance to say hi to most of the people there. Sorry. But in some ways I think that's the point, these posts just provide a catalyst to get people together. It was excellent to see Johanna, Piers and Malcolm R again though. And to meet Lauren, Noah and Michael. And everyone else.

Second, plans for this week. Asi has been bugging me to do an early morning coffee morning for all the people with proper jobs, which seems fair enough. So how about 7am at Bar Italia, Soho, on the 17th? All are welcome.

What else happened last week? I know Sydney tried to get a wave going. Well, Emily did. And Portland and Kansas City looked fun. Did anyone else get together?

Comments

[Ben]

7am. I like that.

[Asi]

coffee morning for the early birds!

many thanks.

A.

[Johanna]

It was wonderful to see you again as well! I met some really wonderful people that day that I am emailing back-and-forth with now; that IS the point of it, I think.

[toby]

Sorry I didn't make the NY coffee morning. I wanted to and it would have been my first appearance, but it didn't seem to be confirmed anywhere on Russell's site or on likemind. Hope to get involved next time round.

[Michael Surtees]

It was interesting to participate in the different dynamics of it all. Saying hi to familiar faces and meeting a couple new people. Thanks.

[Paul McEnany]

Dallas, last friday.

http://heehawmarketing.typepad.com/hee_haw_marketing/2006/11/coffee_morning__1.html

Thanks, RD!

[El Gaffney]

thanks for getting me out and kicking off a beautiful day by meeting some terrific people. working on getting us minnesotans together...somewhere skyway accessible of course.
-seth

[Emily]

I've added a new permanent spot on my front page to point to where we meet each week (since we move around).

Speaking of moving around, will we be seeing the London version of the Mexican wave this week? (like a bit of hot chipotle sauce on the bacon eggs & chips…)

[russell]

a wave at 7am? unlikely. but you never know.

[Ben]

Don't you need more than two people to do a Mexican wave?

[Emily]

Nah. I reckon one is all you need. And a bit of nerve, mettle, pluck...

[Andy]

I am wanting to come to the coffee morning tomorrow. Just wanted to check it is still on? Do I have to sign up for it somewhere? (Also, I am not a media planner, but am interested in the area as far as I understand it - is it OK to come along and listen?)

[russell]

Yup, still on. Everyone/anyone can come.

[Steve]

7 o'clock? Ouch. D&AD Claire was going to drag me along to this one, but it's a bit early for me. Will there be one a little later some time soon?

[Richard Buchanan]

Hey Russell NY coffee was cool. Met some interesting people.

Thanks for organising it.

Best

Rich

[John Grant]

The famous Russell Davies early rise.

Frankly I'd be more likely to make a saturday coffee in NYC than make 7am in Soho. And that was just as true when I worked in agencies. Plus I thought these gatherings were for people who didnt have proper jobs and hence needed the company...?

At least the coffee will be coming in handy
:J

[Faris]

Hey John,

I would have said the same but somehow I made it - lovely to see y'all btw - just because we have proper jobs doesn't mean we don't want to come play now and again ;)

[russell]

Good work Faris. Excellent to see you too. Good turn-out this morning. Will post pictures etc later.

[Ben]

I didn't spot anyone with a proper job?