Tweeting at Cardinal Lanes in Wilmington, NC

I arrived a bit late and had to leave early, but I was able to bowl two games at the Wilmington Tweetup held this month at Cardinal Lanes on Shipyard Boulevard. There were some seriously good bowlers present. And, then there was me. As a cruel joke a few years back someone gave me bowling shoes as a present (those are my shoes on the table, doing as much good there as on my feet when I'm bowling.

The group really got into it and had a lot of fun.

Gayle Tabor of Glynne's Soaps told the story of how her team won the league championship the first year and pointed to a plaque on the wall. She also explained the winning was based on most improved average and it was her team's first season ever bowling.

Sarah Barbee of FussBudget Promotions organizes the Wilmington Tweetups and always helps us have a good time in a nice place.

Renee Jones has her own bowling ball. It even has her name on it! Wow, my ball used to belong to someone named 'House'.

It seemed like every time I looked up, Renee was getting a strike! (Do you think it would be a good idea if we all bought balls with the name 'Renee' printed on it? Would we all bowl better?)

It was a good time. Thanks Sarah for organizing it and thanks to all who came out.

Wilmington Tweetup at Corporate Skirts, 10/21/09

Last night's Wilmington Tweetup was held at Corporate Skirts in The Forum in Wilmington.


Organized and promoted by Sarah Barbee of Fussbudget Promotions, with beer and wine provided by Front Street Brewery and Corporate Skirts, the event was successful as usual, providing a chance for folks who ordinarily meet via Twitter, to see each other in person.


Sarah's dog Beanie, @beanie_dog on Twitter, was a welcome addition.


Shannan Bowen, social media reporter for the Wilmington Star News is on vacation this week but didn't want to miss the meetup.

And resume and business writer Dawn Bugni of The Write Solution was on hand as well.

Along with Kimberly Brumsey of KB Organic Skin Care and Waxing.

And Jennifer Caslin and Becca Jones.

Kimberly with Courtney Parker, one of Corporate Skirt's owners.


Joan Loch of Crescent Moon (awesome art glass), Tamara Paul, co-owner of Corporate Skirts, Mike Loch, and Courtney Parker.

Sarah, some guy who wandered in off the streets and Courtney.

Jenn Beddoe of Glynne's Soaps.

Jennifer, Gayle, Becca, and Katie Borland of The Fancy Bug.


Gayle Tabor of Glynne's Soaps.

Nick Kentrolis of Crest Fitness.


Dawn won a drawing of a SendOutCards SOCBox, donated by Fat City Cards, the independent SendOutCards distributorship my wife Marge and I own. I can't wait for Dawn to try to card software - I'm biased, of course, but I know it's great for business and personal use.


I'm not yet sure of the date for the next Wilmington Tweetup, but here's a hint about the place - buff up your bowling shoes.

Wilmington Young Professionals at Bluewater Grill

Every month the Wilmington Young Professionals group meets at a local establishment for networking and socializing. Last night this group, founded and run by Jackie Willsie (who also owns Port City Candles) met at Bluewater Grill on Wrightsville Beach.

In the photo below are Jackie Willsie and Sarah Barbee of Fussbudget Promotions.

Michael Byrd of WordWrightWeb was an early attendee.

As was Mark Evans of Green Cleaning Technicians. (Look for Mark in the latest issue of Wilma Magazine - I haven't seen it yet but hear he's featured or listed as an eligible bachelor!)

David Merrill (on the left with green shirt and shades) of Hertz and the Wilmington Networking Events calendar. Also, Jim Weaver of Point Blank Advertising (in the pink shirt and shades).

Becca Jones of Penderlea School and Jennifer Caslin of the Food Bank in Wilmington.

Brooke Foreman of Left Right Studio.

Nick Kentrolis of Crest Fitness.

There's Jim Weaver again.

I had to scoot early, but it was a good time that I'm sure got even better as the evening progressed. Next month's event will be the Wilmington Young Professional's Halloween Business After Hours at Front Street Brewery on October 29th.

Wilmington Tweetup 9/30/09 at WineStyles at The Forum

Wilmington Tweetups just keep getting better. This month's event was held at Richard Miller's WineStyles shop at The Forum in Wilmington.

The comfortable space at WineStyles was a nice venue for this networking event.

Sarah Barbee of Fussbudget Promotions (Sarah organizes the Wilmington Tweetups) and Dawn Bugni, a Certified Professional Resume Writer. Richard Miller is the guy in the white shirt in the background serving wine.

Richard serving and Wilmington Star-News ace Social Media and Breaking News reporter Shannan Bowen (in the middle with the wine glass and the smile) enjoying.

Brooke Foreman of Right Left Studios.


Local artist Niki Hildebrand.

Brooke, Niki, and Lisa Ashby who does marketing for Century 21 Sweyer AND has her own super blog at http://www.lisaashby.com/ .

Rebecca Power of Coastal Mail Solutions in Wilmington.

Business and social media writer for hire Katie Elzer-Peters of The Garden of Words.



Nick Kentrolis, President and Exercise Specialist of Crest Fitness of Hampstead and Wrightsville Beach.
The ever-effervescent Jackie Willse of the Wilmington Young Professionals Group (which meets tonight at Bluewater Grill 5-9PM) and Port City Candles.

Sarah and Jackie.

Sarah and Jackie again - two of Wilmington's promotional powerhouses.

Dawn Bugni putting Richard's wines to the test.




Kimberly Ott Brumsey showed up, as always, with a big smile. Kimberly's company is Kimberly Brumsey Organic Skin Care, Waxing and Nutrition.

Jackie, Shannan, and Kimberly.

A big smile from Dawn.



Becca Jones, Special Education Coordinator of Penderlea School and Jennifer Caslin, Development Manager of the Wilmington branch of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Niki once more.

And a last Kimberly smile.

Next month's Wilmington Tweetup will be on October 21st at Corporate Skirts,1125-J Military Cutoff Rd from 5:30-7:30 PM.