Had an enjoyable lunch yesterday with Mayor Dona and the First Dude; as always, the folks at Bert and Ernie’s took great care of us. We talked just a little bit about local politics, city commission meetings, and other issues, but mostly we just chatted about local events and businesses and had fun. The First Dude gave me a brief history lesson about blues and bluegrass music (think “O Brother“). We also talked about the local media - television, newspaper, and radio - and how challenging the local market can be. And, of course, we talked about blogging and bloggers, and we lamented the fact that Aaron hasn’t updated his site in a while.
And wouldja believe - as I was driving around downtown during lunch today, I spotted a fellow in a spiffy coat on a bike at Central and 9th Street, and he looked awfully familiar…so I rolled down the window and called out, “Aaron?” He looked a bit puzzled, came over to me, and when I told him that I was Dave, we had a brief chuckle. After all, we’ve “known” each other via our blogs for several years, but never met IRL (in real life) until today. Aaron, good to meet you finally! And Dona and Grant, thank you for a delightful lunch date!
10 responses so far ↓
1 Dona Stebbins // Feb 20, 2007 at 8:14 pm
It was very much our pleasure! I always enjoy a visit with you, because you are Great Falls’ GREATEST cheerleader. Upbeat, positive, with wonderful, creative ideas that we can implement to make this wonderful city even more vibrant and livable.
Now, if we could just do something about those geese…
2 Aaron Weissman // Feb 21, 2007 at 4:20 pm
David;
Great to meet you, as well! I will try to get back to the blog soon, but RL is intervening.
Aaron
3 Salem Road // Feb 21, 2007 at 9:22 pm
David,
Here is a topic for your next lunch date with the mayor..the tide is turning..the plant will not be built!
4 Scott Hershey // Feb 23, 2007 at 8:17 am
I’d love to hear the Mayor’s perspective on local media, especially radio! How ’bout it Mayor!
5 Dona Stebbins // Feb 24, 2007 at 9:24 am
Scott, I think we have the best radio stations in the state, with the most interesting on-air personalities. I don’t listen to just one station, but I skip around a lot, depending on my mood. I enjoy them all, including our public radio station.
Keep up the good work!
6 Jared // Feb 24, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Sure miss that Jared Walker guy & “The X”!!! Hi Mayor Dona, remember me? That guy who you used to hear singing out loud upstairs a few years ago?
7 Dona Stebbins // Feb 25, 2007 at 9:30 am
Hey, Jared! Good to hear from you:) I miss you and the X. Things change, don’t they? Where are you?
8 Jared // Feb 25, 2007 at 9:45 am
Hey MD, I’m working in Sales now & raising our littles ones, (6 & 4 already). Couldn’t be happier. Yes, indeed things definately change, but not regrets at all. Some of the best times were “over there”…Take care & maybe You can buy me lunch sometime!!
9 Dona Stebbins // Feb 25, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Love to - give me a call!
10 Craig // Feb 26, 2007 at 8:19 pm
As I gaze into my crystal ball, I think I see what Dave will be doing upon retirement…;)
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