The journey to the first Blogger Connect in San Francisco was a remarkable one of less than 10 months, a voyage from complete newbie without much of a clue about blogging to someone who could, without too much shame or embarrassment, call himself a blogger.

It was a time of multiple ActiveRain gatherings and meeting more than 40 members, the creation of multiple friendships around the country, a watchful eye on the dramatic growth (from 6,000 to over 50,000) and many changes in our real estate network, the creation of 3 new blogs and more than 500 posts, and the beginnings of buyer and seller business from blogging.

Finding myself at Blogger Connect 2 in 2008 is quite another journey in itself. Business has continued to grow (my last 4 listings were all from AR as were several buyers and a relocation), my use of technology has blossomed thanks to the many folks here on AR, more and more prospects have emailed and called after finding my articles, and the nature of blogging continues to evolve faster than one can keep up.

A memorable trip to HI fostered more friendships, several blogging classes were taught, thousands became new members, social networking became the rage, and success stories have been shared left and right.

Despite much learning and growth, I feel pangs of missing knowledge, and therein is the excitement and anticipation about what tomorrow might bring – affirmation of current friendships, new friends, new learnings, new things to try, and a new phase of blogging and on-line marketing.

Part of the journey is the physical act of getting here today. From San Diego to San Francisco in a couple of hours, while at the same time dealing with a pending closing and last minute problems, numerous emails and text messages, and continuing to conduct business and solve problems while in the car, on the plane, on the subway and in my hotel. The age of technology continues to foster interactions unlike anything we might have expected, and yet have come to feel are normal and necessary.

With time on my hands to spare, and thanks to my trusty Flip camera, here are a couple of glimpses of the journey to Blogger Connect 2 - on the BART (no narration, just views as we sped along - the sun was bright and the views are not the best but you get the idea) and a walk up the street to my hotel near Union Square.

Look for more scenes from the event in the next day or so...

there is sure to be lots of sharing from the AR folks in San Francisco.

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