Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Souvenirs from Nashville: On the Road with Waffles & Katie Wrap Up

WAFFLES:  Hey Boss! Check out all the COOL loot we got to bring home from the big BlogPaws conference! I thought this was a feather, but Glogirly says it's called swag. 

KATIE:  Swag is the cool free stuff we get at conferences. Like bags and t-shirts and treats –



WAFFLES:  – and TOYS!!! 

KATIE:  What makes the swag we're showing everyone today really special is that all of it was given to us from our friends at the conference. Every year a number of cat bloggers that attend bring gifts for each other. Sure, we still get swag bags from the conference filled with some pretty great stuff. 



WAFFLES:  But the primo stuff is from our friends, right? 



KATIE:  Right. And that's really the best part of the conference too. Friends. And chocolate. For Glogirly, that is.



WAFFLES:  Uh, about Ashton's Chicken Emporium... do they deliver?



Thanks for the LOOT!
If Glogirly had been organized and on top of things, she would have written down notes about all the cool stuff we received and who gave it to us. But she's giving us some lame excuse about having her paws full with us. So if we've left anyone out... please accept our apologies!

Stunning Keisha
Broken TeePee
Tails from the Foster Kittens
BoSox Amy & HarveyMonster
The Island Cats
The Cat On My Head
Sometimes Cats Herd You
KittyCat Chronicles
Random Felines
Lola the Rescued Cat
Pawsome Cats... (all the way from AUSTRALIA!!!)
♥︎


BUT WAIT!  THERE'S MORE!
Another highlight of BlogPaws is the big awards banquet that's held on the last night of the conference. It's particularly fun because many of the cat bloggers have a tradition of sitting all together to cheer each other on. Cats may be outnumbered by dogs when it comes to bloggers and conference attendees... but the Cat Ladies definitely know how to make some noise!

Remember a few months ago when we announced that we'd been selected as finalists in the Best Cat Blog category of the Nose to Nose Awards?  Well we got to bring home a pretty cool souvenir!!!

This was our fourth BlogPaws conference and our fifth Nose to Nose award. To say we feel honored and blessed is an understatement.


Congrats to All the Best Cat Blog Finalists
We'd be remiss if we didn't give a warm shout out to the other talented bloggers that were also finalists for Best Cat Blog. We're a small and close knit community of bloggers. Many of us have become dear friends through our blogs, so it's very special when we have an opportunity to spend time together face-to-face or even face-to-fur. That also makes it hard when friends find themselves up for the same award. We adore our fellow finalists and have the utmost respect for the work they do to entertain us, inform us and help cats and their guardians.

• Deb Barnes from The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey
• Sue Doute from The Island Cats
• Alana Grelyak from Cat In The Fridge (pssst! Congrats to Alana who won the best video award!)



WAFFLES:  So who's this Debbie Glo-something person? And how come it doesn't say Waffles?



KATIE:  Waffles, not everything is about you.



WAFFLES:  It's not? Are you sure??


Thank YOU!
If it weren't for all of our wonderful friends, readers and fellow bloggers there wouldn't be a GLOGIRLY cat blog. It's you who make everything possible and inspire us to share our stories and antics. You mean the world to us. Being recognized with an award like the Nose to Nose is very special and meaningful to us. We're nominated by friends and peers, then a panel of industry experts does all of the judging. There's no begging for votes, no popularity contest.


Shelters Win
Best of all, each award winner is given the opportunity to select a shelter to receive a $500 cash donation, sponsored by Mars PetCare, that the shelter can use however they wish. Whether it's keeping the lights on, making repairs or buying supplies... the shelter gets to choose.

So congratulations to the real winner: Our hometown, no-kill, all-volunteer cat shelter, Minnesota's Feline Rescue.
Thanks for joining us!
On the Road with Waffles & Katie
We had a BLAST at the BlogPaws conference and loved taking you with us! 

In case you're still catching up -
Day One: Nashville or Bust
Day Two: B&B FAIL
Day Three: The Long Ride to Nashville
Day Four:  Do You Smell Something?
Day Five:  A Public Katie Sighting???
Day Six: Love & KFC
Day Seven: Waffle House Pit Stop
Day Eight: The Last Leg


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66 comments:

  1. brokenteepeeJune 3, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    We are so excited that you won but we knew you would.

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 2:08 AM

      Awww.. thank you, Patty. We really were very surprised! All of the finalists are so talented and dedicated. We love their blogs.

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  2. Lone Star CatsJune 3, 2015 at 2:14 AM

    Congrats on winning! And dat awesome swag. ;)

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you so much! Between all the kitty and human swag, we've got lots to remember our fun trip by!

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  3. Wolff Den PressJune 3, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:13 AM

      Thank you, Michelle! Glogirly was so thrilled to meet you! We still have your beautiful portraits hanging in our home and enjoy them everyday. They're in Glogirly's bedroom so they are the last thing she sees before she goes to sleep and the first thing she sees when she wakes up. ...that is unless Waffles is standing on her head. ; )

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  4. Dash Kitten CrewJune 3, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    We are very proud of all three of you. Hard working blogging friends.

    (Sorry Mum's not been well hence not commenting on your lovely posts).

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      Oh, thank you so much Team Dash!
      We're so sorry to hear your mum is under the weather. : ( No apologies necessary!
      xo

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  5. Pawesome CatsJune 3, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    We're glad you like the chocolate! Congrats again on the Nose to Nose... And thank you for continuing to entertain and delight us with stories of Katie and Waffles every day.

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:17 AM

      Glogirly was so tickled to meet you! And VERY impressed that you flew all the way from down under! Glogirly is savoring the yummy chocolate and we are actually taking turns with our colorful fish toy! (... for now!) We hope you have a smooth and safe trip home and we hope very much to see you again!

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  6. The Kitties of Purring PinesJune 3, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Concatulations on winning! That's some cool swag too!

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  7. Summer at sparklecat.comJune 3, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    I am really embarrassed to confess that I lost the gift from Harry the Farm Cat! My human couldn't find it, and she knows I was digging around in her laptop bag and she thinks I removed it at the hotel! Well, it was fun while it lasted. ;-)

    Concatulations on your win!

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:19 AM

      And we are embarrassed to confess that the mousie Harry gave us no longer has a tail. Investigations are underway to determine *who* is responsible. ; )

      Glogirly loved meeting you, Summer!!! She said you're as sweet and beautiful in purr-son as you are in your wonderful photos and blog!

      xo

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  8. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesJune 3, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Congratulations on your award! Wow, lots of great swag! Lucky kitties!

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you so much Andrea and the kitties! We are very lucky indeed. xo

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  9. Ingrid KingJune 3, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Congratulations again on your award! So well deserved - your blog brings smiles to me every day.

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:20 AM

      Awww... thank you, Ingrid! It warms our furs to know we bring you smiles.

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  10. The Island CatsJune 3, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    We're loving all the swag the mom brought home for us...but you're right, the gifts from our furiends are the bestest! Congrats again on your award...so well deserved.

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:23 AM

      Somehow we ended up with TWO of your pink fleecy catnip kickers! ...and BOTH are getting plenty of use. Of course, Waffles wants to play with whichever one Katie is playing with. haha! Glogirly LOVES the magnet! We all were super happy to see the Yellow-Haired Lady!

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  11. www.shelter-cats.comJune 3, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    It was fun traveling with you through your blog. Congratulations on your well deserved win!
    xxoo
    Maggie

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:24 AM

      Thank you so much, Maggie!

      We had so much fun on this trip, we hope to take another short kitty trip sometime in the future!

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  12. pilch92June 3, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Congratulations on your award- you truly deserve it :) And such great gifts from your friends too.

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      Awww... that's so sweet. Thank you!!!

      Spending time with friends is definitely the highlight!

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  13. Angel SimbaJune 3, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    A very well-deserved award, and so nice for your choice of shelter. Mom is quite jealous of the camaraderie she knows you had with the other cat bloggers.

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      Thank you so much, Simba! We're very excited for the kitties of Feline Rescue.

      Glogirly would love to meet your mom someday. Some of her very best friends are cat moms she's met through blogging.

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  14. RiverfrontCatsJune 3, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Great writeup! Sad that I didn't get to spend more time with Waffles & Katie. Although I was afraid I might cheat on Jean Pierre with another handsome orange cat. It end being Russell!

    Congrats on your award! Your third one! Might as well build a trophy case while repairing the floors from water leak. Silver lining...

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:28 AM

      Thank you, Christine! I bet you got a few sniffs from the kitties when you arrived home! Don't worry, we won't tell.

      Thank you so much...and congrats to you too! Very exciting!!!

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  15. Random FelinesJune 3, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    quite a haul.....and a wonderful and well deserved award!!

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    1. GLOGIRLYJune 3, 2015 at 10:29 AM

      The swag was over the top, that's for sure!
      Thank you so much... and please kiss those adorable kittens for us!

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  16. Angel Prancer PieJune 3, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Concats on that win! It was great to see you and meet Katie.
    Our Mom has been in slow motion and we still haven't got our swag. Looks like primo stuff!
    Happy Wednesday!

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  17. The WhiskerattiJune 3, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Concatulations on winning.

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  18. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJune 3, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I have yet to even open my suitcases.. I am so so far behind..

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  19. Nancy Blue MoonJune 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Concats Debbie..Katie..and Waffles on another well deserved award and some awesome swag..I would also like to say a BIG thank you to all of you bloggers that work hard everyday to show the world how wonderful cats are..and for helping shelter kitties have a chance to find love and a furever home...Bless you all!!!!

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  20. Rascal and RoccoJune 3, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Congrats on your award!! Hoping next year to come represent cats with you at that banquet. ~Rascal and Rocco

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  21. UnknownJune 3, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Congrats on your Nose to Nose award! Cat bloggers rule :)

    Rosa @ Cat Lady Confidential

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  22. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJune 3, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    We watched the live broadcast and saw you win! We thought you gave a wonderful acceptance speech. A huge concats on the win. That is amazing you've won 5 awards. You deserve it for the wonderful fun and beautifully photographed blog you and Katie and Waffles produce. It's a lot of work and you do a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us, it was fun to see it through Katie & Waffles eyes.

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  23. Gemini and IchiroJune 3, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Congratulations again. We have an Ashton's glass as well... Now where's that chicken?!

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  24. CATachresisJune 3, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    What a lovely post!! Well done again on your well deserved win! You are right, the others are also great bloggers and good friends!

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  25. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 3, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Massive congratulations again!!!!!!

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  26. Matilda the BoxerJune 3, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    That's totally pawesome!! Congrrats on the well-deserved win.

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  27. Matilda the BoxerJune 3, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    That's totally pawesome!! Congrrats on the well-deserved win.

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  28. The Swiss CatsJune 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Huge concatulations on your win ! Purrs

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  29. da tabbies o trout towneJune 3, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    conga ratz two ewe katie & waffles...mom two :) total lee awesum on winnin de best cat blog award oh 20 & 15... N we noe feline rescue iz veree thanx full that ya choozed them ta ree ceeve de prize ...high paws & head bonx....OW....two all ♥♥♥

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  30. RobinJune 3, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Wow! You guys got some really cool swag from BlogPaws. Even though I didn't really get to see the two of you, I'm glad that you were able to be there. :)
    -Purrs from your friends at www.PlayfulKitty.net

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  31. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)June 3, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    I love your swag and could not be happier that you won. I was watching the live stream and was so proud of the wonderful group of bloggers representing the kitties :)

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  32. Cats Herd YouJune 3, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Concatulations on your win! We are *so* happy for you!

    And Waffles, I'm counting on you to help stock my chicken emporium after you finish your chicken ranching studies. Are you still a freshcat at chicken ranching school? -- Ashton

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  33. Noodle CatJune 3, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Congratulations! It sounds like you had a wonderful time..

    Noodle and crew

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  34. AnonymousJune 3, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Glad yous all had a good time. Sowry weez missed seein' ya'. Maybe next time.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  35. SakuJune 3, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Concats on your award...we is so happy to hear your stories and see all the pawsome photos of you Katie and Waffles. You always have so much fun!

    Sasha, Sami, & Saku

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  36. Cathy KeishaJune 3, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Whoa! Top billing! Concats on the award. I wish TW could have been at the cat table but it only holds so many. I’m glad Pop stayed home with me since TW didn’t really get to meet Katie. This will probably be her last Blogpaws conference unless there’s one in NYC or Boston and NYC is out cos they have a ferret ban.

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  37. Just DuckyJune 3, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Lots of good stuff. Mum wishes she could go, but said she doesn't get enuf baycation to take off for that long. Says her day hunting place is stingy! Maybe when she retires.

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  38. MariodacatJune 3, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    WOW, that a lotta loot that you got at Blog Paws. What fun you will have. Thanks for taking us on the road with you.

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  39. meowmeowmansJune 3, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your well-deserved Nose-to-Nose win. Did you hear us cheering from here? :)

    Thank you for taking us along to BlogPaws via your blog ... it was fun to follow along, since we were not able to attend this year.

    Hugs!

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  40. Laila and Angel MinchieJune 4, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Concatulations on an award truly well deserved!!!

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  41. Kitty Cat ChroniclesJune 4, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    ConCATs on your win!!! Much deserved.

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  42. CatInTheFridgeJune 4, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Congrats to you guys and thanks for your mention and your congrats on our award. it was great seeing you! -Alana and Crepes.

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  43. Two French BulldogsJune 4, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Whoa! Supaaa -stars
    Lily & Edward

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  44. Lola The Rescued CatJune 4, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Concatulations on your win!! Mommy said she rang her cowbell so loud!! MOL We're glad Glogirly liked the stuff we sent with Mommy.

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  45. Quill and GreysonJune 4, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    Just got caught up - CONGRATS! And as always enjoyed the on the road posts too. Keep up the great work my friends!!

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  46. Memories of Eric and FlynnJune 5, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations on your great and well deserved award! I do read your posts every day, but because of big internet problems lately I often can only read them on Feedly but can't get your blog to load properly to comment. It happens on most blogs with more than 2 or 3 photos and the problem is definitely my end. I am stuck in a lousy contract until November :(
    Concats on all that great swag too.

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  47. CélineJune 5, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    So much deserved!!!! Congratulations!!! I'm am so thrilled for you guys! I will continue to support and love you!

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  48. A TonlJune 6, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    Waff! Dood! Wait - was there something NOMMY in that Maine bag? Because our mom totally hid it from us....

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  49. AnonymousJune 8, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! I don't know how I missed the announcement when I get your emails, just saw it on Facebook. I have been lacking in commenting, hard life lessons happening, I shouldn't ever not read yours though, they always make me laugh, and for that I thank you and am forever grateful.

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  50. Quinn and Angel brandiJune 11, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Concatulations! And we are also sooooo happy for Feline Rescue!!

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