29. 07. 09
Back by the demand of the people, we will be doing another #amestweetup. We are going to kick off August right. Join us at DG’s Tap House (@DGsTapHouse) Wednesday August 5th at 6pm. DG’s features 56 different beers on tap and over a hundred in bottles. Take a look at the beer menu and plan ahead (also for those who have a hard time with decisions). That’s a lot of beer to choose from. If you are not familiar with Ames, you can check the map to get directions to the event. As always, come to network, see friends, have some drinks and have fun. You can also enjoy any of the TV’s and watch whatever game happens to be on Wednesday night. DG’s also has a pool table, foosball, darts, pinball and other games. Better bring some quarters!
For those of you who made it out to the last #amestweetup and did not have a tweetup badge. You have time to get one ordered, you would like. Get in touch with (@richdrake) and/or (@tweetupbadges) to order yours. You can also order online. If you’re unsure what they look like or even what we are talking about, check the picture. Make sure to show some Ames love and when it asks for your Tweetup Group Name put #amestweetup. Also, if you think you will head to Des Moines when they do a #dmtweetup, then you may have another one made for each group.
Wednesday Night’s Special
$1.00 Pints of Olde Main Beer
22. 07. 09
Last night, Tuesday July 21st, we had an #amestweetup at Olde Main (@oldemain) in downtown Ames, IA. We have done #amestweetups there before, but this time had a very large group. It looks like we were at about twenty people plus a few friends of those there, not on Twitter. If you have not been to an #amestweetup before, I would encourage you to look into it. Just watch for the #amestweetup hash tag for the time and place of the event. I took some pictures of the event, so those of you who have not been before can see what it all looks like first hand.
We started things off at 6pm and what started off as a small group turned into a large group by about 7pm. There were a handful of Ames tweeps who had been before, but many last night were new to the #amestweetup. That made it great for those who came to network, meet new people, create relationships, have some drinks and food and of course fun. Many who came last night took advantage of the $4.00 pitchers from 6pm-2am. Olde Main has a handful of wonderful beers they brew in-house. Over all the #amestweetup was a huge success. It’s great to get others involved who are in our community.
If you are looking for some quality people to follow in the Ames, IA area, check out these tweeps who were there last night #MustFollow
@ashleymc, @DrZWard, @MADINAMES, @grantschultz, @kienan, @danemaxwell, @johnaskew, @rladue, @paulhertz, @carriejessica, @edash, @SpenceAnderson, @imjustabrian, @hapjak, @dailycharlie, @tr3yh, @marajane01, @crebhuhn, @jakekerber, @soundzdj @chewbocka @mrdallasjmoore
22. 07. 09
This past Tuesday a couple Des Moines tweeps made a road trip to Ames for one reason, burritos. The #burritolunchup that brought them here and others tweeps of Ames, gathered for a good cry. As we talked about who each of us where, what we did and how much we loved burritos several of the staff at Fighting Burrito (@FightingBurrito) were cutting onions. We had a good laugh about it, once we all wiped the tears from our eyes.
The #burritolunchup came to be while Jenni Pullen (@jennipullen) and Justin Brady (@justbrady) were talking about Jenni’s love for Panchero’s (@pancheros) burritos. As they talked, Justin pronounced his love for Bandit Burrtio (@BanditBurrito) in Johnston. It was then decided that they would meet for the #burritolunchup and enjoy the company of friends, tweeps and fellow burrito enthusiasts. The first #burritolunchup was held in April. The first lunch up was a group of eight people, several thought it was a contest to see who could eat the most. I don’t know any details on the eating contest, but I wish I could have seen them try.
This last Tuesday their quest to continue in search of tasty burritos landed them in Ames. Jenni and Justin were also joined by five others: Megan and Barry of Young Processionals of Ames (@YPAmes), Barry is the President of Young Professionals and works with Community Bank of Ames, Nate who works with RE/Max, Emilee (@emileeann) and myself (@mrdallasjmoore). As we ate, we learned how to eat the burrito so not to spill on ourselves. From the top you peal it away around the burrito, that way it stays warm and the fillings won’t fall out in your lap. As we ate we discussed design, marketing, and milk. As the topics went on we also talked about Justin’s business Test of Time Design and Emilee’s trip to the Netherlands, who are also on Twitter (@visitholland). As you can imagine after the tears from the onions, Megan and Jenni saying cheers with their burritos and Justin getting his burrito fix, we would be tired, but no. Emilee and I braved the biggest rice crispy treat I’ve ever seen. In reality, the rice crispy treat was more like a brick. It was delicious and it took me three sittings to eat the whole thing.
The #burritolunchup was a great time for all. I can only imagine that we will be seeing them at some point or another in Ames again.
21. 07. 09
Come out to Olde Main (@oldemain) on Tuesday, July 21st at 6pm. The group will be upstairs on the bar-side. We try and do at least two tweetups per month to get people together and create opportunities to network, have drinks/food and fun. I know we are adding people to the Des Moines metro and Ames area all the time. We are so glad that the tweetup interest continues to climb. The #dmtweetup/#amestweetups are opportunities to meet new people, network and create lasting relationships. If this is your first tweetup you can contact Rich Drake (@richdrake) to put a face to your handle/user name by getting a tweetup badge. You can also check out (@tweetupbadges) and order online. Tonight we will have name badge labels if time has not allowed you to have your badge made.
If you are not from Ames and don’t know the area, Olde Main is downtown in Ames. You can check the map for directions if you need it. You can also check all the different and wonderful beers brewed at Olde Main.
Tonight’s Drink Specials:
$4.00 Pitches from 6pm-2am.
Hope you will join us tonight!