#evfn is the best Tweetup

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Though it's not exactly news, our little tweetup was named Best Tweetup in Phoenix. Or at least, so sayeth the Phoenix New Times, the indie rag that covers the Phoenix metro scene.

#evfn is a lot of fun. And you should come out. Jonathan McNamara did a couple of times and I'm pretty sure that clinched our victory. He writes for the Phoenix New Times and was probably influential in the creation of the category -- didn't exist last year, probably won't next year.

So props to all who come out and make the event a good one. We'll be at Whole Foods in Chandler tomorrow night from 6 - 8p. And yes, that means we're drinking in a grocery store. Very cool and something to experience if you haven't. Hell, even if you have.

PodCampAZ The Third - The End.

PodCampAZ - Parting Shot

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It's over. Months of planning and countless hours of work by loads of volunteers all led up to two fantastic days enjoyed by hundreds. That's how I'll remember PodCamp AZ 2009.

Thanks to those of you who came. You're the reason we do this.

Thanks to those who volunteered. Without you, this simply would not and could not have happened.

Thanks to those who presented. You provide the content for which everyone will talk about for weeks and hopefully use in their own lives.

Thanks to those who sponsored. It's not cheap to put on free conference of this scale. Your support was crucial to the success of the event. Well done.

Thanks to those who talked about it. Spreading the word of fun stuff like this is a Good Thing.

Thanks to UAT for giving us -- for free -- a fantastic venue that truly makes the experience better.

Thanks to everyone in the Phoenix community who helped spread the word about this. I had numerous out-of-towners comment on what a fantastic community we have, and how their town simply wouldn't be able to pull this together. While that last part is probably bullshit, you should know that others are envious of what we have done and continue to do. I take it as my personal mission to remind you of that as necessary.

Enjoy the afterglow. You've all earned it.