Island Fun the Biznik Way

Take a break from the city. Don't miss this relaxing networking luncheon on beautiful Anderson Island. Lunch is on the Dunns, so come to the island, mon!

It's summer time and what better place to network than on an island in Puget Sound. Take the trip just south of Tacoma, catch a ferry, and spend an afternoon with good food and friends. We'll kick back and experience networking that truly doesn't suck.

The owners of the vacation rental, Alluring Sound View, is giving this to us at no cost. Anderson Island Inn's Barbara Lake, a new Biznik member, has arranged everything. She'll set up the venue for us and prepare and deliver lunch from the Island Deli and Store. All you need to do is schedule a few hours and buy your ferry ticket!

Space is limited, so RSVP soon. Because food is involved, we ask that, if you need to cancel, you give us a couple of days notice if at all possible, so someone else can fill your spot.

NOTE: For this event you will need to catch the 10:20am ferry and return on the 2:40 pm run. The island is beautiful, so consider staying afterward to explore a little. More details will be sent to bizniks who sign up for this adventure.

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  Posted by Amanda Nokes, Seattle, Washington | Jul 01, 2008

  First In The Pool!!!! (or is it a Lake? or a Sound?)
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  Posted by Pamela Ziemann, Bellevue, Washington | Jul 01, 2008

  You two are awesome! Thanks for hosting this mini-working-vacation. I'm looking forward to some island time with good friends and also meeting some new ones.

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  Posted by Elizabeth Lee, Seattle, Washington | Jul 02, 2008

  I never swim in murky water.....Loch Ness and all. I do however drink by the lake.

  Elizabeth...organizing you and your stuff
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  Posted by John Hays, Seattle, Washington | Jul 02, 2008

  Carpooling? Does that make sense? Huh?

  I'm in SE Seattle. I can take 4.

  Email me. First come; first served.

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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Jul 02, 2008

  John, that's a great idea if you can do it. I will send out some info on ferry as it gets closer. But this way you could save some $$ on ferry as well!

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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Aug 01, 2008

  What an awesome event! I wish I could be there...will keep my eyes peeled for the next one!

  From another island girl,

  Valerie :)

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Bob Dunn, Seattle and Renton, Washington | Aug 01, 2008

  Hey Valerie, would have loved to have you over! Will let you know if someone cancels. (not sure when we'll do another one of these)

  ~bob

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  Posted by Terra Vita, Seattle, Washington | Aug 02, 2008

  I would love to carpool to the carpool with John Hays. Please send me your number and I will call you. Thanks, Terra
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  Posted by Jack Fecker, Seattle, Washington | Aug 15, 2008

  We just saw this...and are seriously thinking about it...but see you are full up. Let us know if you can handle two more....or if there are any cancellations. We would love to carpool with folks...we need a vacation!

  Regards, Jack and Jane
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 15, 2008

  I hear you on the vacation, Jack. We are the hosts, but we're also looking forward to just kicking back (and having someone else fix lunch!)

  It would be cool to have another one before the cold weather hits. (September and October can still be nice out here.)

  If we do, you'll have "first sign-up rights"! (You, Jane and Valerie).
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  Posted by Valerie Farris, Seattle, Washington | Aug 15, 2008

  If anyone does need to bow out, please let Jack & Jane know! I just took a case that has a hard deadline next week, so I won't be able to come in any case. Regarding the "first sign-up rights" for the next go 'round - yes, please!

  Seattle Small Business Lawyer
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  Posted by Jack Fecker, Seattle, Washington | Aug 16, 2008

  Bob ~ Thanks for thinking of us...sorry we missed out...we'll get it the next round. (Thanks, Valerie!) Regards, Jack and Jane
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  Posted by Allen Cooper, Bothell, Washington | Aug 17, 2008

  WOW! What a great Venue. Now that is the way to do a luncheon. Bob and Judy please keep us posted if you have another later. I will be glad to transport people down there. Enjoy the Luncheon, Allen
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 17, 2008

  Would have loved to have you out, Allen. We're considering doing another one before the bad weather hits, so stay tuned!
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  Posted by Doug Baldwin, Seattle, Washington | Aug 18, 2008

  I'm not sure who cancelled, but I would like to thank them! I'm really looking forward to "fun in the sun" with everyone!

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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 18, 2008

  I'm looking forward to meeting you, Doug. Let's keep our fingers crossed on the "fun in the sun" part!
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  Posted by Doug Baldwin, Seattle, Washington | Aug 18, 2008

  Oh, I think that parts out the window, but any event that includes a road trip and an island is bound to be fun no matter what the weather is like!

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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 18, 2008

  Now I KNOW I need to meet you. What a positive attitude!
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  Posted by Annika Hipple, Seattle, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Bob and Judy,

  I'm so sorry to cancel at the last minute, but I'm just not going to be able to make the drive today. I've been suffering from severe back pain lately, and I thought it was getting better, but this morning I woke up and things were pretty bad again. Driving always makes it worse, and I'm not sure my back can take the 100+-mile round trip today. I've been looking forward to the event and am really sorry to miss out. I also apologize for messing up your count and food plans at the last minute.

  Thanks for understanding, Annika
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  Posted by Howard Howell, Seattle, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Bob and Judy...

  Last time I looked, you were FULL. Now I notice you are not. I would have loved to have attended, but now it's too late.

  Last night, at the "How to network the Biznik way", Dan mentioned that a new pending feature for events; A way to join a waiting list that would auto-notify you when there was a cancellation and your name was now UP in the order you had posted. I look forward to it.

  You may want to mention to Dan that a feature such as this would have filled out your event today. It would be especially useful for a committed travel and food cost event like yours.

  Enjoy yourselves. See you soon. ...Howard

  P.S. Put me on the wait list to be notified the next time you do this. Thanks.

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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Howard,

  Thank you! We tried to contact people who had expressed an interest, but for most, it was just too last minute to change their plans.

  The waiting list feature would be incredibly useful. I'll second the motion with Dan. Wish you could have joined us today!

  Judy
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  Posted by Howard Howell, Seattle, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Thanks Judy... Being that I could not attend today, I just joined your email list per your "need request" and promise to read your "7 ways report....". ...Howard

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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 20, 2008

  Thanks for signing up for our e-tips, Howard! Actually you could write the book on networking, so the strategies in our free report probably won't be new to you.

  Would love to get your feedback on the e-tips, once you've received a few issues.
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  Posted by Elizabeth Lee, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Bob and Judy: What a great event. We were all saying in the car ride home that this event was just so much fun - wonderful setting, good food, unbelieveable desserts (I LOVED THE COCONUT CHOCOLATES), terrific conversation, lots of laughs, road trip merriment and ferry boat napping.

  Many thanks Elizabeth

  Elizabeth...organizing you and your stuff
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  Posted by Doug Baldwin, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Bob and Judy,

  Thank you both again for putting on a such a great event. Well worth the road trip.

  It was great getting to know everyone a little bit better. I'm looking forward to watching your business grow over the next couple of months!

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  Posted by Amanda Nokes, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Thanks to you, Bob and Judy, for this kick ass day!

  What a total joy, complete blast, absolute fantastic , super great time I had!!!!!!

  Let's do it every Wednesday! Like a cool kids club! (without the smoking)
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  Posted by John Hays, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Bob and Judy,

  Add my name to the list of folks really impressed by this event (FRIBTE's). The very best people, food (dessert, uhhhn!), venue, hosts...and a crazy road trip to boot.

  After this one, I will be hard to please. The bar has been raised.

  John

  Seattle Washington Private Investigator
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  Posted by Brandi Pierce, Seattle, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Everything was incredible. Thank you so much for having us over!! It was such a great, high energy group. The chocolates were incredible! =D

  Brandi | aShadow.com

  P.s. Do let me know if you'd like to talk more shop. =)

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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  We couldn't have had a more awesome group out. Funny how a little icebreaker game has the power to reveal so many cool things about people. Who knew that Brandi has the potential to be a rising opera star!

  And your ferry pictures from the ride over? Priceless. Thanks, everyone, for being brave enough to make the trip.
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  Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle & Renton, Washington | Aug 21, 2008

  Hey! I just noticed that Pamela was listed as a "no-show"!

  What actually happened was that our dear friend got left on the other side, just got there ONE MINUTE late!

  Pamela, if we had had a boat, we would have zoomed across the sound and rescued you!!!!

  Just wanted to clear that up.