tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post6783677667124501561..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: *Free* "Writers' Weekend" in Hawaii - Dec. 6-8, 2013Mark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-48821004700582525462013-02-11T10:57:45.720-05:002013-02-11T10:57:45.720-05:00Okay - I started on today's post and couldn...Okay - I started on today's post and couldn't finish because apparently there are Hawaii plans on the horizon! I'm in - I'm in. I'm saving, I'm saving!!!! And I'll help however I can! <br /><br />EPIC Mark! And the most brilliant idea EVER made!Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-60213271478329223502013-02-07T09:49:46.747-05:002013-02-07T09:49:46.747-05:00Oh wow, this idea is epic! I so want to be there. ...Oh wow, this idea is epic! I so want to be there. Will have to see if there's some way I can swing it (depends on my teaching schedule next school year!). I'd kill for some beach writing time!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-78425619223848330782013-02-07T04:32:01.509-05:002013-02-07T04:32:01.509-05:00Fun! Not sure it's something I could pull off ...Fun! Not sure it's something I could pull off to make due to some major expenses this year, but I will definitely pass it along on my Wednesday post!<br /><br />Shannon at <a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-86424765850635447422013-02-06T21:29:49.584-05:002013-02-06T21:29:49.584-05:00Wow!!! I totally want to retreat to HI for a few d...Wow!!! I totally want to retreat to HI for a few days!!! Especially in Dec with some great blogging/writing friends!!!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11026644605799767199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-5563269699408638122013-02-06T13:34:31.868-05:002013-02-06T13:34:31.868-05:00I would LOVE to do this! I'll have to start sa...I would LOVE to do this! I'll have to start saving now... And see if the hubby would be on board ... :)Chantele Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920913211842919013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-43652356496295634472013-02-06T12:22:14.568-05:002013-02-06T12:22:14.568-05:00This is a brilliant idea!! My exams finish up at t...This is a brilliant idea!! My exams finish up at that time too (would you believe they already have the academic schedule up through 2017...they do). <br /><br />The parentals probably wouldn't want me to go alone, but maybe if I get them in on it they'll come with me :)<br /><br />Very very very cool idea Mark!Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-264056433452885052013-02-06T11:56:11.096-05:002013-02-06T11:56:11.096-05:00I wouldn't be able to make it to Hawaii, but l...I wouldn't be able to make it to Hawaii, but let me know if you need help with creating buttons, graphics, or anything web related (like if you wanted to make a special site for your conference). I can definitely help out with any coding or that kind of stuff. I'd love to create a Hawaii themed site (simply cuz it would mean I could look at relaxing pictures all day ... lol). <br /><br />And P.S. You KNOW Utah is cool :)Tiana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568247032288076461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-42194519154484445282013-02-06T10:32:56.214-05:002013-02-06T10:32:56.214-05:00Eeeeeee!!!!! For fun-ness!!!!!
Okay, okay. I *kn...Eeeeeee!!!!! For fun-ness!!!!! <br /><br />Okay, okay. I *know* Aaron would be on board. He'd want to run the marathon for sure. I'd probably have to sacrifice my LA conference, but I'd do it! Seriously. Nothing sounds more fun. <br /><br />Let's make this happen!!! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-69697592610084516902013-02-06T09:37:53.338-05:002013-02-06T09:37:53.338-05:00No bigger HI fan out there than me! I love this id...No bigger HI fan out there than me! I love this idea, but not sure if I can get out there during such a busy time. As I work for an airline, I can do a last minute visit, but if flights are full for peeps traveling to a marathon, I wont make it. Keep me posted tho!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-63811242796679420352013-02-06T09:08:49.554-05:002013-02-06T09:08:49.554-05:00All I have to do is find a rich benefactor to prov...All I have to do is find a rich benefactor to provide airfare and I'm in! This is such a great idea!!Katie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915462239326916701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-1868904386746552942013-02-06T08:37:38.512-05:002013-02-06T08:37:38.512-05:00This is an awesome idea!!! Love it! I wish I could...This is an awesome idea!!! Love it! I wish I could go, but I think our vacation budget is already all full up for the year . . .and there is no way my family would let me go to Hawai'i by myself. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-43243303502079787382013-02-06T07:40:01.647-05:002013-02-06T07:40:01.647-05:00I would so be in for a retreat in Honolulu, but I&...I would so be in for a retreat in Honolulu, but I'll be on Kaua'i for Christmas (my daughter lives there) and hubby and I are looking to take a cruise for our anniversary next January--to Hawaii. lolDonna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-50995949668013281442013-02-06T06:32:21.817-05:002013-02-06T06:32:21.817-05:00I'd love to go, but don't think Hawaii is ...I'd love to go, but don't think Hawaii is in my budget. :( A few years ago I would have jumped at the chance to do the marathon, but an injury keeps me from running anymore. I expect lots of pictures posted!Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-57290359168773163582013-02-06T00:21:22.580-05:002013-02-06T00:21:22.580-05:00This is a great idea. Just retweeted :-)This is a great idea. Just retweeted :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-53522144668314154452013-02-05T12:04:00.789-05:002013-02-05T12:04:00.789-05:00You lost me at running...
Seriously, I love this ...You lost me at running...<br /><br />Seriously, I love this idea. I've got that boy in college so I am broke problem...but I will honestly make a good faith effort at this! And if I can't, you can count on me for tweets and whatever else I can do for you!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-13242375818309163262013-02-05T11:29:44.286-05:002013-02-05T11:29:44.286-05:00I'm sorry, but it's either Utah or Bangled...I'm sorry, but it's either Utah or Bangledesh. Hawaii is out of the question.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-62299535221459761212013-02-05T07:04:17.858-05:002013-02-05T07:04:17.858-05:00HI Mark .. I'm sure everyone else has said ...HI Mark .. I'm sure everyone else has said 'yes' - me too .. trouble is the piggy-bank needs to get topped up!<br /><br />Great idea though ... I'd love to visit the Hawaii island sometime ... and meet and greet those wonderful sons - let alone Dad and Mum and other bloggers ..<br /><br />Wonderful thought!! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-86686718961955827602013-02-04T18:51:59.562-05:002013-02-04T18:51:59.562-05:00Wow. A writer's vacation in Hawaii (in the win...Wow. A writer's vacation in Hawaii (in the winter of my freezing my tush off). One I can write off on me taxes. Not a bad idea. Hmm. Must think on that one, Mark. Did I mention I'm a public speaker, but hmm, subjects...Heck, I'll just sit and enjoy the scenery and the fine company. <br /><br />*walks off thinking of sand and ocean and warmth...*<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-41052012045116989812013-02-04T18:44:12.349-05:002013-02-04T18:44:12.349-05:00Very cool...oh, I wish I could see into the future...Very cool...oh, I wish I could see into the future and make something like this happen. Two kids in college, my youngest turning 18 that week - doubtful, very doubtful. I'll be there in spirit. You can believe that. Hawaii is such a beautiful place to visit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-39847253848670394902013-02-04T18:15:25.420-05:002013-02-04T18:15:25.420-05:00This sounds amazing! Writing stuff and a marathon!...This sounds amazing! Writing stuff and a marathon! I'd totally be in...if it wasn't for the price of tickets...I just checked...damn :(Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-4872925503624145092013-02-04T18:04:08.122-05:002013-02-04T18:04:08.122-05:00Just coming over to say hello! This sounds like an...Just coming over to say hello! This sounds like an amazing idea...one I couldn't afford in a billion years but amazing nonetheless. I'll definitely tweet about it for you! :)Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070551912944266954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-58828687014657843282013-02-04T17:25:17.680-05:002013-02-04T17:25:17.680-05:00WOW I would love to go!!! Not sure it will happen,...WOW I would love to go!!! Not sure it will happen, but I can still dream, right? What a fantastic idea!!Cortney Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00774060537148628453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-23395534633363531462013-02-04T17:17:01.921-05:002013-02-04T17:17:01.921-05:00All I can think of when I see this is "Seren...All I can think of when I see this is "Serenity" oh and the poem Footprints, which is one of my favorites.<br /><br />What a great idea - I hope you can make it all work and I look forward to watching it all come together for you! Good luck!!Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-14478346261440423732013-02-04T16:21:15.034-05:002013-02-04T16:21:15.034-05:00You know I have your back on the graphics part, my...You know I have your back on the graphics part, my friend. Just give me a shout in April (after my tour madness). :)<br /><br />Good luck!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-67690792592310510812013-02-04T16:11:59.437-05:002013-02-04T16:11:59.437-05:00First, I love your new look - blog header and head...First, I love your new look - blog header and head shot. Awesome! :D<br /><br />Second, I doubt I could make it to Hawaii. (I'd be lucky to make it as far as Galveston.) But I'd be glad to mention it and tweet about it for you. :) <br /><br />*firm nod* Have your people talk to my people. *giggle*Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.com