Check us out! We had a blast on day 1 and never even had to wait in a line for four hours like these poor folks:

Team Newman browsed the Austin Convention Center, picked up our tote bags o’ goodness, attended a session and even got a little work done on the side. We also chilled with Scott, Dave and Michelle.

The weather here is nasty, rainy and freakin’ cold. BUT that didn’t stop us from learning new stuff, making friends with strangers and drinking free beer.

Chris Brogan wearing a Poken, looking manly

Oh! And we got to meet Chris Brogan, who is, in the geek world, kind of a big deal. Brogan was wearing one of those Poken things that I had previously told Ashley I thought would fail because dudes (who typically serve as geek trend-setters) would not wear them. Guess I called that one wrong. Anyway, Chris Brogran wears a Poken AND claims to sport furry underwear. Just thought I’d share.

In other news, we miss Joe Flood and really, really wish he was here to people watch with us.

Tomorrow, we attend lots o’ sessions and count the number of Manhattan Portage bags and Jesus beards we see. Fun!

In the meantime, we sleep! Sure, it’s early. But after you’ve had been and a cheese burger like this you really do need a good nap.