Totally Oaterrific Pictures of Quaker Weekend (so far)
November 8, 2008
Ok, guys I only have a few minutes as I was to take a nap before dinner. It’s been a long (but fun) day.
For those of you that don’t know. Quaker invited a few bloggers to Chicago for a Quaker Weekend. You can read more about it on the Chicago here I Come! post.
Well I’ve spent the day with all my fellow (might I add AWESOME) bloggers learning about Quaker, oatmeal, heart health, healthy diets, cooking and I even me a Top Chef! I’ve been able to share my opinion and ask lots of questions (I think I talked the dietitians ear off) and overall have just been having an awesome time!
So here’s a little pictorial journal of my day so far…
First, I have to say they have treated us like royalty. I’ve felt totally welcomed so I thought I’s share the "welcome" sign. :~)
I was lucky enough to meet Larry, the Quaker dude! Let me tell ya, super nice but awfully quiet. ;~P
This is Steph (Back in Skinny Jeans), me and Carla (MizFit) hanging out before the festivities began.
Here’s MizFIt again, with Lyn (escapefromobesity) and Lisa (Workout Mommy)
Janette (PastaQueen) and Monique (Big Fat Deal) in the lobby of Quaker Headquarters.
Tanya (I Ate a Pie) and Kath (Katheats) stealing Larry’s Oatmeal!
Then the presentations began. I have to admit I learned A LOT. Here’s a shot of oatmeal at it’s diffetent "stages". (More to come on this, I can’t wait to share what I learned)
Then I met Stephanie, not that I have proof or anything, becuase I lost the photo! She was super sweet!
Now I’m back in the room. I’m going to try and catch a few Z’s before heading out to dinner (that’s what I should be doing right now lol). Then it’s off to the bar!
Seriously, I’m having a great time. I’ll post more about it when I can. Gotta get some sleep!
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On November 8th, 2008 at 7:56 pm Angie said:
Great pictures, Roni! Glad you’re having a great time. Hubs and I are getting ready to meet a blogger for dinner and then we’ll all come down tomorrow morning to meet everyone. So excited to meet up with you.
Check out Angies last blog post..Whole Grains
On November 8th, 2008 at 8:09 pm Amber said:
Looks like fun! Can’t wait to hear what all you’ve learned. I love me some oatmeal!
On November 8th, 2008 at 8:14 pm Madison (FollowMyWeigh) said:
cute photo with larry =D! i wish i could meet up at the bar tonight but i think it would be too late to take the train back around 11-12 at night. so i’m looking forward to tomorrow =D!!
On November 8th, 2008 at 8:32 pm MizFit said:
you are ORGANIZED :)
did you nap? not me…if I started Id be down for the night.
On November 8th, 2008 at 8:54 pm John's Weight Loss Blog said:
Jealous! I think I saw on Twitter that Stephanie cooked for you too?? Cool.
On November 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm Dana said:
Roni, Can’t wait to see what else you and blogger friends have to say about Chi town.
Great pics.
On November 8th, 2008 at 10:52 pm Allison K said:
Holy crap. I can’t believe you met Stephanie from Top Chef!! Holy crap!!!!
On November 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm Jennifer said:
Can’t wait to meet you tomorrow at Water Tower Place!
My niece Jessie was head pastry chef for Stephanie at her first restaurant in the city before Top Chef fame! She is really nice!
On November 8th, 2008 at 10:59 pm Tanya said:
Roni,
Looks like you are having a great time!!! Can’t wait to hear about everything!! You met Stephanie from Top Chef!! You lucky dog!!! I’m so jealous!! Have a good rest of the weekend!!
On November 8th, 2008 at 11:43 pm Zoey said:
Hi Roni,
Thank you for the update, I love that we sort of get to go on all these adventures with you. The picture with you and the Quaker oatmeal guy made me laugh and I love your outfit!
On November 9th, 2008 at 2:42 am E said:
Can’t wait to hear what you’ve learned, looks like you’re having fun!
On November 9th, 2008 at 3:17 am Jen said:
You are such an inspiration!
On November 9th, 2008 at 5:10 am Princess Dieter said:
STEPHANIE! I loved her on the show!
Oh, look at all those fatfighting bloggers you got to hang with. How very cool is that?
Thanks for posting the pics. I enjoyed them. Now I can’t wait to receive the Quaker products I won over at Lyn’s blog.Niiiice.
The P
On November 9th, 2008 at 6:10 am Debbie said:
You guys look great!!! and getting a well deserved break….see the sights!
On November 9th, 2008 at 10:39 am Christine said:
Love the photo’s Roni!!!!! You look so happy, and I agree that Quaker guy looked like he talked way too much LOL.
Can’t wait to hear about the rest of your trip!!!!
Chris :o)
On November 9th, 2008 at 1:48 pm christy said:
SO cool. I think everyone is jealous that we are all not there to meet you guys. :-( Have lots of fun…maybe even try a Chicago Style Pizza.
On November 9th, 2008 at 4:16 pm Tracy said:
So fun! It looks like y’all had a blast! :) You look so YOUNG too, seriously, you have great skin!
On November 9th, 2008 at 7:19 pm Erin said:
I thought that was Stephanie from Top Chef. Cool. Gotta love all the fiber you had this weekend!