August 31, 2010

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  1. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 6:57 p.m.

    Getting ready to take part in #bhamchat until at least 8:15 p.m. CT Pardon the extra noise – or take a look at @muuter 🙂 Thanks!

  2. bhamterminal
    Aug. 31, 2010, 6:58 p.m.

    #bhamchat‘s about to start! Follow @bhamchat to keep track of questions and conversation from 7-8:30 p.m. CT #bham!

  3. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 6:59 p.m.

    Excited about my first #bhamchat!

  4. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7 p.m.

    Welcome to #bhamchat! #bham

  5. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:01 p.m.

    For those not familiar with #bhamchat, check out this page – http://bit.ly/p8FA2

  6. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:02 p.m.

    Here are the rules: 1)Quick intro; 2)Play nice; 3)Label responses (e.g. Q1); 4)Send ?s to @acnatta w/o hashtag #bhamchat

  7. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:03 p.m.

    @bhamchat #bhamchat I’m going to try and be involved this time. =P

  8. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:06 p.m.

    Q1 will be in 2 minutes! #bhamchat

  9. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:06 p.m.

    what are the topics @bhamchat for #bhamchat?

  10. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:08 p.m.

    Q1 What are your thoughts on #bham‘s test farmers market in North Birmingham this week? #bhamchat

  11. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:09 p.m.

    Q1 back story – via @abc3340 – http://bit.ly/cdXBd2 & @bhambizjrnl – http://bit.ly/9yAayz #bhamchat

  12. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:09 p.m.

    @liftmoving topics come from stuff going on around the city – the stories and the people #bhamchat

  13. Todd
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:10 p.m.

    #bhamchat hey it’s Todd! Just checking in. Hope everyone is well

  14. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:11 p.m.

    @liftmoving if folks have suggestions we hope they’ll send them in to us via this account #bhamchat

  15. Martin W
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:12 p.m.

    @bhamchat what happened to the blogging awards #bhamchat

  16. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:13 p.m.

    @. I think this is a great start – quality of life improvement in our neighborhoods are going to come from ideas like this one. #bhamchat

  17. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:16 p.m.

    Q1 sounds a lot like what happens in Baltimore, MD; should be a good thing for the city #bhamchat

  18. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:17 p.m.

    @. Howdy all – some day I’ll follow #bhamchat rules! I’m an information professional who works in downtown Birmingham (In a library)

  19. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:17 p.m.

    @toddbob3 good to see you tonight. Hope you can hang around for a little bit #bhamchat

  20. Todd
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:18 p.m.

    #bhamchat seems like bham has lots of localized markets. Like the idea but would like to see 1 centralized market open all week as well

  21. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:18 p.m.

    @toddbob3 – Congrats are in order for the event last week! #bhamchat

  22. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:19 p.m.

    Q2 comes up in 2 minutes! #bhamchat

  23. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:19 p.m.

    @. Q1 – wishing grocers could coordinate with public libraries like they are in Baltimore too: http://tinyurl.com/29tw7nq #bhamchat

  24. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:20 p.m.

    @toddbob3 that’d be great but it would be tough for those without reliable cars to get there easily #bhamchat

  25. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:20 p.m.

    #bhamchat Q1 sounds pretty good for all parties. hopefully it’ll be helpful to all parties

  26. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:21 p.m.

    Sorry I’m laste just hopping to #bhamchat! #bhamchat

  27. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:21 p.m.

    Q2 If you missed @chrisbrogan last week, here’s the video he filed – http://bit.ly/acNefx – what do you think? #bhamchat

  28. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:22 p.m.

    Sorry I’m late just hopping to #bhamchat! #bhamchat

  29. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:22 p.m.

    Q1 @ButtermilkMeeks that would be cool, wouldn’t it? #bhamchat

  30. Todd
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:23 p.m.

    Sorry @acnatta ..maybe not clear. I don’t see them as mutually exclusive! Better? Haha #bhamchat

  31. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:23 p.m.

    Q1: Some of my favorite memories in Birmingham are going to the farmer’s market in Bham with my mom #bhamchat

  32. bhamterminal
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:23 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q2 If you missed @chrisbrogan last week, here’s the video he filed – http://bit.ly/acNefx – what do you think? #bhamchat #bham

  33. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:25 p.m.

    #bhamchat Quick intro – geek & artist and dabbler living and working in Birmingham

  34. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:26 p.m.

    @bhamterminal #bhamchat He seems to have enjoyed his stay. Hi folks, #RSSBham here & just joining in

  35. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:26 p.m.

    @. Q2 I don’t see how this Brogan exposure is making waves anywhere other than some hyper-local social media marketing circles 😛 #bhamchat

  36. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:27 p.m.

    Q2: I thought @chrisbrogan‘s video was great for the city & I love that he pointed out our “adaptive re-use & development” #bhamchat

  37. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:27 p.m.

    Hello. Late again. #Bhamchat

  38. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:27 p.m.

    Hate that I missed @chrisbrogan – on his trip. Great video and overview of the positives in #bham #bhamchat

  39. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:27 p.m.

    Q2: That is such a nice video! #bhamchat

  40. Jessica
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:27 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q2 If you missed @chrisbrogan last week, here’s the video he filed – http://bit.ly/acNefx – what do you think? #bhamchat #bham

  41. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Welcome. #bhamchat

  42. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    #bhamchat: Q2 I had the opportunity to hit his afternoon session & saw the vid. Nice summation of his POV on Bham.

  43. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    Also, for Chris to plan a return trip in October is HUGE for our community. Thanks to all who made such great impressions #bhamchat

  44. Jessica
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    @bhamchat Methinks he did a great job highlighting new #bham urban development & history in positive light. #bhamchat

  45. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

    It was great having @chrisbrogan in town. We really enjoyed the program, and everyone involved did a great job. #Bhamchat

  46. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:31 p.m.

    @acnatta Q1 Definitely would be a great thing for those living within Birmingham’s “food deserts”… #bhamchat

  47. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:33 p.m.

    Q2a What’s one step that can be taken in the next 4-6 weeks to make more people aware of what’s going on here? #bhamchat

  48. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:33 p.m.

    @. Q2Could someone link me some info on Chris Brogan? I’m really in the dark about his “buzz” – I saw the video last week though. #bhamchat

  49. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    When you say what’s going on here, do you mean with social media? @Bhamchat #Bhamchat

  50. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    @ButtermilkMeeks Here you go – http://www.chrisbrogan.com/about/ #bhamchat

  51. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:35 p.m.

    @bhamchat #bhamchat that one requires some thought…. great question.

  52. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:36 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis no, we mean in metro Birmingham. I think @chrisbrogan would say that his talk wasn’t about social media… #bhamchat

  53. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:36 p.m.

    @. Q2a – Hit BHM w some information via other mass media outlets if possible. Its hard to filter out the best stuff from the web #bhamchat

  54. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:36 p.m.

    Q2a: Football season is about to start, we will need some cool things to get people to take focus. #bhamchat

  55. Nia ELIZABETH White
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:36 p.m.

    I’m missing #bhamchat

  56. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:37 p.m.

    @bhamchat #bhamchat I’d have to say get local media, especially country music radio (the ‘burbs fav) involved

  57. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:38 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q2a What’s one step that can be taken in the next 4-6 wks to make more people aware of what’s going on in town? #bhamchat

  58. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:38 p.m.

    @bhamchat who are we trying to make aware and of what – markets? I agree that @chrisbrogan‘s talk was not all about social media. #Bhamchat

  59. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:38 p.m.

    @Nia_Elizabeth jump on in if you can… #bhamchat

  60. Nia ELIZABETH White
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:39 p.m.

    RT @liftmoving: what are the topics @bhamchat for #bhamchat?

  61. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:39 p.m.

    @bhamchat Possibly getting the news media more involved, more folks actively promoting/talking about it. #bhamchat

  62. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:39 p.m.

    @bhammag blackandwhite BMetro BhamNews Local News stations and SM are all trying to make people aware. #Bhamchat

  63. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:40 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I think that’s part of the fun of the answer. Who needs to hear the message 1st. Residents? businesses? Visitors? #bhamchat

  64. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:41 p.m.

    @bhamchat I say residents need to hear it first #bhamchat

  65. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

    @bhamchat #bhamchat imo people in the ‘burbs need the message… and a reason… to come support the metro

  66. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis but how many people actually READ those publications? ( I do, of course : ) #bhamchat

  67. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

    Q2a #bhamchat need to coordinate w/ both social media & traditional venues to get more than the online crowd there

  68. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

    @bhamchat I don’t know. We try to keep up, but it’s hard when you have family stuff. What’s great about SM is the engagement #Bhamchat

  69. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

    @Nia_Elizabeth first Q was about the farmers market in N Bham Q2- Ramifications of Chris Brogan’s visit— #bhamchat

  70. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    @dgarvich I believe that the RR Park will give a reason to visit the metro area #bhamchat

  71. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    @liftmoving – tv stations too. If they don’t read or watch, do they really want to know? #Bhamchat

  72. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    Ack! Forgot the #bhamchat tag on last tweet

  73. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    Q2a #bhamchat We need to remember that there are lots more out there who haven’t made these online connections.

  74. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    I’d say start w/ the grass roots and build up. People can spread news to businesses which in turn will spread to visitors. #bhamchat

  75. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    @rssbham if you go to www.tweetchat.com, it puts it in for you. #Bhamchat

  76. Brandon
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    RT @liftmoving: @dgarvich I believe that the RR Park will give a reason to visit the metro area #bhamchat

  77. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis In my opinion, SM is for a type of person that is of independent thought (at least in the Bham area)
    #bhamchat

  78. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:45 p.m.

    Clarification of Q2a please- are we talking about SM, Chris Brogan, or the metro area of bham? #bhamchat

  79. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:45 p.m.

    Clarification of Q2a please- are we talking about SM, Chris Brogan, or the metro area of bham? #bhamchat

  80. Alison Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:45 p.m.

    @RSSBham like that idea #Bhamchat

  81. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:46 p.m.

    Think a baseball stadium next to the park for Barons games would be awesome. People would go to dinner and games like old times #Bhamchat

  82. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:47 p.m.

    My mom’s family used to go to #OlliesBBQ and #RIckwood every Thursday night. #Bhamchat

  83. Jessica
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:47 p.m.

    RT @Jon_Lewis What’s great about SM is the engagement #Bhamchat <agree 100%>

  84. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:47 p.m.

    @liftmoving we are talking about metro Birmingham #bhamchat Brogan merely raised the issue and SM is one tool in the process

  85. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:47 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Which park? #bhamchat

  86. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    I also believe that the foundations are being laid for a strong community downtown. RR Park + 2nd Ave North and 20th N biz #bhamchat

  87. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    @bhamchat gotcha
    #bhamchat

  88. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    @alisonlewis It seems like a good possibility
    #bhamchat

  89. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: @liftmoving we are talking about metro Birmingham #bhamchat Brogan merely raised the issue and SM is one tool in the process

  90. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:48 p.m.

    @thegeekwife The new RR Park #Bhamchat

  91. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:49 p.m.

    @DOGingham @Jon_Lewis that engagement can happen on and offline too #bhamchat

  92. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:49 p.m.

    Many charities are hosting events at Wine Loft, Rogue Tavern, Steel- people are already “playing” downtown #bhamchat

  93. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    I said this last week. If you look at 20th Street and 2nd Ave. and UAB over the last 10 years, the changes are incredible. #Bhamchat

  94. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis You mean move the Barons from Hoover to downtown? #bhamchat

  95. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:50 p.m.

    @bhamchat those who are engaged now sought the information, we need to reach the apathetic… media blitz is all I know of 🙁 #bhamchat

  96. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:51 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Yes. THere has been significant talk of that. THey did it in Montgomery, and it has been very successful #Bhamchat

  97. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @liftmoving don’t forget those things happening outside of downtown as well (Woodrow Hall, Ruffner, Red Mtn, etc). #bhamchat

  98. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    New publisher at the #bhamnews. Maybe getting her attention about community events would stir some new interest among apathetic? #bhamchat

  99. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Wow that would not be a good thing if you ask me. #bhamchat

  100. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    RT @acnatta that engagement can happen on and offline too #bhamchat | & it needs to be both too. W/o offline connections things don

  101. Jessica
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @acnatta @Jon_Lewis SM engagement online fills in when offline isnt possible (but def not a replacement!) 🙂 #bhamchat

  102. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    Agreed. The Biscuits ( i know- NEVER allow the public to pick the name) have created a great building block- #bhamchat

  103. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @thegeekwife The Barons need to be playing downtown #bhamchat

  104. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @acnatta I think word-of-mouth works. We have all seen each other outside SM. People need to join chats like this and meet. #Bhamchat

  105. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @theGeekWife WHy? #Bhamchat

  106. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @theGeekWife WHy? #Bhamchat

  107. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    Q3 One way to look at one tool would be how to engage more of the #bhamchat lurkers? 😉 #bham

  108. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    I visited a game there last year on Thursday. It was a destination- ( Hoover is too far out for my demographic) #bhamchat

  109. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    #bhamchat pt 2 W/o offline connections things don’t happen in town.

  110. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    @bhamchat All of us talking need to get more people participating. Talk about the great conversation we had tonight.Tell a friend. #Bhamchat

  111. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    Q2a @Jon_Lewis yes, but not all of us have met yet. For as small as the community is, there are still people to meet 🙂 #bhamchat

  112. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    Just look at Memphis for why we need baseball downtown #bhamchat

  113. ageekgirl
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q3 One way to look at one tool would be how to engage more of the #bhamchat lurkers? 😉 #bham

  114. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    @Bhamchat It would also be good to get some media people and politicians to join our chats. #Bhamchat

  115. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    RT @Jon_Lewis: @Bhamchat It would also be good to get some media people and politicians to join our chats. #bhamchat

  116. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    @BhamChat the Bham City Council is talking about digital communications… why not here? We’re pretty captive… 😛 #bhamchat

  117. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:57 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis @RSSBham it would – then we’d need folks to actually submit questions in advance… #bhamchat

  118. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:57 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I have to work days this week. Can possibly see about getting some time w/ new publisher for someone?
    #bhamchat

  119. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:57 p.m.

    Post on Mayor Bell’s fb page about bhamchat #Bhamchat

  120. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis @RSSBham …or be willing to answer their (politicans/media people) questions and engage during the chat #bhamchat

  121. Nick @ Cupboards
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    Agree 100%- One of best places to watch baseball in South. RT @ramsaytroy: Just look at Memphis for why we need baseball downtown #bhamchat

  122. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    @bhamchat True. Good point #bhamchat

  123. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    @chrisnbc13hd could tell the folks at NBC13 to join us (AND CHRIS) #Bhamchat

  124. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:58 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis The same reason I don’t go to BJCC at night, it isn’t safe. Don’t ask what happen the last time I went to BJCC at night #bhamchat

  125. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I work downtown (for 18 years), and I have gone downtown at night on numerous occasions – never a problem. #Bhamchat

  126. Nia ELIZABETH White
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8 p.m.

    I think that the farmers market is a Great place… They have awesome produce and veggies at a great price! #bhamchat

  127. Lift Moving
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8 p.m.

    The BJCC is in a different part of the city! #bhamchat

  128. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8 p.m.

    @thegeekwife downtown is far better, cleaner and safer than it used to be. And that is step 1. 🙂 #bhamchat

  129. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:01 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I’ve been working downtown too (at night mostly) without seeing issues relating to safety. It has been a lot better #bhamchat

  130. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:01 p.m.

    @Nia_Elizabeth I love Pepper’s Place!!! #bhamchat

  131. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    I have been to Legion Field for UAB games and nothing as ever happened and that is seen as a bad part of town #bhamchat

  132. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @ChrisNBC13HD @bhamchat is what happened. Join us at #bhamchat. We are trying to get media types like you to join the conversation.

  133. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Moving the Barons will be sad. I remember spending nights with my family at the ball park, I wont do that if they move #bhamchat

  134. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @ramsaytroy @nia_elizabeth – I love Jones Valley Urban Farms too. #Bhamchat

  135. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @thegeekwife we’ll protect you. #Bhamchat

  136. Ray
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q3 One way to look at one tool would be how to engage more of the #bhamchat lurkers? 😉 #bham // touché

  137. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    The general belief that downtown is unsafe is untrue these days. Especially since CAP was started. 😉 #bhamchat

  138. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    Q4 What are your thoughts on the split council re: Pizitz building project – http://bit.ly/cOV3QC #bhamchat

  139. troy ramsay
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    RT @RSSBham: The general belief that downtown is unsafe is untrue these days. Especially since CAP was started. 😉 #bhamchat

  140. RSSBham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    I have to jump out but enjoyed it tonight. Will check logs tomorrow to see what I missed. G’nite folks! #bhamchat

  141. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    Q3: We need to find topics that interest the #bhamchat lurkers. #bhamchat

  142. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:06 p.m.

    Good to see you here @rssbham #Bhamchat

  143. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:06 p.m.

    The city needs to support the Pizitz building. They supported the Summit and were rewarded handsomely. Bayer knows! #Bhamchat

  144. Jamie Sandford
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    @bhamchat Q3: Pick a chat time during the day. This is a tough hour for families to break away. #bhamchat

  145. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    @ChrisNBC13HD Right now. Go to www.Tweetchat.com and put #Bhamchat in the hashtag box. Tuesdays – 7:00 til ?

  146. Nia ELIZABETH White
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I have never been there… Location? #bhamchat

  147. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @Nia_Elizabeth Near the YMCA Youth Center (Old Phillips) #Bhamchat

  148. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @ChrisNBC13HD we’ll also be uploading the archive to @bhamterminal later tonight and opening up comments there too #bhamchat

  149. Chris DePew
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Was anything finalized about #Pizitz today? I’m out of state today and haven’t heard. #bhamchat

  150. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:10 p.m.

    @chris_depew Don’t know. Don’t think so, but the council is split apparently. #Bhamchat

  151. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    Q4: We must continue to revitalize downtown, until we do people like me won’t feel safe downtown in a city we love & cherish. #bhamchat

  152. Eat Birmingham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    @bhamchat I agree with @jsandford re: the day time slot… #bhamchat

  153. Nia ELIZABETH White
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    I love reading everyone comments!! 🙂 #bhamchat

  154. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    @eatbhm @bhamchat @jsandford daytime may be a good idea. Depends when obviously. There is always going to be a problem. #Bhamchat

  155. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    Time Out!!! Did @eatbhm change her avatar? Not sure I’m digging that. #Bhamchat

  156. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    @EatBHM @jsandford thanks for the input. We’re always scared of being blocked by employers and of News chats already scheduled #bhamchat

  157. Andre Natta
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    Ironically, our largest #bhamchat crowd was because of a draw (Roy Wood Jr)…

  158. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    @bhamchat @acnatta Isn’t a daytime chat worth a try? #Bhamchat

  159. Nia ELIZABETH White
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    Too all my #bhamchat ppl cone check me out at the Southern Women show at the bjcc!! I will be doing 3 shows!! #support

  160. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:16 p.m.

    RT @Nia_Elizabeth: #bhamchat ppl cone check me out at the Southern Women show at the bjcc!! I will be doing 3 shows!! #support #Bhamchat

  161. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:16 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis it’s worth trying again, but it’s not about numbers, it’s about the engagement… #bhamchat

  162. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:16 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis a lunchtime chat with folks still quiet doesn’t change things that much #bhamchat

  163. Eat Birmingham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Calm down… I am testing. #bhamchat

  164. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    @bhamchat I agree, but I think there is an optimum level for engagement. #Blogchat has lots of chatters. #Bhamchat

  165. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    @eatbhm Okay. Just checking 😉 #Bhamchat

  166. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    @bhamchat You have to keep in mind most employer don’t allow internet usage at work especially this type of interaction. #bhamchat

  167. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    Family calls. Goodnight Bham Chatters. Til tomorrow. #Bhamchat

  168. Eat Birmingham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    @bhamchat I would love to promote grabbing lunch and joining #bhamchat

  169. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:19 p.m.

    @thegeekwife – I think employers are missing the boat. Now I’m out. #Bhamchat

  170. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    BTW – we’ll be posting last week’s and this week’s archives directly to the site tonight and opening comments on those pages #bhamchat

  171. Todd
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:21 p.m.

    #bhamchat I like @Jon_Lewis idea of daytime chat. I feel I could be much more engaged sans other commitments

  172. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:21 p.m.

    Have to work on Constitutional Law homework now. Enjoyed #bhamchat. See you next week. #bhamchat

  173. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:22 p.m.

    @EatBHM we do need to look at it as an option even if on an occasional basis #bhamchat

  174. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    We’re also still looking at engaging non-Twitter users as well. That’s a bigger issue – but we’re extremely grateful for the input #bhamchat

  175. Eat Birmingham
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    @bhamchat It is the ultimate LUNCH WITH STRANGERS #bhamchat …that is kind of my thing 🙂

  176. bhamchat
    Aug. 31, 2010, 8:26 p.m.

    @EatBHM exactly why it would work IRL on an occasional basis, just like how #journchat handles their occasional live events #bhamchat
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