Last week, with “The End of the Month Brag Basket,” I scared at least a few of you into thinking it was the end of the Brag Basket itself. Not so! I love reading your stories. But since I was late opening this one, I couldn’t resist a bit of punning in the title.
So let’s open the Brag Basket for the long weekend. (September 4-7, 2009 – I’m putting dates because sometimes a person will comment on an old basket by mistake.)
This is where you can share your projects and accomplishments. You can also cheer for other people, give shout outs, congratulate, and even give someone a well-deserved pat on the back.
The Brag Basket is open for everyone, whether from a small town, a big city, or anywhere in the world. (But it’s true that I love small town brags!)
Will you put something in the Brag Basket this week? You can brag on a friend, your own project, yourself, others, anything! Make it personal, and not just an ad. You don’t need special permission, and you don’t have to be from a small town. Just leave a comment right here. There’s no deadline, so you can brag anytime during the weekend, and I’ll open a fresh Brag Basket each Friday.
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Our 8 week old baby girl started really smiling & giggling at us over the past week or so *Big Grins*
And we’re about to launch a few new really exciting projects all related to locationindependent.com – including international versions and a secret new project that I’m dying to reveal but can’t yet!
Still loving the brag basket Becky since I first heard about it ages & ages ago :)
Lea, congratulations on the little one! So sweet!
And a big round of applause for the new projects! People are hungry for more information about becoming location independent. Much success to you and the whole team!
Hi Becky,
My business turned 20 on Tuesday, and I want to brag about all the terrific people (family, friends, colleagues, clients) who made this milestone possible. It takes a community to have a successful business, and I am fortunate to have a great one.
Happy Labor Day Weekend,
Daria
Daria, I’ll give you a standing ovation for 20 years of successful business! Hooray!
Three kids in three different schools – off to a good start for the fall semester.
That’s nothing to take lightly – the fact that we have good local public schools. I’m thankful for that. (Not really bragging on it – just being thankful.)
And I’m thankful to you, Becky, for the Brag Basket.
Paul, congratulations on making it to the start of another school year. (Some days I think I should come up with another name for this, some other way of combining brags and gratitude.) Here’s to another year of learning experiences of all kinds!
And thank you, also, for the appreciation. :)
AND…. here’s a little brag from Twitter that fits perfectly with Daria’s brag above:
@gloriabell said:
As of 10 minutes ago (5:30 pm EST) Red Stapler Consulting is 1 year old What an amazing yr it has been! Thanks Everyone who’s been w/ me!
Congratulations, Gloria!
Hi Becky.
Hope you have a great holiday weekend and thanks for hosting the Brag Basket.
I’ve been working all summer with Cindy Shebley
(@clovercity) of the Web Sellers Circle on an exciting new product that’s almost ready for release. I should be able to reveal the details Real Soon Now (probably next week).
What I can say is that it concerns QuickBooks and small businesses and I don’t believe there’s anything on the market quite like it.
We’re working hard to get all the last minute details finished. I can hardly wait to tell you more.
Sheryl
Sheryl, sounds so exciting! Be sure to come back when you’re ready!
McMinnville,Oregon just opened its new Civic Hall and Plaza. Congratulations to the city council, the mayor and all the construction companies that have assisted in getting this facility built.
Even in the economic downturn, our city is moving forward in modernization. First the new fire building, then the police complex and now the civic center.
I have include a link if anyone wants to see the new building: http://www.ci.mcminnville.or.us/
You have got to love the determination and positive aptitude of small town USA.
Come and visit us, Becky.. in the center of the Oregon wine country (sorry, that was sort of an ad for the chamber of commerce!).
Bruce, A round of applause for the whole team of folks in McMinnville! I’m starting to think I’m going to end up in Oregon one of these days!
Starting to get some sales on my website for a book I wrote & self-published – “Granny’s Guide to Fun & Fabulous Family Stories.” I love to help people capture their own stories, so this feels great.
Beth
http://www.bethlamie.com
Beth, congratulations! Life is all about stories. :)
Another small business milestone this weekend:
@RemarkaBlogger said:
First day of total self-employed freedom and I land a big blog redesign/SEO project. Life is good.
Here’s to many years of success! Cheers!