Thank you
You like us, you really like us.
We got a very pleasant surprise today: AOA was voted best local blog by the readers of Metroland. Apparently we came out ahead of Steve Barnes' indispensable Table Hopping blog by just one vote -- it's company we're happy to be in. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!
AOA just passed its one year anniversary. And it's been a great year -- in large part because of the crowd of really interesting people that's formed around the site. We've really appreciated the opportunity to get to know so many of you.
New to AOA? We hope you'll like what you find. One of the best ways to get a feel for what goes on here is to skim through our "Last Seven Days" page. Beyond that, here are a few recent posts that you might find interesting:
O big name bands, where art thou?
Eat this: macaroni and cheese at Hattie's
Meet your new neighbors, the fishers
Chewing the cud with Paul Tonko
Say Something!
We'd really like you to take part in the conversation here at All Over Albany. But we do have a few rules here. Don't worry, they're easy. The first: be kind. The second: treat everyone else with the same respect you'd like to see in return. Cool? Great, post away. Comments are moderated so it might take a little while for your comment to show up. Thanks for being patient.
Comments
If blogs were a sport & I was team captain, I'd pick you first for my team. That other blog about real estate marketing? Dead last man. Dead freaking last.
... said Pantaloons on Mar 5, 2009 at 6:58 PM | link
No contest, dudes. You rock. Wish I could have submitted 100 votes in your favor. Woot!
... said Sara on Mar 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM | link
There was no contest. For those of us who like our news with a delicious snark frosting, you guys take the cake.
... said Siobhan on Mar 5, 2009 at 7:46 PM | link
Love, Love, Love you guys! It is an honor that is well deserved.
... said Emma on Mar 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM | link
congratulations! and congrats on your one year b-day. i cant believe its only been a year....it feels like its been so much longer!
... said Kim D. on Mar 5, 2009 at 8:11 PM | link
there were blogs before AOA?!
... said rebecca on Mar 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM | link
you guys are my favorite! congrats!!
... said k on Mar 5, 2009 at 10:09 PM | link
Congrats guys, keep up the good work.
... said Alex on Mar 5, 2009 at 10:11 PM | link
"Perky"...
Classic.
Congrats, people... you deserve it!
xxx
... said Matthew on Mar 5, 2009 at 10:15 PM | link
Well deserved indeed! You guys are about the only local stop I'm sure to make in my daily tour 'round the Internet.
... said Beaver on Mar 5, 2009 at 11:12 PM | link
Congrats! It's the truth!
... said Summer on Mar 6, 2009 at 12:42 AM | link
Woo hoo! Now there's even more reason for a daily fix of AOA. But I must admit, I often check in two or three times a day. Congratulations!
... said Jo Ann on Mar 6, 2009 at 8:41 AM | link
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AOA!
Congratulations on your well deserved honor. I have family that live in Albany. It's great to keep up on what's going on in Albany from the Midwest. Love you guys. Like JoAnn I check in more than once a day. :)
... said Cathy on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM | link
Yyeeaaahhh AoA!!!
... said Albany Jane on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:15 AM | link
wait... what's a blog?
... said Slacker on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:39 AM | link
Good work, team. Albany's needed something like this for a while, and you fill the void perfectly.
... said James Cronen on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:41 AM | link
Congratulations! I keep you around all day. That's more than I keep around my cat. And I loooove my cat.
... said Katherine on Mar 6, 2009 at 9:49 AM | link
Echoing James Cronen's sentiments, congratulations and thanks for providing a needed source of awesome for the area.
... said steve-o on Mar 6, 2009 at 10:22 AM | link
You guys rock!
Keep up the great work.
You're a daily read....several times a day.
Have a great weekend!
... said Susan on Mar 6, 2009 at 11:49 AM | link
I'll echo what Steve says: It couldn't happen to a nicer blog. Happy (almost) birthday.
Could someone explain Sirsy's popularity to me? I was surprised that was No. 3.
... said N on Mar 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM | link
I didn't vote, but wish I had. I, too, love, love, love AOA.
... said Kristi on Mar 6, 2009 at 5:53 PM | link