Updated: Introducing the Great BlogHer Photo Scavenger Hunt, by Cool Mom Picks

BlogHers, the game is afoot! To play, start here: http://coolmompicks.com/blogher.

Bloggers Kristen Chase and Liz Gumbinner, have unveiled a scavenger hunt designed to introduce all conference-goers to each other. In the days before we descend upon Chicago, we can all get mighty busy digging in to their challenge -- and let me tell you, the prizes look almost as fun as the activity!

Here's how they describe it:

"We've all become comfortable reading our favorite blogs that fill our blog readers every day. And while everyone's looking forward to drinking, brushing up on tech tricks, and drinking some more at the 2007 BlogHer Conference, there's more to the blogosphere than the 60, 80, oh, 150 blogs you're already familiar with.

So to help us all to reach beyond our own keyboards, experience a blogging world of difference, and give us something more by way of introductions than "Hi, um, I really like your blog," Cool Mom Picks is sponsoring the first (and therefore best) ever Great BlogHer Photo Scavenger Hunt for the BlogHer attendees. That's all the attendees--not just those with cute little spawn.

Kristen and Liz go on to describe:

How it works

The rules

The most important part -- the prizes!

This looks like a blast -- and a great way to break the ice so that we can all dig into the conference, from debates and deep thoughts to, well, the cocktail party chatter and hanging out that so many of us come back for each year.
Update: In fact, Liz directly addresses the trepidation she is seeing from first-time conference-goers on her personal blog, with the post You're Good Enough, You're Smart Enough, and Doggonit, People Like You As Long As You Shower. She writes,

It's two weeks to the BlogHer conference and I am already seeing a heapin' helping of nervous twittering around the 'net...

In general, there's a whole a whole lot of OMG-ing: OMG what if I don't meet anyone? And OMG what if no one likes me? ...I am here to assure you that none of the above things will happen. It's a professional conference, not a gathering of the Greater Chicago Chapter of the National Mean Girls Association.

You will meet people. You will learn things. You will get to hear Elizabeth Edwards speak inspiring words. You will find many women to clink Yahootinis with, and all will be right with the world.

I'll drink to that. Thank you Kristen and Liz. I can't wait to play.

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Wow! This looks like fun!

I have to print off those catagories, so I can remember them. But for everyone else: I'll probably be carrying the never-ending pair of knitted socks (ripped to the start 3xs now) around and live-twittering on my lime phone.

I'm just saying...

Debra
A Stitch In Time
Deb's Daily Distractions

Submitted by debra roby on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 12:59

I'll "stalk" you Deb

...as much for your knitting techniques as for your lime-green phone...

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Submitted by Lisa Stone on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 15:54

Helpful hints...

If anyone needs a head start, quite a few attendees have posted hints about themselves at Mom101. Who knew so many women had wacky colored cell phones?

Mom-101
Cool Mom Picks.com

Submitted by Mom101 on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 14:59

Not the Greater Chicago Chapter of the
National Mean Girls Assoc

Liz, I love your write-up about the inspiration for holding this. Everyone, go read You're Good Enough, You're Smart Enough, and Doggonit, People Like You As Long As You Shower.

I'm updating the post now.

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Submitted by Lisa Stone on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 16:06

Check out the Facebook group, too!

Her Bad Mother

We've also set up a Facebook group for the scavenger hunt so that participants can swap tips and find partners and chat about the fun. Check it out HERE. (You need to sign up for Facebook to get in, but c'mon. If you're not already a Facebook junkie, you really should be.)

Submitted by HerBadMother on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 15:40

Thanks Catherine!

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Submitted by Lisa Stone on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 16:07

an icebreaker! an

an icebreaker! an *icebreaker*! the teacher in me strongly approves. what an innovative way to bring people together and get us talking to new folks.

the competitive b**ch in me says BRING IT ON COOL WENCHES, BRING IT ON;-)

Submitted by gingajoy on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 15:53

Haw!

I want a picture with you, gingajoy.

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Submitted by Lisa Stone on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 16:07

50 points easy if you find me...

I blogged this yesterday and will say it again - come find me during a food break and I can pretty much guarantee you 50 points...

;-)

~Denise
Fast Times @ Homeschool High & Flamingo House Happenings

Submitted by Denise on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 16:15

I'll be the one wearing braids and black nail
polish

Am I kidding? Find me and see for yourself!

mothergoosemouse

Submitted by mothergoosemouse on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 16:59

Thanks for the update

I feel a lot better about never wearing make up or lipstick now.

http://www.webteacher.ws/
http://first50.wordpress.com/

Submitted by Virginia DeBolt on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 06:32

Oh my gosh, this is too much fun!

I can tell ya now no other bloggers will have my first name, tho! LOL!

:: dusts off the camera ::

Birdie
Birdie's BlogHer Blog
La Pajaro

Submitted by Birdie Jaworski on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 09:06

Cool Mom Picks Scavenger Hunt + BlogHers Act

Hey you guys, don't you think we HAVE to include BlogHers Act in the scavenger hunt (btw, the Cool Mom Picks photo scavenger hunt is such an awesome idea!)!! Here's one way it could work. Since the global issue will be announced on Friday, July 27th, how about if people have to take a picture of themselves with one of the people organizing BlogHers Act, and in the picture they must hold up a sign saying in big letters what they'll do for Bloghers Act in the coming year. Email me with your thoughts on this and ways we might make it happen! Emily@themotherhood.com

Submitted by cooper and emily on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 10:23

Very cool idea!

You guys are whizzes, I tell ya. This will be powerful. My photography professor always says that photos are the single most important anthropological record of our era (whatever it is.) I honestly believe this, and it's what I remember long after I've forgotten all the aperture and lens speed stuff again. ; )

Check out a photo project Heather Champ has worked on, taking photos at SXSW amonth other places, I believe...I'm sure there are others out there. I'd just have Sharpies and heavy paper at the ready.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/sets/72057594080844500/

http://www.hchamp.com/other/archives/000613.html

Laurie
LaurieWrites

Submitted by lauriewrites on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 10:44

Great point Laurie

Maybe we'll figure out with some cool way to compile some of the photos from the Hunt. I love the notion of seeing portraits of people with their blog idols. If only we could get Annie Liebovitz to shoot them...

Mom-101
Cool Mom Picks.com

Submitted by Mom101 on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 11:28

You could have people tag them with
Blogher07ScavengerHunt?

Does that work? Or will that mess with your submission system? I haven't read the fine print yet. : ) Willing to help you out if needed - drop me a line.

Laurie
LaurieWrites

Submitted by lauriewrites on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 11:46