—by Andrew Brawley

Earlier this week, I proposed a Twitter-specific event on this here blog section, and the TA Twitterazzi responded with overwhelming positivity. Now we have a public event specifically for those who can’t break away from their laptops or mobile devices for more than five minutes. This will be interesting.

Personally, I’m excited for it. I went to Tuesday’s Open Cup match with the intent of meeting some Tweeters I follow. Thanks to a nasty combination of long commute, rushed dinner, one beer (followed by a lack of many beers at Merlo Field), and an unbelievable amount of rain, my enthusiasm to meet fellow Tweeters was diminished pretty quickly. If the Timbers didn’t win the match, my mood woulda been more foul than the weather.

As a result of that disappointment, I figured I’d throw this concept out there to the masses and see what people thought about it. About 24 hours later, we had an official Meet-N-Tweet event on the calendar, one that I have zero expectations for. It could be a success. It could be a bust. What I hope it becomes is a memorable night where we take social media into new territory…a territory where people are actually talking to each other via their mouths and hand signals. It’s an old-school concept, but one that may lead to solidified friendships and conserved cell phone battery life.

This event is open to almost everyone (sorry under-21’ers). Fans. Media. Critics. O-Live commenters. Even our favorite balding journo, who I’ll buy a drink for if he actually shows up (he won’t). Anyone who cares to meet their allies in pushing the boys in green into the limelight. Even if you don’t use Twitter, come on out and teach us what it’s like to live such a primitive lifestyle.

#RCTID

#Horstache

Tweeters, go outside and play