YooHooo…I’m Over at the Danny Brown House!

February 25th, 2011 33 Comments

guest blogger YooHooo...Im Over at the Danny Brown House!Okay, so maybe I’m not physically there, and it’s not the actual house where Danny and his family live, but it’s kind of his online home and my words of wisdom and advice – otherwise known as my latest guest post entitled, “Common Courtesy? Yes Please, Thank You!” – are permanently chilling over there and waiting for you to stop by and converse.

Oh, and in case you’re wondering…YES…I’m talking about the same Danny Brown who I call Bonsai Boy and who’s personal site is ranked #30 on the AdAge Power 150 list and # 1 on HubSpot’s Hot 100 Marketing Blogs. And if that’s not enough for you, he’s also one of the Top 10 Social Media Blogs of 2011.

The awards and recognitions don’t end there, but I think you get the point – plus, I’d much rather you go over there and see for yourself ;). Seriously, GO! (please)

When Danny Came Knockin’

I gotta’ be honest with you, when my friend DB sent me a little message asking whether I’d like to guest post for him, I didn’t need to think about it much. I mean, would you?

I simply let him wait about a minute for my reply so he’d think I was cool or nonchalant LOL ;). But then again, he knows me better than that.

Much like when Gini Dietrich and a few others asked, I was incredibly honored and flattered.

Are you still here?

I’m telling ya, it’s a pretty good post on damn fine blog! Get over there! But wait… since you’re still here, read my last few lines before you go.

There’s Somethin’ bout that Danny Fella

This brilliant yet humble Social Media Badass has been my friend and unofficial mentor throughout my blogging journey. And for that I’m truly thankful.

You can always count on DB to tell it like it is. No bullshit! Just brains, humor and straight-forwardness in each of his blog posts and comments – and undoubtedly in his professional realm as well.

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Ingrid Abboud aka 'Griddy' is a whole lot of things with a ridiculous amount of interests. For one, I'm a Social Media enthusiast with a tremendous passion for writing and blogging. I'm also a pretty cool Copywriter but a more serious MarCom Consultant. But most of all, I'm the proud owner and driving force behind nittyGriddy.com - A Kinda Social Media Journal with Net News & more.

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  • http://www.supertraveltips.com/ Travel! Round the Globe

    I would nor agree or disagree with this article, many times its difficult to jump to conclusions without providing the evidence.

  • http://nonoaging.com/ No No Aging

    Hey I read your post this nice blog for me thanks.

  • http://twitter.com/skypulsemedia Howie at Sky Pulse Media

    I hope you had a big party at Danny’s House and left it with empty wine, beer, and booze bottles and people passed out from dancing all night to the DJ and Disco Lighting. Because he needs a party!

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      I most certainly did Howie!

      I hope everyone had a good time but I think a few are still hung over. Oddly enough, I also have a new Bonsai tree in my room – no clue where that came from lol ;).

  • http://franstips.com/most-blog-comments-take-a-lot-more-than-content-writing Fran Aslam

    Danny B:

    You have introduced him in a grand manner, but I am an avid blog reader and I never got to read him? All awesome bloggers know me, Weather it is Chris B, or Guy, Or Miniverity or…..Seth or Darren. I even got a page called “CHIME IN” for my best tweets, This certainly does not mean that Danny is not big. My thoughts are taking me towards my, status in my eyes. I have to read his blog because of two reasons, 1, You have a guest post there and 2. It is his awesome blog and I need to learn a few things from his knowledge and wisdom. Thanks for introducing him to me.

    Try and have an awesome Sunday

    Talk again

    • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

      Hi Fran,

      Thanks for checking me out on Ingrid’s very kind introduction – hopefully the content lived up to the intro. :)

      • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

        Danny – my intro doesn’t say the half of it ;).

      • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

        Danny – my intro doesn’t say the half of it ;).

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      Hey Fran,
      How are you today?

      I’ve introduced Danny in a grand manner because he deserves nothing less. He is an A-lister to me for he does everything an A-lister should and more.
      He engages no matter who you are. He’s smart as hell and will tell it like it is.

      I think you will greatly enjoy him, his blog and his community. Plus he’s got tons of great words to share and learn from.

      While you’re there I really hope you enjoy reading my article :).
      It’s always wonderful to see you here Fran. You’ve been a lovely engager and I appreciate your comments a lot.

      Wishing you a great week.
      Cheers

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      Hey Fran,
      How are you today?

      I’ve introduced Danny in a grand manner because he deserves nothing less. He is an A-lister to me for he does everything an A-lister should and more.
      He engages no matter who you are. He’s smart as hell and will tell it like it is.

      I think you will greatly enjoy him, his blog and his community. Plus he’s got tons of great words to share and learn from.

      While you’re there I really hope you enjoy reading my article :).
      It’s always wonderful to see you here Fran. You’ve been a lovely engager and I appreciate your comments a lot.

      Wishing you a great week.
      Cheers

  • http://twitter.com/lifeforinstance Life, for instance

    Ingrid,
    We ran out of comment space over at Danny’s blog! I wanted to let you know my family does not originate from Beruit, but from the Marjayoun province (Dad’s family – Abbass) and from Zahle (Mom’s family – Karam). I’m one of the third generation Lebanese of whom you speak but I’ve always felt close to my Lebanese heritage, did some dubke at my wedding, cook the food, get excited when someone asks my my “nationality” (though I’m taken for so many different ones, as I imagine you are).
    Do you know any Abbass’s or Karams? My Karam grandfather’s name was anglicized to Karm when he immigrated years ago. And the Abbass story is a colorful and long one!
    For another time (and much bigger comment boxes!)
    Lori
    P.S. Just heading out to do some snowshoeing – we must have an accumulation of four feet of snow or more after last nights, (was it the seventh) snow storm! Happy Saturday to you too!

    • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

      Ah, sorry about that – I have threaded comments enabled but they only widen out to 5 threads (otherwise the boxes get really, really small!). :)

      But if you scroll back up a little to the last reply tab option, you can use that to add any more comments you wanted to. :)

      • http://twitter.com/lifeforinstance Life, for instance

        No problem Danny. When I saw that you’d added to Ingrid’s reply after I’d tried to reply there I thought,”How did he do that?” (I was checking my mail on my iPod) but I eventually figured it out!
        Lori

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      He Lori,
      Wow thanks for coming back here and sharing :)). This is exciting.

      We often say Beirut for everything even though it’s just the capital lol. I know both those areas – Zahle much more so. And both of those last names are quite common here. I know a lot of Karam’s but I’m not sure where they are originally from (the village I mean). A lot of people here don’t live in the village that their family is originally from – heck, I’ve been to my families village once or so – but just to visit cause no one lives there lol. Just wanted to see where the heck we were from a zillion years ago :).

      I can’t believe you did a traditional dabke at your wedding – that’s so cool :)! AHHH, and the food – nothing like it really. I have to say that I think we have some of the best tasting food in the world! And I’m gonna’ stick to that statement.

      There are actually more Lebanese living outside Lebanon than there are in Lebanon – it’s pretty crazy.

      I always say I’m Lebanese but I get mistaken for Spanish or Italian very often (when outside Lebanon) – all Mediterranean countries so it’s understandable. The features are very similar. But once I say I’m Lebanese that they’re like “ohhhhh, of course” LOL.

      It’s great getting to know you Lori and it’s nice that we share the Lebanese blood :). I’m quite proud of being from here actually.

      Hope you enjoy your snowshoeing. I was up in the mountains over the weekend as well and got my fair share of snow. We get quite a bit here – contrary to popular belief. Actually – we get a lot! Sometimes in the meters! But global warming is playing it’s role and the last few years haven’t been like always. But still great skiing at over 2500 meters of altitude.

      I look forward to our continued conversation.
      Always a pleasure :).

      Wishing you a lovely week.
      All the best

      • http://twitter.com/lifeforinstance Life, for instance

        &$^#$(*, spelled dabke wrong! There is no spell check here for such words! I actually did a little “twirl” – not sure what you’d call it, and my French Canadian husband, taught by my mom did an impressive dance with me. Also, at his toast to the bride, coached by my uncle he said hello in French, English and Arabic, with Arabic first, which immediately put the whole audience in the palm of his hand.

        Yes, the rest of the world is discovering Lebanese food. Here tabolleh and Houous Tahnini (I give up on the spelling!) are so popular and we’re like, we grew up on these foods! Kibbeh is a harder sell to non-Lebanese friends – “you eat it raw!?!?” but my kids and my husband LOVE it. Lebanese food marks celebrations in my family and is always a part of larger family gatherings in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where my Dad’s family originally settled.

        Last summer I taught my 21 year old son how to make Lebanese bread (we grew up calling it Syrian Bread) and when he went back to school, he got a raha made, a roughly cut one since he had no tools and which his father later carved into an impressively beautiful one, and he makes the bread regularly. Now he’s better than I at it. Do you make Lebanese bread?

        It’s funny how you refer to “the Lebanese blood”. Sometimes I meet first generation Lebanese people here who consider me somewhat “less” Lebanese because I was born here, third generation and don’t speak the language (except the food words, welcome words and, you know, the swear ones LOL) and I think, “But all my blood is Lebanese!”

        So nice chatting with you. I look forward to more as well!

  • http://easypublicspeaking.co.uk/ Keith Davis

    I know you are… I’ve just been there.
    Congratulations on your guest post over at DB.
    Useful post for us all and it looks as though the comments are just rolling in.

    One thing I did learn… you have brown eyes. LOL

    Thanks for reminding us to say thanks.

    • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

      Surprising what people look like without shades on, huh? 😉

      • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

        Well I’m guessing that I still look the same ;). I’m also hoping that it wasn’t too big of a disappointment lol.

        Danny – I think we’re now curious to see WITH shades on.

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      Hola Keith,
      Oh, I know you were there – and a big thank you to you :).
      Between you and Danny, I think I’ve learned quite the interesting things about you Scots and Yorks (is it proper/correct to say that?) LOL ;).

      What can I say Keith – it’s true, my eyes are brown – although I’ve always wanted green…oh well, we do with what we have I suppose :).

      I’m glad you like that post and thanks again for your awesome comment and support.
      Cheers

  • http://learnaboutus.com/john_komatsoulis.html Coaching with John Komatsoulis

    Wow, thats awesome everybody is competing here to be #1.
    That says a lot about your writing Ingrid. :)

    I just stumbled here after reading Diana Ward’s post at InkRebels.com
    This title caught my attention, because I just met DB after seeing his blog
    on the Hubspot list. What a remarkable guy, I also look forward to learning
    more from him.

    So keeping with the tradition, I am posting my comment #1

    • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

      Ingrid’s awesome – her blog is fast becoming a favourite on my reading list. :)

      • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

        Tears on the way, checks in the mail, head and ego a little more inflated ;). Merci buckets DB!

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      Hi John and welcome :).

      What can I say – it seems everyone wants one of those medals hehe.

      I was very honored by being named one of the 75 badass women on Twitter by BitRebels – I presume that’s the article you’re referring to? Either way – I’m glad you made it here :).

      DB is more than remarkable. I guarantee that you will learn a lot from him. From his awesome looking bald head to his bold personality, his brilliant mind to his well-thought out articles – he’s just the shits in every way. He also takes the time to get to know his readers. What else can I say?!

      I hope to see you back here soon for comment #2…:)

      Thanks again for stopping by and sharing. Appreciated.
      Cheers

  • http://www.lifeasanexperiment.com James D. Burrell II

    I’m commenting just to jump Brankica by 1 comment. Haha just kidding. Pants, you know that post was wonderfully written, and you deserve all the GP spots and then some but then again, some of us have more bias than others. If Danny is your blogging confidant and mentor, well that must mean he’s my grand-mentor because you know you’re mine. Hope you have a fantastic weekend & I’m positive Brankica and I will pester you with some more silly southern jokes before it comes to a close. Be sure of that.

    • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

      “Grand-mentor”? Come on, Burrell, I know I’m old, but seriously? That makes me about 65! 😉

      As I’ve mentioned before mate, definitely happy to have you part of the community and always look forward to sharing thoughts with you. :)

      • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

        Hahaha Grand mentor!
        I keep imagining you as some kind of a magician right now – maybe with a wand, cape and the how shebang ;).

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      You and Brankica are hysterical. But I’m afraid to tell you that Danny has just squashed the both of you for first place. His medal is platinum right now :). Oh, and as of Monday – I will be bumping up the medals to 7 – that means at least 7 comments to have that little shiny medal around your neck…err…next to your name that is.

      GriddyPants is truly honored that you consider her a mentor – but more so that you consider her a real friend! Okay, enough of the 3rd person crap lol.

      I’ll be looking forward to the pestering ;).

      Cheers Jamey

  • http://live-your-love.com/ Brankica U

    I am making a comment for the main reason to remain the medal holder 😛

    And to tell everyone that they must check out the new guest post because Griddy rocked it hard. Not only the post is great but the comments are as well.

    I noticed one thing, everyone keep telling Griddy her posts are long but seems all of them write really long comments on her posts. So I guess it is contagious and Griddy is making an impact!!!!

    • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

      You crack me up Brankica :)
      If I could make that medal a gold one for you – I certainly would hehe.

      Thanks so much for your awesome support – both here – there and elsewhere ;).

      Ha! I was asking Gini and a few others a couple weeks ago – whether I was contagious or not. It seems that a lot of the comments I get are almost as long as my posts – and to tell you honestly – I couldn’t be happier about that!!! :))

      But you gotta give me credit cause my GP for Danny was ONLY 700 words or so. Not bad!

      Nighty nite Sharp Shooter
      Enjoy your weekend

    • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

      I think I just overtook you – HA!!!

      And yes, I’m pretty sure Ingrid is like one of these happy viruses that do the rounds. Except instead of killing your computer, Ingrid can bring a bit of new life to your blog. 😉

      • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

        Danny my friend – I think you just overtook everyone :)))! Your medal is like platinum right now hehe.

        And thank you for that awesome compliment – I’ve always wanted to be the good kind of virus haha. Seriously though – I know you’re tired of hearing me thank you for all the amazing things you say about me – so I’ll simply say – you more than rock!

        • http://live-your-love.com/ Brankica U

          OK, I am so gonna act like a guest author on your blog and reply to every single comment anyone ever makes.

          You said mine was gold :'(

          • http://nittygriddy.com/ Ingrid Abboud

            Hahaha My blog is your blog ma dear 😉

            Your medal is pure gold Brankica – none of that gold plated crap. But right now – DB is kinda in first place – which makes his platinum! Diamond was too girly for him lol.