As a reasonably well known blogger, I get the occasional book to review, invitation to a conference, or radio interview. A few days ago, I received my first invitation to another country. Guess which one.
Dear Dave,
France24 (http://www.france24.com), the new international information TV network, would like to invite you to Paris to join a select group of bloggers from around the world to discover the TV network before its official launch, the 6th of December 2006.– You will have the chance to visit the studios and meet the team before anyone else and participate in a special TV show dedicated to blogging.
РFeel free to bring your camcorder or camera… This event will also be for you a unique opportunity to meet bloggers from all over the world!
РTo make this happen, we would be delighted if you could join us in Paris for an eventful week-end (or longer upon request).РIn addition to discovering the studios, you will meet the channel’s directors and take part in a dinner with influential international bloggers.
Practical information:
– Place: Paris , France
– Dates: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd, December 2006
– Program:
– Saturday : Arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel
Р2pm – 6pm>> Visit of the Studios & special TV show recording
– 8pm >> Dinner (with several other renowned bloggers from France and abroad)
– Sunday : Free time, then transfer to airport– Plane tickets & booking, transfers, Saturday dinner and one (maximum two) hotel night(s) will of course be offered. If you wish to prolong your stay, we can also adapt the dates of your return tickets.
The fact that this event falls on the Jewish Sabbath precludes me from going, not to mention my work commitments. But it begs the question: was I invited because of my “non France-friendly” views, or in spite of them.
I might never know.
