Interesting...!
Even after keeping this blog dormant for a large part of 2006, imagine my shock and surprise, of having made the finals of the 3rd Annual Food Blog Awards.
Some of you may remember that I was nominated in 2004, nominated (but failed to become a finalist) in 2005 and here we are...2006. Third time a charm? Highly unlikely as I am currently in last place, but hey, thanks everyone for the recognition!
The Well Fed Network is hosting these awards and if you'd like to vote for 'onokinegrindz, you may do so at this link HERE. Voting ends on Tuesday, January 9th.
Good luck to all the nominees!
UPDATE: 01/07 - Since I posted this a few days ago, my vote count has improved dramatically. After holding the number two spot for most of the weekend, it seems as though Helen (Grab Your Fork) has leapfrogged over both Sam (Becks and Posh) and I to take the number one spot. That now leaves me at number 3.
UPDATE: 01/09 - I arrived at home too late to check the final tally of votes, but whatever place I ended up in, first or last, I'd like to thank everyone (THANK YOU!) who voted for this site. It feels great to have your support!
Hey, congratulations! Again! I happily voted for you, and urged your fans over at HawaiiThreads to do the same. Looking forward to more 'Ono Kine Grindz in 2007! Hau'oli makahiki hou!
Posted by: Ryan | January 04, 2007 at 09:41 PM
Tee-hee. Maybe I'm being biased because I'm also from Hawaii, but I love your blog so I'm definitely going to vote for you. ^o^
Not only that, it was your blog that introduced me to the world of many other food bloggers and I've grown to become more and more interested in food. Good luck!
Posted by: Yukari | January 04, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Hey Reid - You got my vote!
Posted by: Kirk | January 05, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Woot!
- Chubbypanda
Posted by: Chubbypanda | January 05, 2007 at 07:57 PM
Congrats Reid.
Posted by: FatMan Seoul | January 05, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Howzit Reed,
I followed Ryan's lead to the voting poll and dropped one in for you. Congrats!
I hope you find more time in '07 to post some great new "'Ono Kine Grindz" articles!
Posted by: Pomai | January 06, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Ryan,
Thanks, as always, for your support. I tried to leave a comment at IMR, but for some reason, I couldn't...something about questionable content. That's MT for you.
Hi Yukari,
Thank you for your support! It's appreciated. I too got interested in food blogging through another food blog, Shiokadelicious (which is sadly, no more).
Hey Kirk!
Thanks. It truly means a lot. If you ask me, you should have been one of the finalists!
Chubby Panda,
Thank you for your support. I've been by your site recently, but haven't had a chance to leave any comments. :( I'll be by again later.
Hey Fats!
Thanks for the support. Any idea if you're going back to blogging? I'm sure you know that we all miss you.
Hi Pomai,
Thank you for the support. I've been poking around your blog and see that you're off to a good start. Keep it comin'! Here to lots more ono kine grindz in 2007.
Posted by: Reid | January 06, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Thanks for mentioning something, Reid! I had no idea. Yeah, MT is a bear, and we're back in 3.14. My wife added 'http' to the blacklist, and that basically blocked every comment since Dec. 20. D'oh!
Posted by: Ryan | January 06, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Congratulations Reid and good luck!
Posted by: augustusgloop | January 07, 2007 at 03:46 AM
Good Luck Reid, and Happy New Years!!!
Posted by: milgwimper | January 08, 2007 at 11:58 AM
ciao!! I'm an italian girl, and I like your blog!! my compliments!!
Posted by: saturnia | January 09, 2007 at 04:28 AM
Reid,
you got my vote. Your blog sets the standard in my mind of what a restaurant review blog should be.
Aloha,
Nate
San Jose, CA
Posted by: Nate | January 09, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Hi Reid,
I go vote for you for sure. You introduced me to lots of great places to eat, and your photos are the best. It doesn't hurt that you go to lots of places in town that are nearby home for me, too.
Posted by: happyoblivion | January 09, 2007 at 05:36 PM
Hi all,
Sorry this is so late...but thanks for the support! I appreciate everyone's vote and I really appreciate your support for this site!
Here's to more 'ono kine grindz in '07!
Posted by: Reid | January 14, 2007 at 11:10 PM