Creamy & Delicious it was. Thank you for coming to Lisbon and thank you for helping making SteemFest² epic and unforgettable!

in #steemfest7 years ago

Barely 24 hours ago we started the final feast of SteemFest² in the Estufa Fria (aka "Jurassic Park" as it was called by some of you :D). It was an emotional end to a great short week full of crazy people in Lisboa. As nights became shorter and days intenser I was also a bit happy to see the week come to an end to be honest :) Totally stacked up with Pastel de Nata custard pies, eyes half shut and with a great expansion of memories and experiences, I'm back in the south of Portugal (with the fam ofcourse) for 1 week of decompressing before heading to the Northern European winter.

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I really want to thank you, all 311 ticket buyers and 295 checked-in people for giving me the trust and come to check what "that SteemFest" is all about. For me it was so rewarding to see you enjoying the whole thing. I mean... in the summer i was visiting all venues (and more, some who dropped of the list) and then you are just walking around alone. Then the event happens and you see the smilies, the meets, you hear the stories of people becoming friends through SteemFest, I mean that's really fricking cool to be honest and gives me a warm feeling (or is the fireplace in my back which we lit to heat up the bit-what moisty house)...

It is really humbling (and pressuring too) to see people flying in from anywhere (38 countries of origin this year (vs. 31 last year)!) but especially the ones taking the leap from 5000+ miles away to meet fellow steemians. Stories of people taking one-way tickets to Europe, people hitchhiking 2000 miles, people sleeping in the park to save up, wow, wow, wow. Your thank you and applause yesterday meant and means a lot. This vibe, this unique gathering of unique souls, this weird bunch of eclectics, it makes me want to look to the next places to go to (but first do some feedback round) for SteemFest³.

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You, you, you and you! (by @timsaid)

Thank youssss! Steem, steem, steem, steem, steem!

THANK YOU, you made it happen for all of us!

For me it's now paying some (errrr... many :D) bills, the calculations of the @T-R-F fund and payouts, but most of all enjoying the #SteemFest tag and see how you experienced the event. And then recovering, surviving New Year and slowly starting to plan the next event :D

Did I already say "thank you?".... THANK YOU! see you next year,

@roelandp
Ps. Fortunately we still have the pictures.

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Thank you so much @roelandp for such an amazingly fun packed week here in Lisbon! Way beyond my wildest expectations! Blown away by what you brought together. Hope you get some good rest... because we can't wait for next year!

OMG @dougkarr !

Hahahaha connecting with you was on of my most cherished highlights of this entire fest of epic creamy and delicious proportions!

So much to say, as I feel an inspiration like I have only felt a few times in my life, yet I am just going to let it simmer until we have a meet up.

Cheers~*~

Thanks very good post !!!!

Awesome Work!

Keep it up!!!

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Nice post! What will happening, if someone resteem your post?

Hi, @roelandp.

I hope you can help. I am running out of time! I will be having my 1st huge Steemit Convention in Cebu, Philippines this December.

I would like to know if the logo am seeing on my left screen is the permanent logo of Steemit.

Thank you for your time, I will really appreciate it.

<3
@purepinay

Happy Steeming!

BTW, does Steemit have an original jingle? yOu know what a jingle is right? LOL kidding. Please help. Thank you!

Bountiful post will dony

very lovely

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Amazing job Roeland. You somehow managed to one-up yourself. One of the best times EVER. Thanks for the amazing memories.

I second the "one of the best times EVER" statement!

I am so impressed with this event, but what really made it so special was meeting all the tuned in minds and loving personalities of the many Steemians involved.

I did not expect to connect with you as well as I did, though now that I have, I am ever so grateful and excited to work with you on the @hardfork-series

Very well done and I can sense it is only just the beginning of the greatness to come!

Wow @roelandp wow!

Hahahahhahaahhaahaa I am at this point speechless but have SO much that I have experienced and want to share with you and the community.

I am more inspired than ever for the potential of Steem and this Steemit community to really improve peoples lives and the world.

I am so thankful for you being who you are not just bringing everything together for this event. Yet this event really is a shining moment of who so many of us will remember as a highlight of our year. What a great gift that is.

THANK YOU!

Thank you again @Roelandp you outdid yourself. We had such an amazing time. Resteemed

@hilarski Thank you for being a fun, happy and generous man!
Great to meet you, I feel like I can call you a real friend, very hard to find in this world.

Cheers!

OMG!!!!! There are no words!!! SF2 was a simply stunning representation of what is possible when we come together. Thank you for activating the space for us to connect on even deeper levels. PRICELESS in every way!!! Truly blessed to be a part of it. You're the man @roelandp!!! Hats off to you!

Here here!

Yes, exactly my sentiments.

Fantastic job again, @roelandp! You host a truly incredible event down to the finest detail. You are considerate, thoughtful, thorough, creative, and so very hospitable, and it shines in SteemFest!

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!! ✨✨✨✨

Yes Yes Yes!

dude, this week was ridiculous. Totally amazing. I will remember it for the rest of my life. Congratulations to you and all the team who worked so hard, you should be feeling very proud! x

...and yet, we never met @basilmarples - now I just realized that :(

yeah I know....weird right? I was probably just flitting round like a confused mosquito a lot!

Damn it, I cannot believe this happened... :( I was with @themonetaryfew most of the time, but we were going around a lot to meet other Steemians - I can't believe we missed you, I should have looked for you!!! :/ To the next SteemFest or....other Steemit related events that might come up :D

definitely! If I can, Ill be there!

@roelandp , you did such an incredible job Sir!
In your speech, speaking of how none of Steemfest could have been accomplished without the incredibly generous financial and time contributions of everyone involved; you thanked the giants upon whose shoulders you stood.

I too, would like to thank those giants, for supporting the weight of a Titan.
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Steemfest 3, here we come!
I cannot speak for everyone, nor would I ever presume to try...
This past week in Lisbon surpassed ALL my expectations brother; you're incredible.
Enjoy your sunny week with your loved ones, you've certainly earned it!
@scan0017 🤝

Thank you @roeland - you're a star! This was the best organized event I've ever attended (pre- and during), and I've overheard many others saying the same.
I can't imagine how much work this must have been and yet you looked like the most chilled person of all during the whole time. Steem Steem Steem Steem Steeeeeeem!!! 💜🙏🏻