Today is Friday. All you Twitter folks know what that means, #followfriday.  This post is LIVE DONE and a work-in-progress.

Before I get started, I want to do something a bit crazy – Introduce myself.  I’m Doug Yu aka @tourpro. I’ve been whipping around the net using that handle for quite some time now, but have resisted revealing myself. Now that I’ve been using Twitter, I realize that it’s not fair for my new friends to not know the real me. Currently, I work for Adirondack Tourism and I also manage an I Love NY Welcome Center. Rather than try to explain too much, I’ll let hashtags do the talking. Here are some that I would use to describe myself:

#adirondacks, #marketing, #biking, #procycling, #travel, #plattsburgh, #lakechamplain, #salsacycles, #fatchance, #blogger, #socialmedia, #dad, #recreation, #hike, #ski, #tcot, #conservation, #newsjunkie, #paddle, #camp, #wordpress,

If you find someone here you like, please do feel free to copy/paste, edit, and recommend. I hope I can be comprehensive and I do apologize to anyone who I’ve overlooked. Maybe I got you last time?

Here’s the list of Cool People, Friends, Tweeps in the Adirondacks, and Fans of the Adirondacks:

Pals and Awesome Tweeps

@velochimp – Marcello rides, races, and promotes in Central New York – #syracuse, #procycling, #Bianchi, #blogger
@VisitFingerLake Meg is the e-Brand Manager for VisitFingerLakes – #travel, #newyork, #fingerlakes
@quinn_e Another awesome cycling Tweeter – David appreciates the bike – #procycling, #dad, #biking
@AHSpey Say Hi to Adam! – #procycling, #marketing, #Maine
@amymengel Amy is smart, funny, and can help you spread your brand – #procycling, #biking, #blogger, #socialmedia, #marketing
@kevinlukemay Kevin and Travolution are must-reads if you are in the industry, I’m a huge fan – #travel, #marketing,
@JoeDuck A big shout-out to Joe, this is one interesting dude – #tech, #travel, #blogger
@annamunoz Anna is keeping real! – #biologist, #beer, #outdoors
@bakofthepeloton I get all my cycling news here now, seriously, and one cool dude – #procycling
@BicycleRadio Enriching my Bike-fiend, and yours too – #procycling, #radio
@_Gavia_ If you’re a Procycling nut, then you already know her, if not, what are you waiting for? – #procycling, #blogger
@SMHoenig Another one of my favorite cycling Tweeps – #procycling
@Scotteeg I hope Scott is selling bikes – #procycling, #retail, #dad
@sacredvelo Jon is a rider, but also @jonofTeamWill – #biking, #procycling, #inspire
@raygiannamore Ray is another cycling fan, but more! – #biking, #procycling, #golf, #photography, #Connecticut
@racegirl_ Here’s another chick with the right priorities in life, Ride On! – #biking, #procycling
@OrganicLife I just met her and we chatted! Loads in common and Twitter Queen – #organic, #simplelife, #outdoors
@knmork Norge-dude and cycling fan Knut! I’ve got a thing for Vikings – #norway, #biking, #procycling
@ninaspringle – My kids see Nina and always say “Ninja Pringle!”, #cool
@follownathan Friend of the Earth and riding fool – #biking, #tech, #conservation
@sn0tty – She always makes me smile with her crazy humor. #mom, #blogger
@bikehugger If you live the bike-lifestyle, must follow – #biking
@jodycb She should write more, but I can’t talk – #biking, #funny, #tech, #beef
@BikePure Support the fight against doping – #procycling, #nodoping
@twentyfour01 Ellen is NYCO, Queen of Central New York – #newyork, #blogger, #politics, #news
@HappyHotelier Guido… hotelier extraordinaire – #travel, #marketing, #blogger
@helenebarrette – You think you get around?  Paris 2010! – #travel, #climb, #procycling,
@epicplanet – Allen gets to look at the Adirondacks from VT and he has a really Epic product – #biking, #training, #Vermont
@dsoltesz – Deborah is serious outdoors, Seriously! – #outdoors, #adirondacks, #hike, #photography
@cyclingfans Peter is another guy who is taking cycling-fandom to a new level, essential! – #procycling
@DrRickClayton Dr Rick, this guy makes me laugh, but you know what? He also inspires me everyday – #chiropractor, #biking, #inspire, #clothing, #dad
@da_nor How do Aussies learn to ski? – #biking, #australia, #health, #blinds
@steephill Steve is improving the lives of bike fans at Steephill.tv – #biking, #fanatic, #procycling
@eduardoremedios Eduardo, another big cycling fan and lover of the good life – #spain, #health, #athlete, #procycling, #biking
@DeeDee315 Everyone knows the Dutch are cycling nuts, now Texas knows too! – #biking, #procycling, #travel
@JJNextGenTV Check this out!  Tweet A Vision– #producer, #procycling, #tv
@mattmbr When Matt crashes, England is scarred – #biking, #ATB, #yeticycles
@dph525 Doug is a highly-evolved Billy Goat with tools – #biking, #climb, #procyling
@lisakribs We met, we connected, you should too – #marketing, #socialmedia, #dj
@Cycleboredom Here’s another guy who’s blog was shelled by Twitter – #biking, #procycling, #blogger
@alexfeel Alex provides excellent racing insight – #France, #procycling, #journalist
@HiPhaedra Don’t let her fool you, this woman has mad skills – #bento, #writer, #athlete, #pilot
@soozed Suzanne does intervals for fun! That’s Hot. – #biking, #marketing
@kenforaker Kenny – #biking, #friendforlife, #procycling, #hardcore
@velogoat57 I’m guessing his bike has better paint than his car – #dad, #biking, #paint
@buzban – #philadelphia, #procycling
@BikeCrave Jeff is a true cycling lover – #biking, #livestrong, #blogger,
@lbutterworth If you love animals and biking, then you must get to know her – #procycling, #fanatic, #dogs,
@Cyclocosm Cosmo has one of the greatest Bike-blogs – #blogger, #procycling,
@kemptonslim Jon is representing us Americans “over there” – #procycling, #uk, #expat
@Under1RoofVideo Sure, she has the video store, but Rebecca is better known for Adirondack Nightmare – #plattsburgh, #writer, #mom
@davecriswell Dave! Checkin’ in from New Hampshire – #athlete, #blogger, #socialmedia, #ironman
@ezekialdantes This woman really fascinates me – #scientist, #Rochester,
@Goldwing987 Dave got hacked recently and needs to rebuild – let’s help – #motorcycles, #boating, #hockey, #Connecticut
@audioconexus GPS triggered Audio Tours, I like this – #travel, #tech, #gps, #marketing

Adirondacks

@adktrailhead My link blog is going P2 very soon – #adirondacks, #news, #buzz
@HighPeaksResort Bill is The Man at High Peaks Resort – #lakeplacid, #dad, #lodging, #adirondacks, #runner
@TasteBistroLP At the Mirror Lake Inn – #lakeplacid #food #adirondacks
@JonBouman Media-man at AdWorkshop – #advertising, #paddle, #socialmedia, #music
@adkalmanack John and his crew cover it all here – #adirondacks, #history, #blogger
@mirrorlakeinn Overlooking … Mirror Lake – #lakeplacid, #lodging, @jonbouman, #adirondacks
@souleyes65 Lyn, I’m still waiting for my Hoodie-sweater. – #tcot, #adirondacks, #mom, #knitting
@Adirondacks All I can say is Wattle-fence, Phill is awesome – #adirondacks, #piano, #demolition, #gardening
@AdirondackInfo You need help with Old Forge info, Martha can help – #adirondacks, #travel, #OldForge
@adirondackkids Check out the books – #adirondacks, #writer
@HPCyclery If you’re Lake Placid, this is the shop for you cycling and outdoor needs – #adirondacks, #biking, #lakeplacid
@adktricollie I think Marie is really the Central Adirondacks – #adirondacks, #dogs, #paddle,
@adkhikr Corin is Southern Adirondacks – #hike, #46R, #mom, #warrencounty
@adk_council The Adirondack Council is dedicated to protecting our Forest Preserve – #adirondacks, #conservation, #environment
@adrndack Another S. Adirondack blogger – #warrencounty, #artist, #hike
@WhitefaceGroups Lauren is the person to talk to if you are visiting Whiteface Mt with a group – #adirondacks, #whiteface, #lakeplacid, #travel
@creditking Harris is an interesting guy, give him a follow – #adirondacks
@AmandaMagee Amanda is @designtramp too! I just figure that out – #adirondacks, #mom, #blogger
@AndyTinti Andy also works at AdWorkshop – #adirondacks, #advertising, #hockey, #socialmedia
@Baker63 Baker and Pilot Knob Ridge – #baker, #adirondacks, #lakegeorge
@SkiWhiteface OMG, Bridget is the coolest person on the mountain – #adirondacks, #whiteface, #ski
@JaneHooper Do you know Jane? Well you should. – #PR, #writer, #mom, #adirondacks, #travel
@truenorthyoga Debbie will increase your flexibility! – #adirondacks, #yoga
@steveoc Steve is going to revolutionize education – #wordpress, #teacher
@MountainVisions – Justin is a phenomenal photographer and true lover of the outdoors – #adirondacks, #hike, #climb, #beer, #dogs
@familytime If you are here or visiting w/kids, must follow! – #adirondacks, #blogger, #events, #family
@carolesthought Hi Carole! – #adirondacks, #geocache, #blogger, #mom
@JamieD54 Insurance-dude and Lover of the Adirondacks – #newyork, #insurance, #liverpool

About this list: I’m adding as I go. All #followfriday’s I receive today will get a mention. Don’t SPAM me or it will go on your permanent record.