Although it's not unheard of to have some short-lived snow fall in April, I think it's pretty safe to say that the groundhog was wrong and it's really spring. It's a good day to go to a blogger meeting.
Tonight is the Spring Blog Fest East in Princeton, to which I say w00t! I've met a few of these folks before ( Jim PRS, his bodyguard, Mr. Surly, Tigerhawk, Katespot, Gigglechick, Shamrocketship, Sad Old Goth) at a meeting three years ago and it was all good. Tonight I have the pleasure of meeting for the first time the hostess for this event, Fausta Wertz and a long list of other bloggers, including Erica and Teresa, whom I already know in an on-line "OMG I hope they don't tell anybody!" kind of way.
Although we live only a few miles apart and he has extended several dinner invitations, tonight is also the first time I'll be meeting Mr. Bingley. He has a long history of arming himself with Weapons of Mass Canned Goods and seems to be prepared to deploy the astonishing Souper Cheesecake tonight, a recipe I foisted upon him from The Soup. Vexing!
Once again I must live vicariously through you.
That's a great lookin' menu you guys got goin'.
Here the big blog meet up is still at this deli downtown - the unfortunately named Ralph's - that has very greasy pizza by the slice. Per the last email I received those gathered were going to discuss pseudoanonymous blogging.
Oh the tales I could tell.
Posted by: pops | April 05, 2008 at 01:19 PM
"WMCG"
I like that.
Looking forward to it!
Posted by: Mr. Bingley | April 05, 2008 at 01:35 PM
That was three years ago? I should know - I've got a ton of pictures from it. But dang, that went fast.
Posted by: Shamrock | April 05, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Pictures or it didn't happen!
Also, you absolutely have to taste that cheesecake and report back your findings.
I can't wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: DogsDontPurr | April 05, 2008 at 04:18 PM
$45 to hang out with angry white wingnutters is fun?
Posted by: Bob | April 05, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Alas, I am in Maryland doing the college shopping thing. All my best.
Posted by: The Proprietor | April 05, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Dang it! I've lost Erica's cell number. I wuz sooooo gonna drunk-dial youse guys tonight!
Have fun, kids!
Posted by: Joan of Argghh! | April 05, 2008 at 08:14 PM
The cheesecake was excellent - thank you Mr. Bingley! A nice time was had by all. I think you need to be on the committee with myself, Shamrock, and Mr. Bingley for the next blogmeet in Central Jersey!
Posted by: Kate | April 06, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Oh I'm so glad I got to meet you and I'm so kicking myself that we didn't talk more than a few minutes!!! It was great fun - but we all didn't have nearly enough time to talk. *grin* Now I have to go crash - what a long day... LOL.
Posted by: Teresa | April 06, 2008 at 11:01 PM
You are WONDERFUL!! It was so nice to finally meet you - I want to hug all hell out of you, and screw the formalities, right? You are one of the coolest peeps, ever.
Posted by: Erica | April 07, 2008 at 07:02 AM