May 4, 2008

Meeting Real Live Bloggers: Tequila Con 2008

Last night, Mr. BBM and I met some real live bloggers face to face. They did not disappoint. This was my very first Tequila Con and it did not disappoint either. I had plans to make a photo essay out of the whole night, but then I realized that we had over 40 pictures, and there was just no way I could upload them all here. So, if you’d like to see the photographic evidence of our very good time, you can go here. This is where everyone will be uploading their own pictures of Tequila Con. I’ve added a few below, just for fun.

I spent the entire night laughing and smiling almost non-stop. My sides and face hurt by the time it was all over. It really was that much fun. The planning crew, Dave, Jenny, Dustin, Vahid (please forgive me if I’m missing someone) were so welcoming and sweet. We got custom lanyards, pins to add some bling, and even a soundtrack that is just plain awesome (I thought I was the only person who liked S-S-S-S-Samantha Fox).

Just a couple highlights from the night:

-Sneaking into the DJ booth ninja style armed with song requests and $10 along with the help and support of Jenny and Dee Dee.

–Adam teaching me about the joys of being able to bring Karl’s posts to life even in a bowling alley.

-Hanging out with Hello Ha Ha Narf and Vahid.

-Meeting Karl which, well, words can’t even begin to describe.

-Watching Dustin break out the Tequila costume and then work the room like a pro.

-Kicking Dave’s butt, because he put in a special request.

-Meeting one of my favorite readers, Delmer and his friend with very cool shoes Donna!

-Meeting Lisa and her husband and Hilly.

-Being in the presence of Miss Britt doing just about anything, but especially dancing.

-Comparing PT notes with Rachel.

-Trying to make the case for Pete and Mike being serial killers. They’re so totally not.

-Saving Dan at Chucklehut for last, and even sharing a cab back to our respective hotels.

It was great to meet so many fantastic people. Looking back over the list of attendees today, I can’t believe all of the ones I didn’t get to meet last night. I guess there’s always next year!