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Bloggermania 2 is around the corner... Are you coming?  

Bloggermania 2 (The Sequel) will be at the Veterans' Park in Yountville on Saturday September 27th. We, the bloggers, have a picnic area reserved just for us courtesy of Kevin... Thank You Kevin!
At BMII there will be volleyball, bocce ball, potato sack races, and ADARK1 will be giving out his famous awards to some of the bloggers who earned them in the past few months due to our witty comments, reactions, likes or dislikes. Thanks ADARK1!

Sadly, we (our family) only have one set of Bocce Balls, so it will be a while before getting a turn, unless someone out there has another set? If you do, and you bring it, it would be wonderful. Our family has a volleyball, but it has teeth marks in it (Thanks, Bruno) ... If you have one without doggy teeth marks, please bring it!  
If you have any ideas to add to the fun, please post them!!!

A while ago we decided that BMII would be a pot luck, so bring your favorite dish with enough to serve around 10 people, hopefully nobody will be complaining that they didn't get enough to eat. There are small BBQs in the picnic area so we can cook hot dogs or hamburgers.  
Even though I wasn't at BMI, I heard it was really fun... hopefully we can get the same turnout for BMII!  

See you there!

Angelina Gervasio is a seventh-grader at Redwood middle School in Napa. She blogs weekly on all sorts of topics, so be sure to check back often. She can be reached by contacting Register.com Multimedia Producer Dan Ross at dross@napanews.com
107 comment(s)

Sandra wrote on Sep 12, 2008 12:16 AM:

" Angelina, I work on Saturday. It would be very helpful to know what time this shin dig is. "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 12, 2008 11:38 AM:

" Probably not, I'm really not into bloodshed, especially when it is likely to be mine. "

winemd wrote on Sep 12, 2008 12:43 PM:

" I was planning on coming with my family, but duty calls. I have wine work to do, unfortunately. I would hope that everyone can put aside partisan differences and get to know each other. Both sides might find that the other side is not so evil as it appears. "

Angelina Gervasio wrote on Sep 12, 2008 1:40 PM:

" OGreatPinkOne-
You have to come!It'll be fun! Theres gonna be hot dogs, burgers, and whatever anyone else brings (NOTHING BIRD-RELATED PLEASE!) It's going to be more of a late-summer BBQ than political debate. None of the "elected officials" will show and hopefully we can just play games and laugh at ADARK1's awards, and your random funniness.

Sandra-
We were thinking that it might be fun in the later afternoon. Like 2-whenever? I hope that works out for you.

winemd-
That's too bad. I was looking foward to meeting you despite our very opposite most oft the time views. "

winemd wrote on Sep 12, 2008 5:23 PM:

" I am probably more conservative than you think I am. I am not registered with a political party, but my voting pattern leans right. I am a scientist by background (I am currently a stay at home mom), and so I am an analyzer by nature. I also look carefully at both sides of an argument. Sometimes this leads me to play devil's advocate, too. :-) "

pharper wrote on Sep 13, 2008 12:00 AM:

" Oooh, I hope I can come, but I'm not entirely sure about it. I'm stage managing at Dreamweavers for their current production, and it's also my birthday on the 27. =D But I'll try to come! "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 13, 2008 1:21 AM:

" Originally I was enthusiastic about it. Honestly though, there is such a high degree of animosity I just don't know anymore. I'll have to think about it. I do not want to be the only "in center but somewhat left leaning" liberal present at this function.

And PPF, I wanted to meet you. Remember those PC (musician) conversations? Hint: trailer? Is dark1 going to be there? It's possible that if PPF and Dark1 attend, I might also attend. And as much as Kevin drives me mad crazy, I might like meeting him Same with Teacher. Ok...who's attending?. "

Bauhausfan wrote on Sep 13, 2008 6:22 AM:

" You do know that it should be called Commentermania right?

Bloggers have their own blogs, which anyone can get for free on blogger.com, just as an example. And it is very easy to do.

When you are a blogger you create your own content (writing, video, audio, pictures etc) on whatever subject you want.

Blogging is not going to a newspaper site like this and commenting like we are now. "

Angelina Gervasio wrote on Sep 13, 2008 7:47 AM:

" pharper-
YES! That's an excuse for us to bring BIRTHDAY CAKE! Vanilla or chocolate?

Bauhausfan-
is that a "yes, im coming" or a "na maybe next time"? "

Angelina Gervasio wrote on Sep 13, 2008 7:50 AM:

" VDL-
That's exactly why we want to organize this! The ones who normally critisize left and right are not likely to show. The sheriff's ofice isn't to far away if anyone get Tar 'n' Feather'd or BBQed! "

Sandra wrote on Sep 13, 2008 8:44 AM:

" High degree of animosity? Vocal, maybe you are speaking of your own animosity? I certainly hope you are not speaking of mine. I may think many of the opinions put forth are silly, foolish, or short sighted. That does not mean I think those putting them forth are any of those things in total. Most people are complex, and on a personal level I can just about get along with anyone. I have found that many of the far left leaners have a harder time with that. I remember one time at a graduation party for an old friend's daughter...my husband had registered republican (it must of been the talk of the liberal circless at the party,as he had written a letter to the editor), and he was chatting with a mutual female friend about photography. Another former friend ( I say former because of his actions) who also liked photography, came up to join in the conversation, and after a few minutes, turned to my husband, patted him on the back, and said, "No offense, but I just can't stand to be near you", and walked away. Why? Because my husband changed his registration to republican, and wrote a letter to the editor that this dummy disagreed wiith. In fact in the next few months we were pretty much cut out of the circle of very liberal friends we had known for 25 years or more. On the other hand I have never seen my more conservative friends act in such a manner. They are far more accepting of those who think differently....ironic,don't ya think?
So Vocal, I would hope you consider coming...you can keep your animosity in check, can't you? ;0

Oh and thanks Angelina for the time . We will try to come. "

kevin wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:29 AM:

" LOL. "I won't come unless so-and-so comes...."

I know we sometimes ACT childish online, but I didn't realize it carried over into real life.

I would think the event would continue most of the day with people coming and going as their time allows. I am not planning on staying all day.

I will go by in the morning and put out some plastic table cloths and some bins with ice for drinks. I will even provide some briguets for the BBQ so people won't have to bring their own. And I will be back at the end of the day to clean up the mess (it's my deposit you know.) Liberals ALWAYS make a mess of things! :-)

Is anyone offering to decorate?

We need NAMETAGS! That was the key to BM1. You don't HAVE to identify yourself if you don't want to.

Sandra, my wife is forever amused by her Lib friends who, upon meeting me for the first time in person, are 'amazed" that I can be friendly and amiable! Where do people get these misimpressions?

(I am also "house broken". Kind of...) "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 13, 2008 11:04 AM:

" Angelina - if people want to have bird-related things like chicken or willie bird or raven casserole I'm OK with that . . .

I'm sure I won't meet the expectations of people. I can't do stand-up comedy, rolling off joke after joke. My talking sense of humor is more droll and dry and groaner puns. My writing style is completely different from my speaking style (but it is still libertarian/conservative, that does not change). And I don't have pink feathers or a plastic skin.

Sandra - I too have experienced being 'uninvited' because of my views.

Bauhausfan - you'll have to talk to NVR about the name, we didn't start it and I don't care what it's called, although Commentermania doesn't really roll off the tongue as easily as Bloggermania. Will our poetic license and libel insurance cards get us through this checkpoint?

However I will suggest to ADark1 that you be nominated for the "What's In A Name?" or the "A Rose by Any Other Name" or the "Call Me Anything But Late to Dinner" awards. "

pharper wrote on Sep 13, 2008 1:36 PM:

" Chocolate, definitely, Angelina. =D

And, frankly, we're all adults, right? (Kind of...) I'm sure for a few hours on the 27th, we can all get along. "

Sandra wrote on Sep 13, 2008 2:07 PM:

" PPf, as for "I too have experienced being 'uninvited' because of my views." Well, it certainly makes you wonder about people doesn't it? It is especially distressing when friends of 25 years cut ties because they do not like your political views. I had one person tell me, it wasn't because of me but because of my husband. And then spent a good deal of time telling me what was wrong with my husband. LOL... As if this would make me feel better? My husband happens to be the finest, most loyal, helpful, and kindest man I've ever known. Since then I have worked real hard on making sure they would now not care for me either.....It's my onery side coming out. And when ever we see these folks we smile and gush with friendliness, just to make 'em squirm. We get our fun where we can (hehe)....It has certainly made us appreciate the true friends all that much more.
It also made me realize, that while these folk call themselves "Liberal", they are anything but....The ridgedness of their views is amazing.... "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 13, 2008 2:15 PM:

" Yes Kevin, I am childish and mischievous too! Who's bringing the music? And PPF stop with the "I won't meet the expectations of people" thing. We love ya no matter what! I can say this even though I rarely agree with a word you say! Just wear pink with a sign that says "tar me"!. I really REALLY want to see a pink flamingo dance to Village People's Macho Man. Pretty please?

Ok Kevin, I just proved how childish I REALLY am! There...we agree on something!

And regarding animosity; hey, I never said which side it would come from! What I'm most concerned about is that I'll show up, look around and recognize someone who sits next to me at work or walks past me down the hall regularly. I'm way more opinionated on the NVR forum than in real life. So...I may very well attend, but, I probably won't wear a name tag! And I will probably be fairly reserved (that could quickly change with music though).

And another idea is that the event probably should not be ALL day. The problem with this is that a few people here and there will actually be present at the same time. Kevin, for example is planning to set up, leave, and come back to clean up. Are you trying to avoid us Kevin??? I would narrow the entire event down to three hours. It's way more fun to have a lot of people present at the same time. That way if you want to get lost in the crowd, you can. "

Bill wrote on Sep 13, 2008 2:29 PM:

" Animosity? Just what is wrong with animosity just leave it in the blogs. Ya all can play at Rodney King I will be pounding a few at Pancha’s the best watering hole in Napa and definitely old school Yountville. Don’t bring your politics or high falutin’ style there as most folks in the real world could care less what is written here.

Need a lesson in how to get along in public come on over but be careful when you start with the Libs and cons they may have some other names not as pretty. "

Sandra wrote on Sep 13, 2008 3:28 PM:

" OK so you won't be wearing a name tag, but you will be dancing like a fool...good to know...I will get my "I'm Vocal-de-local, kick me" sign ready to tape to your back....;) "

napablogger wrote on Sep 13, 2008 8:28 PM:

" I think the idea is good, unfortunately I promised my wife to help her with her business that weekend a while back and we will be in Placerville. Otherwise I would love to come.

People shouldn't worry about liberal vs conservative conflicts. I know, I have been both in the same comment... wait...uh scratch that.

People shouldn't worry about liberal vs conservative conflicts, everyone was really nice in the first bloggermania, and after all, we are all Americans, right? So there.

Btw, Kevin says he is housebroken, don't believe it for a second. "

funnyme wrote on Sep 14, 2008 9:04 AM:

" Bill,
I totally agree with you...WOW! "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 14, 2008 5:16 PM:

" Is ADark1 still involved with this? We were all so very enthusiastic back when he first proposed the idea for Bloggermania 2. PPF was joking around about being tarred and feathered in those threads! There were some VERY funny interactions between ADARK1, PPF and others who expressed the lighter side of their character. "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 14, 2008 9:31 PM:

" The problem with Iraq is that it is a vacuum. At one time it wasn't but now it is. Think of it as housecleaning; you sweep and dust one week but in seven days, the film of dust has settled once again on the furniture. Same with Iraq. No matter how hard we try, either extremists from elsewhere or neighboring countries are available to fill the Iraq void up. We cannot make the Iraq void go away. There is someone born everyday who wants to make a name for themselves there. The country and surrounding area are filled with "nobodies" wanting recognition. There will never be a lack of new bodies to fill that void up.

At this point the people of Iraq need to take ownership. They should begin the process of cleaning their own homes up. If they have an inferiority complex, they need to deal with it. We cannot stand around forever, waiting for the dust to settle enough to react to. "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 14, 2008 9:33 PM:

" I think I just responded to the wrong post. If you see a really "off topic" post on top of this post, it means I accidentally posted it in the wrong place! I need some sleep! "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 14, 2008 9:42 PM:

" Where is ADark1, napabrat, and Darth Doggie? ADark1 was posting a week or so ago but I haven't seen him lately (or should I say, haven't read him lately). I'll have to nominate them for the Invisible Man (or Woman, or Dog, as the case may be) Award. "

MarshaMarsha wrote on Sep 14, 2008 10:43 PM:

" Saturday the 27th, I'll be there. "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:40 AM:

" I'm here and very much involved! We have acquired the following:

Soft Drinks and snacks for the kids will be provided by kwikee mart! Thank You kwikwee mart!

Wine and BEER! will be provided by my favorite canadian Jon @ JV wine and spirits!

Between tring to get some other suprises done and others attempting to keep me offline Its been a challenge! Nevertheless I SHALL be there along with Darth doggie Dog and the brat!

Any other questions?

Again we have over 40 people who initially stated they'd be there so again, I'll ask you to reconfirm etc...Remember...we shall be nice to each other...no roast flamingo shall be served, and we all will get along.

Any other questions? "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:01 AM:

" Ok folks many of you may not know, We had a death in the family and my /our efforts were elsewhere...HOWEVER....

BM2 is a GO! we WILL have wine, beer, chips, soft drinks and snacks for the kids! There were also other issues that went down, however, When I see parties I need to see, I'll discuss it with them.. No biggie...I'm just having to redo everything all over again... THanks agai9n to Kevin...btw? He is actually a pretty decent person so don;t be scared..matter of fact! He KNEW who I was First Guess!....hahahahahaha!


see ya on the 27th! times are 10 am till whenever..... THis post may replicate as I'm on a different browser in a diff os...( gotta keep em guessing)

ADARK1 "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:03 AM:

" BTW, I'm reworking my disco compliation as I lost that as well!........ "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 15, 2008 11:23 AM:

" Any karoake? I'd like to see Sandra singing Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive", especially after she's attached a "kick me" sign to my back as I'm dancing LOL! Just kidding Sandra, well...unless you really do have a singing quality voice!

Anyone else have a varied collection of music we could enjoy? I have some 60's 70's 80's collections (I have absolutely no disco though) plus I have some 90's dance music I bought for my son's grad party. who's bringing the sound system? I think I may have some collections from, like 2002/2003 as well. Actually, I have quite a bit of music CD's. I have tons of classical music too but I doubt anyone will want to hear that? I can borrow my dad's Johnny Cash CD. That's a lot of fun to listen to. "

funnyme wrote on Sep 15, 2008 12:30 PM:

" I can't wait to meet you all...and like kevin once said:"..and to drink, eat and argue..."

I have a "Disco's Greatest Hits" CD that I could bring (Mind you I happened to be a "disco girl" at that time) and of course it has "I will Survive"...the good ol days!

The following is a posting from the BMII blog of a couple of months ago, just as a reminder for the POTLUCK:

On July 12th: "...whomever is coming to the "Potluck" to bring a dish to share big enough for 10 people for each adult in your family who is coming to the party (bite size, finger foods, canapes, salads, chips and dips, etc.) and if people feel a bit more generous OR have more than 2 kids, add a package of hot dogs (buns and condiments included) as well; AND one 2 liter bottle of soda and a few paper/plastic cups; OR if you have a kid who is a "good eater" please count him/her as an adult.

There is a water fountain in the park.

If you are a picky eater, strict vegetarian, vegan, or have any food allergies, BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!

Please post your objections...and a solution to go with it! ..." "

funnyme wrote on Sep 15, 2008 12:45 PM:

" diehard4ever and I will bring a couscous salad, chips and "awesome green salsa" (my mom's recipe), pizzeles, a chocolate BD cake to celebrate pharper's BD, and some meat something I can come up with by then.

Where are:
SkipM,
sammy,
wowquebonita,
bornin74,
grits,
winewoman,
tovagliolo,
Julianna,
Dirty Napkin,
St.Hell.comNative,
LMW,
freeport56?

ADark1, can you post a list of the ones who RSVP to you, and/or perhaps what they offered to bring for the POTLUCK?

No. No fried squirrels please! "

Sandra wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:11 PM:

" Well, I do sing in the car....in fact it drives my family crazy, but it is all part of the package that is me, and I really do not understand their objections as I think I sound devine...Besides, I think they could choose to sing along...then they would not hear me. If I don't know the words, I make them up....kind of like what the far left does concerning factual information... hehehaha, I crack myself up.... "

diehard4ever wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:40 PM:

" When the karaoke starts all the kids (including me) embarrassed by their singing parents will:

A) Run away with the cake and some hot dogs until the singing stops or someone calls the cops complaining of noise pollution.

B) Hide in the bushes and videotape the entire thing on our phones later posting it on YouTube so everyone can see. "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:17 PM:

" The multi-talented Sandra will sing for us and funnyme will do a standup routine on Napa's potholes . . . the flamingo will be nervously looking around for the tar bucket. "

Hear Ye wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:33 PM:

" Now that Sandra has confirmed for all of us that Liberals are actually the rude and intolerant ones I have to be on my best behavior if I go or else I'll validate her opinion. Yikes!

I have a great story to counter yours Sandra but no one would believe me anyway. I'll save it for bloggermania If it works out. "

sammy wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:22 PM:

" OH Sammy is here but just slightly missing in action (no comments please) I moved and my internet connection isn't up and running efficiently yet,.... should be back up on Wednesday altho I've learned their are no guarantee's.

However, with that being said, I've missed you all and I totally look forward to meeting you all finally :)

Love, Sammy P. :) "

pharper wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:43 PM:

" Haha, there's no need to bring cake for me, funnyme, but I appreciate the thought!!

I'm really excited to meet everyone! "

Sandra wrote on Sep 15, 2008 5:00 PM:

" Hearye,
Oh, I would believe your story, nothing surprises me much anymore. I have heard both sides spew venom and vitriol. I wonder how people can say such hateful things and use those mouths to kiss their loved ones.... "

diehard4ever wrote on Sep 15, 2008 5:02 PM:

" OGreatPinkOne-
Pleeeease say that means you're coming! We might be able to get Bruce Willis as a body guard to protect you from any tarring (the feathers are included already) ;)

Hear Ye-
That's a huge responsibility you are laying on your shoulders...8)

Sammy-
Good luck with the internet and stay in touch. Are you bringing the brownies? "

funnyme wrote on Sep 15, 2008 5:51 PM:

" OgreatPinkOne,
Yes I will!
I am still debating wheter to bring the pothole on 29 north under Lincoln, or the one on 29 south right by Lincoln exit...hmmm!
I'll do both. No high heels though.

pharper,
Bringing a chocolate cake to celebrate your BD is a good excuse to celebrate mine as well (On the 29th though)...no. no candles for me (waaaay too many). "

sammy wrote on Sep 15, 2008 7:25 PM:

" hehehe diehard ;) internet or not, i remembered the address of the San fran Gems :)

And oh Great Pink One,....... please no worries on your drab in person personality hehehehe,..... we know what lies beneath :) it would really be a disappointment if you didn't join us. And,....... Skip ?????? where art thou ? "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:10 AM:

" he's out impeaching someone knowing skip...he said he'd show "

funnyme wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 AM:

" Not someone. Obama.

"Impeach Obama!" that's SkipM, always ahead of the game! "

sammy wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:53 AM:

" I think Skip needs to check in. :)

I didn't hear that you had a loss in your family ADark1,... I'm really sorry to hear that. :(

Do we need to bring our own table settings or will they be provided ? My suggestion is every family bring their own. :) "

freeport56 wrote on Sep 16, 2008 3:23 PM:

" PPF-

I'll protect you.

what time do the games begin?? "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:38 PM:

" Maybe we could have a lottery to award each of us our own pothole, and we then have to come up with a name for it and lobby whatever department is responsible to get it fixed. If the pothole gets fixed, then you get a new one (there's always a new one).

My pothole? Hmmm. The Flamingo Fall-in? Tire Trouble? Tar & Feathers? (for a poorly repaired pothole). My pick for my own personal pothole is: "Your Tax Dollars At Work". "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:32 PM:

" Hey, I have an idea. Let's dig some potholes and then play a race game of "hole avoid" as we hop in potato sacks across the lawn at Veteran's Park?

Just kidding!

We must be considerate of Kevin's deposit, after all! (I visualize an image of Kevin staying very late into the evening frantically filling in all of the monster gopher holes we've created and muttering, "the taxpayers are going to kill me!")

Honestly Kevin, you should not be the only one cleaning up afterward. Any volunteers?

Another thing, if the party begins at 10:00, please respond if you are going to ACTUALLY show up prior to noon? I still think that we should hold the event from noon until 3 o'clock so that everyone is there at the same time. Boundaries make a better party! "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:33 PM:

" SkipM, are you coming? "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:17 AM:

" I'ver learned you tell people 10 am they show up at 11:30 to noon...THose of us who want to snag the best places to sit and pontificate and get first dibs on wine will be there early..Seeing I'll have a few things to pick up, I'll be there at 10 AM sharp...would be nice if we can make some signs for those who are directionally impaired.. Anyone wanting to volunteer for anything aside from attending PLEASE confirm in this thread?

Just had a thought I really hope its both left and right assisting on cleanup....cause we all know we'll hear it if one side lags and the other doesn't! :)! "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 17, 2008 11:55 AM:

" Who's making the wine contribution? "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:01 PM:

" JV wines and liqours told me they are giving us at least 4 cases..., Plus a bit of beer.
If that's not enough...feel free to bring your own!

"ADark1 is taking classes on negotioating with Canadians and is an *A* student!"

Seriously, We owe JV , Jon, Merril, and the rest of the staff a BIG thank You...and of course we can thank them in other ways which I will discuss @ BM2! "

pharper wrote on Sep 17, 2008 3:43 PM:

" I'd be happy to come at 10 and help set up or do whatever needs to be done. "

NVR-Dan Ross wrote on Sep 17, 2008 4:05 PM:

" If a dunk tank could be arranged, I'd show up. Just imagine, two targets to hit, one on the left, one on the right, and I'd hit the water each time the targets were struck!
I'm on the road that weekend, but will try to make it there for a while
--Dan "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:57 PM:

" LOL@ Dan I'd read that as a DRUNK TANK!!!! :)!

Those who imbibe ( A LOT).. PLEASE make sure you have a designated Driver? Lord knows what you'd hear if you end up on the NVR DUI LIST!

PHarper thanks... You can contact me ADARK!@WRITEME.COM Same for anyone else.. "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM:

" ADARK1 @Writeme.com "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 18, 2008 8:43 AM:

" Avast there ye landlubbers . . .

Just for everyone's delight and edification, tomorrow (Friday September 19) is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. There's even a website for it called 'talklikeapirate' with the usual dot and the everpresent com.

So put on your best pirate tomorrow, stump around on your wooden leg and get a parrot to sit on your shoulder (extra points if you have a flamingo sitting on your shoulder). Drink lots of rum, wear an eyepatch, carry a cutlass, chase members of the opposite sex (can I say that here?) and sing bawdy songs while sitting on a large treasure chest. Ya gotta dress a little funny too. Just think of it as practice for Halloween.

Arrrrrrrgh! "

Native74 wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:44 AM:

" Aw man! I'll be on vacation...

Enjoy!!! "

LMW wrote on Sep 18, 2008 12:17 PM:

" AC is having Music Festival but I will also love to stop here too.. Post time when it starts and ends. What is needed???? "

wipemedown wrote on Sep 18, 2008 12:33 PM:

" Oh joy I can't wait to meet some of you. Wipemedown. i'll bring malt liquor. Any preferences? "

Hear Ye wrote on Sep 18, 2008 3:44 PM:

" wipemedown-

Country Club always worked for me in high school "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:26 PM:

" [flamingo runs into the thread, shuts the door and backs up against it, out of breath from running - sounds of an angry mob and rotten tomatos hitting the other side of the door]
Sheesh . . . what a bunch of crabby people out there tonight. "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:53 PM:

" ADark1 saunters by..sees his favorite flamingo and two what look like to be midget, old codgers,....also leaning against the door with him.ADark1...pauses,..smiles....waves...goes out the backdoor and leaves it open...


a passerby hears an Arrrrgh with laughter in his voice along with the sounds of footsteps...going down the alley. "

Grits wrote on Sep 19, 2008 10:11 AM:

" Hi, funnyme!

Oh, ya'll, I do so wish I could be there! My momma has colon cancer and is having surgery at UCSF 9/25/08 and I will be staying in the city with her at least through the weekend. Due to other medical conditions, she should not be placed under general anesthesia unless it is life or death. There is a 50% chance she will not get up off the operating table. However, her chance of surviving the cancer are zero. We have a terrible family history & she watched her mother & grandmother die and my brother got it at age 44 (I had my first colonoscopy at 48 and am due for another in a year, so am on top of it!). He is going on his 5th year of survival in 2009. She is more frightened of the cancer than the surgery.

For those of you so inclined, we would appreciate your prayers. "

funnyme wrote on Sep 19, 2008 10:25 AM:

" Hi Grits!
We will certainly be praying for you my friend.
We will miss you and will hope everything goes well with you all.
Keep us posted.
Stay strong! "

wipemedown wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:27 PM:

" All right, if there are no objections to Country Club Malt liquor then it shall be so.

Any other preferences of Malt (Schlitz, Mickeys, Old E, Steel Reserve 211) I'm just trying to please the masses.


I'm bringing a case so your input will help.


wipemedown "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:39 PM:

" Grit, my mom was given a poor prognosis of survival from colon cancer which ended out in the lymph nodes. She's alive and well, cancer free nearly two decades later. Not everyone with cancer dies today. Cancer is increasingly becoming a chronic disease. I hope all goes well for your family. "

make napa better wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:41 PM:

" If dirtynapkin is going, I'll go... They're my ride :) "

make napa better wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:43 PM:

" Angela said 2 and dark1 said 10am... Which is it really. After about 15 comments I give up. You may want to start over with date day and time. I don't have all day to read and figure it out... :) thanks! "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 19, 2008 3:22 PM:

" I WILL be there @ 10 AM.......Plan on starting about noon.... Hope that clears it up! "

funnyme wrote on Sep 19, 2008 4:44 PM:

" vdl,
That is GREAT news, I hope grits family falls into this survival prognosis. I've lost family to cancer (many, many years ago though...different country too).

diehard and I will be there by 10:00ish and then leave a bit later (soccer game for her and work for me), but she will be back after game is over and I will swing by later on hopefully to find the "usual suspects" (you know the ones who stay after for the "real party"). "

Dirty Napkin wrote on Sep 20, 2008 12:39 PM:

" Cant make it. Sorry folks. The Napkins will remain clean for the time being. Sammy, I wish we could talk out of school.. Dan Ross could give you my e mail if he has it. You will be very suprised who I am..(winks) "

sammy wrote on Sep 20, 2008 4:38 PM:

" Awwwwwwwww Dirty Napkin, I'm bummed,..... here I'll give you an email I use right here ;) wonder if it'll go through

coastma@aol.com send me a email "

napabrat wrote on Sep 20, 2008 7:45 PM:

" Hi there everyone:

Looking forward to seeing as many people here as can possibly make it. I truly hope that you all can discern that we keep our online opinions (obnoxious as they may some times appear) separate from our true persona. We all will be civil at this event and no one should be concerned about adverse feedback.

Looking forward to meeting many people that have chatted here online. Hope you all can show up. "

Sandra wrote on Sep 20, 2008 8:29 PM:

" Drat, and avast ye mateys... Missed the talk like a pirate day....the first year it was held, (or that I heard about it anyway) was a few years ago...I drove everyone crazy....

10:00 am? who will be there that early? My husband and I plan on coming, but I work until 2:00, or 3:00, so it will be late afternoon for us. I am putting that out so Luv1mom, Ruff, and all the fmc haters can escape before we come....lol....
Yea, yea, yea...I am just kidding...they do not get me at all. I kind of enjoy spinning their wheels a bit too much, it is a sickness...I promise to behave....hmmm... do you think they can?
Now, if everyone is gone by then I could develop a complex.

Freeport, will you and Jill be there? "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 21, 2008 12:00 AM:

" Arrrrgh I need see see my fav FMC!!! If you take too long to get there...then the Pink One may be used for entertainment once I get to sipping me rum!!!!! Arrrrgh! ( just jkn PPF...).Arrrrgh)


I reckon I'll see ya landlubbers and swabbies to join me and my mateys in a great time...Just remember to tie that mizzen to the mast or is it mizzen away from the mast? Arrrrgh! Its late and methinks I've been hit in me head one time too many by the boom! "

misfit wrote on Sep 21, 2008 10:40 AM:

" I'd like to know why my post mentioning a dunk tank with PPF, Glenroy, Dewayne and Kevin, was not posted. Now, I see a mention of a dunk tank by Dan Ross?
My idea was stolen!!!
Anyway, now that it has been brought up, why not charge for it and whoever brings in the most gets some kind of award and all the money can be donated to a local cause...voted on by everyone.
What do you think? "

funnyme wrote on Sep 21, 2008 2:38 PM:

" misfit,
GREAT IDEA!

We could do liberals drowning conservatives, conservatives knocking out liberals...Oh the possibilities!

Let us know how much you are going to charge the participants in the DUNK TANK game. "

vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:35 PM:

" Not sure I can make it this weekend. A relative is coming to visit. Not sure he would appreciate me dragging him to Bloggermania! "

a teacher wrote on Sep 21, 2008 10:36 PM:

" "We could do liberals drowning conservatives, conservatives knocking out liberals...Oh the possibilities!"

Sounds like too much fun, so it's probably illegal. "

sammy wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:13 PM:

" is it against the rules to bring a camera ? I promise to just take pictures of shoes, or an arm.....or, maybe the back of a head with no profile shots...... nothing identifying :) but it would make a great scrap book of our gatherings :) "

funnyme wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:36 PM:

" Whose rules?

sammy, I am bringing my camera and...well, we'll see what happens.

Good thing is I am not a fan of youtube ;) "

opiniagirl wrote on Sep 22, 2008 8:38 PM:

" mmmm - sounds like a festive event.....kids too huh?...well we know people will probably be on their best behavior in front of the youngins (spelling?), lol "

sammy wrote on Sep 22, 2008 9:33 PM:

" very good point funnyme :) i'll plant a trail of brownies :) and see whom follows...... :)

This will be a nice time, it's always nice to meet new people. "

MarshaMarsha wrote on Sep 23, 2008 10:58 AM:

" I had planned to attend, desiring to meet all the interesting people who comment online. It's always nice to put a face with a nick-name.

Some of you know who I am, others believe that I'm just some opinionated woman with my panties in a bunch. Oh, the joys of internet anonyminity!

Unfortunately, I cannot attend. A very dear friend's mother called and has invited me to a surprise birthday party for her son this weekend. Since they live 500 miles north, I am the last person he would expect to see. MarshaMarsha will have to remain anonymous until next time. Have a wonderful time everybody. "

funnyme wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:08 PM:

" It's too bad some of you can't break away and join us this Saturday.

I was really looking forward to meet you all (I am sure I am not the only one), maybe next time! "

Joe wrote on Sep 23, 2008 11:19 PM:

" Is this a party with a bunch of seventh graders mostly? Or is there going to be beer and volleyball? Can anyone come even if they aren't bloggers? "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 24, 2008 12:37 AM:

" vocal-de-local wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:35 PM:

" Not sure I can make it this weekend. A relative is coming to visit. Not sure he would appreciate me dragging him to Bloggermania!

Hey VDL!!!!!
I am willing to BET, they'd LOVE it and ask when the next one was! If you are a regular blogger..I personally see nothing wri\ong with bringing a friend or two...As long as they KNOW the rules and are willing to chip in like everyone else! "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 24, 2008 12:43 AM:

" MarshaMarsha, Just think of how many disappointed fans will there there waiting to see you in drag! :(.

...I AM thinking ( behave its a short one) We change Bloggermania to once a year and the date perhaps last week in Aug first week September!...........

All of you who are finding reasons ( legit or not) will be missed...I have a few things in min d that should pull those on BOTH sides together....don't expect any dirt...If you aren't there....you'll just have to show up down the line!

Remember the NVR gave us this forum...however its on ALL of US to do with it what we will! I'd like to see that turn into a MAJOR positive accomplishment! "

MarshaMarsha wrote on Sep 24, 2008 2:45 PM:

" Yes, Mr. Dark, I was even thinking several changes of clothing to REALLY mess people's minds up beyond therapy and good pharms.

My friend's surprise birthday party is legit, and if it wasn't for the fact that I haven't seen him in sooooo long I would just send him some hair color for the gray and come to bloggermania. I'd much rather drive 9 miles to Y-Ville than 9 hours to Oregon.

I have a friend that was almost ready to appear at Bloggermania II on my behalf, with a name tag of "MarshaMarsha (by proxy)", but they cowered in fear after reading some of my posts. They gave a reason to decline, but were rattling so fast I only caught "have to live in this town" and "severe beating". Oh well... "

sammy wrote on Sep 24, 2008 7:49 PM:

" ya know Dark1 :) I like you. I like your heart for service. :) Thanks, I look forward to meeting you. I wonder if I"ll be able to pick you out of the crowd . "

freeport56 wrote on Sep 25, 2008 12:48 PM:

" ADark1-

I will absent from the gathering tomorrow. I will be in the Sierras at my "Undisclosed Location" waiting for my bailout check.

Please pass on my best wishes to all in attendence and my apologies for being unable to attend. While I do love the spirited debate this is an overall decent group of very bright people and they all deservew their due. "

kevin wrote on Sep 25, 2008 5:52 PM:

" I will be hosting 40 people for a birthday party Saturday afternoon. Should make an interesting day! Fortunately I live close by, so I will be doing the "Clark Kent" disappearing act and going back and forth... "

diehard4ever wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:58 PM:

" Funnyme and I will be there for a little at the very beginning, but then my mom has to go to work and I have a soccer game at noon, so I'll be back again at around 1:30 or 2, and funnyme will be back at 6. I will eventually get everyone's autographs on a poster board for...somewhere. "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 26, 2008 11:40 AM:

" I have a request...looks like I may need a few xtra coolers...to hoild the ice...other then that I'm finalizing today...sorry I couldn't get verizon to show up so we could do live blogging here...~shrugs...I tried..if anyone has a card where we could do so, I'll be bringing a laptop so you can blog if you have the card...Been spending a great week with my oldest and granddaughter....does wonders for an old fogey like me.. "

kevin wrote on Sep 26, 2008 9:46 PM:

" People may want to bring their own chairs. Otherwise the only seating is the benches... "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 27, 2008 6:02 AM:

" OK Just picked up the snacks and life water from kwikee Mart! THanks a LOT guys....next stop will be the nectar of the gods...erm.....WINE!


We;ve got chips, popcorn etc....feel free to bring some dips if you so please!

Later guys! "

a teacher wrote on Sep 27, 2008 9:23 AM:

" Well I wasn't planning on coming, but I have a cold, so I can't hang out with my sweetie (she is doing chemo).

So I'll bring along some green chile soup, my chair and my ukulele and spread my germs amongst you all for a couple of hours... "

diehard4ever wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:00 AM:

" Okay. I just finished making green salsa and a coccus salad. Got a chocolate cake at Lucky.

teacher-
I think I had your cold last week. Just don't cough on the cake and we'll all be OK! "

ADark1 wrote on Sep 27, 2008 12:29 PM:

" Ok guys came in to pick up more supplies...I'm driving the DWB mobile....Pharper and good old kevin are there...Its time to partyyyyyy! Hopefully dan checked his email.....and uhmmmmmm....we're easy to find....! get off the freeway take a right ....were there in our glory!

TTL I gotta go! "

funnyme wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:18 PM:

" ADark1~ Thank You!...Thank You!...Thank You!
OMG...All of that wine and snacks and goodies...You are awesome!

kevin~ Thank you!...Thank You...Thank You!
You are an excellent host!

teacher~ I MUST have the recipe of that soup. I only had a bowl (well, I got there a bit late and you were gone already). Yummmmmy!

It was very nice meeting you all.

PPF~ I'm beginning to think that you are just a "product of our imagination"...The tar got cold and there were no feathers to add to the mix. ADark1 brought a "replica" and diehard4ever is hanging you from the ceiling :) "

kevin wrote on Sep 27, 2008 10:08 PM:

" That was fun!

Those of you "no shows" missed out... "

a teacher wrote on Sep 27, 2008 10:43 PM:

" funnyme: Um, so I have your vote for Obama, right? "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:31 PM:

" So that's what the tightness in my neck is from?

It was a tough decision. Part of me really wanted to go, and try to be anonymous, but that probably would not have worked. I was going to go there early, before anyone else got there and leave one of my plastic brothers with a note, but I felt sorry for him, covered with tar and feathers so I gave him a reprieve. Then I felt sorry for myself covered in tar and feathers, and gave myself a reprieve.

Actually, I'm ruff's evil twin . . . "

a teacher wrote on Sep 28, 2008 12:03 AM:

" Actually, PPF, I spectulated that you are really a 15 y.o. girl. Adark1 stuck up for you though ... "

Sandra wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:08 AM:

" PPF...I am extremely dissapointed in you. Your fans pulled your effigy from the fire.....next bloggermania that you ditch...well, we may not be able to stop the ugly crowd from roasting you... in fact your fans attending may help in lighting the fire. There is only so much let down we can take....

hmmmm...I am wondering...is PPF a closet conservative???? "

funnyme wrote on Sep 28, 2008 11:12 AM:

" PPF~
you're hanging by the wings. You look really CUTE!

teacher~
"I will work for food" the sign once read.

"I will work for teacher's soup" it reads now.

...alright, I'll change it to "I'll vote for teacher's soup"

Happy now? "

napabrat wrote on Sep 28, 2008 4:48 PM:

" PPF is in the closet again? What?!? (Just kidding) It's too bad you didn't make it. We will just need to get you dark glasses and a really large nose piece to fit over that beak so you can make it. PS Don't forget the trench coat to cover the feathers.

The speculation continues, will the real Plastic Pink Flamingo go stand up on my lawn? "

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