When Bloggers Meet

I've been fortunate to have met a few of the bloggers I read ... well, actually two of the bloggers I read ... and one of them wasn't really blogging much when I first met her ... so, I guess I've been fortunate to have met exactly TWO bloggers, one of which wasn't blogging much when I first met her (nor was I).

Talisman (Tali) and I first met ... gosh, what's it been? A little over a year ago? Cam and I actually head out that direction about every other month. Tali and I have developed quite a real life friendship. There's even been talk about her making a cameo appearance in an upcoming HNT shot!

Leighann I met just over six months ago. Not sure why I haven't been back (what kind of blogger friend am I?) but it was fun to see that the blogger girl was very much like the real life mom and wife. Yes Doc, even the boobies *wink*

So, this past Wednesday I had an opportunity to meet Apple (As American As Apple Pie) and Apple Hubby (yes, that would be Apple's husband who has a blogger profile, but no blog - not sure what is wrong with him *giggle*). They were on their way home to North Carolina, from Wisconsin, after leaving their evil spawn lovely children with Apple Hubby's family for a summer excursion.

We met at one of my most anxiety provoking favorite places, the mall, for dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. You know, we had to do the whole public place meeting thing - anyone known as Apple and Apple's Hubby could be ... well ... I don't know, fruit pie makers? Dinner went well, and it is always fun to actually meet someone you've had only cyber contact with. Unfortunately, I had a senior moment forgot to bring my camera and can't even share a mouth full of food photo with y'all.

I've got plans to meet two other bloggers this summer - one of those is a firm plan (*giggle* I said "firm") - the other one is still in the works. And yes, I'll bring my camera next time! You just never know when an HNT moment might present itself - nothing like getting half-nekkid with strangers!

... and I Thought I Was a Cold-Hearted Bitch!

Boy did I get a surprise today! R.E.H. (visit him [HERE] and be certain to read [THIS POST] regarding an amazing writer's challenge he is sponsoring) bestowed upon me the Biggest Heart Award!



I don't get awards, but this week has been an exception. Hey! Wait!! Now that I think about it does that mean I have earned the Biggest C.O.W. Heart Award??

Random thought there ... focus ... focus ...

My understanding is that awards of this nature are meant to be passed along, and I've got just the person to pass this on to. She likes to let people think that she is one tough cookie, but she's just a wad of Double-Bubble. She even wears a super hero costume to attempt to hide her vulnerabilities even more, but lately she's been giving all of us a little peak behind the costume, and I for one am enjoying it.

You know what she did this week? She sent me a REAL (read snail mail with postage AND a hand-written note) card to wish me a great first day at my new job.

That's right, I'm passing on the BIGGEST HEART AWARD to Leighann (a.k.a. Wonder Woman if you ever run into her in a Blog Talk Radio chat room.) If you don't read her already, please visit her [HERE].

Anyone Want To Play???

So, I was perusing Leighann's blog, reading through the comments (I am an admitted voyeur after all, and the internet has *worsened* my condition) and I stumbled upon two very *fun* blogs - RockDog and In Search of My Hip Bones (Real Live Lesbian). Now, Real Live Lesbian is playing a game, and we all know that I like playing games (especially those involving lesbians), so I've decided to play too.

Here are her rules:

"The first 5 commenters here will get a small gift in the mail from me. All you have to do is post this on your own blog and promise to gift the first 5 commenters on your post if they promise to gift the first 5 commenters on their posts… you see how it goes. What do they call that? The domino effect. After you comment jot your address in an email and click it off to me. As soon as you participate in the game I will get your little something in the mail."

Now, I don't have a cock or shiny objects to send, but I'm pretty sure that I can find a little something that will bring a smile to your face. Just send me an email with your mailing address and I'll make sure your postal carrier (politically correct) finds his/her way to your mail box.