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TomW - > All Politics Are Local -> Unofficial "Bloggers' Brunch" at Dagny's Saturday
Unofficial "Bloggers' Brunch" at Dagny's Saturday
Location: 1600 20th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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We haven't had a Bloggers' Brunch for a while and I thought I'd just invite my fellow bloggers out for a meet-n-greet this Saturday.  I'll be there from noon to 4 and I'll even bring nametags if folks want them.  We've got a ton of new bloggers who it would be nice to meet and of course the regulars are all a treat.  Even the folks who just read but never post should stop by and see that we're all just regular folks.  Well, mostly regular folks.

I think that events like this help us to remember that as we fire our missives off into cyberspace, there are real people on the receiving end of those comments.

This will of course be a non-sanctioned event so you'll have to buy your own drinks.  :)

Actually on that same note, I do want to emphasize that this is a community meetup.  Folks from the paper are welcome to be there as guests of the community.  Heck, I might even buy drinks for a few of them.

Who's in?

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posted by TomW on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 09:31 AM
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posted by AudreyB on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:42 PM

 Free

I can't get my hair cut now because of an ear surgery I just had.   It was all the ear problems for the last three months that made me unable to make a hair appointment.

So I'm coming with my current non "do".

posted by FreeCognate on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:45 PM

 Oh, I am sorry Audrey, I did not know about your ear surgery.  I hope that the recovery is going well.

posted by AudreyB on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:57 PM

 Free

Thank you.  I'm glad it's over too.  I was beginning to feel real sorry for myself. 

I can't lean back over the sinks while my hairdresser washes my hair, so I haven't had it cut since December.    But enough about my stuipid ear.

I've wanted to grow my hair out again for awhile but never got the nerve.

My cousin and I hang out a lot together.  We both wore our hair supershort and preferred jeans and shirts over dresses.   It occured to me one day that we looked like an old lesbian couple.   (Not that there's anything wrong with that!!!).  I mentioned this to my cousin and she started growing her hair out that day.   ;  )

 

posted by anglo1 on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:32 PM

 I really wanted to go but I promised a young family friend that I would help him film a documentary for an assignment at the institute he attends. A homework assignment.  I will be the subject. Only because we're friends not because of any talent or special life accomplishments.  Some of my friends will be interviewed and the spot we hang out at will be the primary location.  Might be fun.  If I don't look like an idiot I will pass along where  find it.  The trailer will be on You Tube I think. I

posted by NancyII on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:13 PM

 Next time we should probably give more notice so people can arrange to be there. 

Ladies please.  When you see my hair you'll be delighted with your own.  Not only am I hair impaired, it's super curly (read that frizzy) right now and I'm trying to let it grow some too.  Not easy but I'm trying.  Mine is in one of it's snits ....yuck.

Hopefully they own't give out awards for appearance.   

Audrey..do you have an extra bag?

posted by OldBlue56 on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:34 PM

 Nancy, you are right again. I promised my wife I would wind up the garden hose and change the burnt out lightbulb in the porch light. Oh well, maybe next time.

posted by murphyslaw on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:37 PM

 I would go, but it would be a draw as to who would get pissed off first, them or myself, think I'll have Coffee @ home.  Besides, to short of a notice.

Blue, I still need to wire up my security light over my pick up that I mounted a year ago  ;=))), I mounted both last year and only connected the one over the garage.  I'm sure you turn the one on over the garage every time you drive by, with in the next couple of weeks, you'll most likely see both lighting up.  Now, if I can only finish the chain link fence that I set the post for last year.  Those and the other 40 jobs I have going on @ home.  Maybe they should just have the meeting @ my house and I'll hand out the tools. ;=)))

posted by TomW on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:06 AM

 Yeah, this is kind of spur of the moment.  Sorry about that.  Next time we'll figure it out a few weeks ahead or maybe we'll just set a regular first or last Saturday of the month....


posted by morgaine24 on Mar 28, 2008 at 01:55 AM

 i will try to be there i have a yarn tasting to go to. i.e. you dont really taste yarn you get to knit different yarns and see how you like them.

 

posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:12 AM

 I wondered how that yarn would taste.

Sounded Crewel and Unusual to me  ;=)

posted by TomW on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:36 AM

 So Chico, are you in?


posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:43 AM

 Is there adequate parking nearby?

I might be over in Nevady (sheepload), but if not.............

posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:49 AM

 

Could detour 99 So. then 58 East to 395 No. I guess. Don't think I could make Roberts Mtn by noon then though.

Might have to help OB roll up that hose and change that bulb too though.........

(his wife can get real mean, on those Honey Didn'ts ya know)

posted by NancyII on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:16 AM

 How is it that I could have told you most of the names of the ones who won't show up?   Hmmmmmm?   LOL.

There are few reasons...but lots of excuses.  Good Lord willin' and the crick don't rise...I'll be there.  High noon..downtown.

Putchur money where your mouth is folks.

posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:20 AM

 some of us are tryin ta make said money ta put in mouth (victuals that is)

posted by TomW on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:23 AM

 Putting food on your family, Chico?


posted by randomfactor on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:23 AM

May be there for a short while but can't stay long.  Spouse has prior appointment with a couple of galvanized needles.

posted by TomW on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:27 AM

 Nancy, true that.  We'll drag them out eventually.  I think lots of folks think we're all as mean and nasty offline when the truth is only half of us are.


posted by TomW on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:31 AM

 RF, sorry to hear you've only got a short time for us but look forward to seeing ya again.

BTW, I know I' missing some people's comments.  If I missed you, sorry about that.  I'm just not as good as this as I'd like to be.

posted by NancyII on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:46 AM

 Tom..you may have something there with the observation that people are might be afraid to show up.  But we really don't bite folks.  And the ones I went to were friendly and a lot of fun.  Not a drop of blood was spilled.  At least none I saw. 

With all the hostiity people see on here the thing that's forgotten is that we ar all people and may have even stood next to each other at a grocery store.  In a civil setting, most people aren't as outspoken or as abrupt as they are on their computers. 

If you can make it...great.  If not..maybe you'll come next time. 

Oh..an afterthought.  If you aren't sure of us.  Just come anonymously and order a coffee and pretend you aren't there to meet and greet.  How would we know the difference?  Then you can just observe what kind of people sit and rant on a blog.  Who knows..you might even like some of us.

posted by randomfactor on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:51 AM

Heck, I even know one of the bloggers here IRL.  Said blogger does not know I know she/he/it posts here, though. :)

posted by witterpitters on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:02 AM

Nancy says:   "In a civil setting, most people aren't as outspoken or as abrupt as they are on their computers." 

'cough' 'snicker' 'giggle'...............yes I am!!!!

posted by NancyII on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:14 AM

 Witters...the difference is that you aren't mean or hateful.  In person I talk the way I do on here too but there are some I know who wouldn't confront others in the way they do on here.  I'd like to see JBS for instance tell Ron he'd "shove it down his throat" in person.  HA..never happen.

If someone said something I disagreed with I might not say "balderdash" in person where I do on here (implying BS in a nicer way) but other than that...I'm pretty much what you see here.  I KNOW there are others who are not.

RF..I would't be surprised if that was true of most of us.

posted by witterpitters on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:25 AM

 lol lol !!!!  Would definately like to meet some of those I yak with!!!  It is always fun to put a face to the words!  I think I surprise some people as they think, for some unknown reason that I will "roll over" if confronted!  SURPRISE!!!!! NOT!!

posted by Lingtaowoo on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:36 AM

 I just may show up and be a fly on the wall so to speak.....

posted by murphyslaw on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:51 AM

 Me to Witter, Being Irish, Indian and German, I tend to bite back when barked at. ;=)))

posted by NancyII on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:07 AM

 Oh balderdash. 

I had a friend who used to say "If I think it I say it.  I'm outspoken."  My response to that is that it's just an excuse to be rude.

Not necessary unless provoked..and that isn't likely to happen at a blog meet and greet.  Hasn't happened in the last four..why would it now?

posted by murphyslaw on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:11 PM

 balderdash is another word for bullship, with a different ending of coarse. ;=)))

I'm sure they'll be those that would like to say I'm full of it, or for me to shut up, or those that would like to call me a liar, for some reason, that last one gets me mad enough to slug someone or to swing a good kick.  Why take that unnecessary chance and make everyone think that I'll an out of control nut like some of the others.  ;=)))

 

posted by maybelline on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:42 PM

 Murphy - I'm not sure you could be given enough notice.  Spur of the moment is best.  Planning would bog something like this down.

Hope the turnout is great.  I look forward to reading a report on the get together.

posted by murphyslaw on Mar 28, 2008 at 06:59 PM

 And your point is???  ;=))) LOL

posted by CurtDalton on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:30 PM

Looks like I might be able to make this one! 

posted by allRED on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:35 PM

 We might drop by to tomorrow       Were going with friends to the new Cafe @ the Bakersfield Airport in the morning @ 9.00 am

Our friends says the food is great there       My wife is 5' tall and German accent       I call her Hiltlers Sister

She doesnt know any of you       So please be on your best behavior     and for God's sake don't tell her about me

posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Gonna try and get another driver. Warning you tho..... I'm quiet guy irl (on new pda) Listen a lot! Ok....... Quit laughing now.....I do! You might even like me Just warning you! ;-)
posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Gonna tell her about backswing and dog Ron! Haha!
posted by allRED on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:19 PM

 Chico you know any Escalante's      My friend was Louie

posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:27 PM
That's awfully familiar sounding! Rancher? Farmer? Trucker? Btw bud...... Got me a little pooch I love more than life itself! Ha!
posted by dcs217 on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:11 PM

Random  --- If  we shake hands could it create a wormhole? 

posted by NancyII on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:28 PM

 This is starting to really sound like FUN !  Yahooooo. 

posted by dcs217 on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:31 PM

 Well I hope to stop by in any case. Once I meet real people I'll bet I stop preaching..... so much.   a collective..... HALLELUJAH!!!!

posted by ChicoEsquela on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:37 PM

 lets don't get carried away with Random

(they may have ta carry us all away)   ;=)

You might stop preaching cause you'll realize its hopeless  ;-)

posted by dcs217 on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:42 PM

 Thanks Nancy.  I have to wait about four minutes before my spam letters appear.

posted by gube on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:56 PM

 will everyone be wearing name tags at this shindig

posted by robinislost on Mar 29, 2008 at 01:10 AM

 CHICO! Um, I need to borrow your brain for a few days. Would you mind if I borrow it tomorrow and I give it back sometime next week after my Spanish exam? That would be great! :)

So, I have come to the conclusion that I have a more legitimate excuse than Audrey as to why I can't go tomorrow: I'm hideous! You all would turn to stone if you saw me in person. And don't even try to argue it. Haven't you ever heard of Photoshop? It worked miracles on my default picture! Seriously.

But honestly, I really can't go because I can't drive. My parents would never want to drop me off somewhere in the city by myself; my mom wouldn't want to stay because she thinks I'm weird, and my dad will be busy creating a backyard for my sister's dog. So there you go. If that isn't a real legitimate excuse, then I don't know what is. Oh, yeah...and I need to start studying for my Spanish midterm this week, because I'm already failing Spanish and I really, really need to do well on this exam. Sorry. I do wish I could meet you all!

posted by dcs217 on Mar 29, 2008 at 06:07 AM

 I can't sleep. Thought I'd use the opportunity to nudge JBS.   Come on .  It'll be fun!  You can bring your machette and I'll bring my "sword".   I'll be leaving it in the car!!!   ----   You can still be mean afterwards....  online.

It would be a hoot talking about T.C........ 

posted by randomfactor on Mar 29, 2008 at 07:17 AM

Alas, looks like I won't be there.  Got a head/chest cold I thought I'd whupped get up off the mat and hit me with a chair.  Send flowers...going back to sickbed. 

posted by AudreyB on Mar 29, 2008 at 09:51 AM

 If I can drag my old wrinkled bones  to the bloggers ball, so can the rest of you.    Unless you have a temp of 104, are out of town,  don't have a babysitter, are antisocial,  or have a note from your mom, spouse or doctor, please try to attend.  I want to meet everyone.

posted by NancyII on Mar 29, 2008 at 10:35 AM

 What time do most of you plan to be there?  Tom said noon.  motopoet said 1 pm...  Any preferences?

posted by AudreyB on Mar 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM

 Nancy

I'll be there shortly after 12.  I want to sit and watch the other people arrive.  It'll be fun guessing who's who.

posted by NancyII on Mar 29, 2008 at 11:44 AM

 I'll be there shortly after too...criminey..it's 20 til now..guess I'd better get on my whisk broom.  It's not a far drive.

posted by anglo1 on Mar 29, 2008 at 01:40 PM

 Lots of photos please. 

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