http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779 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? 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? en-us 35.377206 -119.020056  What do you all think:  Should we invite the b.com staff?  :) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216441 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216441  What do you all think:  Should we invite the b.com staff?  :) I heard at the last meeting Jason kept interrupting and censoring people. What Erik means to say is sure, invite us!  -J. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216469 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216469 I heard at the last meeting Jason kept interrupting and censoring people. What Erik means to say is sure, invite us!  -J.  Sounds like fun. I'm game. I should be in town this weekend. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216470 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216470  Sounds like fun. I'm game. I should be in town this weekend. I may consider attending. There is no need for me to wear a name tag. Lol http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216472 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216472 I may consider attending. There is no need for me to wear a name tag. Lol  Have you really done this before.....If so how many bloggers showed up? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216476 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216476  Have you really done this before.....If so how many bloggers showed up? Sounds like fun....as long as some blogger I ticked off last year doesn't punch my lights out.  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216477 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216477 Sounds like fun....as long as some blogger I ticked off last year doesn't punch my lights out.   Are hoods and robes are optional, wait wrong meeting http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216479 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216479  Are hoods and robes are optional, wait wrong meeting  I will try to be there, sounds like fun! When you all hear me talk you will know I write like I talk!! HA  I do have another "engagement" on my calendar but will try to swing by to say..HEY! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216481 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216481  I will try to be there, sounds like fun! When you all hear me talk you will know I write like I talk!! HA  I do have another "engagement" on my calendar but will try to swing by to say..HEY!  Could be fun, I'll see if we're free! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216485 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216485  Could be fun, I'll see if we're free!   Are hoods and robes are optional, wait wrong meeting I'll be the one in the Darth Vader mask... http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216486 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216486   Are hoods and robes are optional, wait wrong meeting I'll be the one in the Darth Vader mask...  Gube...there have been 3 that I'm sure of and maybe one more.  Pictures are available.  I have the links someplace. At the first one, only Steve, Scary Mary, Audrey, her daughter Cat, and moi showed up.  We met at Mauricios for brunch.  After that they were at Dagneys. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216490 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216490  Gube...there have been 3 that I'm sure of and maybe one more.  Pictures are available.  I have the links someplace. At the first one, only Steve, Scary Mary, Audrey, her daughter Cat, and moi showed up.  We met at Mauricios for brunch.  After that they were at Dagneys.  "Should we invite the b.com staff?  :)"   Only if they buy.  ROFL.  Kidding.  They're a fun bunch too.   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216494 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216494  "Should we invite the b.com staff?  :)"   Only if they buy.  ROFL.  Kidding.  They're a fun bunch too.    thanks Nancy http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216500 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216500  thanks Nancy  Here's pictures from one last year: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BdotCOM/6642 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216507 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216507  Here's pictures from one last year: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BdotCOM/6642  And more pictures: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/jasonsperber/8469 This has great pictures: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/bmweerman/8285/ Oh and so no one thinks they won't find us, I'll wear my Bakersfield.com shirt. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216508 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216508  And more pictures: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/jasonsperber/8469 This has great pictures: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/bmweerman/8285/ Oh and so no one thinks they won't find us, I'll wear my Bakersfield.com shirt.  Thanks Tom..I had to go find them in my disorganized files.  Funny that we didn't get any pictures at the very first one.  We must have been too busy eating and talking about the ones who didn't show up.  That's the rule ya know...whoever isn't there gets talked about.  :-) spam code  vew up.  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216510 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216510  Thanks Tom..I had to go find them in my disorganized files.  Funny that we didn't get any pictures at the very first one.  We must have been too busy eating and talking about the ones who didn't show up.  That's the rule ya know...whoever isn't there gets talked about.  :-) spam code  vew up.   That is the rule, Nancy.  I think there may be pictures of the first one, those are the just the ones I found.  Logan or Jason may have pictures somewhere as well. I can't believe the one I went to was a year ago. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216512 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216512  That is the rule, Nancy.  I think there may be pictures of the first one, those are the just the ones I found.  Logan or Jason may have pictures somewhere as well. I can't believe the one I went to was a year ago.  Wow, thanks for taking the initiative, Tom!  (And Bartley, I'd use a popular internet acronym here that starts with ROFL but then I'd have to censor myself.)  ;) We very much enjoyed hosting our blogger meetups at Dagny's, and only stopped because of budgetary constraints.  :(  BTW, those were just coffee and cookies, Tom, you're calling this a brunch--you makin' us omlettes?  :) Here are some more pix and stuff from last year: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BdotCOM/t1172736000 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/possummomma/8291 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/bmweerman/8285/ I'll definitely come by some time, it'll be nice to see familiar faces and "meet" some new ones! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216513 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216513  Wow, thanks for taking the initiative, Tom!  (And Bartley, I'd use a popular internet acronym here that starts with ROFL but then I'd have to censor myself.)  ;) We very much enjoyed hosting our blogger meetups at Dagny's, and only stopped because of budgetary constraints.  :(  BTW, those were just coffee and cookies, Tom, you're calling this a brunch--you makin' us omlettes?  :) Here are some more pix and stuff from last year: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BdotCOM/t1172736000 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/possummomma/8291 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/bmweerman/8285/ I'll definitely come by some time, it'll be nice to see familiar faces and "meet" some new ones!  Naw, Jason, just a sucker for alliteration.  :)  BTW, I don't think anyone here would only come if you guys are buying. We like you.  We really, really like you. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216518 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216518  Naw, Jason, just a sucker for alliteration.  :)  BTW, I don't think anyone here would only come if you guys are buying. We like you.  We really, really like you. Good thing you stopped yourself, Jason, or I'd have to report you.  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216519 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216519 Good thing you stopped yourself, Jason, or I'd have to report you.   Sure it's a "Blogger's Brunch." Sounds like a vast, left-wing conspiracy to me :>)  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216523 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216523  Sure it's a "Blogger's Brunch." Sounds like a vast, left-wing conspiracy to me :>)   Darn. I'm in a workshop all day saturday. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216524 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216524  Darn. I'm in a workshop all day saturday.  Whaddya say, Doc? Come by and sing us a song? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216526 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216526  Whaddya say, Doc? Come by and sing us a song?  So, a meet up during the day?  While the sun is out?  No computers involved? hmm... We will probably pop in if we don't get lost.  Never been to Dagny's. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216535 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216535  So, a meet up during the day?  While the sun is out?  No computers involved? hmm... We will probably pop in if we don't get lost.  Never been to Dagny's. FreeCognate, no, we all bring our laptops and chat online face to face. (I keed, I keed) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216542 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216542 FreeCognate, no, we all bring our laptops and chat online face to face. (I keed, I keed)  FreeCognate, I'd love to meet you both. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216546 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216546  FreeCognate, I'd love to meet you both.  I want to see Random  and Chico      can I come please http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216548 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216548  I want to see Random  and Chico      can I come please  I would really like to attend but the Grandkids have a Martial Arts tournement Saturday. If anyone is interested the tournement runs all day at the community Center in Oildale. Drop in if you get a chance. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216553 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216553  I would really like to attend but the Grandkids have a Martial Arts tournement Saturday. If anyone is interested the tournement runs all day at the community Center in Oildale. Drop in if you get a chance.   Afraid I'll have to miss this one.  I'll be up in the Bay Area for a drum corps fundraiser chowing down on all-you-can-eat crab cioppino!   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216555 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216555   Afraid I'll have to miss this one.  I'll be up in the Bay Area for a drum corps fundraiser chowing down on all-you-can-eat crab cioppino!    Whaddya say, Doc? Come by and sing us a song? Will this one do? Right-wingers Need Love Too http://www.drblt.net/music/rightwingers.mp3 Dr BLT copyright 2008 On a serious note (no pun intended), I'd like to stop by, if I can work it out.  I always keep a guitar in my car, so, if there's a demand, there shall be a supply.    http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216570 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216570  Whaddya say, Doc? Come by and sing us a song? Will this one do? Right-wingers Need Love Too http://www.drblt.net/music/rightwingers.mp3 Dr BLT copyright 2008 On a serious note (no pun intended), I'd like to stop by, if I can work it out.  I always keep a guitar in my car, so, if there's a demand, there shall be a supply.     if i can get a sitter i'll probably stop by for a few.....  i say the meeting be moved to the alley cat....  bloggers, brews and brawls! sounds like my kinda get together. lol jk. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216577 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216577  if i can get a sitter i'll probably stop by for a few.....  i say the meeting be moved to the alley cat....  bloggers, brews and brawls! sounds like my kinda get together. lol jk.  Looks like only 3 meet and greets so far.  I can't remember if Steve took any pictures at Mauricios or not.   Hey Steve..did you? Tom..the one where we met was the first one at Dagneys.  I couldn't make it to the second as I was out of town.  I don't remember there being any more. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216625 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216625  Looks like only 3 meet and greets so far.  I can't remember if Steve took any pictures at Mauricios or not.   Hey Steve..did you? Tom..the one where we met was the first one at Dagneys.  I couldn't make it to the second as I was out of town.  I don't remember there being any more.  OK, Nancy.  I only made it to the one where we met.  For some reason I thought I might have missed more before that. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216628 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216628  OK, Nancy.  I only made it to the one where we met.  For some reason I thought I might have missed more before that.  AllRed, you can see some pictures of Random in the from the last few.  Chico should head on down. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216630 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216630  AllRed, you can see some pictures of Random in the from the last few.  Chico should head on down.  Sorry to miss you, ColorNine.  I'll wave to you on the freeway as we pass each other. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216632 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216632  Sorry to miss you, ColorNine.  I'll wave to you on the freeway as we pass each other.  Cassandra, next time maybe we can set up another one for the Alley Cat.  I love that place. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216633 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216633  Cassandra, next time maybe we can set up another one for the Alley Cat.  I love that place. lol i don't thinks bloggers and alcohol mix very well. i caffiene is a much better choice. but maybe on one of my few nights out i'll see you down there! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216640 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216640 lol i don't thinks bloggers and alcohol mix very well. i caffiene is a much better choice. but maybe on one of my few nights out i'll see you down there!  There were three at Dagny's, March, April and May, before we had to stop having them.  :(  (We just didn't take pix at all of them.  The last one we only had a few folks, I remember Mattloch, Buffoo, Possummomma, and WoofWoof, I think.) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216642 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216642  There were three at Dagny's, March, April and May, before we had to stop having them.  :(  (We just didn't take pix at all of them.  The last one we only had a few folks, I remember Mattloch, Buffoo, Possummomma, and WoofWoof, I think.)  I'll drop by to say high.   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216646 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216646  I'll drop by to say high.    Heck, maybe I'll show up for the first time! And Nancy, I do remember pics from Maurico's - Steve must have them somewhere. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216672 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216672  Heck, maybe I'll show up for the first time! And Nancy, I do remember pics from Maurico's - Steve must have them somewhere.  Mom, Cassie..call and remind me. If I am not up in Tulare getting the Harley, I'll come by. Cassie..Just bring the boy..Me n Mom will help with him. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216679 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216679  Mom, Cassie..call and remind me. If I am not up in Tulare getting the Harley, I'll come by. Cassie..Just bring the boy..Me n Mom will help with him.  awesome pic dad! i misssssssssssssss those days.... soon enough you'll  teachin aidan to ride that 50.  and we will, and i was, i thought about it after i saw jason had taken his daughter to one...... besides, he's awesome and everyone will love him.  too bad they probably won't feel the same about me.  lmao.  *you sure this kid is related to you? he's so cool* http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216686 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216686  awesome pic dad! i misssssssssssssss those days.... soon enough you'll  teachin aidan to ride that 50.  and we will, and i was, i thought about it after i saw jason had taken his daughter to one...... besides, he's awesome and everyone will love him.  too bad they probably won't feel the same about me.  lmao.  *you sure this kid is related to you? he's so cool*  Sounds like fun... there is a first time for everything... I will try and make it by... Thanks for the invite... ~Ted~ http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216735 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216735  Sounds like fun... there is a first time for everything... I will try and make it by... Thanks for the invite... ~Ted~  Hey Nancy The problem with being a part time blogger is missing out on the meeting announcements.  I'll try to attend.   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216919 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216919  Hey Nancy The problem with being a part time blogger is missing out on the meeting announcements.  I'll try to attend.    Great Audrey!  I'd love to see you again.  We're the "founding bloggers" of the meet and greets ya know..LOL. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216930 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216930  Great Audrey!  I'd love to see you again.  We're the "founding bloggers" of the meet and greets ya know..LOL.  Of course it's the one weekend I'm moving, but I'll see what I can do http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216954 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_216954  Of course it's the one weekend I'm moving, but I'll see what I can do  Well, I'm finally back after my Internet died on me yeseterday. So, let's see. Oh yeah. I'm agoraphobic and scared of the city. Oh, and you think I'm kidding, don't you? :) The more legitimate reason I honestly cannot go, though, is because, ahem, I still don't have my license. Man, I really need to learn how to drive, huh? I don't think my parents would be up for taking me downtown (sooo far from home!) to see y'all. They think I'm weird. Now I feel bad for saying I can't go. Umm...I just remembered I might be starting my garden on Saturday, too. I need to get my tomato seeds in the ground so they're ready for the summer. I have to go to my brother-in-law's concert that night, too... http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217115 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217115  Well, I'm finally back after my Internet died on me yeseterday. So, let's see. Oh yeah. I'm agoraphobic and scared of the city. Oh, and you think I'm kidding, don't you? :) The more legitimate reason I honestly cannot go, though, is because, ahem, I still don't have my license. Man, I really need to learn how to drive, huh? I don't think my parents would be up for taking me downtown (sooo far from home!) to see y'all. They think I'm weird. Now I feel bad for saying I can't go. Umm...I just remembered I might be starting my garden on Saturday, too. I need to get my tomato seeds in the ground so they're ready for the summer. I have to go to my brother-in-law's concert that night, too...  Roy, missed your comment before.  Have a great time at the tournament and we'll see you next time. [edited: Apparently there was a Who under my "M" key.  I'll not venture to guess why it's working now....]   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217197 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217197  Roy, missed your comment before.  Have a great time at the tournament and we'll see you next time. [edited: Apparently there was a Who under my "M" key.  I'll not venture to guess why it's working now....]    Hey Robin if anyone has a legitimate excuse not to attend it's me.  I've been growing my hair out and it looks like a platinum tumbleweed.  My appearance was OK for my family, they have to love me, but  it's not OK for anyone  else to see my wild woman of Borneo "do". I may be wearing a bag over my head but I plan to attend. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217203 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217203  Hey Robin if anyone has a legitimate excuse not to attend it's me.  I've been growing my hair out and it looks like a platinum tumbleweed.  My appearance was OK for my family, they have to love me, but  it's not OK for anyone  else to see my wild woman of Borneo "do". I may be wearing a bag over my head but I plan to attend.  Audrey! I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow to try to make myself presentable for the meeting Saturday!  I figure my daily "hair in a ratty bun" work at home look isn't too presentable for the real world.  Come with me, we can gab at the mall! WoofWoof: I'll be the really pale chick in the corner trying to get my eyes to adjust to the brightness of day. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217210 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217210  Audrey! I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow to try to make myself presentable for the meeting Saturday!  I figure my daily "hair in a ratty bun" work at home look isn't too presentable for the real world.  Come with me, we can gab at the mall! WoofWoof: I'll be the really pale chick in the corner trying to get my eyes to adjust to the brightness of day.  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". http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217212 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217212  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".  Oh, I am sorry Audrey, I did not know about your ear surgery.  I hope that the recovery is going well. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217214 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217214  Oh, I am sorry Audrey, I did not know about your ear surgery.  I hope that the recovery is going well.  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.   ;  )   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217222 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217222  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.   ;  )    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 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217351 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217351  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  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? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217362 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217362  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?  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217368 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217368  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.  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. ;=))) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217369 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217369  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. ;=)))  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.... http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217405 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217405  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....  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.   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217408 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217408  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.    I wondered how that yarn would taste. Sounded Crewel and Unusual to me  ;=) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217444 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217444  I wondered how that yarn would taste. Sounded Crewel and Unusual to me  ;=)  So Chico, are you in? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217456 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217456  So Chico, are you in?  Is there adequate parking nearby? I might be over in Nevady (sheepload), but if not............. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217458 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217458  Is there adequate parking nearby? I might be over in Nevady (sheepload), but if not.............   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) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217462 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217462   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)  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217478 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217478  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.  some of us are tryin ta make said money ta put in mouth (victuals that is) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217479 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217479  some of us are tryin ta make said money ta put in mouth (victuals that is)  Putting food on your family, Chico? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217482 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217482  Putting food on your family, Chico? May be there for a short while but can't stay long.  Spouse has prior appointment with a couple of galvanized needles. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217483 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217483 May be there for a short while but can't stay long.  Spouse has prior appointment with a couple of galvanized needles.  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217488 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217488  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.  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217489 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217489  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.  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217503 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217503  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. Heck, I even know one of the bloggers here IRL.  Said blogger does not know I know she/he/it posts here, though. :) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217506 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217506 Heck, I even know one of the bloggers here IRL.  Said blogger does not know I know she/he/it posts here, though. :) 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!!!! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217516 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217516 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!!!!  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217524 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217524  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.  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!! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217531 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217531  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!!  I just may show up and be a fly on the wall so to speak..... http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217541 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217541  I just may show up and be a fly on the wall so to speak.....  Me to Witter, Being Irish, Indian and German, I tend to bite back when barked at. ;=))) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217550 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217550  Me to Witter, Being Irish, Indian and German, I tend to bite back when barked at. ;=)))  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? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217599 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217599  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?  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.  ;=)))   http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217777 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217777  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.  ;=)))    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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217807 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217807  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.  And your point is???  ;=))) LOL http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217837 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217837  And your point is???  ;=))) LOL Looks like I might be able to make this one!  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217848 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217848 Looks like I might be able to make this one!   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 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217850 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217850  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 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! ;-) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217852 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217852 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! ;-) Gonna tell her about backswing and dog Ron! Haha! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217859 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217859 Gonna tell her about backswing and dog Ron! Haha!  Chico you know any Escalante's      My friend was Louie http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217860 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217860  Chico you know any Escalante's      My friend was Louie That's awfully familiar sounding! Rancher? Farmer? Trucker? Btw bud...... Got me a little pooch I love more than life itself! Ha! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217871 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217871 That's awfully familiar sounding! Rancher? Farmer? Trucker? Btw bud...... Got me a little pooch I love more than life itself! Ha! Random  --- If  we shake hands could it create a wormhole?  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217886 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217886 Random  --- If  we shake hands could it create a wormhole?   This is starting to really sound like FUN !  Yahooooo.  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217894 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217894  This is starting to really sound like FUN !  Yahooooo.   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!!!! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217895 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217895  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!!!!  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  ;-) http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217897 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217897  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  ;-)  Thanks Nancy.  I have to wait about four minutes before my spam letters appear. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217899 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217899  Thanks Nancy.  I have to wait about four minutes before my spam letters appear.  will everyone be wearing name tags at this shindig http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217902 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217902  will everyone be wearing name tags at this shindig  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! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217915 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217915  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!  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........  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217928 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217928  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........  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.  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217937 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_217937 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.   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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218000 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218000  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.  What time do most of you plan to be there?  Tom said noon.  motopoet said 1 pm...  Any preferences? http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218022 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218022  What time do most of you plan to be there?  Tom said noon.  motopoet said 1 pm...  Any preferences?  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218044 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218044  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.  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. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218047 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218047  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.  Lots of photos please.  http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218060 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218060  Lots of photos please.   Anglo...you got your wish.  I htink there were about 5 cameras flashing at any given time.  Great turnout..great people. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218090 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218090  Anglo...you got your wish.  I htink there were about 5 cameras flashing at any given time.  Great turnout..great people.  it was interesting to place faces with names. half the people didn't look anything like i expected. especially tom! lol.  nice meeting you all! http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218100 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/TomW/23779/#c_218100  it was interesting to place faces with names. half the people didn't look anything like i expected. especially tom! lol.  nice meeting you all!