d - Thank you so much! That is such a kind thing to do. My cousin speaks for me. I'll come see you in the next couple of months, I expect.

We're here, in the land of free (slow) wifi. That, and chocolate-dipped potato chips, are good things. The place where we're staying in has a farmers' market behind it, and people dressed in every direction, which is a plus. The places that we can afford seem to be trending towards 50+ years of smoking indoors and that 90-year-old-man smell.

In the meantime, at home, the b&b behind us sold to a proposed seafood restaurant that plans to increase its lot coverage from 30% to 100%, with decks that look out over our property and with outdoor dining. And they plan on serving seafood and want live entertainment until 2am. Not a bad thing, unless you live behind them and have a child who likes to play out there (not at 2am). Zoning isn't likely to go for it, but the restaurant owner was really rude and said things to indicate "well, you're stupid for living here." so thinks me the universe is pointing to the exity direction. We're going to the zoning hearing and protesting with the rest of our neighbors. But, still.

Oh, the shoes help. Gloomcookie rox.

I think those cute shoes and a khaki enemble would be fine for a casual wedding, GC.

I'm afraid to look at the rest of the shoe links. I do not need more shoes. Really. Truly. None at all.

Blasphemy! There's also the thing he does with his right eyebrow.

YES! That. And sparkley pink bananas.

t has had two beers and is working

Oh, Kitten, not kitten. Gotcha.

Hec, I need hair recs.

Heh. Kitten Jihad is not synonymous with kittenwar. I never thought of that before.

I just can't figure out what it takes to make your hair stay that way.

Put in a little product and sleep on it wet?

I'm not sure I've got the volume for most of these really pretty styles, though. A friend of mine recommended a stylist; I really need to go get a professional opinion. I've lost faith in my previous stylist and will not go back to her.

shooz. Silly video.

Hey y'all. DC is HOT. I mean, both in temp and in Buffistas. Dang...fun. Wheeeeeeeee. HOT.

So tired. Must sleep cause more Buffistas and more wandering tomorrow.

Quick summary first...

Must remember that Beej is a professional walker. And I am not in shape. And an idiot for wanting to wander around in 100 degree temps.

But Beej also has an awesome dog and a soothing shower.

How cool is it to travel across the country, meet up with localistas and actually know over half the folks at the table. So nice to see Vortex, Toddson, Sparky and DH, and Raq again. It was a pleasure to meet Sheryl and DH and...finally....Maria. FUN!!!! Good food. Good wine.

Rain bad, thunderstorm pretty.

Is very very jealous of Suzi right now. And the DCistas, who get to have Suzi in their midst!

I can't tell you how much I adore Pete's dream. Which is not to say that it's adorable although it is.

Where is the picture of Cindy's new haircut?! Come on, Scott! We want pictures of your hot wife.

brenda, your hair looked awesome in the F2F pics.

Hec, do you think the ends are razored?

Probably, though it's not a wispy line. It might just be the hair texture and the styling.

Where is the picture of Cindy's new haircut?! Come on, Scott! We want pictures of your hot wife.

I'm sayin'!

You never can trust a pirate...

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