This is also the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was an event that changed my life in many ways and brought me a group of friends I cherish dearly. (eat a muffin whitey)

Same! Also that's when my relationship with JZ moved from casual to deeper feels.

Happy birthday, Vortex!

Good look with the jobbery, Calli and JenP's DH!

I was super disciplined this morning and breakfast was one poached egg on unbuttered toast! Is there anything more strict and focused than dry toast? The commitment!

Thus inspired I went for my first run in two weeks, after three sessions of Pilates this week.

Ozempic update: I've lost about 20 lbs and dropped a pant size. Still have 30 more to go to reach my goal weight but I'm focused and motivated. Abs are definitely a lot stronger and more noticeable after a couple months of Pilates.

My first and only F2F was DC. No idea what year that one was.

2004 - JZ and I were on our honeymoon. I remember meeting you and Amy Preble and Calli on the same couch. The NC crew was strong, with Amych and Smonster too.

I think I may have gotten attached to NC by couch proximity -- which is just fine by me! But I wasn't actually of the NC group. More's the pity.

Also in the NC contingent at DCF2F. First time I met a lot of Buffistas. Caught a ride up from NC to DC with Bicylops and wife and Ginger, and stayed at sophiap's house with other Buffistas.

I'm so sorry to hear about Todd. She was a lovely person to spend time with.

I think I may have gotten attached to NC by couch proximity

You looked like a very comfortable set!

DCF2F is the first time Pix and I met in person. We had no idea at the time we'd end up together years later.