Early: You folks are all insane. Simon: Well, my sister's a ship. We had a complicated childhood.

'Objects In Space'


F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?  

Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!


Laura - May 24, 2004 1:31:50 pm PDT #3309 of 9999
Our wings are not tired.

Part 2 –

Vortex – Stunning and drop dead gorgeous. But y’all know that from the pictures. Also thank you for the very helpful lists and coordination.

Amyth and smonster – Amy is not a myth! And she is charming and warm and lovely. smonster is a cutie-pie. I know I am not allowed to use the c-word with Teppy, but I just have to with smonster.

Lizard and Reema – Dying of the cuteness that is this couple. Ok, I know I used that word again, but really people! With the dancing, and the smooching, and the giggling glances. So very sweet.

Holli and her safety escort – It took a lot of resistance to not axe-murder, but Holli and Shira (thanks Hil) were so pleasant to have around I couldn’t go through with it.

Sheryl & G – Sheryl exposed her hottitude at the prom! She can no longer deny this part of her nature when she posts because we can just link to photographic evidence. Great dresses, great fiancé, it’s all good. It would appear that not only did we not scare G, I think he may have even liked the Buffistas! Either that or he fakes it well.

Billytea – First he confused me by introducing himself as William, tricky trickster. Like I don’t have enough trouble connecting people’s real names with board names! Very sad that you weren’t around when we departed so I couldn’t smother you with hugs. When I was thinking that we would not be able to get to DC I was upset because I knew this was possibly the only chance to meet Billytea. Ever so charming and shockingly resistant to the swarms of lovely ladies attempting to get him on the dance floor. Very jealous of those who got to go on the zoo trip with you, but it was too hot for me. Delighted to find you as charming in person as on the board, sorry for the limited time.

BiCYclops & Cheryl – I always read your name right. Dapper gentleman with the very lovely wife. Once again it would appear that we not only didn’t scare Cheryl, but possibly she approved of BiCy’s new friends. Remember you two are in striking range since I have customers your way that I need to visit on occasion. I hereby invite myself to visit you to spend more time in your company.

Jon B – YaY for another Theremin concert. It is a shame you couldn’t see the look on the bartender’s face as he watched you play. I thought he was going to lose it when Trudy and I tossed the panties.

DX & Lee – How much do I love DX and Lee? This much (picture Brendon’s arms outstretched). Note that I am only coupling you two since we rode together to the airport. It’s a shame we were all too exhausted from the preceding events to talk much.

SA – Your enthusiasm and hottitude and great picture taking all appreciated very much. You light up a room my dear.

Askye – Finally meet my fellow Floridian! Now that you have wheels I expect to see you missy. Glad we finally got to hug.

Jessica – I have Jessica boob envy, but that is because of the turtle, not that the boobs aren’t fine in and of themselves. Something isn’t coming out quite right here. And we got the meet the P’moon Mom that produced such a quality daughter and she was very charming too.

JavaCat – Thank you so much for your efforts and bringing this all together. Have you considered a career in fashion photography? You were delightful, and capable, and I miss you already.

Deb – I read somewhere in the posts the description of regal, and I can’t do better than that. Aimee may be the Empress, but Deb has the whole royalty thing going on too. Dizzy brain here forgot to bring your book to sign so I sent you a note asking for your address.

JenP – An instant sense of warmth accompanies this woman. You are a beautiful woman who made me feel very welcome.

Goodness, I know I am forgetting someone and when I look at all the pictures I will feel awful and will remedy the situation however tardy.

If I didn’t tell each of you that you are welcome to come and enjoy a Florida vacation at casa Holt please know I would be more than giddy and delighted if you would visit. This was a wonderful F2F experience for me and that is because of each and every one of you. Much love.


Hil R. - May 24, 2004 1:35:00 pm PDT #3310 of 9999
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I really wanted a picture of you with Brendon, but was too shy to ask.

Hee. You're at least the third person who's said that. (When Javacat was taking my picture, one of her comments while posing me was, "You know, we really need something here to show the scale. Too bad Brendon went to bed already.")


Hil R. - May 24, 2004 1:36:31 pm PDT #3311 of 9999
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Shari(?)

Shira.


askye - May 24, 2004 1:37:49 pm PDT #3312 of 9999
Thrive to spite them

I'm back home. My trip was okay. The second leg was so very hot and it was a small plane and I had cramps and thought I was going to pass out or freak out or both. So I sat there and thought about the f2f and that helped me through it.

And then I got home and I couldn't get online but that was fixed. Mom was on time to pick me up --which is amazing considering I told her Friday "I think I get back around 4--but I'll call you this weekend." And then never did. She had a slight freak out that I'd been axe murdered or kidnapped before I got to Anne's but then realized that if something happened then some one would have called looking for me.

Then she wanted to know how the weekend went and I had to heavily edit.

Right now I'm tired and dreading the fact I have to go to work tomorrow. Seeing everyone's pictures is just wonderful. Although I keep seeing people I wanted to get a picture with and didn't. Which means y'all are all going to have to come to the next f2f. I was looking at Teppy's Bunny Shots and thinking "I wish I'd had my picture taken with the bunny ears."

And then there I was. How late in the night was that? Maybe I only wore them for the picture...

Anne is an amazing hostess and Beverly was extremely patient when I was trying to get the damned ATM at the hotel to work.

I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned but we weren't the only group at the hotel. There was also the Southern Baptist group, the AME Church group, and a First Baptist group.

I can't remember what I posted the other night but it was so amazing to see everyone. And hug everyone.

I still have glitter on me. I'm starting to think it won't EVER come off. And that's not really a bad thing.

I'm hoping the Panda heads got distributed among people and I'd love to know who took the polar bear games home.

Really right now I'm rather overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to say. I'm adding a whole bunch of you to my LJ-- I'm askye btw so I'm easy to find.

Right now I'm listening to the "Music to Slash By" cd that Theo gave me AIFG!!! Except the stupid cd player in my car keeps skipping so I have to make a new copy for my car.


Polter-Cow - May 24, 2004 1:38:03 pm PDT #3313 of 9999
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Very nice meara, Laura.

See, I'm thinking P-C and N'awlins are a matchup that simply must be made.

He he. What gives you that impression? I don't drink, so you're not going to get any crazy Mardi Gras action out of me. I do love beignets, though. And Gabriel Knight.


Laura - May 24, 2004 1:43:41 pm PDT #3314 of 9999
Our wings are not tired.

I don't drink, so you're not going to get any crazy Mardi Gras action out of me.

Babe, we won't need to get you drunk to get crazy Mardi Gras action out of you.


Polter-Cow - May 24, 2004 1:45:59 pm PDT #3315 of 9999
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Babe, we won't need to get you drunk to get crazy Mardi Gras action out of you.

Thank you for giving me the first (and much-needed) smile I've had all day.


Astarte - May 24, 2004 1:49:40 pm PDT #3316 of 9999
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.

I don't think alcohol will be required- I sense you on the cusp of a little wildness. Buffistas are good companions for that, and NOLA's a great city for it. I don't generally drink much myself. Exceptions occasionally noted.

Though somehow I suspect in the company of Buffistae I probably will become intoxicated whether libations are involved or not.

Come, the Garden District, the French Quarter, Lake Ponchetrain-not to mention the food-these are Buffista magnets. Ann Arbor may have your charming self, but you're portable...


Astarte - May 24, 2004 1:50:47 pm PDT #3317 of 9999
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.

And, of course, Laura says what I mean with charm and brevity.

Where's an editor when I need one? Heh.


Kate P. - May 24, 2004 1:54:47 pm PDT #3318 of 9999
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

Do we have any NOLA-istas? Astarte, where are you?