The lovely Christina Kerley threw on a cowboy hat and some boots, and two-stepped her way to Texas last night, taking over the town like I'm guessing she takes over most towns.
A quick blogger cliche rundown, perhaps?
1. Felt like I knew her for years...check.
2. Is a real person...check.
3. Interesting, great conversation...check.
4. Got drunk...check. Ok, maybe that's not a normal thing to say after a blogger meetup, but c'mon, you know you do it, too.
What's the hardest question to answer going into last night?
Friend: Hey, man. So, what are you doing tonight?
Me: Ahhh, Fuck!!!! Oh, I mean, ummm...
...well, meeting this, umm, blogger-type person.
Friend: Blogger-type person? Are you internet dating?
Me: No, fucker. It's like, a, you know, work thing, sort of, but with blogs.
Friend: Dude, you're so gay.
And, yes, I am so gay. Not in the traditional sense, but just an overall air of geekiness.
But, I tell you what, it was all worth it. Good steaks, good booze, and good conversation. Even a late night call to our friend, Mack, who blew us off. Well, maybe he was sleeping, but whatever.
And, my favorite thing from the night. It's late as shit. I'm having trouble stringing 3 coherent words together, and CK, of course, still, somehow, has the energy of 3 toddlers, combined. So, it being the Saturday before Halloween, there were plenty of costumed revelers out and about. At this late hour, CK decides to complement a pack of girls on their "costumes."
CK: So, what are you guys supposed to be tonight, the Supremes?
Drunk Girls: Uhh, we're not dressed up.
Priceless. Pictures to come over at CK's Blog.
Late? It was only 4am. And dude, they DID look like the Supremes. Sort of.
It was so great hanging with you in your town. And I miss the 70-degree weather. Being that I've been getting to meet a handful of you guys lately I can vouch that bloggers are smart AND fun--so tell that to your friends.
A million thanks :-).
Posted by: CK | October 29, 2006 at 09:06 PM
Too funny. Wish I was there! And hey Paul, if you release any of this content as a stand up comedy album, I am first in line with a wad of cash in my hand ;)
Posted by: Gavin Heaton | October 29, 2006 at 11:30 PM
Next time we'll call Gavin--would have been a perfectly suitable time of day down under...darn, wish I'd thought of that.
Posted by: CK | October 29, 2006 at 11:45 PM
Now THAT would have been a funny phone call!
Posted by: Gavin Heaton | October 30, 2006 at 06:33 AM
4am! Well, technically 4, but it was daylight savings time, so it felt more like 5. Still late either way. :)
So, I guess we'll have to make the next trip to Australia, Gavin. Never been down under, maybe now is the time to go!
Posted by: Paul McEnany | October 30, 2006 at 08:54 AM
Hmmmmm. Looks like Internet dating. Sounds like Internet dating. But given the Supremes entering the picture - must be bloggers giving it to the town. HA! Can't wait to see the pix.
Posted by: Lori Magno | October 30, 2006 at 12:27 PM
BWAHAHAHA!!!! BTW it's never actually been confirmed that CK does sleep.
Again Paul, I'm going to try my damnest to be in Austin next year for SXSW, maybe we can all get together then.
Posted by: Mack Collier | October 30, 2006 at 04:23 PM
I love Paul's quote: "Oh, I mean, ummm... ...well, meeting this, umm, blogger-type person."
I had the same problem trying to explain my meetup with David Armano! "Well, it's like I work with him, but not really, and he's like my new best friend, but I just never met him before... "
In these situations, the less said, well... the better.
Posted by: Ann Handley | October 30, 2006 at 07:19 PM
Well, I'm glad to hear more people are having trouble with that one. We are the new geeks. :) I guess we'll just have to embrace it.
And, Mack, you get to SXSW, and I'll be there, too, for sure. Then we make late-night drunken calls to CK! It all comes full circle...:)
Posted by: Paul McEnany | October 30, 2006 at 10:16 PM
Ok, I'll give you my cell phone number and pay for your call if you drunk dial me! Sounds like it would have been a blast. I am so freakin' jealous...
It has to be said by somebody, so... has anybody noticed what a babe CK is?
God that looks/ sounds like fun. I wish I could have been there. Seriously, anybody comes to San Diego, you have to let me know.
CK and Paul (and even Ann) are right; bloggers are cool. Yes, some of us (me) are dorks as well, but we're still cool. No, really, we are.
Posted by: Tim Jackson | October 30, 2006 at 11:07 PM