The Blogs United in Martinsville for Free Speech blogger’s conference is shaping up nicely. The event will be held August 25 & 26 at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville. Note that the conference is open to anybody, not just bloggers. I’d love to go but I just can’t stomach the six-hour drive to Martinsville. I hate car trips that much. Not even the opportunity to see Mary Sue Terry, as the gals over at Monstrosity would call “a freakin’ rock star” can convince me to do it.
I hope everyone has a great time. And somebody tell Mary Sue she’s got a fan in Norfolk!
Boo.
Posted by Not Larry Sabato | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 10:04 amI second that.
Posted by republitarian's wife | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 10:34 amWhat?
Posted by vjp | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 10:40 amDue to this announcement megan and I have decided to cancel our plans. You should be ashamed of yourself. Everyone else is.
Posted by republitarian | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 10:54 amAshamed? Why?
Posted by vjp | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 11:01 amCause there were numerous people who were looking forward to meeting you at that conference. Now suck it up, get in your car and drive the 6 hours. Like Leslie Byrne is. I thought you democrats were tougher than that.
Posted by republitarian | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 11:15 amWe can ride together if you’d like, Vivian.
Posted by eileen | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 12:21 pmSix hours in a car is just impossible for me – really.
Posted by vjp | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 2:30 pmOkay, okay. I get the picture. Sorry I offered!
Posted by eileen | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 2:43 pmokay, we’ll give you a pass ;O)
Posted by republitarian | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 4:21 pmEileen – no offense intended. Jim Hoeft had previously offered as well.
Repub – thanks! Y’all have fun!
Posted by vjp | Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 6:43 pmVivian,
I’m devastated.
Besides, it’s only a little over 4 hours.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&qq=m4ZeC4eEaUhE%252bIRLsEKubTCvpZFYoht3p2JxV7wOA0wrur9Uwxh0k9MyDfMcsDflf86kJUdEhRH8aayMDHAsJIAZZriyFtQufQH8UZx2AjrBuibk5jZdieGi%252bmN1zWphMtVrgG%252fI6Ypwk45ZkUdWGA%253d%253d&ct=NA&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=fG4bdZHsou0%253d&1g=h0dTPcNfg48%253d&1pl=&1v=CITY&1n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=Norfolk&1s=VA&1z=&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&2pn=&2a=&2c=Collinsville&2s=VA&2z=&panelbtn=2
Would it help if I came out there and drove you here myself?
Maybe Waldo knows how to arrange a flight for you.
Posted by I'm Not Emeril | Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 10:43 amAlton – I timed it from my house to the hotel – and it was 5 hours and 50 minutes. That assumes no traffic tieups and driving straight thru.
Posted by vjp | Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 12:05 pmYou will be missed Vivian. But the above comments attest to that.
Posted by I'm Not Emeril | Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 6:32 pm