Thanks to everyone for a great time!
Hi everyone! Purr and I made it back to her place with no further automotive destruction. I am sure she will want to post her own thank you's, but she is at work at the moment, leaving me free to write an epic tome on the awesomeness that was the Bella Bash.
It was a fantastic time and I had so much fun meeting everyone. I think it's a testament to the great blend of personalities we had at the party that I often thought to myself that it would have been a good party even if we didn't have that common thread of tickling binding us all together. Anyway, without any further ado, here come the shoutouts.
Bella and Bill-- It was lovely meeting both of you. Thank you so much for opening up your home and being such nice hosts. I hope to take advantage of your hospitality for many years to come 🙂
Skippy-- FINALLY! lol It was so nice to meet you in person. You are just a ball of energy and excitement rolling all over the place, and that is awesome. I was so distracted by how great it was to meet you that I totally forgot to make any Yosemite Sam jokes. Tarnation!!! Can't wait to see you again 🙂
Dr. Krazie-- It was a pleasure to meet you, sir. I had a great time on our various food runs and during our epic games of catchphrase. We have tasted the Steak n Shake, and found that it was good. One day we shall have to break bread at the mecca of cheese steaks. In the meantime, take care of yourself, you awesome dude you. See you in Albany, Doctor.
Cap'n Mad-- I enjoyed our too-brief conversations, and I look forward to meeting you again. If ever you have a need, I'd love to take you guitar shopping.
Fire Guardian-- It was lovely to meet you--you have an infectious smile 🙂 I hope you were able to repair that wardrobe malfunction you had hehe. See you in Albany, yes?
Lee-- I feel like a broken record already, but it was lovely to meet you after having talked so much during my 3-year exile. Thanks very much for the jello shots and the quick-witted conversation. I hope to make it to one of your munches soon!
Classy-- My official smoking buddy. It was a blast hanging out with you, finally. You are such a troublemaker 😛 Can't wait to renew acquaintances in Albany, and I hope my voice will have recovered by that time so I can serenade you properly 🙂
Slacker and Stacy--Thank you guys very much for making me feel at home hanging out with you on the first night in the hotel. It was great to meet you and I was so proud to bring you to my restaurant lol. I hope the Steelers make it all the way so you guys will be at full intensity in Albany 🙂
Dr. Natural-- What can I say--it is always good hanging out with you, man. We kicked some serious ass in Catchphrase, and I'm naming my baby after you. See you next time, Doctor.
MusicRoxMySox-- It was really cool to share some of our musical taste, and I had a great time meeting you. Good luck with all the grad school stuff, and I look forward to seeing you again in Albany--next time I will hopefully be able to sing, so we have to duet on something 🙂
Pokey-- Great to see you again my friend. You are such an amazingly friendly guy, and I know you bring a smile to our faces whenever we see you. Hopefully we'll get a card game in next time!
Rhino and Kassi-- It was great to meet you guys, and I enjoyed our mission through the mean streets of Dublin, OH. I will always remember the lessons in parking lot driving that you bestowed upon me 🙂
Euphoricy and Zack-- Ok, so I really am sorry for threatening murder just to steal your man, Gin. Friends? 🙂 I enjoyed jamming with you Zack, and I will cherish the memories even if I can't have you for myself.
Darkhand--Thanks for letting me tag you in for a while, man. We didn't get much chance to hang out--hopefully we'll rectify that next time. Let's jam!
FilthyWeasel-- Glad to have met you, and good on you for taking the plunge into gatherings. I appreciate you not making fun of my fake Scottish accent 🙂
Homer-- I have nothing but respect for you for putting up with Skippy's smacktalking on a constant basis 😛 So sorry the criminal element put a damper on your weekend, but it was great to meet you!
Viper and Saphire-- Sorry we never quite lined up for that session--I suppose it will have to wait until next time. Thank you so much for offering us a crash pad on the last day, but we ended up having to get Ms. Purr home for work. i look forward to meeting you two again!
Korastus-- Thanks for all the cool little talks we had about culture and writing and such. It was good to meet you and I'm sure we'll cross paths again.
Jeremy-- Glad to meet you. We had some good talks and I hope all goes well with you. See you again I hope.
Glamorous--OMG we ROCKED at Catchphrase! It was lovely to meet you. I can't believe we were in the same town a couple of weeks before the shindig and had no idea lol. Next time I visit I will be sure to give you a heads up! You totally rock--see you at the next one I hope 🙂
Rook and Aimee--I didn't get to see too much of you guys but it was nice chatting with you over tobacco at the party. Next time you go to brew coffee, make sure you come back 😛
Jpie-- Ok, so, it was lovely to meet you and we have to have ourselves a little much sometime in the near future. Oh and btw, savor your Yankee victory now, because my Red Sox will be coming for you next year....you just WAIT!
Kered--Hey neighbor! Sorry we didn't get many chances to talk, but I must thank you for letting me be the photographer for such an epic pic. Hope you see more of you at the next shindig!
To anyone I forgot--I'm so sorry. I am sure I will forget someone, but it's hard to keep it all straight when there is so much awesome going on. Here's to many more good times and ever-expanding shout-out posts in the future!
Thanks everyone for a wonderful time!!