Shots Across The Bow

Blogfest

Who would a thunk it? I've been corresponding with a bunch of wanted people. At leat, you'd think that was the case by the number who didn't want their picture taken!

The Holiday Blogger's Bash was a great success, and I want to thank everybody for taking time out of their busy holiday schedules to come and get together. It's always fun to meet the people you read, and there are always some surprises.

Above we some some of the illustrious members of our blogging community, sharing an adult beverage or two, and generally having a good time. The sunny faced couple on the right (gotcha!) is Mr SKBubba and his lovely wife. As a liberal in a right leaning county, Bubba is classified as an endangered species, and so we are protecting his identity, in hopes that left undisturbed, he can continue to wreak havok with complacent boors on K2K and metroblab.

The anonymous guy next to them is none other than talented sayuncle. He was willing to have his face appear, but the witness protection program forbade it, so we complied with their wishes and blanked him out.

The gentleman next to sayuncle is Mr. bob in the hills, a frequent commentor on several of our blogs, who made the trip down from Crossville to meet us and share stories from inside an F4 tornado. Thanks for coming, sir; it was nice meeting you. Next time, bring your guitar or fiddle and we'll make some music...

On the left side of the table sits the charming Mrs. Pundit, the better half of Instapundit. Next to her are the brother bloggers of Damn Diary, and Jaded Journal, Jason and Troy Kinniard.

Now, starting on the other end of the table, we see the talented team of Bjorn Knoxley and Brehd Patchley, of Knoxpatch.com. I have to point out that this photo of them is unaltered. Apparently they were still suffering the ill effects of a night of arduous fundraising. I wish them a speedy recovery. And sitting on the right side of the table, nattily attired in sweater and turtleneck, showing us his best side is none other than the Instapundit himself.

We missed seeing Justin, who had family obligations, but hope he'll be able to make the next one. Instapundit had to leave early to stave of blogging withdrawel, and Bjorn and Brehd left to continue their recovery in a quieter location. Bob-in the-hills left to gwet back to his home in Crossville, and SayUncle also left early to attend to his other job, but the rest of us stayed, and enjoyed some good food and lively conversation. We broke up around 8:30, promising to do it again soon. As social director for the Rocky Top Brigade, I promise not to wait so long before organizing the next one.

Posted by Rich at December 9, 2002 9:55 PM