October 22, 2008
Nominations are now being accepted for the location of the next Blogger Bash. There is an important difference between this Blogger Bash and those in the past. This one will be held on WEDNESDAY, December 31st. I’ll give everyone a chance to catch their breath.
OK. Let me explain. PH and I were discussing the next Blogger Bash in an email volley earlier today. The date on which it would normally fall is Tuesday, December 30th. This creates scheduling problems for the parents in our group. Most parents get a sitter for New Year’s Eve, and don’t want to get a sitter two nights in a row.
There has been much grumbling about Bashes being held on school nights. No one wants to stay out late or drink too heavily for fear of a hangover or being late to work the following day. Moving the Bash to WEDNESDAY, December 31st solves this problem because the majority of us don’t work on New Year’s Day.
For those of you who would argue that it’s “Tradition†and “City Council doesn’t meet on the 5th Tuesday†and “Who gave you the right†and blah blah fuckin’ blah, no one is saying you can’t have your Politikfest on Tuesday, December 30th. If that’s what you choose, I can guarantee you that it will be poorly attended, and I sure as shit won’t be there. Moving the Bash to NYE is the smart thing to do.
As far as locations go: Depending on the weather and how much everyone has to drink (especially considering your friendly local SS is going to be out en masse to get those DUI numbers up), we need to find something centrally located, or somewhere people can stay for the night, or something centrally located to people who can let people stay overnight.
Update: Judging from the commentors and the Shoutbox on PS, this is not the great idea we originally thought. I’m big enough to admit when I’m wrong. So, Tuesday 30 December it is. Crow tastes like chicken.
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:02 pm
It’ll be hard to find a place that can accommodate that many people because of the metric shit ton of other people who will be there. Remember, even though bloggers don’t like to listen to each other, they do like to hear one another speak. For some reason.
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:49 pm
How about everyone chipping in on a suite at the Pere Marquette? Anyone not wanting to drive could crash in the ‘Suite’. Ok, just you.
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:33 am
How about a blogger bash during the day? Either Dec 31 or Jan 1, when most are off work? Maybe some place like Panache? They have alcohol and food. Or maybe Eamon Patricks? Are they open during the day?
Just askin’. I just know my husband would not attend a blogger bash on New Year’s Eve. Thus, I’d be kissin’ Billy at midnight, something I think none of you would want to witness. (Of course, he could live blog it!)
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:49 am
Already have plans for NYE.
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:36 am
No blogger bash on NYE for the Rixie, either. Plans in Edwardsville.
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
ROFL, Jen!
October 24th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
You gave up after two days?!?! Man, at least let them sweat it out for a week or so.
October 30th, 2008 at 8:01 am
PH, no.
Sorry Peoria bloggers, but I don’t want to spend NYE with you. It’s nothing personal.
October 31st, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Yeah. NYE is NOT a good day for a Bash. Maybe we skip this one?
January 8th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
So what ended up happening? Was there a bash or not? Haven’t seen anyone posting about it if there was.