Squirrel Queen and I will be coming to Nashville for the All Skate Blogger Bash at the Flying Saucer.
We honestly talked about not attending due to the Great Gas Panic Of Ought Eight, but then we thought, what the hell.
I want to see you guys and other than a private party back last month, I haven’t seen some folks and I’m looking forward to meeting new peeps too. Everyone is invited. Don’t be shy, come out and say Howdy. And what happens at a bloggers’ event, stays at a bloggers’ event other than the pictures. 
For us, it’s a little different as we don’t live in Nashville. Accommodations have to be found, cash has to be discussed but, you know, it’s worth it. We have such a vibrant blogging community, not to come would be hard to do. We bloggers are in this together.
Ginger said on Twitter a few minutes ago:
We are NOT canceling the blogger event tonight. How did that rumor get started? If you can make it great! If not, totally understood.
I did some checking and there is gas around the Nashville area. My local gas dude expert helped me track where I could fill up.
It’s going to be fine.
And on a final note, this is a place where politics are put aside, drama is left at the door and you can put a face with the written words you read from your blogger buddies everyday.
I encourage everyone to show up. I’m looking forward to meeting you. AND, if you are out of town, Priceline has some good deals on some rooms. That’s how we got ours. I’m staying at a Marriot affiliate for $60. You can’t beat that.
And there’s beer. 
Bring it.
And if any of us out-of-towners get stranded, Chris Wage’s closet can hold gas refugees.
As is so often the case, I’m working. Have fun and have a drink or six for me.
DAMN!! Can you call in sick? (I keed) but still, I will miss you.
Plus there’s gas in all of the outlying areas… Glad you’re going to make it.
Two other things –
1: That closet is unfair and upsetting to me.
2: I think Beziat SHOULD call in sick. He could claim some kind of post-surgical distress. I’m just sayin…
I’m with you JQP. Go and kidnap him. I’ll bring the rope to tie him up.
All the way home last night I seriously considered calling off today. I doubt I will, but it’s nice to think about.
Live a little. They’ll survive without you.
Mike, we are doing some begging here. Hot cute women (well Jane is) who respect you and your wife, Ummmm, begging.
Okay, so as of right now (almost 10am), the School Girl and I will be in attendance for our first ever blogger meet-up and am quite excited.
BTW, Beziat, I triple-dog-dare you to have a beer with us. (I think that means you have to do it now!)
YAY!!!! LeBlanc, I’ll be the chubby yet exquisite person wondering around with a bass in her hand with the professionally chewed up fingernails. Is G-Man coming too. Woot!!
Beziat, you’ve been triple-dog-dared. And if you need a ride, talk to some of the bloggers. They have your back.
I don’t think we’ll make it tonight; I’m still recovering from NYC (I just slept 12 hours!), but do be sure to get gas before you get to Nashville. There’s no gas in West Nashville. None. We’re trapped here!
so I live here in Nash. There really is no gas ( even as far as an hour outside) if you do happen to run accross some the line is hours long and you run out sitting there. It’s idiotic! We would have gas if people wouldn’t panic buy!
I’m filled up and was going to fill up before the Tennessee River again. That should be alright, I’m thinking. I’m gambling.
Thanks for commenting to all of you.
I’m over 2 blocks of Belmont — nothing over here either. Bring reserves!
Still deciding as to whether I”ll venture to the FS… I have less than 1/8 tank… cursing that drive for a meeting in Cool Springs yesterday…
Apparently a barge has brought in gas down the Cumberland. Should be cool in the next day. Hope to see you but if not, I will meet you soon.
Y’all have fun.
Filling up the rental car in Nashville last weekend, I found two stations that were already out. I suspect a supply chain problem that stimulated hoarding.
You had to go to Nashville or else the terrorists would’ve won.
sorry for having to beg off but I’m swamped. I am really going to have to get back in the game one of these days
Where is there gas in Nashville, or Cool Springs, or Franklin??? Help. I’m getting desperate! I’ve seen a few stations open with long, long lines but most are closed!
Just made a trip from Mississippi to Kentucky and back to Mississippi in the past two days. There is a gas shortage. There is no gas anywhere in Nashville, VERY long lines south of Nashville, and they are limiting gas in Alabama and northern Mississippi- so fill up before then!!
Just wanted to tell you once again how WONDERFUL it was to see you!!!
*hugs!*