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2007-07-09

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Posted by Seafarious 2007-07-09 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 August -- such a hot month, only made good, cause it is followed by September. And deep in the heart of Texas, September is the month, that I declare my love for Texas, and vacate the state, any way I can. September continues to bring the heat, more of it, and by the, just wanting all that heat to go away. The only esape?

Get our of Texas... Fast.

Too bad.... the "Palooza" doesn't' match my gittin' out of Texas dates. October is my month.

But, I pledge here..... all of you there, get your speaker phones on loud, and I will do the same, to offer a big Texas hello and hug to all those there.

You ain't been hugged, till you have been hugged by a big hair, Texas woman!

Posted by Sherry">Sherry 2007-07-08 02:19|| 2007-07-08 02:19|| Front Page Top

#2 Well -- let's delete the above post. Was editing, and well, pressed an Enter key when I didn't mean to..... and voila.... all my "weaknesses" phobias, etc.... didn't get a chance to go through voice reading, making it through spell check! Sorry......

Posted by Sherry">Sherry 2007-07-08 02:29|| 2007-07-08 02:29|| Front Page Top

#3 Admit it, it's just yet another excuse to get drunk, not that there is anything wrong with that, of course.

Posted by anonymous5089 2007-07-08 03:26|| 2007-07-08 03:26|| Front Page Top

#4 One of these days, I promise to be there. Just don't think it's going to be this one in any other way but in spirit. Dammit.

Me & the Tsar just wanna say....Na zdorovye, druzya! (And that goes double for the special celebrity guest if it's who I think it is! ;) )

Posted by Swamp Blondie 2007-07-08 08:05|| 2007-07-08 08:05|| Front Page Top

#5 Well, the fun of staying in Texas during August is to watch and listen to the White House Press corps whine and moan about having to come to Crawford...
Couldn't we hold a Rantapalooza in Texas some time? I can find us a place on the Riverwalk for the drinking part, and there is this divy little place on the Austin Highway that serves the best breakfast tacos in the world...

Posted by Sgt. Mom 2007-07-08 08:16|| www.celiahayes.com]">[www.celiahayes.com] 2007-07-08 08:16|| Front Page Top

#6 The Queen City, you say. Wouldn't miss it.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-07-08 08:25|| 2007-07-08 08:25|| Front Page Top

#7 OT -- I'm issuing a fatwa against Yusef Islam, for appearing in evil western garb at an evil western event. Additionally, Yusef Islam sang in a way where the hint of a melody (melody is an evil western invention) could be detected. Worst of all, he chose to sing a song written by an Evil Infidel, Cat Stevens.

Posted by Captain Lewis 2007-07-08 08:32|| 2007-07-08 08:32|| Front Page Top

#8 I am a long-time lurker, and it might be fun to lurk in person.

Posted by ask">ask 2007-07-08 09:11|| http://econlog.econlib.org]">[http://econlog.econlib.org] 2007-07-08 09:11|| Front Page Top

#9 Dang. I'm going to be elsewhere again.

Posted by eLarson 2007-07-08 09:42|| http://larsonian.blogspot.com]">[http://larsonian.blogspot.com] 2007-07-08 09:42|| Front Page Top

#10 The best part of hosting a Palooza is finding out who your lurkers are.

The worst part of hosting a Palooza is all the people who say... I'd love to be there, BUT.

;-)

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2007-07-08 09:58|| 2007-07-08 09:58|| Front Page Top

#11 The only thing between DC and Baltimore that is of any importance is Ft. Meade and we all know what's there. Do you guys actually want to be that close to a bunch of eavesdroppers? Everything you'll talk about with a few scotches or mugs of beers in your liver will meet every filter criteria and you'll end up with subpoenas from Reyjes and Rockafeller. Then you'll have to explain to the American public just what the hell Rantburg is and that blows the lid off the site and invites all kind of trolls and things. Nope, I am not going to be part of that. Count me out.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-07-08 10:28|| 2007-07-08 10:28|| Front Page Top

#12 It's all a nefarious plot by the Beltway-centric Rantburgers to embarass us West Coasters into having to send our regrets (they're endangered out here, y'know) and deny us our inalienable right to Life, Liberty, and not having to get strip-searched by the TSA!

I demand Justice!(just so's I can belittle her) I demand video! I demand a cheeseburger sent Federal Express!!

Posted by Pappy 2007-07-08 11:02|| 2007-07-08 11:02|| Front Page Top

#13 Pick a spot, tell people to show up. They usually do!

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2007-07-08 11:18|| 2007-07-08 11:18|| Front Page Top

#14 Thanks for the invite, but can't this time. I love the insights on Rantburg as I've learned so much, and would love to meet, socialize and enjoy a good drink together, so hopefully I'll be able to make it next year.

Posted by Jan back home 2007-07-08 13:53|| 2007-07-08 13:53|| Front Page Top

#15 Dang, the wife has us camping all through the summer. Drink a whole bunch for me, though, and I'll be with you in spirit.

Posted by Jonathan">Jonathan 2007-07-08 14:31|| 2007-07-08 14:31|| Front Page Top

#16 August in DC is a good time, because all the congresscritters can't take the heat and humidity and go home for awhile. It's still not as good as Colorado, though. I'll have to attend in spirit, since I won't be able to be there in person. Enjoy, and if someone there is sober enough, a bit of live-blogging at the O-club would be deeply appreciated.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-07-08 14:34|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-07-08 14:34|| Front Page Top

#17 I'll do my best to be there, but unfortunately can't commit until closer to the time - work schedules & all. (If billable work is available, have to jump on it!)

It's on the calendar now, of course - will confirm closer to the appointed date.

Any hint as to where it will be exactly? Inquiring minds, etc.... ;-p

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-07-08 15:31|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2007-07-08 15:31|| Front Page Top

#18 I would love to be there, as one of the earlier posts said..."long time lurker, sometime poster"... However, work schedules won't let it happen. Throw back a few cold ones for those of us who can't make it but will be there in spirit.

Posted by WolfDog 2007-07-08 17:09|| 2007-07-08 17:09|| Front Page Top

#19 Long time lurker; shameless poster. Sometimes drinking when posting which I've found to be a bad idea for me. I've got to be in Ohio around that time. Thanks. Would be interesting to see some of the people at Rantburg. Interesting bunch.

Posted by JohnQC 2007-07-08 17:25|| 2007-07-08 17:25|| Front Page Top

#20 Will be thinking of u all - have a brilliant time!
Dare not travel anywhere on the useless passport that I have the misfortune of holding .......... will say no more!

Posted by rpg7 2007-07-08 22:48|| 2007-07-08 22:48|| Front Page Top

#21 I'd love to come! Unfortunately, work is going to impede yet another truly fun possibility in my life. Rats. Enjoy, folks. I'll be jealous.

Posted by Mac 2007-07-08 22:53|| 2007-07-08 22:53|| Front Page Top

#22 I'm putting in my request for next years outing to be in D.C. proper. If its in the Federal City, I might know someone that can keep me out of jail. Otherwise I'll end up in the slammer with the restayuhz.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-07-08 23:10|| 2007-07-08 23:10|| Front Page Top

#23 please send the details to me!

police
at
howyoudoin
don't forget the .com

Posted by bigmacd 2007-07-09 10:05|| 2007-07-09 10:05|| Front Page Top

#24 Crap oh crap oh crap! I'll be in DC this weekend but think the date is going to be a no go. Please send info just in case. Would be fantastic to meet the Burgers!

If I'd only known just three weeks sooner.

Posted by Icerigger">Icerigger 2007-07-09 14:32|| 2007-07-09 14:32|| Front Page Top

#25 I'm at an industry trade show (heavy on force protection/WOT stuff) starting a bit over a week later. RATS! Best to all.

We gotta do one of these on the west coast!

Posted by remoteman 2007-07-09 18:26|| 2007-07-09 18:26|| Front Page Top

#26 I'm supposed to be robbing the Miner's Exchange Bank in Appalachia, Virginia that day. I'll see if I can get out of it. I get killed anyway.

Posted by Deacon Blues">Deacon Blues 2007-07-09 20:02|| 2007-07-09 20:02|| Front Page Top

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