My people have informed me that I have not been specific enough in my plans for the Atlanta meet and greet.
And by people, I mean Chris and Ginny.
Those people say that I need to be more definite in my blog post and not just stick the information in at the end of a long post about nothingness. To which I replied that my entire blog is one long post about nothingness, so where else was I supposed to put it? But they called me a smarty pants wimp and told me to man up and write a decent post about the Atlanta meet and greet with real details and information so people know I’m serious about this shindig.
So, this is me, manning up. But I’m just manning up while my toenail polish dries. After that, the manliness is over and I’m going to shrivel up in a tiny ball and whine about how I’m going to be all alone at a park in Atlanta with nary a person to meet nor greet…
(Chris just read this over my shoulder and told me I was definitely NOT manning up if I am writing about how I have to man up. To which I replied, “I’m sorry, did you blog today? No? Then SHUT IT.”)
So, here are the actual, real deal details of the Atlanta meet and greet:
WHERE? Triangle Picnic Area at Stone Mountain Park – We’ll get there early and pick a gazebo to set up camp. Look for the turquoise and yellow balloons.
WHEN? 3:00 – 4:00 PM
WHAT? Chris, Bean, Gracie, and me will be hanging out at the playground and gazebo with my sister and her husband. Bring your kids, your family, your boyfriend/girlfriend/grandma/best friend/preacher/creepy roommate. (Actually, leave the creepy roommate at home…) I’ll get to put some names with faces and we can kick the “imaginary” from our friendship! It’ll be super casual, super laid back, and lots of fun!
So, there. That should make my people happy. And now, to make myself feel better, I’m going to post two terrible pictures of my people.
There. I feel better.
1) Heather: Me and my little one will be there! (10.26.2011 08:24pm)
2) Christy: Disappointed that I can't be there this weekend and I hope that eventually I can attend one in Orlando. However, I wanted to stop by and give Betty Sue and Cleavus 7 out of 10 spirit fingers for their "glamour shots". (10.26.2011 08:31pm)
3) Angie: I'd love to make it but I live in Australia! haha. Love the photos btw...when I first saw the thumbnail of the picture of Chris I thought "he must have done something pretty bad". (10.26.2011 08:33pm)
4) Rhea: Jealous! I want to meet you all!!! I bet you'll have quite a few people to meet and greet. (10.26.2011 08:34pm)
5) Nate's Mom @ Nate is Great: Ok, Katie - see? You've got fans and readers around the world! Let's get you a sponsor for the worldwide Confessions tour. Next stop? Hawaii!!! (10.26.2011 08:46pm)
6) Ashley @ A Recipe for Sanity: Oh my goodness...I just laughed and laughed reading this! :) I wish I lived in Atlanta and could come, but I am very much looking forward to the one you will hold in Orlando some day (*hint hint*). :) (10.26.2011 08:50pm)
7) Laura @ Casa del Hansen: Hahahahaha! That is awesome, and I'm sure Ginny and Chris are thrilled... at least you post so many more pictures of them looking amazing that I can honestly say that I wouldn't have recognized them if I just these randomly. (also, I totally agree that we could find the details at the bottom of the post just fine - even those of us who can only make it in spirit!) (10.26.2011 08:52pm)
8) Kathleen: If my family can kick this latest Daycare Cold of Death, then we'll be there. (So is this like answering an Internet playdate ad?) (10.26.2011 09:33pm)
9) laurenbtrain: I am coming by!!!...My mom informed me that she may want to come and walk the mountain and my dad may want to walk around it, so I may be the one with the entire fam minus the creeper with me! (10.26.2011 09:57pm)
10) Casey L.: I'm sure you'll have a great turn out! Tell your people that you can throw meet and greet details at the end of nothingness because your readers get you! I'd make the drive to Orlando if you ever have one there. . . It would be the perfect excuse to squeeze in a quick Magic Kingdom visit! (10.26.2011 10:25pm)
11) Rebecca @ The Reluctant Housewife: Can you please do an Orlando meet and greet?!?!?! I think that would be awesome.. (10.26.2011 10:47pm)
12) Mindee@ourfrontdoor: You're right - those are truly terrible pictures. I love it! (10.26.2011 11:07pm)
13) Jen @ Caved In: Ahh revenge in the form of embarrassing pictures. Well played Katie. I bet you have so may people that you're there well past 4pm. Unless that makes you more nervous then forget I said anything :) (10.26.2011 11:08pm)
14) Sandy: great halloween costume, chris! =o) (10.26.2011 11:12pm)
15) Shelley: Nice one Chris!! Id love to come but its about a 24 hour plane trip for me! Have fun :) (10.26.2011 11:37pm)
16) Sarah@Crazy Love Gamble-Style: Remind me not to piss you off!! Those pictures are AWFUL!!!! : ) (10.26.2011 11:38pm)
17) Kristin: I thought you were pretty specific when you had planned out the balloons colors. Ha. Have fun! (10.27.2011 09:27am)
18) Krystal: I don't comment a lot .. maybe I should. I won't be in Atlanta, although I wish I were. I'm actually down here...in Fl, wishing I was in GA. (10.27.2011 09:28am)
19) Kat @ living like the kings: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (10.27.2011 09:36am)
20) Amy: Oh I SO wish I lived in Atlanta (or somewhere closer than... you know, Ohio...) I can't wait to hear all about the gathering-- I know it will be a blast! (Also, those pictures are too funny... good thing Chris & Ginny love you ;) (10.27.2011 09:42am)
21) Stacy: Meet & Greet in the Bay Area and I'll totally be there! C'mon, doesn't CA sound nice?! :) (10.27.2011 12:52pm)
22) jenny-bird: Oh Katie, if I still lived down South I would meet and greet with you. But alas, I do not. I hope all goes well! (10.27.2011 11:51pm)
23) Laura: Damnit, instantaneous transportation (aka Star Trek) should have been invented by now. For things like this. (10.28.2011 03:48am)
24) Tressa: Wished I could be there! Southwest Kansas to a LONG ways from Atlanta! Have fun! Can't wait to hear all about it ;-) (10.28.2011 12:58pm)
25) Kathleen: Ugh. Well, we didn't make it. Sorry. I would have loved to meet y'all, but you wouldn't have loved our cooties. Hope the ATL treated y'all well. (10.31.2011 09:50am)