blarg hop 2007

Last night's second annual Blarg Hop was a great success. I staggered in the door around 5AM and begrudgingly rolled out of bed at 3PM today. A sure sign the evening went well, no?

In addition to downing several beers in quick succession, I had the chance to put faces with blog names and reconnect with some bloggers I've met before. Great conversations ensued and I will be beefing up my blogroll tout de suite. They are seriously the nicest group of guys. And a special shout-out goes to the ever-foxy Helen, my co-vag in the evening's proceedings.

The one and only wrench in the works occurred at The Cock (one might say that's a sweeping statement about my entire life, being a big ol' lesbo and all). It was wall-to-wall men in there so getting from Point A to Point B was a bit of a bother. The quantity of people and the rather aggressive way they pushed through the crowd caused me to remark to Joe.My.God.: "It's like a Jersey club in here!" To which Joe quickly quipped, "... A Jersey club with men blowing each other in the corners!" Indeed.

So Helen and I decided to seek out the less-crowded confines of The Urge next door. On our way out, two mohawked men looked at us disapprovingly and one spat, "Why don't you go home and watch Desperate Housewives!" Well, I never... uh, watched that show. Seriously, I haven't. But from what I understand, isn't it gayer than gayest gay thing ever? Kind of like a modern day Sex and the City? Whatever. Helen dismissed them with a well-aimed "Twats!" and we kept trudging forward until we were finally free of the huddled masses.

Later, she and I mopped up some of the alcohol with mozzarella sticks and grilled cheese at Odessa before finally retiring in the wee hours of the morning.

And that's my story. Want more? Joe.My.God. posted a bunch of photos and will be linking to all the recaps. Thanks, Joe, for organizing the event. To everyone else who was there, it was really great meeting and talking with you all. I can't wait to see you at the next one!