We are pleased as punch to have as guests my fellow-bloggers Mark and Rodger, who arrived today from the far off kingdom of Portland. Rodger has been there from the get-go when I started blogging in 2006. We’ve been reading each other’s works for 6 years. Can you imagine? I got to know Mark later on. Mark is the more active blogger. They are both well over four feet.
It is a curious paradox to meet people “I know’ yet are technically strangers. Mark and Rodger have sent us homemade jams and pickles. We hear about them through mutual bloggers – yet never seen them face to face until tonight.
As soon as we met, it felt like old friends united rather than strangers types. We had a lovely supper, and later drinks poolside. The weather cooperated: it is clear and cool (upper 70s, but this is heaven after a week of over 100).
Tomorrow they leave to visit other mutual blogger buddies, Homer and Evan. Mark and Rodger have never been to Flagstaff, so we recommended they stay at The Starlight Pines B&B, which gives them an opportunity to meet Richard and Michael, the owners.
Once again I am grateful for blogging for letting me meet so many neat people: men and women, far and wide, young and old, gay and straight. I am honored to be part of this great network.
I hope to as many more bloggers I can.
Anyone else care to stay at the S&S B&B?**
**The Spo and Someone Bed and Breakfast.
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April 26, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Tai
Have a great time!
April 27, 2012 at 4:35 AM
Cubby
Proof positive that bloggers are hot.
April 27, 2012 at 4:41 AM
wfregosi
We are both blessed with blogger visitors — we have Arnie Lewis Tharp and Blair Kimball from Portland, OR for laughter, good food, touring around the area and the hot tub — delightful!
April 27, 2012 at 6:08 AM
Mark
I love meeting and talking with Blogger Buddies. I sometimes feel closer to you all than I do with people that I run into every day. Enjoy your visit!
m.
April 27, 2012 at 6:28 AM
Jay
How nice to meet (new) old friends. I hope you all have fun..BTW, 70 isn’t cool. it is the perfect temperature.
April 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Mitchell Block
This is wonderful and they look like a couple of sweethearts!
April 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM
merri
They look as pleased as punch to be visiting you guys too,…nice!
LOL about the B and B…
Have fun!
April 27, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Urspo
As I live and breathe; does this mean you are ‘back in the saddle” as it were? I will drop by your blog this evening and see…. Michael
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April 28, 2012 at 6:20 PM
merri
I am ! I have missed yacking about things so its nice to be back, lol
thanks!
April 28, 2012 at 5:02 AM
ronzorro
Now there are two happy guys! You and Someone must be fabulous hosts! I wish Bill and I could visit you and Someone someday but alas, Bill doesn’t do things with me. However, we are visiting our neighbors (straight) this morning. Maybe someday I’ll visit. Maybe.
April 28, 2012 at 5:04 AM
ronzorro
Just noticed your FABULOUS HEADER! You have superb taste!
April 28, 2012 at 7:22 AM
rodger
It was a wonderful meeting and visit! You and Someone made us feel very welcome and comfortable…like old friends. And Harper…we’ll if she isn’t the perfect hostess…adorable and entertaining. She has good teachers!
Looking forward to seeing you again before we leave.
May 1, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Erik Rubright
I’ve only met a few bloggers IRL so far, mostly when I’ve been out traveling. But hopefully one of these centuries I’ll make it to Arizona to visit the S&S B&B.
May 2, 2012 at 4:12 AM
dtaron
I recall having the exact same sensation the first time I met Mark and Rodger. We had never been together in person, yet it was like seeing old friends. I’m so glad that the four of you have have finally gotten to meet.
May 4, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Birdie
I’ve met 14 blogger buddies thus far, I think. You are absolutely on my list of must-sees! It would be lovely to see the Southwest and you (and Someone). It seems you and I plan our Florida visits back-to-back but never concurrently.