Hi folks . . . I am still digging out from the mess you made at my virtual cocktail party. Really people? Bean dip in the potted plants? Guacamole smeared on my laptop keyboard? Led Zeppelin and James Taylor spilled red wine on my white carpet and it won’t come out. Why did you invite those jokers, On the Homefront and Beyond?
This is what my kitchen looks like. (Photo Credit: vtbrak)
Missing lampshades and stained carpet aside, what a grand time we had. We told jokes only bloggers understand, swapped stories about our highest traffic days, and bragged were humble about how many followers we have. I promised to share the cocktail party recipes you sent me and I will do so soon. However, I wanted to first share the literary-ish quotes you brought to the party. The quotes are a brilliant, eclectic mix of wisdom and humor . . . like you guys.
Ella Dee brought ~ “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” ~ George Bernard Shaw.
Omawarison brought ~ “Some things that are good aren’t good together, like Chinese food and cheese.” ~ Omawarison’s son
Gandalfe brought ~ “Well, it takes a certain type of woman to wear a backless dress with a Beretta 70 strapped to her thigh.” ~ James Bond in Skyfall
Lori DiNardi brought ~ “If you’re not enough without it, you’ll never be enough with it.” From the movie Cool Runnings
Maggie Myklebust brought ~ “I admire anyone who has the guts to write anything at all.” ~ E.B. White
Polly Robinson brought ~ “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” ~ Charles Dickens, Tale of Two Cities
Maddie Cochere brought ~ ”I am a bear of very little brain, and long words bother me.” ~ Winnie-the-Pooh
Eagle-Eyed-Editor brought ~ “Always do right: this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” ~ Mark Twain
Dianne Gray brought ~ “The road to hell is paved with works-in-progress.” ~ Philip Roth
On The Homefront and Beyond brought ~ “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.” ~ Ogden Nash
Unfettered BS brought ~ “Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.” ~ Christopher Morley
J. Keller Ford brought ~ “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” ~ Dumbledore in Harry Potter
Cathy Ulrich brought ~ “Editors and readers don’t know what they want to read until they read it.” ~ William Zinsser from On Writing Well.
Mike Akin brought ~ “Susan, Mrs. Colter peed on the floor again.” ~ Opening line from Big Apple Hunter by fellow blogger Maddie Cochere
Madame Weebles brought ~ Any line from Seinfeld
Robin Coyle (moi) brought ~ “That Robin Coyle sure taught us a thing or two-hundred about using strong words!” ~ E.B. White and William Strunk Jr. in Elements of Style, Part II, The Fifty Shades of Gray Edition, Publishing Date Unknown
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I would have come but I just got my invitation today. The USPS is a little lacking out here in the rural suburbs…………lol
I’ll hand deliver the next invitation to you so you are sure to get it on time. You would have been the life of the party!
I had a virtual Super Bowl party from 2008 to 2011. I had to skip 2012 because I was transitioning from my former blog site to WordPress. I’ll be having one in 2012 though.
Do you mean 2013?
What can I bring?
Yep. Should have been 2013. Super Bowl is on February 3, 2013. I’ll be announcing it every day for the week leading up to February 3. You can bring anything you want.
I’ll bring beer and bean dip.
Oooooooh. Bean dip. I haven’t had bean dip since I left Texas in 1993! I wonder if we have bean dip here in San Diego. Hmmmmmmmm.
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I must of drank too much and blacked out because I don’t remember a thing 😉
Maggie, Maggie, Maggie. Must I assign a guardian to watch over you at the next party?
Love the quotes. Sorry I missed the party.
My favourite quote is practical more than literary and it’s from A Little Book of…something; I can’t remember what, exactly.
Don’t put it down; put it away.
When you are fighting back a tide of clutter, it’s great advice.
Doing a little housekeeping, Tilly?
Sorry you missed the party too. You could have entertained us with Laughing Housewife jokes and puns.
Did I see Ozzy Osborne or was that my diet coke rush causing hallucinations?
Yup . . . he was here. But I couldn’t understand a thing he said.
Oh I didn’t know about the party until it was over. Sounds like fun though and enjoyed the quotes. Particularly the Winnie the Pooh one 🙂
Well, I think there will be more of these parties in the future. Especially since so many of the attendees are still here drinking mimosas and singing Kumbaya . Wanna come by and help me clear these folks out? Please?
Dammit! I didn’t know about your party until it was over. Sounds like it was great fun. I had a busier than normal weekend. Don’t let me miss the next one.
We were all waiting for you. Mick Jagger finally started the party off by saying, “The Diva isn’t here, but I am! Let’s party!”
I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to attend – it sounds like such fun – I will definitely be at the next one!
We all voted and the next virtual party is at your pad.
Oh, Robin – I had a ball! I think I might have climbed on the roof at some stage and smooched James Taylor – sorry!
I’ve got a bit of a sore head today from all those cocktails, but I loved virtually partying with the blogging world. Please invite me next time (I promise I’ll return the lampshade) 😀
It was YOU on the roof? I’ll send you the repair bill. Or, maybe I’ll send it to James.
You are on the A-list for the next party. Keep the lampshade for party-wear for the next one!
I have pictures of Dianne smooching James Taylor on the roof. Will post them to my blog next week.
She will LOVE that.
HAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Sorry I missed it! Sounds like a great time!
It is better you stayed away from the police, riot gear, and paddy wagon. It wasn’t pretty. You will notice that NONE of the bloggers who attended the party posted a blog today.
Oh, but wait until tomorrow…..
Uh oh. Gasp. Why am I suddenly afraid?
Mwah-ha-ha!
🙂
Robin,
What a fun party! Sorry for the mess. I guess I had one too many Dewars. But it was fun and the quotes rock! What a great idea. After you did this, I fantasized about a “live” party with some of our blogging friends. Wouldn’t that be fun?!!! And I would share my baked brie with you anytime.
Cathy
I would LOVE to meet my blogging friends in person. I wish there was a way. When I am published and raking in the big bucks, I’m flying everyone out here for a party. Don’t start packing. It isn’t likely to happen.
Send me your brie recipe, please. I’m working on the recipe post. I have one of those round brie casserole dealies, but don’t know how to use it. I love your fig preserves twist.
I picked up a fifth of whiskey on the way over and the next thing I knew I was waking up in some bushes. That is why I don’t drink the real stuff. Good thing it was a virtual party which means no hangover
So it was YOU who trampled my petunias.
Oh is that what they were? I thought I was in a graveyard! scared me for a moment!
I do have things buried in my front yard . . . oh never mind. Don’t get me started o the agents who rejected my work.
hahhahaha
Sounds like you had fun while I was running around like a crazy woman in New Hampshire. Hope you’ve had a chance to clean up the mess. 😉
Running around like a crazy woman? Ha! You lolled about while two others wrote brilliant blog posts for you. Since you have all this free time on your hands, could you do my post for me tomorrow?
I know. Can’t believe I didn’t have time to write a post while preparing for a book signing, visiting family, and celebrating my step-father’s 80th birthday–all in 3 days time (not counting the 22 hours of driving). What’s gotten into me, Robin? Lazy, I tell you, just lazy!
Holy smokes! How did the book signing go? Or, do I have to wait until tomorrow’s post? You better do a recap!
You have to wait until Thursday. You know me–I’m a stick-to-a-blogging-schedule kind of gal, but it went fine. Thanks! 🙂
So glad to hear!
Sounds like a party. 🙂 Sorry that I couldn’t make it, but my lawyer advised me to avoid gatherings that the police may raid. Just ran across that quote in “Elements of Style”, and had it branded on the back of my hand so I’d never forget it.
Shhh . . . who told you the police raided the party? WordPress may ban us all from posting ever again! You were smart to stay away.
Strunk and White love my stuff. Love it. Their next book is titled, “Don’t. Write. Like. Robin.” Sure to be a bestseller.
How are you doing Tim? I don’t think I’ve seen you post lately.
Your virtual cocktail party idea is brilliant! Allows all sorts of creative comments!
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It was super fun. I hang with the smartest and funniest people!
I am the guilty one who brought Led Zeppelin!
Oh ho! I thought it might be you.
had fun – next one is at my place but we are not inviting Led Zepplin this time–James was pretty good though so maybe he will get an invite. This time will be bring your favourite wine and I will provide the cheese. Wear something you think your favourite author would wear–what do you think? Robin you always have the best ideas–how about a Christmas party?
Gosh . . . people are so busy around the holidays. I fear no one would show up. But if you are game to have your house trashed, go for it! Dress as your favorite author? Brilliant. I need me some knickers.
I’ll let you know when
please give us a little more warning.(must find portable typewriter before then…see what ZZ Top’s schedule is….cage RC so she doesn’t come along and try to order everyone around and get grumpy if no acceptable mousies are available…)
I am thinking December 15th – a Saturday night — can you make it
will put that on calendar – can’t miss another gathering of this crowd!
be ready with your costume or at least something of significance to let us know who your favourite author is
I love it when you all start talking to each other like I’m not in the room.
December 15th – mark it on your calendar–our Christmas Party at my house – thankfully I already have stained carpets
I am sooooooooo there. I have my dress picked out! What can I bring?
I will let you know– I am thinking a blast from the past–food from the 70’s
Oh wait . . . I have to dress like my favorite author, right?
yes — so put on your thinking cap
Dr. Seuss for me!
already working on it – ouch – not good at sewing….maybe glue…..
I am using staples, duct tape, and bubble gum.
ha ha — maybe not a whole outfit–just a token
Excellent party. Thanks for having me. Can’t wait for the next one. ; )
Let me tidy up a bit first. And replace the carpet. On second thought . . . that should wait.
Great group of quotes. Had I been able to attend, I would have listened raptly to tales of WIPs and laughed at the repartee of those more clever than myself. Seriously. I’m usually the one who talks the least when in a crowd 🙂
You would have been “Chatty Cathy” after that Black Russian I poured you. No matter, I’m doing this again in the summer. People are too busy around the holidays to add another party to the calendar.
The quote selections match the bloggers perfectly. I “hear” their personalities.
Between the Black Russian and a red dress, you would have been dancing on the table
(now where are those glittery Wizard of Oz slippers…must have them ready to for the next one…they alway work miracles)
(I step away from the keyboard and see what happens – missed the party)
Great idea
Great quotes
Great people
All my “party” dresses are black. I know. How safe is that? At least some of them show a bit of skin, though. 😉 But with the complements I’ve gotten for the red pants, maybe a similar dress is in the cards….
I remember a cousin’s wedding years ago where my 80-year-old grandmother (an absolutely proper lady) was enthralled by the similarly aged gentleman who was dancing on the tables at the reception. Serbs know how to throw a party. 🙂
See you at the next party!
A little skin JM? Ooh la la!
I too have a thing for 80-year-old men who dance on the tables. Maybe your Gran should throw the next virtual cocktail party. She is my kind of gal!
My offering seems pretty lame. Meh. Sorry.
I love your offering! Seinfeld was/is brilliant. Had I thought of it, I would have said it.
I can tell you I had tons of fun, ate way too much, and I need to find that person with the Brie and figs. I missed James Taylor, darn it, but I did run into Elton John. I didn’t know you even invited him. nice chap. nice party. Thanks for having me. Oh, if you find a bottle of Silver Patron, it’s mine. it might be in the dog bed come to think of it. 🙂
Silver Patron? What Silver Patron? You mean the empty bottle I found next to my bed in the morning? You wanted that back? Do you know that Elton snubbed me the whole time he was here? He was too captivated with your brilliant smile and winning personality. Damn you.
Well, I tried to introduce him to you but you I couldn’t get you away from Daniel Craig, Richard Gere, and George Clooney.
No, no, no . . . you couldn’t get THEM away from ME! The letches.
A great snapshot… of the WordPress Community garden… brought to us by a tiller extraordinaire 🙂
Ha! You mean “toiler” extraordinaire. The quotes do capture the cross-section of folks we hang out with. I love the humor.
You toil? I thought it was all tea and cocktails…
Lots of cocktails.
I really liked your quote Ella 🙂
Thank you. It describes how I feel about WordPress bloggers, and especially Robin 🙂
Oh, Ella Dee. What a sweet thing for you to say. Right back atcha!
interesting mix of readers you have.. fun reading the quotes. Great idea Robin 😉
It was a fun ride. Common theme in my readers . . . FUNNY and SMART.