ahh, yes. the terrifying first meet. i remember it well. i said hello to a few gathered in the hub. nearly peeeed my pants after receiving GD's patented "glare of death".
waited for an eternity for the seamonkey, (the crazy-cat-lady's escort)... [
his date slept in that morning] but ultimately, That Guy arrived... and all around the hub there was a buzz... "There she is! There she is! There she is!" It sounded like the moments before Tinkerbell's flight!
i had an escape plan if i needed it... (i didn't NEED it - but, used it nonetheless because i felt so awkward.) i explained about needing to get back with the group i had come with that day. i split to the safety of Rancho Z and had lunch with my friends. about 5 minutes after i sat down, a MOB arrived, led by a crazed redhead.
These fine folks were part of my memorable first meet: HBTF, Mamabot, MBC, Nirvanaman, Monorail Man and Monorail Mama, Blueerica, Tramspotter, Bornieo, Dusty, Smaniac, Lindyhop, KevyBaby, Gus Gus (i've seen bippies, not hey-hey), Zappp, IsM, GD, CP, NA (i've seen bippies and thong covered hey-hey), € ... sorry if i left anyone out... (the death glare messed with my memory)
i have met most all Padders, Fabbers, LoTTers in person since that first meet and have made many wonderful friends that i love and incredible memories that i cherish.
My newest LoT friend is Sam McBoyfriendstealer. -- who walked into Hearthstone lounge and recognized me and knew my name. coolness.
I am so glad these people are a part of my life!
i encourage anyone that is uncomfortable with their first meet to try their best to accept that feeling as normal, work past it, and "just do it". LoT is an amazing group of really awesome people.
Here's to LoT!
