Who's In?

I just registered for YearlyKos.  I didn't think I'ld be able to make it and was delighted when my schedule cleared.

The thing is, there are an awful lot of you that I have read (commentators and diarists) and admired and I would love to have a chance to meet you in person.  

If you feel like it, sign on in the comments and let us know who will be there.  Maybe you can hook up w/ some of your favorites or at least know who to look for.

PS.  I'm computer illiterate (or, at least, sublitterate) so if this has already been done or there is some master list somewhere making this diary redundant, let me know and I'll delete  

•  I'm not one of the diarists/commenters

  you would know and admire, but I'll be there. Can't wait!

  by casperr on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:05:52 PM PDT

  •  I'll be delighted to meet you

    and thrilled to be surrounded by a group of people who, at least somewhat, think like I do about these things.

    I'll look for you!

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:07:08 PM PDT

    •  If YK07 is anything like YK06,

      you will be blown away.

      I'll look for you, too.

      by casperr on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:11:55 PM PDT

•  I'll be there

  Kicked myself for missing last year, and won't again.

  Look forward to meeting you.

  by Dallasdoc on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:06:35 PM PDT

  •  Me, too.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:07:42 PM PDT

•  sob, sob

  I'm neither an admirable commentator/diarist nor a YK2 attendee.

  Sorry you missed me at YK1.  It was fun, and less overrun with #@*&% candidates than this one will be.

  by N in Seattle on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:12:17 PM PDT

  •  I'm sorry on both counts:

    that I missed YK1 and meeting you.  We'll dedicate a drink to you in abstensia

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:14:53 PM PDT

•  I'll be there. n/t

  by shayera on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:18:15 PM PDT

•  I'll be there

  probably not with bells on, but fully clothed.

  Last year I gave up after a while trying to figure out who people were. It felt awkward approaching people to peer at their name tags, especially after a certain period of time when it seemed like everyone else had gotten it all sorted out.

  by bumblebums on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:18:44 PM PDT

  •  Well, you can check things out in advance by

    way of this thread.  You are definitely one of the ones I enjoy reading.  So, if you see someone peering at your name tag, intently, its just me.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:24:32 PM PDT

  •  I hope they print our screen names

    in large letters on the tags.

    by casperr on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:29:17 PM PDT

    •  Yep. I need very large print these days.

      by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:31:46 PM PDT

•  i bought my plane ticket today

  and I'll have a booth.

  by pacified on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:22:31 PM PDT

  •  Hey, does Frontier go to Chicago?

    I have to do something about that ticket...

    by bumblebums on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:46:01 PM PDT

    •  yeah, in to midway. I'm pretty sure I can

      take the "L" from Midway downtown and get where I need to go.

      by pacified on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 06:21:53 PM PDT

•  I won't be there

  Scientists haven't yet perfected the art of making money poof out of thin air.  Until they get that down, I'm gonna be out of luck.

  by DH from MD on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:23:53 PM PDT

  •  Dang, I was hoping they had that perfected.

    God knows, my kids seem to think they have the technology down pat.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:25:38 PM PDT

  •  me neither.

    might be losing my job soon so a little leary about traveling.

    But I'll be right next door if they do it in denver next year (coincide with DNC convention maybe?  Maybe?)

    HUzzah!

    by DawnG on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:32:57 PM PDT

•  I wish I could be there.

  But I will be at an undisclosed location in South America (no, not in Paraguay at the Bush ranch) gathering material for diaries that will be widely ignored.  So it goes in Kosland.

  by davidseth on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:24:56 PM PDT

  •  It's a dirty job but someone has to do it.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:26:16 PM PDT

    •  Verdad! n/t

      by davidseth on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:26:44 PM PDT

•  I will not be there.

  I thought about it, but if I went, I'd definitely not be able to afford to buy the car I need to replace the one I have now which is broken.

  Such is life.

  by rserven on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:26:51 PM PDT

•  I'll be there.

  This'll be my first one.  Hope to see you!

  by LithiumCola on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:27:57 PM PDT

  •  I'll definitely be looking for you. Yay!

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:28:41 PM PDT

•  I can't make it,

  but I donated some services to the auction.

  Anyone need 5 hours of statistics consulting time?

  by plf515 on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:32:49 PM PDT

  •  seriously sad you won't be there. Love your

    stuff.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:34:50 PM PDT

    •  Thanks

      I will be blogging away.

      but 3 jobs, 2 kids, 1 wife....

      I can afford to pay for the trip, but my wife is mad enough about the time I spend blogging.  A trip away from the kiddies to go to a bloggers convention???  uh uh

      by plf515 on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:37:19 PM PDT

  •  Same here ...

    .. I can't make it to Chicago, but if you need an awesome baby gift, or want to send some support to the troops, well, I got'cha covered at the auction.

    YK Auction - Bid Early, Bid Often

    I did just sign up for the Second Life option to attend virtually.  Maybe next year - I'm voting Kansas City. I can combine it with a visit to the family.

    Have a grand time all of you - and don't forget to wave at the cameras recording for the virtual stream.

    rec'd

    by Ninepatch on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 06:09:21 PM PDT

•  I am there!

  by Lucius Vorenus on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:32:56 PM PDT

  •  Thrilled. Love your stuff, too.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:35:14 PM PDT

  •  Indeed, if you ever wanted to punch me in the

    face for my SYFPH diaries, see you in Chicago!

    by Lucius Vorenus on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:35:15 PM PDT

•  I'll be there

  Combining it with a visit with family.  Loyal Republicans, almost to a (wo)man.  

  by BarbinMD on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:37:14 PM PDT

  •  Very happy. I'll be glad to thank you for

    the support you offered when my father was dying.  I look forward to seeing you.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:40:53 PM PDT

•  I was at yk1

  But it looks like I won't be able to go this year.  I'm really depressed about it.  We (my family and another family) will be on our eleventh annual trip to Ocean City Md. and we won't be coming home until the Sat of yk2 My husband wans me to fly out of Baltimore on Fri but I feel bad leaving him with the kids and all to pack up for home.  wish I could be there and I hope they carry it on c-span like they did last year!!

  by dmac on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:48:10 PM PDT

  •  I'm thinking if you got your husband to volunteer

    for the pack-up, you need to take advantage of the offer.  Come on.  You know you want to.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:49:55 PM PDT

    •  You know....

      I am still considering -we'll see!

      by dmac on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:52:04 PM PDT

      •  I hate to be Satan...

        but, really, how often do you indulge?  I'll leave you alone now.

        by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:54:16 PM PDT

•  I'll be there

  Staying at the McCormick. Looking forward to the experience.

  by Coldblue Steele on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 05:50:42 PM PDT

•  I'll be there!

  Registered early. Staying at the Hyatt.  Looking forward to meeting folks.  

  by Hlinko on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 06:12:46 PM PDT

•  at yk 06 and definitely coming!

  I am bringing along my 8 year old son, who will play with grandma and some relatives. My husband may show up for a few days, but I am signed to volunteer and expect to immerse myself like last year.

  It really was amazing last year, and I don't think you will be disappointed.

  by Chun Yang on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 06:19:08 PM PDT

•  Unfortunately....

  It doesn't look as if I'll be there.  There's a big project at work, and it culminates right in the middle of YK.  So, barring miracles, I won't make it this year.

  I'm going to be very jealous of all the great stories coming back from Chicago.

  by Devilstower on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 07:00:33 PM PDT

  •  I know I'm not the only one

    who would have loved to meet you.

    by casperr on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 07:14:06 PM PDT

  •  Really would have liked to have met you...

    Maybe next year.

    by real world chick on Mon Jun 18, 2007 at 07:32:33 PM PDT