BitchHer 2008: The Inaugural Bash
Date: July 18, 1008
Place: Blog This Mom!'s gorgeous house
Time: 2ish
Agenda: Fun!
Roll Call:
There was a logo and swag (determined after considered deliberation to be pronounced swag NOT schwag).
Did BlogHer include personal lubricant in their Swag Bags? Or personalized mix CDs? I didn't think so.
There were breakout meetings to discuss important issues pertinent to blogging.
Hmmmm, what important information is Aaryn imparting to these little bitches? I hope she's not explaining how to use the personal lubricant. Knowing Aaryn . . .!
I know we had a no posting pictures in swimsuits policy, but I'm assuming that doesn't apply to those that look totally HAWT in their swimsuits AND have posted almost naked family photos on Derfwad Manor.
This session was on how to keep your cool when someone Twitters unkind things about you.
The decor was to die for. Heavenly, even!
The entertainment was first class.
Of course there was food.
Exhibit A on why you do not want to f*&^ with a blogger:
Umm, does that say BithHer 2008? I'm pretty sure Trish ordered it say BitchHer2008. What do you mean you won't fix it because she should have opened the taped closed box to confirm it was correct before she left? Even though she had a long conversation with the clerk when she ordered it in which she confirmed yes, she did indeed want it to say BitchHer, you're not going to fix it OR give a discount. Well then . . .
If you're in the neighborhood of the French Bakery Cafe in Carlsbad, you might want to drop in and let them know what you think of their customer service.
We were able to live with the error by telling ourselves that "Bith" stood for "Bitches in the House." But still.
Important networking was done over lunch. I believe ad revenues were being discussed at this particular meeting. Or it could have been cake they were discussing. I really can't remember; it was such a swirl of activity.
There was even a representative from the movie biz!
Some people were just all about the shoes! I don't where she gets it from!
Other people were bringing down the house . . .
This guy wasn't intimidated by all the estrogen--he jumped right in!
Lest you think it was all fun and games, some very serious discussions took place. We reviewed the directive from a Doctor on the Oprah show that all of us women should be spending a minimum of 30 minutes 3 times a week on pleasure of a solitary nature (no, not reading or blogging!). This would be in addition to whatever activities of a couples nature you might want to pursue. Is everyone rewriting their daily to do lists yet? Grocery shopping, laundry, cook dinner, give kids baths . . . We did discover that if you're pressed for time you can achieve orgasm through the consumption of certain baked goods. So if you're pressed for time . . .
Also, we were thinking BitchHer might need to go SoCal, not just San Diego. How about it you L.A. bloggers (and anyone else that might want to make the trip)? We were thinking maybe an overnight in Laguna or Dana Point sometime in October. Thoughts?
How is it possible that I didn't even know these women until Bossy had this crazy idea to do a road trip and bring bloggers together and now I can't get enough of these bitches?!
Linky Love:
Blog This Mom!, Little Dragon Fruit, Thematically Fickle, San Diego Momma, katydidnot, This is Trish's Blog, Mel, A Dramatic Mommy, Choosing My Own.
Oh, I wish we all could be California girls!
Posted by: suburbancorrespondent | July 21, 2008 at 12:33 AM
we are some bitchy bitches. and that's funny. i think booger tried on everyone's shoes. i saw her in three different pairs.
Posted by: kate | July 21, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Please go ALL SoCal next time....and I'll drag my butt down from wherever I am. I'm going to call it North SoCal? Because South CentralCal does not sound that good.
But...I'll have to get a pedicure. You BitchHers have GREAT toes.
Envying....
Posted by: Smalltown Mom | July 21, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Oh boy that was fun. Also, I think we're raising a whole new generation of bloggers. Booger is way into the shoes, so she might lead the charge.
Also? I hope we do the CA get together! And of course it'd be great to get people from anywhere in CA, WA, OR, the Pacific Northwest, or the world.
Posted by: San Diego Momma | July 21, 2008 at 01:05 AM
What baked goods?!?!? What kind????
Posted by: Jen on the Edge | July 21, 2008 at 01:07 AM
@Jen- Right?! I must have been getting more food 'cause I certainly missed that part of the conversation! (Please fill me in, thanks)
Posted by: Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy | July 21, 2008 at 01:26 AM
OH nice girls - way to rub it in that I am all alone waaaaaaay over here on the east coast in 100 degrees, no pool, no bitchy bloggy friends. Although I did make progress with Daughter today who POSED for a photo for my blog! (um my "other" blog b/c she doesn't know about this one....)
looks like a great time. I'm glad i got to see photos!
Posted by: The Girl Next Door | July 21, 2008 at 01:35 AM
Don't worry, Bithes. Your daughters were perfectly safe under my tutelage. I only taught those Baby Bithes things they need to know. Remember: Knowledge is power!
And thanks so much for the compliment but I really don't think that swim suit is doing my breasts any favors. The belly button either. JMHO.
Posted by: aaryn b. | July 21, 2008 at 02:00 AM
I had ZERO interest in going to BlogHer, BUT would love to have gone to a blog event like this one. It looks like a hoot. I'm jealous of you lithping-bithes.
Posted by: AlphaDogMa | July 21, 2008 at 02:17 AM
Funny, I was just thinking, "Hey, I'd drive down to see those SD Bloggers!" If it was at a time I could get away, I'd definitely head down.
Posted by: McSwain | July 21, 2008 at 02:21 AM
I can personally attest to having achieved orgasm from baked goods. Of course, that would be Jenn's homemade baked chocolate chip cake (not the cake from The Bakery in Carlsbad That Cannot Be Named). In fact, there was an orgasm in every bite, and I'm not even lying. Multiple orgasms to be had in every slice!!! If Jenn were to post the recipe, there would be World Peace because everybody would be having Orgasms All Day Long. I'm just sayin' . . .
@Aaryn: You're breasts are hawt and I want them.
Posted by: Cheri @ Blog This Mom! | July 21, 2008 at 03:16 AM
I'd come down from LA but ack, NO CHILDREN please! That's one of the appeals of BlogHer and why they all go!
Now who wore the shoes with the pink plaid cross piece and bow? And had perfect toes in perfect red? Cause that bitch ROCKED! And I want those shoes.
And yes, it's pronounced swag.
Posted by: Suzy | July 21, 2008 at 04:07 AM
It seems everyone who didn't go to Blogher had a far more interesting time. Bossy does have a lot to answer for. I'm looking forward to UK bloggers getting together in November.
Posted by: Sass E-mum | July 21, 2008 at 08:11 AM
You're saying that this resort hotel is somebody's house????????????
We had a small blog meetup (13 of us!) in Ontario on Saturday, it was hot but we didn't have any palm trees.....
Posted by: gary | July 21, 2008 at 08:51 AM
That looks like SO MUCH fun!
Posted by: HRH | July 21, 2008 at 09:03 AM
I may have to start a blog and move to the west coast! Looks like a heck more fun than sitting in a conference room wearing a name tag! Glad you had fun.
Posted by: Arli | July 21, 2008 at 09:27 AM
That sounds much more like my cup of tea than BlogHer.
Posted by: Memarie Lane | July 21, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Damn, that looks like fun. What a gorgeous house/pool!!
Posted by: LifeAsIKnowIt | July 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Damn! And here I am stuck in Nowheresville, USA!
Posted by: Cocotte | July 21, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Green. With. Envy.
Looks like too much fun.
Posted by: Suzanne | July 21, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I was wondering about that "empty" shoe...can't believe that jamie passed on that just to go on vacation!!
Green with envy here...wishing that I had someone to play with...guess I'll just have to make sure that the next BitchHer Conference coincides with my vacation next summer!!!
So glad you all had such a great time...damn shame about the actual pool boy not showing up...maybe next time, huh?
Posted by: debbie | July 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
You guys are the most fun evah! Love the photos, just look at all those gorgeous women, their sexy feet and their adorable children! and food, yummy...
Posted by: Kristen | July 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I think BitchHer needs to go to BOSTON!!!
Posted by: Janet | July 21, 2008 at 12:05 PM
That looks like a blast--I'd join y'all any day!
Posted by: Lisa | July 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Oh wow, just look at that WEATHER. I am not keen on single-sex meets - just not my thing, I like it when there is a good cross-section of people, male female, old, young, with children and without.
If it were just you I would go though! If you organise a "born on 28 March meet" I'll be there like a shot!
Oh yes, and ever since you mentioned it to me, every time I speak on the phone now - I wipe cupboards - honest, I do not jest. In fact it has got to the stage where I do not feel right speaking on a phone without a cloth in my hand and a cupboard nearby!!! My children think I have gone potty!
Glad you are having a lovely summer. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Reluctant Blogger | July 21, 2008 at 01:40 PM
That looks like it was so much fun!!!!!!
Posted by: Jen M | July 21, 2008 at 01:45 PM
What a fantastic gathering!! Looks like everyone had a great time, especially the kids - what a treat for them (glad you included them!)
God bless Bossy for bringing the world together one blogger at a time!
Posted by: MamaMo | July 21, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Oh, this looks like SO much fun!! You San Diego babes know how to party and sessionize. And the shoes!!
We missed you at BlogHer, but BitchHer '08 sounds divine.
There was KY Jelly samples passed out at Macys...apparently. My fishnets got tangled and I couldn't partake...
Would love to come meet you, but am not going to do an overnight for a loong time...
Posted by: JCK | July 21, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Way to go, San Diego! This looks like a whole lotta fun. I would love to have an all-SoCal get-together. I would especially love to meet you.
Posted by: Jason | July 21, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Oh, great. Now there are two events on the Left Coast that I missed out on. What? I've got good feet!
Posted by: Manic Mommy | July 21, 2008 at 03:52 PM
OK, we so need one of these on the East coast, anyone...anyone...
Posted by: Claudia | July 21, 2008 at 03:59 PM
I finally know why I crave baked goods on a rather frequent basis!
Posted by: Tricia | July 21, 2008 at 05:59 PM
I am green with envy at you getting to do that. You SoCal girls have the skill of partying NAILED.
Posted by: melissa | July 21, 2008 at 06:18 PM
You know what? You guys are the best. I really mean it. I know I would fit right into your group. Two words: Women's Colony!
Posted by: Mrs. G. | July 21, 2008 at 07:25 PM
I love the empty shoe!
Why, exactly was Dumbo at BithHer? Dumbo is way too cute to be a B*tch.
Posted by: CC | July 21, 2008 at 07:26 PM
There's gotta be something wrong with me, because this is what I got out of this post.
1. I want to live THERE. In THAT HOUSE.
2. The picture with everyone's feet? Totally cracked me up. Why? If you saw my size 11 feet and my ass ugly shoes you would understand.
Posted by: jenrantsraves | July 21, 2008 at 08:23 PM
It makes me so sad that I don't live in Southern California. Looks like a fabulous time.
Posted by: oliver rain | July 21, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Bossy didn't come to Minnesota, so we're going to have to wrastle up our own group here. Thanks to Mrs. G, there's a state list!
Looks like more fun than a barrel of whiskey.
Posted by: standing still | July 21, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Could I love you Bitches any more? Uh, that would be a NO. Thanks for representing me, swanky shoe style.
Posted by: Just Jamie | July 21, 2008 at 09:19 PM
i'd totally be down for a dana point/laguna thing. would we have to sit at tables and have schedules? or could we wander around and drink and chat and eat and compare feet? like, these peeps are gonna do spa stuff, these peeps are gonna drink themselves silly, these peeps are going to the beach, these peeps are going shopping, and this little piggy said wee wee wee wee all the way home.
Posted by: Yolanda | July 21, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Ah, see... now that looks like WAY more fun than that OTHER convention... ;)
Posted by: CircusKelli | July 21, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Well I am sorry I am so late to the comments section of our BithHer/Bitch Convention but I was doing my doctor ordered 30 minutes... What fun! Sure was great to hang with you-all. I learned sooo much!
How did your testing go Jenn?
Posted by: Trish | July 22, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Looks like fun! The cake totally cracked me up...
Posted by: Tina | July 22, 2008 at 01:17 AM
By the way, that cake reminds me of the Happy BRITHDAY cake we received from a bakery once...
Posted by: Kelli | July 22, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I could be there in 1 and 1/2 hours! Flat!
Posted by: Shelia | July 22, 2008 at 12:19 PM
The book was Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik. Just a fun read...
Posted by: Tina | July 22, 2008 at 05:11 PM
What an awesome post, Jenn! And love the photos! It was a great day.
Posted by: Sam | July 22, 2008 at 07:04 PM
That cake makes me want to speak with a lisp for the rest of the day.
And since I'm foregoing baked goods for quite a while, I'm really only left with one option. I hate for Oprah to be right about anything, but...
Looks like you Bithes had fun!
Posted by: Jennifer H | July 22, 2008 at 07:34 PM
I'm trying to think of what could possibly make me more jealous right now.
Posted by: myra | July 22, 2008 at 11:55 PM