Wednesday, July 22, 2009

My own damn RWA pictures.

I'm back from California where I visited my childhood friend and my in-laws (see post below). What few of you know is that I was also at RWA...in spirit!!

Here I am having a wonderful time at this get-together with many of my online pals. Oh, everybody was so charming and delightful! I wished I could join in with the conversation. Oh well. Instead I just admired how clever and beautiful they all were. Don't worry, Kristie J, you were never in any real danger of having your head bitten off.



Katie and Kati! Can you hear me? It's me, Carolyn! Oh, I so wanted to come to RWA and meet you guys!



I loved the hotel lobby. It was so grand! I felt like a princess. I understand the coffee was no good. Not my problem.



Uh! LisaBea! I couldn't even believe she met Janet Evanovich! I was SOOOOO jealous! And look how lovely they are.

Okay, enough of the freakiness now. Hey, don't forget to enter Barbara's contest for a mind-boggling 35 books she got at RWA!!! A few of my faves in there. And note that Book Smugglers is having a blowout YA month. Also, I read several books on vacation. Usually I only report on the ones I REALLY REALLY like, and for sure I want to talk about Diana Rowland's Mark of the Demon! It was so fun to read, I just tore through it. I will talk about it soon.
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41 comments:

  1. lbgreggJuly 22, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    omg. I love you.

    marry me.

    MARRY ME.

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  2. SimoneJuly 22, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Carolyn, you absolutely slay me.

    Send me pics from the wedding to lbgregg.

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  3. Carolyn CraneJuly 22, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Dear LBGREGG,
    We shall get married in the spring time.

    Simone: Thanks! And just for your sweet comment, you can be best woman.

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  4. KatiJuly 22, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    CJ for the Win!

    I knew I heard whispering while we were in that Lobby Bar. I just thought it was the Bourbon and Diet playing with my brain.

    And frankly I thought that Katie was just passing gas in the photo of the two of us. That's why my smile looks so weird. Yeah. That's my story about why I don't photograph well. Kate's flatulence.

    Mmhmm.

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  5. lbgreggJuly 22, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Kati-That explains a lot, frankly. It certainly explains why my hair is so flat in all those pictures--because normally my hair has impressive volume.

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  6. lbgreggJuly 22, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    What the hell is on your head? Is that a feather in your cap?

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  7. Carolyn CraneJuly 22, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Kati: Snort! No, it was me the whole time. LOL. You must blame none of the mad things you all did or the spilled drinks on the bourbon and diet or KB. None! My spirit takes full responsibility.

    LBG: Impressive volume. You need a PALM TREE behind your head. LOL.

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  8. KT GrantJuly 22, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    CJ, have my children please.

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  9. KT GrantJuly 22, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Kati: Your hand was a bit low for my tastes. You were trying to grab my ass in a way that would turn me on.

    And the coffee did suck big monkey balls. I bet monkey jizz tastes better than the Marriott coffee.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    LMAO!!!!! You crack me up!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    BTW, thanks for the mention about the giveaway. In all seriousness, I have no room, lol. My dining room table is stacked high at the moment.

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  12. lisabeaJuly 22, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    At least no one else was served a bread end for two damn dollars.

    Otherwise EVERYTHING was fine. I enjoyed the Kati on Katie action from afar.

    Barbara you rock.

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  13. Nicola O.July 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    ROFL... that's kind of a creepy picture though...!

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  14. KatiJuly 22, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Kate - I was trying to cover the sound for you. Never say I'm not a giver. I was trying to save YOU embarrassment.

    Sheesh. Some people are SO unappreciative.

    ;oP

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  15. ReneeJuly 22, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    LOLOLOLOL

    IDK what made me laugh louder: CJ's post or all the comments.

    LB and CJ, please let me be your love child. Heck, in the spirit of an f/f/f menage, I'll be the love child of you two and Katiebabs!

    Awesome post.

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  16. JenBJuly 22, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    OMG. So damned creepy. You're cracked.

    (I love that about you.)

    As for the rest of you, y'all are a bunch of freaks. ;)

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  17. oranniaJuly 22, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I laughed so hard over the photos and the comments that I almost...never mind. Way TMI :)

    The photos from the wedding will cause a riot if you're not careful!

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  18. Enchanted by BooksJuly 22, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    You are too funny!!!!!!!!

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  19. LeaJuly 22, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    You are brilliant CJ...

    LOL

    Brilliant.

    L

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  20. Shaymless AymlessJuly 22, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    LMAO! Can't wait to actually meet you in person someday!

    I won't beg you to have my children (because frankly the thought of ME reproducing is scary). But won't you PLEASE adopt me!!! I'll be good and I come with my own library!

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  21. DonnaJuly 22, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I love it! I like how your mind thinks.

    My cheeks hurt from grinning.

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  22. Carolyn CraneJuly 22, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    KB: I would love to have your children as long as Monkey Jizz isn't involved. And LBGregg must approve!!

    Barbara: I think your giveaway breaks a record!!

    Kati: What a generous friend to cover the sound like that! LOL

    Renee: Oh, funny. Okay, you are officially adopted.

    JenB: You are astute! I was worried about the creepiness factor.

    Orannia: The photos! LOL Yes, I will use my same laugh face.

    Rach:Thanks, bud!

    Lea: Thanks! In a silly mood.

    Aymless: You are our new child. Okay, we are getting like one of those movie star families. I wonder if RWA has a family membership!

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  23. Carolyn CraneJuly 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Donna: oh no! LOL. I hope your cheeks recover. Keep them away from Kati.

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  24. KT GrantJuly 22, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    I want to be yours and LB's love child!!

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  25. BlodeueddJuly 23, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Aha that's why a head is hanging around there in the corners looking in on the action ,lol.
    But I would sure be green with envy too

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  26. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    oh my god, I laughed so hard at this.

    You will have to go to RWA10! I can;t wait to see what kind of photo show you would come up with!

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  27. HilciaJuly 23, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    ROFLMAO, CJ! The green 'spirit' was the best!

    (still laughing)

    Now I won't be able to look at RWA pictures and NOT think of you floating around... (laughing)

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  28. Kristie (J)July 23, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    ROTFL - I see by the last picture you're pretty green with envy. And I'm glad that my head is safe :)

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  29. Kristie (J)July 23, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    And come to think of it - I did feel a strange presence hanging over us all week - now I know why!!

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  30. ChrisJuly 23, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Envious Green is a good color on you. No, really. ;)

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  31. Jill SorensonJuly 23, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    You are so frighteningly hilarious. I want to see Little CJ lurking at those parties! Unleashing her creepiness on everyone!! Hee hee. Uh-oh, I'm getting passive agressive. I was so sad about not being there.

    Let's go next year. I will be your roomie.

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  32. KwanaJuly 23, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    You. Are. A. Crack. Up.

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  33. AnaJuly 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    LOLOL. You are too funny.

    the green one is sheer brilliance.

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  34. Carolyn CraneJuly 23, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    KB: Okay. We'll name you li'l babs.

    Blodeuedd: LOL! who wouldn't be green!

    Jess: Thanks! Well, I will be in RWA10 in the flesh. But perhaps in spirit too!

    Hil: LOL. I'm in every RWA picture, but invisible.

    KJ: snort. I was that eerie presence!

    Chris: I am green looking at all the pics!

    Jill: LOL thanks. I will be everybody's roomie.

    Kwana & Ana: Oh, thanks you guys!

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  35. JanicuJuly 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    ROFL. You have that one look DOWN! :D

    I wish I got to go to RWA too. Sniff.

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  36. SerenaJuly 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Janet Evanovich! Darn...now, I'm jealous.

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  37. Carolyn CraneJuly 23, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Janicu: Yes, that is my look for RWA! LOL

    Serena:I know! Janet!!!!

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  38. TracyJuly 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    You are one of the funniest, craziest girls I know and I lubs ya! lol Too funny.

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  39. BrieJuly 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    It's always a wonderful start to my day when I come here first thing in the morning!

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  40. ChristineJuly 28, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    You're insane... in a very lovable way. ^_^

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  41. The BookwormAugust 5, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    oh wow! it looks like you had a great time!
    Janet Evanovich! OMG!

    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

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