Howdy Y'all!

You're invited to the Third Annual BlownStar Blogmeet. It will take place from June 27 to June 29, 2008, at a Secret Locale, with some fully equipped and appointed lodges next to the Guadalupe River.

The site, while not really intentionally created to be handicapped accessible, does have some luxuries for our less easily mobile friends...(errr, that would include moi and the 'Pup)...It includes a couple of private separate rooms and a fire pit platform down by the water that is accessible by automobile. We were going to be renting two lodges, a small one and a large one, but as we've been getting more people coming out of the woodwork, and running out of places to stack bodies, we'll be renting another lodge on the same site. And yes, the lodges have full plumbing.... We're not roughing it, just taking advantage of some privacy and beautiful scenery.

The Guadalupe River is a spring fed river and so is about 70 degrees F all year round, clean and clear. It's a good way to cool off during a warm summer day. So, bring a swim suit. Skinny dippin' will have to be negotiated on-site with the other participants. There will be lots of trees, and there are a couple of screened in porches for groups to gather, gab, and gobble.

There won't be restaurants available, so we will need to cook. The kitchens come equipped with pots, pans, and all things needful to cook, along with things like towels, soap, and some staples. The plan for the first night, Friday is to use the large grill also included in the site and have hamburgers grilling and ready as our people come in.

As for the other meals, Supergurl and I (Nancy) would like people to make suggestions and requests for things to make. If you have a special dish that you'd like to make, or have made, send your grocery list to Supergurl (at the email below) or Nancy at mrsfrance at gmail.com. Rather than have 20 people hitting the nearest HEB for pretty much the same things, we'll do the shopping and split the bills.

Included with the groceries will be ice, and soda and iced tea. If you should want stronger beverages, please feel free to bring some in! Those of us limited to the iced tea will try not to record EVERYTHING that goes on...but I ain't promisin' nutthin'.

We will book hotel rooms in town for those desiring more getaway from the getaway and to accommodate any overflow. But know this, it is our custom to ridicule you after you leave (and long held family traditions die hard). Stay on-site, or suffer the conferences.

You'll have time to sleep when you get home.

San Antonio is the closest major airport. Blown eye shuttle service available from there. Accommodations have already been arranged for you. For more info and cost, drop me an email at supergurl (at) supergurl.net