Blogtoberfest Host: MJ Klein. Blog: The New Hampshire Bushman.
Yes, yes, yes. I’m the last blogger to post about last weekend’s festivities in Hukou. I haven’t had much time to process all my photos from last weekend, but if you’re dying to see more pictures and videos, just click on any of the following links for a full blow-by-blow account of the day’s festivities.
As most of you know by now, MJ and Hui Chen hosted their second annual Blogtoberfest last Saturday. Last year’s party was a great success, and MJ seems to have fallen into the role of our chief party planner with ease and enthusiasm. I enjoyed seeing some old friends again and meeting some new folks as well.
The bloggers who attended this year were: David Reid, Darren Melrose, Andres Yu, Todd Alperovitz, David Edwards, Ashish Ashlin, Mark Wilbur, Michael Turton, Craig Ferguson, Neil Thompson, Wayne and Mei.
John and I met up with David Edwards and his girlfriend, Catherine, at the Banciao train station. We arrived in Hukou a little over an hour later. We were fashionably late, but nevertheless, arrived just in time to see the party swing into high gear. MJ did a great job introducing everyone. Then he brought in two members from the Fong band to perform for us. Great stuff, MJ. I especially like that number you wrote yourself. You sang it in Miaoli as well, and I meant to tell you that I really dig it!
A-dong kept the food coming all night. We spent $400NT and it was the best money we’ve spent all year. John and I love meals like this! We ate to our heart’s content and washed it all down with copious amounts of SangSom rum. Then, we were ready to dive into some KTV. MJ and I sang a few tunes and then everything became a blur after that. I think I was ‘the KTV hog.’ I just can’t help it (grinning sheepishly). I vaguely remember serenading John later in the evening. For posterity, Andres captured the moment on video and has posted it on his blog. Thanks, Andres!
There were lots of babies in attendance this year, including super-baby, Olivia. Thanks Andres, for letting my have my share of baby time. John and I would also like to extend our congratulations and warm wishes to a few other couples who tied the knot or who are tying the knot this year. Congratulations to Ashish and his lovely wife, Solena. You are both as charming as I knew you’d be. Best wishes to Todd and Cathy, who are getting married 16 days after our own wedding (that’s December 10th in case any of you have forgotten!!) and to David and Catherine, who are still working out the details for their upcoming nuptials.
Todd and his fiance, Cathy. Congratulations to you both on your upcoming nuptials. NOTE: Todd is famous for this face. Thanks for humoring me, Todd! Blog: The Daily Bubble Tea.
Michael Turton. Blog: The View from Taiwan.
Becky.
Mark Wilbur. Blog: Doubting to Shuo.David Reid. Blog: David on Formosa.
Andres Yu and his daughter, Olivia. Blog: Andres in Taiwan.
MJ and A-dong.
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It was good to see you guys and hang out. And as I posted on MJ’s blog – any report that doesn’t include a photo of me is a success.
Did u use a flash to take pics ? Thanks
that looks like a good time.
great photos carrie!
it was great to see you and john; and even greater to see john sing!
Craig,
I have a positively EVIL looking photo of you. It looks like you were deliberately posing for the camera. I laughed when I saw it because I’m just not used to seeing you that way. I think I’ll keep it in the vault for some other time —- Mu ha ha ha ha.
Hi Farra,
For a few of the pictures, yes, I used a flash. For the photos with a color cast to them, I used one of the creative settings. Can’t tell you which as by that time, the rum was flowing freely.
It was Michelle. Wish you were nearby so we could see you at a blogger meet-up!
Andres,
I agree. It was great to see everyone, but I think I could live without John’s singing. LOL. I’m still shocked that he did that. He’s never been into that sort of thing before. Guess we’ll have to get together soon and do it again.
Ok, I see. But I forgot not to ask which DSLR or compact you used to take those photos. If DSLR, it’s a thing I wanna know whether or not you use a flash. I’ve been thinking of buying the flash. That’s all I meant, actually. Thanks.
Hi Farra,
I used my Canon 400D. I used the built-in flash. Are you thinking of buying an external flash?
Hi Carrie. It was very nice meeting you and John for the first time.You and john make an awesome couple. We wish the very best for both of you. Have a great wedding and even great life together.
BTW the last post will be mine. I haven’t had time to read/write blogs after this fabulous party but I will soon write about it. Can’t wait for the next one.