spreading some linky love #31 - the dinner party edition

When I was writing my what I'm thankful for list blogging was one of the things that popped into my head right away. I truly had no idea what I was getting into when I began writing here. I had no idea I would get to "meet" people that felt so much like friends without never having laid eyes on them. Well, in the true sense. I mean, what's a blog without pictures? And that set my mind to wandering, since I have all this free time to do nothing, but daydream. Who I would invite to a bloggy meet and greet? And I know this isn't a new idea, there was a blog carnival or a meme or whatever you want to call it that someone was hosting a month or so ago. I can't remember where I came across it, but I did. So without further ado, here's who I'd love to have sit down at my table (in no particular order):

Michelle of bleeding espresso... fame. One of my first regular commenters and my very first What's cooking Wednesday participant. Which really surprised me at the time. It never occurred to me that other people would want to play along. I'm not quite sure what will be on the menu for this bloggy dinner, but for Michelle I promise that it will have cheddar, sour cream and crispy bacon! I have to give her props for moving to the other side of the world and leaving all of that behind.

Normie of The Mommy Project. My friend from across the street. We were brought together by our daughters, who appear to be headed towards "best friends for life". Although we do work opposite times from each other and it seriously gets in the way of our hang out time. I do, however, get to hang with her husband Saturday mornings at riding lessons. I have it on good authority that she makes a mean chocolate cake and bonus she's so close I could probably convince her to come early and help me get ready.

Simone, the Widney Woman a friend by way of The Mommy Project. The two of them have been friends since back in the day. And I was lucky enough to get the chance to meet her on her last trip back home to Canada. She's an incredibly crafty lady, who I'm putting in charge of the theme for the evening and I will try to live up to her example when planning it out.


Darlene of Auntie Dar's Life. A real life best friend. I'm lucky I get to spend so many hours a week with her because she is a funny lady. And she gives the best hugs! I take at least five a day from her. Bonus she'd show up early and likely be the last to leave, that's how she rolls. We could be a bottle of wine in before anybody else showed up.

Karen of Virtually There. I am embarrassed to admit I can't remember how Karen and I hooked up. Did she find me or did I find her? No matter, we connected, that's the important thing. Karen and I share a deep love for Dwight and The Office, amongst other things. Mike and I keep talking about taking a trip to Ottawa and he's been warned that meeting up with Karen is at the top of my list of things to do.

And including me, that's six, a perfect dinner party size. Really I could just keep endlessly writing this list. There are so many of you out there I love, but five it must be, but never fear I see another dinner party in my future, check your mail for the invite.