Internets, I need you.
“Oh no, she’s going to ask us to tell her how wonderful and pretty and great she is. Again.”
No. No! It’s not that this time, I promise. (Although, it’s always nice to hear you’re pretty. Ya know?)
By the way, you look pretty today.
“Shit. She’s going to ask us to send her cash or presents or something. Again.”
Ahem. Well. Actually. Heh. Um. Yesss… kind of. Sort of.
WAIT! Hear me out.
*Please picture me batting my eyes at you… here.*
You see, there is this little blogger get together thing called TequilaCon. And I’m going. I have my airplane ticket and my hotel (which I got for $70 less than someone else got the exact same room for, btw) and as soon as all of these people get the heck out my house, my bags will be packed and I’ll be on my way.
And I cannot even tell you how much I’m looking forward to a weekend away where I can get ridiculously drunk relax with other bloggers.
Because life around here? It’s been pretty stressful lately. And I’m needing some Me time with my friends in the worst possible way.
But…
There is a problem.
There is another blogger who needs a getaway and some loving from her blogging friends even more than I do.
Her bags were all packed. She was ready to go. She had been biding her time through the long winter months, clinging to the pick me up that she was certain a mid-spring weekend away would give her.
And then, last week, she found out she was not going to be able to go.
She had the time off work. She’d checked out all the flight options. Nothing was standing in her way. Except… an unexpected pisser in the Econ Department.
People, I need you to help me get Hilly to Philly!
I’ve already finagled her hotel accommodations, and Avitable has made arrangements with a local pimp to get her beer money. But that goddamn air plane ticket is going to be another $300.
This is where YOU come in.
$300 sounds like a lot. I know this, man. But $300 divided by… oh… say… 100 people? That’s what - uh… um… (clickity click on the calculator…) $3 a piece! Or! Wait! Wait! Let’s say just 30 people give $10! Or 300 people give $1! Or -
Shit. Lost the train…
Ahem. ANYway.
Buy me a drink and you can help send Hilly to TequilaCon. What’s the cost of a drink? $3? $5? (I drink vodka, please keep that in mind!) By simply donating the cost of one drink - you will help us help our HillySue get the weekend away that she so desperately needs right now.
*Please picture my pouty “please, please, please do something nice here with us” face… right here.*
“But Britt, what’s in it for ME? I don’t even get to go to TequilaCon!”
I understand. I do. And if you can swing the 500 or so bucks to come join us - please! Do! But if you can’t swing 500 bucks and a spare weekend right now, won’t you give a couple dollars that you’ve got laying around in a PayPal account so that you can be part of the experience!?
No?
OK. Fine. You fuckers drive a hard bargain. I’ll tell you what. Everyone who donates and/or puts the following buttons in a post (use the code provided) asking your readers to come here and donate will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift certificate! Plus? I will love you forever and send you pictures of the drunken debauchery relaxing.
That is all.
Oh. Wait.
I’m done now.
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March 23rd, 2008 at 9:48 pm
hell yeah i will donate to help get hilly to philly!
i’m planning on driving from pittsburgh over to philly. (unless i can get some insane low air fare) email me your travel plans when you can, please.
can you help score me a cheap room?
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March 24th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Like I told Adam, I really don’t know if it is tacky to reply to this thread but I don’t think so…
Anyway, I blogged about it but I am completely speechless and grateful. I even got a lump in my throat and got a little teary.
Thank you both again :)
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March 24th, 2008 at 12:59 am
I’ve just donated. Sorry I can’t give more but I am skint. However, I very much believe in good deeds and in time out so I really hope Hilly gets to Philly. This is kind of you, Britt. You really are a great person. A good heart these days is hard to find. (Why do I suddenly hear that old Fearghal Sharkey song?) Come on people - empty your pockets. It’s only the price of a drink or a coffee. Spread the love.
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March 24th, 2008 at 4:06 am
Since I live near Philly I’ll be at TequilaCon. I’m trying to scrape up my own dough to get a hotel room so I wish I could donate to help Hilly because I really want her to go too.
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March 24th, 2008 at 6:09 am
Here’s hopin hilly gets her’s ;)
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March 24th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Hilly’s my bestest bud. Can’t imagine TequilaCon without her. Seriously. And who wants to be all serious when it comes to TequilaCon?
Karl’s last blog post..DNC Taking it Up the ASS
March 24th, 2008 at 6:39 am
I gave over at Avi’s. I would have done so here had I known. You’re prettier.
Circumstances likely prevent me from being at TequilaCon, but I will be there in spirit.
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March 24th, 2008 at 8:19 am
avitable: oh yeah, me too - I can’t believe he just whipped those up like that!
hello: thank you! And yes, I will send you the details. I got my hotel on Priceline - name your own price thingy. I selected “downtown philly” as my location.
Hilly: oh I’m glad - I was afraid you’d be like “um, excuse me?” LOL But you have to be there!!!!
Selma: thank you SO much! Don’t worry about how much - every little bit helps. Really. I really appreciate it!
Lisa: I completely understand - I know not everyone will be able to do something. I hope you get to enjoy TC with us!!
L: I’ll drink to that!
Karl: you are so sweet.
Mr. Fabulous:it all goes in the same account - so that’s cool. Thank you for giving!
Although wait - this means Avitable is higher on your “blogs to read list” than I am.
What the fuck dude?!?
March 24th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I have donated to the cause. I’d love to go but can’t this year so I want to make sure Hilly gets there and parties for me.
This is a really cool thing y’all are doing.
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March 24th, 2008 at 9:32 am
OK, OK, you people don’t have to twist my arm so hard! I’l donate. But only for two reasons: 1. Karma - someone should do me such a favor if I need it. 2. I’m going to TequilaCon (muahahaha), and I don’t want any of you people pouting and bitching because you miss Hilly.
March 24th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Wow…you are a good friend to have.
Making note of that now. *Be nice to Britt*
Ok. All Set.
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March 24th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I did not even know there was a such thing as tequilacon. Goes to show how out of the loop I am!
I think it is a nice thing what you guys are doing, everyone deserves a weekend away!
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March 24th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I’ve never heard of this! I hope you’re able to get enough donations!
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March 24th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
You’re such a sweetie! I donated a bit - I hope she’s able to make it. I also have some frequent flyer miles, I think.
Gosh, I hope you have a wonderful time! :)
March 24th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Consider it done.
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March 24th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Only because of the alphabet. But you’re right. Screw the stinkin’ alphabet. From now on, you’re first.
Mr. Fabulous’s last blog post..Cleavage Revealed!
March 24th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I linked Britt first cause she’s the girl. How warped is my sense of link etiquette?
Hilly’s last blog post..Heroes, Heroines and Humble Hilly….
March 24th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
crap I meant to subscribe…
Hilly’s last blog post..Heroes, Heroines and Humble Hilly….
March 24th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I have no money to spare, but I will see you at TequilaCon. In fact, I will see you at the hotel, cuz Avi spilled the beans about where you’re staying so that I could find a good hotel.
I’m 100% confident Hilly will be there.
March 24th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
[...] of you already haven’t seen this, please check out the sites belonging to either Avitable or Britt regarding the Get Hilly To Philly Project. Hill is a fantastic woman with a wonderful outlook who [...]
March 25th, 2008 at 12:03 am
[...] I don’t know Hilly; I don’t read her blog. But it seems she is important to some of the bloggers I do read. And there she was, all set to go to TequilaCon in Philadelphia on May 3 when she ran into a green wall. Yeah, it’s about the money. So the call has gone out to help her. Click the piccy to take you to PayPal where you can make a small donation that will help get Hilly to Philly. [...]
March 25th, 2008 at 2:03 am
turnbaby: oh my gosh, thank you so much hon. Too, too generous. Thank you.
Finn: I didn’t know you were going! We get to meet - yay! (How ironic that it won’t be in the state we both live in!)
Kimberly: it’s a good rule to live by.
debkitty: well consider yourself officially in the loop!
B: the way things are going, I’m pretty sure we will. Thank you!
On a Limb with Claudia: oh honey, thank you. You rock.
Tracy Lynn: awesomeness!
Mr. Fabulous: LOL - I knew I should have made my handle “Admiral Britt”!
Hilly: sisters gotta stick together!
Poppy: sweet!!!
Thank you guys for the links and help with the effort!!
March 25th, 2008 at 7:33 am
With everyone coming to Philadelphia I feel like I should be the official tour guide or something. If there’s something in particular you guys want to see or do while you are here please let me know. I mean I’ve only lived here for *cough* *sputter* 41 years.
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March 25th, 2008 at 8:31 am
You are welcome sugar.
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March 25th, 2008 at 9:04 am
I only have a couple of bucks but Hilly totally deserves this. Good luck and I hope you guys all have fun.
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March 25th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
not to be a pessimist (which is how this is gonna sound)… but what are you gonna do with the cash if you don’t get enough?
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March 25th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Lisa: OMG all of your links have been awesome. I can’t wait to start plotting my itinerary now!
turnbaby: smooches and gropes.
Michelle: totally sweet. I understand the only having a couple bucks, I do. The thought is much, much appreciated.
topchamp: any short fall Adam and I already decided we’d make up.
But with having a house full of tourists for a month, etc. - every little bit that helps us help her… uh… helps.
March 25th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
It so funny that I found your site in time! I had a pay pal balance of $3.00 for the longest time and had no idea what I’d do with it! Now it’s Hilly’s! I hope y’all have a good time. I heart tequila, too. (Former bartender, here…)
March 26th, 2008 at 11:48 am
I donated! I’m sorry it wasn’t more-I’m trying to scrape together money to go to BlogHer, and have also put up a donation button and asked my dear readers for help. I completely understand about plane tickets too, the cost of one to San Francisco is around $400. yikes! I know Hilly will make it, I have faith in the Internets :)
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March 28th, 2008 at 12:51 am
I don’t know you but I’m looking forward to drinking with you come May.
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March 31st, 2008 at 6:55 pm