Rumor has it, Mrs. G. is bringing the cat. I might have to make a paper mask to cover those creepy eyes.
How many of y’all read Derfwad Manor, written by the talented, intelligent, and hilarious Mrs. G?
Mrs. G is about to embark on a cross-country — no, AROUND-country — tour of the U.S. One of her stops will be right here in Jenworld and three weeks from tonight — Friday, July 6 at 6 p.m. — I’ll be hosting a Derf Italian-ish feast here for any non-stalkery, non-creepy, non-felon Derfs who want to join us.
I am so excited to finally meet Mrs. G after all these years. Truly. I remember when she first started blogging and I was absolutely blown away by her writing. Over the years, she and I have emailed and spoken on the phone and have gotten to know each other a bit and so this feels like I’m meeting a pen pal. Which, I guess, is what it is.
So, if you are a Derf who lives here in my town or you live in Virginia and feel like making a road trip* or you live further afield and field like making a serious-ass road trip, please email me** at jenontheedge AT embarqmail DOT com and let me vet you first to make sure you’re not scary tell me you’re planning to come. I’ll share further details with you privately.
Did I mention that there's a dress code? It's "come as you are." If you happen to come wearing fabulous shoes, that's fine with me. (Yahoo Images)
* DC Metro Derfs: Let me know if you want to arrange a carpool.
** Even if you think you’ve already communicated with Mrs. G or me, please send an email, just in case.
P.S. Mrs. G. asks me to remind you: If you say you’re coming, please do. Mrs. G. says “her ass is driving 10,000 miles to meet you” so that means she reallyreallyreally does want to see you.
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I thought I was joining the Atlanta Derfs but I’m probably staying in town to see a couple of old friends who will be visiting Florida that weekend.
I looked into taking a train/bus to Charlottesville but it’s something like a 19 hour trip from here.
I’m sad
I’ll be there!
I read Derfwad Manor and enjoy it and I comment once in a while, but I’m not sure I “count” as a Derf. I’d love to meet Mrs. G though.
That makes you a Derf!
Patience, you live 1.5 miles away. I expect your ass to be here and eating faux Italian food with us.
Hooray! I get to meet Patience!
Patience, you’re a derf, trust me. I hope to meet you.
Wow, thanks!
If I was still living in NoVA, I would be there in a heartbeat!
But I won’t complain (other than the regret of not meeting you and some others there in VA) because I am the final stop on this epic road trip. Hope you have a blast!
Good grief. I’m getting old and losing my eyesight (along with my already departing mind). When I first read this post title, I thought it said, “Vagina Derfs,” and so I figured it had something to do with Lisa Brown. Sigh. Anyway, I know your house will be filled with fun, frolic, and delicious food, not to mention the V word (pun!). Enjoy!
We do all have vaginas, so I guess the term works anyway, Cheri.
Except for Gary.
Hee hee.
I ordered my tee shirt – even though it has a cat on it. As I shared with Mrs. G, if I was unemployed this summer I would ride shotgun for the entire trip – even thoughit is Mrs. G people want to meet, I have always wanted to make a cross country road trip.
Heather is the coolest! I met her on a trip to Seattle in 2011 and then again this spring. Lucky you – I won’t see her until the California leg of the tour! Give her a hug for me.
Dang it! I’ll be 3 days late! Booo.
I would be super jealous, except that I’m going to catch up with Mrs. G. at Gary’s on the 13th!