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Am I At The Conference Fit Bloggin'?

Ann Again and again's Friday Night Party  -----  Virtual GNO

A fun blogger event in happening right here in Portland, OR and guess what?  I'm not there!  The conference FitBloggin' 13 is being held in The Nines hotel in downtown Portland and I didn't catch on soon enough that it would be just fine for me to attend.  The primary focus is on fitness, of course, but it also is providing info. on topics that I would love to learn more about and, most importantly, it's meeting other bloggers.  I'm such a dunce!  Well, I fretted about it for a while then I decided to drop in this afternoon so I could meet 2 bloggers that I've been chatting with.  I was so-o-o happy to meet Pepper from PepperScraps and Beeb of Super Coupon Girl.  (Did I take a picture?  ah-no.  I didn't do that either. GAH!)  Next year, we all said. Next year I'm there!  Enough of my complaining- time to start the Virtual Girls Night Out!

For our weekly Friday night blog hopping party all you need to make this party complete is to grab a beverage of your choice (cocktail recipe below for inspiration) and your fuzzy slippers!  I started this blog party in 2008 and bloggers have been virtually partying ever since.  All You Do To participate In The Virtual GNO:  Link up your blog below and visit your fellow party guests - say "Happy VGNO!!!"  Share the blog game/meme on your site to play along.  And, enter the Great Summer Giveaway right... over... HERE.

Time For Some Tunes!

Michael Franti - I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)

This should help my Fit Bloggin' buddies get in the mood for some Zumba!

Time For A Cocktail!
Ann Again and again Friday Night Party -- Virtual GNO


Tonight's Guest Bartender is Stephanie from the blog Football, Food and Motherhood.

Stephanie's Summer Favorite
Ingredients:
Crushed Ice
4oz. Coconut Rum
Club Soda or Flavored Sparkling Water (favorite - La Croix sparkling coconut)
1 Spoonful of Sugar
1 Slice of Lime
Directions:
Crush ice in blender or a plastic bag.  Ad squeeze of one slice of lime, 1 spoon of sugar and coconut rum.  Fill the glass with club soda or sparkling water.  Voila!  Cheers!

The heat has hit Portland and this drink sounds absolutely perfect!  Thank you Stephanie :->

Time For A Party Game!

The Mighty 3

Name 3 Places You Would Rather Be Right Now:
1.) Calistoga, CA
2.) Tuscany
3.) Fit Bloggin' 13 Conference ;->

Name 3 Things You Will NEVER Drink Again:
1.) Gin ~ Ugh! 'The Night Of Gin'.  I will never forget, unfortunately
2.) Anything blue
3.) Buttermilk

3 People You Would Like To Have Dinner With-Not necessarily at the same time:
1.) Sting
2.) George Clooney
3.) John Corbett

What are your Mighty 3?  Share this on your blog if you like.  Happy Virtual GNO everyone! 


And, if you want a chance to win GREAT toys for the Summer - bike, wagon, scooter - enter HERE

To participate In The Virtual GNO:  Link up your blog below and visit your fellow party guests - say "Happy VGNO!!!"  Share the blog game/meme on your site to play along. Remember to visit those that have shared their blog links.  We share a common bond in that this party sounded like fun, so don't be shy!  Your first connection is right there! :->   Happy Virtual Girls Night Out blog friends!  I hope you had fun.

Ann Again and again Friday Night Party -- Virtual GNO

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