The Appointment

September 14th, 2006. 11:59 PM
I was sitting at my (computer) desk. It was my birthday. Little did I know, it would contain the most shocking event of my life (thus far.) It was a dark and stormy night...minus the stormy (It's Texas. It never rains here.)
Rumors had been circulating that a mysterious stranger from Michigan had arrived. She stepped in the doorway, her dark fedora covering her eyes. (Okay, minus the fedora.) In a strong Midwestern accent, she tried to say, "Howdy." I recognized her at once. In spite of her disguise, I knew we had met once before.
As we discussed plans of a blog-that-will-remain-anonymous, her eyes continued to shift to and fro. She peered through the window every few minutes or so, as though she was afraid of something...or someone.
Rap, rap, rap. The mysterious Michigander jumped at the unexpected sound. The door slowly creaked open, and my boss (Actually, it was my dad) beckoned me downstairs. "Help your mom with the groceries," he said, with a suspicious glimmer in his eyes.
Cautiously, I stepped down the stairs. What were they planning? Was it a trap? It was then that I saw...the someone. It was her. She shrieked and I gasped, overwhelmed by the drama of the moment. It was the girl--from California! She announced that her name was "Agent 90210," (also known as "Lindsey.")
The next day, after a sleepless night, we agree to a rendezvous in a dark alley (Actually, a store). As I applied my fake moustache, the Michigander straightened her fedora and Agent 90210 played with her magnifying glass, we collided into an infamous gumshoe. "Stephanie!" we shouted at once.
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We must admit, our meetup was not exactly like that--but it was pretty close. Lindsey's arrival was kept a secret from me (Hannah) until midnight when she walked in the door.

L to R: Hannah, Stephanie, Kristin & Lindsey
We're having a blast. We'll keep you updated.Sincerely,
Gumshoe, The Michigander, Agent 90210 and Yours Truly
Whoa, that is just thrilling! It's so great to see you all together! I was wondering if Lindsey's arrival was the other surprise. :-) Keep having a blast, girls!
Posted by Katie Marie | September 16, 2006 12:01 AM
*shakes head*. It's too bad Alex, Jake, Travis, and I couldn't do something like that. Have fun! :-D
Posted by The Real Agent | September 16, 2006 6:47 AM
Too fun! Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures.
Posted by Spunky | September 16, 2006 7:36 AM
How fun! I know you all are having a blast!
Posted by Elizabeth Ellen Moore | September 16, 2006 10:33 AM
Too fun! Happy Sweet Sixteen!!
*shakes head* man, now I'm jealous, too!
We'll have to have a ROC conference someday. :-D
Posted by Unconformed | September 16, 2006 12:08 PM
WOW! That is so cool!!! It makes your website more complete having a picture of all 4 of you together. Of course I would like to meet you all and many others in the blogophere in person someday.
To think about it, I think I'm a little jealous now \:
Happy Sweet 16 and thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by Erin | September 16, 2006 12:46 PM
Oh wow, how fun! I just thought it would be Kristin coming over. Hope you girls have a blast!
Posted by Carey | September 16, 2006 3:44 PM
That's really awesome! =D
Posted by Heidi | September 16, 2006 4:04 PM
Hehehehee!! Glad you're having a good time girls!
Posted by Kaitlin | September 16, 2006 4:33 PM
Awww how neat! I had something similar happen to me about a month ago, when I (to my surprise) got to meet the other writers on a Constitutional newsletter that I do the graphics for. So I know how wonderful and fun it can be to get together with friends from across the nation! Have a tremendous time!!!! :) :)
Posted by JoAnna | September 17, 2006 9:37 PM
Oh, and happy belated birthday to Hannah :) :)
Posted by JoAnna | September 17, 2006 9:38 PM
How fun!! Thanks for posting pictures, and happy belated birthday to you, Hannah!!!
Morgan
Posted by Anonymous | September 17, 2006 11:45 PM
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! I liked your post Hannah, it made me laugh the way you wrote it. :-)
Posted by i luv the Lord | September 19, 2006 3:07 PM
Happy sweet sixteen, Hannah Beth! It sounds like you got a wonderful birthday present! =)
Posted by Anna Naomi | September 19, 2006 9:34 PM
I was wondering what the rest of you looked like!
Posted by Anonymous | September 27, 2006 5:47 PM