So...I got a little got a little invite in my inbox today...

KOMO-TV and its owner, Fisher Communications, has graciously agreed to serve as host for a blogger meet-up at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday August 2nd. The event will be at Fisher Plaza, 140 Fourth Avenue North in downtown Seattle. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (alcoholic and otherwise) will be served and everyone who attends is promised a cool piece (or pieces) of KOMO swag. That's right; we're digging deep for this.

This is a social event, so come prepared to meet and make new friends. If you know of a local blogger who's not on the list here, please let me know or feel free to invite them, too. We'd like to meet everybody.

If you don't already know me, I'm Chris Pirillo - coffee addict, Seattlite, and a regular ol' blogger who also has a YouTube channel. If you have any questions about this event, feel free to contact Leanne Dillon from KOMO-TV at (206) 404-6055.

KOMO-TV is interested in getting to know bloggers in the area, and what better way to do that than with a little party? Again, this is a social event; there's no agenda for the station other than helping facilitate this meet-up. Fisher Communications recognizes the significance of the personal media revolution, and they want to listen and pay attention to what you're saying. I think this is a good way to start.

KOMO-TV news anchors will be there, so don't forget to bring your camera! You'll also be able to take pictures of yourself (and your co-anchors) at the anchor desk.

Please use the RSVP function of this Evite to let us know if you're coming. We want to make sure we have enough food for everybody.

We should all use "komomeetup" as the tag for photos, videos, blog posts, etc.

Anyone planning on attending?

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It's true. I realized it on the Fourth of July when I chose to stay in and watch a marathon of MythBusters instead of enjoying the beautiful day. I'm oddly fascinated by the weird stuff they come up with - like getting sprayed with a skunk to see what cleans it off best (Episode 16). Or constructing a crossbow out of newspaper (Episode 44). Or even weirder (Episode 78 - Can you Walk on Water?).

There's also Deadliest Catch, which I accidentally watched while in San Diego for my sister's wedding, and then immediately went on a watching spree when I came home. Holy crap is crab fishing insane! I even got Frinklin into DC, which is narrated by...

Mike Rowe. Dirty Jobs is on almost as much as MythBusters, and I'm all the happier for it. I will often TiVo it so that I can indulge myself in the evening when I have time to watch several episodes at once.

There's no two ways to put this - Mike Rowe is hot. Aside from the fact that he's a damn handsome man, the ability to remain funny and charming while standing in or shoveling large amounts of poo is a rare quality. And he's a Renaissance man - used to be an opera singer, is currently writing a novel, and plans to return to the stage once Dirty Jobs ends (we'll just forget about the QVC stuff, OK? Although he still had a funny/charming/self deprecating thing going on even then).

When discussing Mike, I always refer to him as, "my other boyfriend."* (My original boyfriend being Zach Braff, although I've heard he's a douche bag, so I'm considering dumping him and going with Mike full-time).**

*I realize referring to someone as "my boyfriend" when I'm already married makes me sound like my grandmother, who used to refer to various celebrities as "my boyfriend" even though they were 40 (or more!) years younger.

**Hi Honey! I love you!

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1 Mike Rowe IS a hottie!

Posted by: Charmed at July 12, 2007 10:17 AM (kIPGR)

2 Yes, Mike is cool, even if not so young!

Posted by: Flaming0 at July 13, 2007 03:47 AM (OmPxo)

3 Wow. That was a totally backhanded compliment. He's 45 year old. What are you, nine?

Posted by: ensie at July 13, 2007 09:25 AM (6We+3)

4 just discovered dirty jobs and mike rowe. i totally have a crush on him, but that's okay, my husband has a man-crush on him, too. we love to watch the show.

Posted by: ann-marie at October 01, 2007 12:24 PM (/DlEy)

5 helo im candace remember me from the spider pharm well i was just wondering if i could have your e-mail because i have those pics that we took and i wanted to send you them e- mail me bsck @ f.candace@yahoo.com> thanks>

Posted by: candace at December 06, 2008 11:20 AM (aiWK+)

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I'm probably the 500th person to use that title, but WTF - it fits.

Frinklin and I went to the first showing of Transformers today in Tacoma and GOOD HOLY GOD did the movie ROCK!

If you, like me, were a fan of the television show growing up - go!

If you like to see kick ass special effects - go!

If you like to see lots of shit get blown up in a big, big way - go immediately!

I'm not usually a Michael Bay fan, but this movie met every expectation I had in a big way. The nostalgia factor is huge with this movie, and judging from the reaction of the crowd, everyone was happy. There was a lot of clapping and shouting, especially when Optimus Prime made his first appearance. On more than one occasion several people stood up to clap. Shia LaBeouf was great - after seeing him in this action role, I'm definitely looking forward to the fourth Indiana Jones film.

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