Why? Because the FNC chicas are attending the SCBWI Eastern PA Writer's Retreat! YAY! This is my 3rd year going (2nd with my girls). And it is AWESOME.
And you know what else is awesome?
We're live-blogging the whole thing all weekend long over at the FNC! YA! Also, we're going to talk about blogging there. :-)
So....I may or may not be updating here until next week--I don't know, it depends on what kind of shenanigans I get into--and knowing me, I probably will.
Before I go though I must leave you with some advice.
You should never approach a mama goose sitting on her nest of eggs. Just saying, they don't like it--they hype their wings up in a really scary v-shape and hisssss at you--like a snake!
See, there's totally a goose couple camped out in the parking lot at one of my Barnes and Nobles and I was ummm you know, concerned about dehydration and stuff and so me and my aunt put some water in a bowl to leave for the mama because really, they're in a parking lot and it's hot! But we got within 3 feet of her and she went into vulture mode and then the dad FLEW across the parking lot at us and the night ended with us running and screaming toward our cars. So yah. For the record, that was the second time I've seen geese get violent. You think they're peaceful creatures, but I'm not so sure.
Anyway, maybe they drank our water. Or at least have some way of getting what they need from a land of cement--the pond is on the other side of the road with all the other geese, but I guess maybe they wanted privacy. Either way, that's all I've got.
Check the FNC! We'll be updating A LOT!
Geese are mean. But, er... isn't that a pic of an ostrich? With photoshopped teeth? #justsayin
ReplyDeleteLook, when I typed Killer Goose into google that is what I got! Don't question google! Just don't. #justsaying
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll be posting Twitter links so we can keep up with your adventures at the conference! There's little I love more than attending a conference or retreat with my best writer buds. You're going to have a blast!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhh, I'm jealous!!!! I want to go. But I shall settle for the bloggie updates. :) Have a blast and learn cool stuff.
ReplyDeleteGeese are freaky. Seriously.
And peacocks are major wild. We saw a stunning white peacock in Funchal (Madeira) and it made the most obscene shrieking sound. Absolutely terrified my youngest who was only 2 at the time. We got close to it because it was just so beautiful, but Mama peacock just wasn't having it. Something about our smell maybe. Humans are stinky.
Haha you are sooo funny, Frankie! I hope you have good time. :] And hilarious photo by the way. xD
ReplyDeleteOKay that is one scary picture...
ReplyDeletePlease don't hurt me but I laughed so hard reading your story.... ;o)
Yeah, just cause you want to help the animal when it is 'wild' its wild for a reason... ;o) Really I probably would have taken what myself, course I probably would have like thrown the water at the bird after the attack and prayed that it could not really fly.... ;o)
Thanks for the laugh! Have fun - SOOOO Jealous! But cannot wait for recaps! ;o)
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Have fun! I wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteYup, geese are mean. When I worked in an office there were a flock of them "guarding" the door as we tried to enter and exit the building. Somehow, it seems unfair to have to confront a killer goose to get to your job in the morning...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
Geese can be terrifying. We had some on my college campus that literally made me scared to walk to class. Even on sunny days I wouldn't walk around the lake. Have so much fun this weekend! I love writer's retreats. I just want to quit my job and attend them full-time.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found your award Frankie! Have fun at the conference and keep us posted. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteI expect a full report upon return. :)
I was chased by a goose once...been traumatized ever since. Entertaining post. Have fun at the retreat!
ReplyDeleteI'm so freaking jealous!!! I'll be refreshing on the FNC all weekend so I can live vicariously through you ladies.
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Your goose just scarred me for life.
Ooh, good luck and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI definitely had to google hemp milk! Interesting, I was wondering what it is like?
ReplyDeleteGeese are mean, or maybe more ornery. Out of the many geese I've known, (which is quite a few- I live next to a park) I have only met one nice goose. -Beware.
Have fun on your trip!
How fun- the retreat not the geese.
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