Comments on: Troubled http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/ Stories of life, love, work, travels, adventures... coffee always, always helps. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:01:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Natalie http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/#comment-2147 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:12:39 +0000 http://coffeehelps.wordpress.com/?p=304#comment-2147 I am so missing out…wishing with all my heart I could be there to see all the people I pop in and visit…hope you have a fab time, and k8 is right, couple of cocktails and everything will be grand!

]]> By: Hails http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/#comment-2146 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:57:39 +0000 http://coffeehelps.wordpress.com/?p=304#comment-2146 I am greatly relieved! Thank you, lovely, lovely people. Hurrah – Hails does not have to wear a dress!! I can’t wait to meet you all.
Elly – I don’t know any details about the tea party thing… is it like Alice in Wonderland? ;)
Grannymar – you are so nice and comforting – you will be getting a big hug from me when I see you!
K8 – You are hilarious!Really did not have you pegged as even remotely shy. Thankful we can cling to each other for mutual support!
Really excited about the Big Night – can’t wait to see you all!

]]> By: Grannymar http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/#comment-2144 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:01:01 +0000 http://coffeehelps.wordpress.com/?p=304#comment-2144 PS. There is No red carpet or dinner provided. There will be drinks at the bar for Finalists and Sponsors.

There will be name badges for everyone so don’t worry about not knowing who people are. By the end of the night you will know everyone! Grannymar will be the ould hag chasing Toyboys!

]]> By: K8 http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/#comment-2143 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:59:06 +0000 http://coffeehelps.wordpress.com/?p=304#comment-2143 Hails! You truly are my soul sister :) I’m seriously dang nervous too. Ok, I’ll be with my parents, but I cannot seriously stick to them like glue all night. Trouble is that I’m too bloody shy for my own good, so I need somebody to hook on to for support! I would be totally fucking honoured if you’d be that somebody :)

As for the lack of dress code, it’s pretty clever. You just wear whatever you’re most comfortable in (no tit-tape allowed!), this way you’re guaranteed to have a better time. You’re right about most award gigs being ultra-formal, but this one is totally different. No dinner, no band, no extras, just a bar and a big room full of bloggers! Eeep… so many people :/

I found a summery sort of dress, not formal at all really. It’s a floaty sort of affair, the sort of dress that catches on most things as you pass them. I just have to find some sort of jacket or something to go with it now.

Don’t worry, by the third cocktail we’ll both be oblivious to our nerves. I hope.

]]> By: Grannymar http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/#comment-2142 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:44:46 +0000 http://coffeehelps.wordpress.com/?p=304#comment-2142 Two answers from the same family. I was there as a finalist last year. The dress code for both men and women was as varied as walking along Donegall Place on a summer’s day! Not a ball gown in sight. Stop worrying and wear what you are comfortable in. Years ago I was to attend a charitable function in Belfast and we were told that a ‘Special Guest’ would be there and that we should wear our ‘Second best outfit!’

The ‘Special Guests’ will be the Bloggers and you ARE one of them. I would offer you a lift, but I am hoping to travel down on Thursday morning and hoping to stay until at least Monday.

Try to get to the hotel early. The gang blocking the doorway are the rough lot (read smokers) ignore them and waltz in like you own the place. Everyone there that night will be part of the Blogging world. Make for the noisiest group – I might be right in the middle of them. I will watch out for you!

]]> By: elly parker http://coffee-helps.com/2008/02/22/troubled-2/#comment-2141 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:20:24 +0000 http://coffeehelps.wordpress.com/?p=304#comment-2141 Last year people wore all sorts! George went in a suit as he was a sponsor and felt a bit overdressed. The beaut.ie girls were all togged up in their finest dresses, but I’d expect nothing less from them.

Some people will be in jeans and casual tops, others will be more dressy. I’m planning on a nice new pair of black jeans, black ankle boots and one of my nice floaty tops. Grannymar’s going for tailored trousers, top and tailored jacket.

Best to wear what you will be comfortable in. Will you be at the Ladies’ Tea Party beforehand? Would love the chance to hook up with you there!

Does that help any?

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