Thanks for the shout-out, Stuart. Spring Fling exceeded our wildest expectations. Our biggest fear was that no one would show up...many of us writers are self-professed introverts. Spending time and money to meet up with a bunch of strangers was a leap of faith on the part of the out-of-towners.

The best thing about it for me, aside from the actual meeting everyone and conversations, was reading about it afterwards. The different perspectives of all the various attendees has been enlightening and delightful.

Thanks, Stuart! MSS said it best, above. But I will add that I desperately wanted this to be an international event and privately urged a few Canadian garden bloggers to join us. I would have been overjoyed if the famous Stuart could have been here too.

As it turned out, it was just us Yanks this year, though the US was well represented from north to south and east to west as far as Idaho. Next year, if there is a next year (are you listening, Chicago?), I hope to meet you in person, Stuart. A certain Chicago blogger was considering a Fall Fling, which would actually be a Spring Fling for you Southern Hemisphere types.

I live in the states, but I may as well live in Oz as well! LOL. Sure looks like they had a fun time.

Hi Stuart, this year's fling was absolutely fabulous, you are so right about that. It was worth the expense and hassle of travel to meet the many bloggers attending, some familiar, some not, but all terrific. Next year's event, wherever it is, will be a must go! Hope to see you there.