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May 22, 2006

Hot Bods, Hot Rods, and Eileen's Shoes

Cyber chocolate for those of you who missed RT

Ah, the Romantic Times Convention. I can't believe another year has come and gone! And what a fabulous convention it was!

First of all, the guys were really HOT. The hottest bodies I've seen since . . . well, since last year's RT convention when the Ellora's Cave models got down and dirty on the dance floor with hundreds of excited women. One of those hot models, Rodney Chatham, was a contestant this year. I was smitten with him last year, impressed that he was married and let everyone know it while they relentlessly fondled his rock hard abs. (Admission here: I fondled those magnificent arms of his--hot man, sexy smile--how could I resist?)

Anyway, Rodney was an absolute sweetheart, and I was happy to see him as one of this year's entrants. Well, maybe I was just happy to see him with his shirt off again. (A single girl MUST get her thrills somewhere, after all). Regardless, Rodney clearly impressed many others, as he was crowned this year's Mr. Romance!

Okay, so the pageant is a little cheezy, but it's all FUN. That's what matters most, isn't it? Not taking yourself too seriously. I had a lot of fun this year at the convention, but I'm afraid I can't reveal any scandalous details...what happens at RT stays at RT, ha ha! You'll just have to come next year if you missed this one.

And now I want to brag a little. If you were at the convention, then you got to know one of the cover model contestants, Michael Ward. He won the Reader's Choice award, and it was no surprise that he was a reader favorite. Totally charming, utterly gorgeous, and a killer smile to boot... Well, the reason I want to brag is because *I* was the one who got him to enter! Three years ago, I met him by chance at the RT convention in Kansas City. He was dressed in his Army attire, looked hopelessly bored by whatever function he was there for, so a friend and I snatched him up to party with us. We had a blast. For the past two and a half years, I encouraged him to enter the cover model pageant (part of that 'don't take yourself too seriously' mantra). Well, he finally entered and he did me proud. I even got to ride in his Porshe, and then he let me take it for a spin. Talk about a hot car for a hot guy!

Last night, being the final night of the RT convention for most, was a night many of us "let loose." Alesia and Eileen were definitely getting down on the dance floor. But here's the thing--I read Eileen's blog about all the shoes she brought for all her outfits, yet when I saw her, she was sans shoes, ladies. She brought ALL those shoes, only to hang out barefoot half the time. And I should know. The woman was stalking me during most of the convention.

As for why, you'll have to ask her. Because you know the deal...what happens at RT stays at RT!

Thanks, Kayla! It's been great having you here! Now it's time to announce the winners of your Getting Even Giveaway! They are...

Maureen Emmons, from Yardley, Pennsylvania
Dee Clancy, from Woodford, Virginia
and
Karen Craig, from Saugus, Massachusetts!

Congratulations, winners! Kayla will be sending out your signed copies soon!

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Posted by: Eileen at May 22, 2006 11:21 AM

Posted by: Alesia Holliday at May 22, 2006 4:34 PM

Posted by: Eileen at May 22, 2006 10:39 PM

Posted by: laurenjharwood at May 22, 2006 11:58 PM

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Posted by: dee at May 23, 2006 9:44 PM

Posted by: Allison Brennan at May 24, 2006 11:08 PM