I think by now it's well-known that I will not be attending BlogCon 2002. And, much as I would really really like to, I just can't get out to Michele's wedding later this summer.

So here's my compromise. I'm considering buying a blow-up doll, getting a big picture of my face and attaching it to the blow-up doll, then sending it along to both events in my stead. If this is to happen, however, I will need caretakers to make sure the blow-up doll is... well, taken care of. And that he gets back to me after BlogCon so I can send him along to Michele's wedding on Long Island, and he'd probably also need a date to the wedding as well.

Think of the promotional possibilities. The BlogCon organizers could help pay for their hotel rooms in Vegas by charging people $1 each to take a picture with "Keith." Michele could help pay for her Taco Bell buffet at her wedding by doing the same. The blow-up doll would probably have a blast, and he'd probably get more action than I've seen in a while.

So if any of the BlogCon attendees/organizers and wedding guests are interested in being my blow-up doll's date, let me know.