The idea that's taken over HK blogger-dom seems a goer. OK, it hasn't taken over but there seems enough interest to make it official. We've even spawned imitiations in Shanghai and Beijing (I couldn't find the link - I think it was Phil.) Conrad has seen into the future and summarised the night already, but let's see if we can defy our respective stereotypes. At worst it will give us all some blog fodder for a while.

OFFICIAL DATE: Wednesday, 26th November.
LOCATION: TBA*
SPONSORED BY: AmCham and Mike Rowse. Yes, I've negotiated HK$100 million from the HK Government to ensure we can enjoy our night of nights. I expect no panning of this good use of taxpayer money. It's to help put HK Blogging back on the map after SARS. Yes, SARS was months ago. That's beside the point.

* The venue will be in LKF. Given the unknowable nature of the numbers attending I think Conrad's suggestion of Fong's is as good as any. If we think the group will be upwards of 15 I can ring and go for the upstairs as a private party. I'll just tell them we've got 50 coming. Seriously some idea of numbers would be good (especially if you haven't already said something in the last comments).

It seems UK Joe has Conrad intrigued enough to come. We just need to hook Hemlock and we're there. I suggest we bring the Yuen Long crocodile to the night.

This should be plenty of notice; please keep spreading the word. Readers and out-of-towners are especially welcome. Closer to the date I'll let you know how to spot me. I'll likely be the one with the tour group flag saying "HK Bloggers have a life".

Now to the business side of the night.

I am laying down a few of rules:

1. Some people choose to blog anonymously. They may come to the night but say they are just a reader of blogs or some such. Everyone has to respect that. I'm not going so far as to ban questions but please don't push someone if they don't want to talk about something. Likewise no photos without permission of those in the shot.
2. I'm hoping this diverse gathering can lead to a free flowing exchange of information, stories and more. The only thing the group has in common is blogging but there are many other things in the world to talk about. I will provide a list at no extra cost.
3. I unashamedly reserve the right to change the details and rules.
4. I unashamedly reserve the right to be the final arbiter of all disputes on the night. If it's your shout, then it's your shout. Likewise if someone's getting out of hand I will not hestitate to demand they buy everyone drinks before I put them in a cab. I will be selecting random destinations for those cabs, only bounded by the borders of Hong Kong SAR.

Like all HK nights this will no doubt end with good stories and many establishments being visited. Feel free to buy your favourite bloggers lots of drinks.

I'm excited.