Is this going to be recorded for those of us not fortunate ( or something) enough to live in the vicinity?

This is a very cool idea, Ben. It's a shame I'm on the opposite coast from you guys...I'd love to see how it all goes down.

I'm assuming someone will be posting up a play-by-play of sorts, to share the discussions had?

Ben, I am sorry to see that you received a "POOR" rating from Consumer Reports. Are you annoying your new employer that much?!?!? :-)

@Rachacha: I know! Seriously. Guess I'm still new around here, gotta work my way up.

@Ben Popken: I know, what up? How'd you end up so low-ranked? Do you have a lot of road noise in the cabin or something?

You should stream this on the website. That would be awesome, for those of us not cool enough to live in NYC. At least I'm cool enough to own a mac though! *phew*

Just RSVPed. Any dress code? Will my LED scrolling nametag w/my commenter name displayed be allowed?

@Eyebrows McGee (popping ~May 29): I can confirm that he does.

Free drink? Uh-oh.

(Thinks of Popeye's, KFC, other recent giveaway snafu's)

Roz isn't moderating???!!!??? :)

Please stream or post video of the panel.

rsvp'ed... lets hope i make the cut :o)

@humphrmi: Someone else was renting the Wiggum head that night from the shoppe.

I kid! Please don't ban me.

I'll be making the trek down from Albany. You can identify me by the hamster on my head.

@PartOfIMAXConspiracy_GitEmSteveDave: BAN HIM, ROZ!! He likes.... the NANNERPUSS.

(I vomited a little in my mouth)

Consumerist Panel Party? I'm out.

Consumerist PANTS Party, however....count me in!

I'm glad that it's free. Since Craigslist NYC is dropping the Escort section soon.

@PartOfIMAXConspiracy_GitEmSteveDave: If ever you were to consider renting a blue lab coat, now would be the time...

@Laura Northrup: "We don't serve hamsters in this bar."

Why's it gotta be in New York? Come to LA!

I'd really like to ask you guys: Why do you post stories where you describe the OP's dilemma one way... and then quote the OP's email which then has a completely different story?

Example:

Consumerist: The Bad Company did bad things!

OP's email: I didn't have the receipt and also I was drunk. Can you help me Consumerist?

@verucalise: Who could NOT like the nannerpuss.

SexBagel does:

@Trai_Dep: Why rent, when I can own?

@Laura Northrup: I promise not to bring a cat on my shoulder then.

@Rachacha: I thought for sure I had forgotten my blobs!

Can I make a suggestion? Come to Los Angeles. I'd really rather you come here since that's where I am now and it's really more convenient for me. I'm not telling you how to run your blog or anything, just sayin'.

@PartOfIMAXConspiracy_GitEmSteveDave: GET OUT OF THE FRAME, STEVEDAVE! You're ruining my view of the cat!

@twophrasebark: Are you blaming the OP? ROOOOOOOOOOOOOZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!

Damn, I'd gladly take it up... if I didn't have a final exam on the same day and time :(

@audemars:

Back in the day, owning a Mac was seriously uncool.

I guess that's awesome for me, because now I can tell those fuckers to eat shit because I was actually just ahead of my time. And chicks kinda dig old school Mac nerds (well, nerdy Mac chicks maybe).

@PartOfIMAXConspiracy_GitEmSteveDave:

Great foresight, because I have a feeling that would not end well

How many of your readers are actually in New York City? Might be interesting to have this streamed online so the above commenters (and me!) can be a part of it.

@fatcop: I LOATHE THE NANNERPUSS.

He haunts my every waking moment with his weee beady eyes.... oh, god... the eyes...

@PartOfIMAXConspiracy_GitEmSteveDave: I've got a great deal on a 5 year old blue lab coat, with 2 outside pockets and a hidden inside pocket for the children (AKA Huck and the kitties).

It's been newly refurbished by the dry cleaner, and sports brand new buttons for your "buttoning" enjoyment.

Interested? Here.... let's talk business. How much do you have to put down?? Do you plan on wearing this coat for longer than 3 years?? Or are you looking for a long-term lab coat investment? We are currently offering the most competitive Adjustable Rate Medicalabcoatloans (Or, ARM for short)...

Owning a lab coat is the ultimate investment, the American Dream!

Now, if you'll just sign ------->

@Laura Northrup: May I hitch a ride? I live right up I-90 by Amsterdam/Johnstown area....;-)

I'm fun as hell to travel with. You aren't opposed to me hanging my ass out the window down I-87, are you?

Awww, shucks, come on...

@verucalise: Well, eye. One usually falls off.

@verucalise: You bring the coffee?

@verucalise:

@humphrmi: The true question is, if one of the speakers says something insulting, will they disemvowel them?

@verucalise: I'm taking Amtrak so I can knit while I travel. Or read e-mail, whatevs.

@verucalise:
Are those buttons the "sport" model, though? Because if not, forget it.

I like my lab coats with sport style. Sleek. Sexy. Ones that say "I'm a 55 year old man with a mid life crisis."

And - power windows? Because if not, I'm walking out of here. Right.Now.

I'm in! I can't wait to meet Tax Cat.

@Laura Northrup: Jealousy!

I heart me some Albany train station. That place is super-duper.