NMA Reunion Live-blog 2012

The NMA Reunion Live-blog is like a Fender Rhodes electric piano, light beer or a Michael Bublé version of a Sinatra song--not as good as the real thing, but better than nothing.

In less than a month, MUs from across the country will gather in Orlando for a few days of music, camaraderie and out-and-out lying. If you haven’t signed up to attend, it’s not too late. The party begins June 27; go to the NMA website for registration information.

I hope to see you in Orlando, but if you have to stay home this year, you can still get a taste of the fun by following the annual NMA reunion "live-blog" throughout the week of the reunion. From Monday, June 25 (two days before the official opening of the reunion) until Sunday, June 30 (departure day for most attendees), come here for photos, interviews, assorted reports, rumors, revelations, scandals and tall tales. As an added bonus, this year I intend to feature, for the first time:

• Photos and videos in which you can actually make out what’s going on. (I've been studying with a former Navy Photographer’s Mate who is instructing me in the finer arts of removing the lens cap and other technicalities.)

In fact, since the season has begun, I'll be blogging frequently at Navy Lyres; stop by any time, check it out, leave a message.

See you at the reunion or online—