Sooooo, there were some margaritas involved in last night’s festivities. And perhaps a mojito or three. There was also some wild-boar eating, caviar-and-deviled-egg pondering (picture coming soon), and… I’m going to have to stop now because I just made my own stomach turn.

In short, it was a great night.

And then! While watching Nancy Pelosi speak at Netroots Nation, who should appear, but special unannounced guest AL GORE. A favorite at Think Progress live blogged Gore’s appearance. A favorite exchange:

11:37 ET: Responding to a question on technology, Pelosi thanks Gore for his work on the issue, stating, “Without him, there would be no Netroots Nation. We would not have the technology. You know that.” Gore jokingly responds, “I think I’ll refrain from saying that.”

Funny, because he invented the internet.

I’m gong to back to another panel and hydrate my aching self. Sadly, I’m leaving the great city of Austin tonight and headed for swampy DC.

UPDATE: Here’s the caviar-and-deviled-egg picture I promised:

doubtful yet curious deviled-egg examining

(Photo source: me!)