I had a great plan to attend Sarah Palin’s appearance at the Reagan Library in honor of the Simi Valley Republican Women’s Club on August 8th. One of my friends’ moms was once Orange County Republican Woman of the Year. Mmmhmmm, you see where this is going:

1.    Use Mumsie’s name to get tickets
2.    Dress like a Republican
3.    Attend dinner with top secret blogger tools hidden in my G-faux-P girdle
4.    ???
5.    Profit!

Sadly though that pesky Palin has thwarted my hijinx! She backed out…Hmmm could her operatives have sensed my stealthy prowl?  Or does she just like to tease and then say "No"?

Today this sad message appeared on the website of the Simi Valley Republican Women in tragic blue san-serif font:

We regret to inform you that Governor Sarah Palin is unable to attend our event on August 8, 2009. As stated, we invited her to attend and we were honored by her consideration. We sincerely appreciate the support of our members and guests. We will refund ticket purchases for anyone who chooses not to attend.  

Here’s what Ex-Gov GILF had to say on her Facebook page:

As repeatedly stated to several in the media over the last week, former Governor Sarah Palin is not committed to attend the Simi Valley Republican Women’s event at the Reagan Library and in fact is not attending the event. Neither the Governor’s state staff nor SarahPAC has ever committed to attending this event or speaking at this event, and even requested that the Governor’s name be removed from the invitation several weeks ago. The Governor has other work and commitments to take care of at that time. She looks forward to visiting her friends in California soon.

All event requests must be confirmed with Meghan Stapleton of SarahPAC. Additionally, all invitations bearing the Governor’s name must be approved by her attorney before proceeding.

Thank you.
Meghan Stapleton

Guess who the replacement is? Palin’s very own amanuensis: John Zeigler