Pic of the latest Chicago meetup!

[fudge stripe cookays]

Thanks to all the folks who came out to welcome the little Texan to Chi-Town! Sorry so late in posting this! It took me awhile to get off my butt when I got back!

Sunday December 4th outside Moody's on Broadway:


Back: Hedges and doloamber (all the way from the Dairy State!)
Front: FSC, susang, batboy, and terrya.

Hope we can do it again, guys! And for those of you who couldn't make it, I missed you!
FSC

[MissMillie]

1. What a great looking bunch o' folks!

And obviously you all had a good time.

[fudge stripe cookays]

11. Some of us had a better time than others!

wink wink nudge nudge!

Sangria, beer, and whatever that fu-fu thing I had was (there was Bailey's, Kahlua, and a bunch of other stuff in it. Yum!)

:evilgrin:

[terrya]

2. Well, terrya sure had a few. :-)

But that pic mostly reflected the great time I had (next time we get together, FSC, it's going to be in a place that's better lit. I like Moody's, but it's so gloomy inside.)

I hope we can get together again very soon. And that IS an attractive bunch.

T

[fudge stripe cookays]

8. Yep!

Sounds like a plan. A better lit place. One an easy-to-get-to street. And on a day when crazed Santas on Harleys aren't blocking every available route I have to travel!

FSC, it's true! Crazed Santas, everywhere!

[dolo amber]

3. I look like a wee leprechaun

or something next to all you Glamazons. Ya buncha damn freaks. :P

[fudge stripe cookays]

6. Glamazon? Moi?

Have you seriously looked at that picture, or are you drinking now too? :P

FSC, wanna-be Glamazon...

[Beware the Beast Man]

4. my eyes...MY EYES!

:evilgrin: just kidding gang.
What a handsome bunch. Mrs. Beast and I would still like to come out one of these days!

[terrya]

7. Well, YES.

We'd like to meet you and Mrs. Beast in person sometime. Ah, the stories we can tell. The laughs we can have. The alcohol we can drink. :-)

[fudge stripe cookays]

10. Yep!

I was bummed we couldn't round up more of you! You'll have to come out next time.

FSC

[Magrittes Pipe]

5. Holy Christ.

dolo amber is standing a step higher, and I still look like a goddamn giant. Eh well, what can you do? :shrug:

[terrya]

9. Except for the height, you look almost...impish...in that pic.

"Impish" is NOT a word I'd normally associate with you, Al. :-)

T

[Magrittes Pipe]

13. You forgot the "P."

[terrya]

14. Wait...I DID, didn't I?

That's what happens when I quickly post. Too much in a hurry, and I completely get the wrong point across.

T

[XNASA]

12. Sorry I missed out.

:cry:

You're all so beautiful.

[fudge stripe cookays]

15. Now let that be a lesson to ya!

Hopefully I can make it up again soon. But hopefully not for the same reason I was up this time.

FSC

[Bunny]

16. Dang, you people are gorgeous!

Richardo posted one yesterday from a meet-up in TX. Another stunning group! I love to see group pix. Thanks FSC!

[Richardo]

17. Great photo: the Usual Suspects.

:hi: gang! :D

You were pretty far afield, FSC. Love Chicago. You look like you had a GREAT time!

[fudge stripe cookays]

23. Had fun with my new buds...

but had to go up for a funeral, so the whole trip wasn't quite that wonderful, unfortunately.

:hi: Richardo!
FSC

[Richardo]

29. Sorry you were there for a funeral, FSC

:hug:

[fudge stripe cookays]

37. Thanks sweetie. =) n/t

[asthmaticeog]

18. Damn, that looks like it was fun.

Do it on a Friday or Saturday instead of Sunday sometime, and I'll try to make it out there. :P

[fudge stripe cookays]

24. Sorry, wanted to.

I was at a wake all day Saturday. Next time hopefully I can stay longer and do more.

FSC

[Radical Activist]

19. There was a Chicago meetup?

It might be good to post about it in the Illinois forum in advance for the next one.

[fudge stripe cookays]

25. I did.

Several days ahead of time, but it dropped like a stone. I kicked it a couple times too.

Even posted another one in the lounge.

Not for lack of trying to get folks out. Seriously.
FSC

[Radical Activist]

31. Oh yeah

I thought you meant like there was some kind of official Chiago DU meetup. Glad you had a good time.

[GOPisEvil]

20. Chicagoans are known for their hospitality to visiting Texans!

:hi: everyone!

[XNASA]

21. It's called 'pity'.

:evilgrin:

[GOPisEvil]

22. It's the same feeling we have for visiting Oklahomans.

:D

Jus' kidding Okies - put down the pitchforks and torches.

[greatauntoftriplets]

35. As an honorary Sooner......

(My :loveya: is an Oklahoman) I am coming after you with a torch and pitchfork!

:evilgrin:

[fudge stripe cookays]

26. They told me you're still suffering withdrawal symptoms!

Me too.

{{{{sigh}}}}
FSC

[GOPisEvil]

27. I am.

They even sent XNASA down to give me a small fix, but that was only temporary respite.

Sigh...

[XNASA]

28. I may visit again this Spring.

An old buddy down in Clear Lake is gittin' hitched and there's a possiblility that wedding will be near Austin.

I'll keep you posted.

[GOPisEvil]

30. Excellent.

We'll round up the usual suspects again if you head this way.

[davsand]

45. Are there many DUers in Austin?

There is a guy running for City Council down there who you guys need to meet. His parents are old buddies of my husband's, and he grew up organizing. Miguel is an amazing guy.

He decided to run after he was in Colorado in this last Presidential race...


Laura

[fudge stripe cookays]

47. TONS!

And they're a friendly and outgoing bunch.

velmad, GOPisEvil, NoPasaran, and sonias just for starters.

FSC, has visited...knows.

[fudge stripe cookays]

32. Well, let us know too!

Some of us Metroplex folks might want to be included. (hint hint)

FSC

[XNASA]

33. I'm afraid that I'm hardly worth the trip to Austin.

That is, unless I've got my freak on.

[fudge stripe cookays]

36. Freak on?

Hmmmm..... You'll have to let us be the judge of that, buddy.

FSC

[greatauntoftriplets]

34. Thanks for the photo!

Again...sorry I couldn't make it! Looks like everyone was properly lubricated.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

38. I want to do each one of you - plus where was Randomkoolzip?

Come to CT and taste my love!

[terrya]

39. If you and Hedges ever do it....

Film it, baby, And give me a copy of that tender man on man action. Please. Please.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

42. "Tender"? - do you know Al and I - obviously not!!!

Oh the violent bliss!!!

[terrya]

44. It would be rough, woudn't it?

I want that tape, CStT. I want it. :-)

[redqueen]

40. You tease.

:P

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

41. I NEVER tease!!!

:)

[fudge stripe cookays]

46. Yikes!

Erm....only if you live near New Milford and can provide me with important genealogical data that I need from there.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I must decline your kind offer.

FSC, genealogy whore.

[bigwillq]

43. Every one's looking good!

Glad you guys had a chance to meet up.


I wanna meet some DUers.