MOTM - February 28, 2008

OK, this just keeps getting better and better. Even missing some of the regulars like Lone Star Todd, Angel, Aaron, Ryan and Sharon (sinus infection; Uh-oh, possible HIPPA violation). We also missed Shunit and where have you gone, Stacy Z? We also hope the Kirbster doesn't make last week a one time thing. And we look forward to others coming back. Even with that hole in our assemblage, we made some real inroads into the forest of temperance.

J-Spot, Sonali and Beth lit up the evening. J-Spot is attempting to stop smoking. Give her some love and support in this if you can. It's important.

Beth's spousal unit Casey made his debut. Casey teaches legal research at UT and rides herd over the UT law library. He also knows The Uniform System of Citation by heart. (Do they even still use that? Maybe I am really disclosing how old I am.)

George got shamed (not my words) into making an appearance. We wish that would happen more often.

Luke and Stuart added much needed intellectual stimulation.

Steph and her posse (careful spelling this time) always make this a mini-Carnivale. Her entourage (safer word for creepy computer voice) included James, the wine merchant, who is becoming a regular. Thanks for that. It also included Marlo, the restaurateur, Mandy, the room mate and Abby the brunette (or is it the other way around?). They added much to the group and we hope they favor us again.

Also attending for the first time was Christa, one of our new best friends. Her connection with this group is multiple and we hope those continue to induce her to come.

I'm sure I missed someone but, as I have stated before, it's not because they were unimportant, it's because of my faulty memory process. It's actually the fourth or fifth thing to go, I can't remember which.

Next week, same time, same place. Although there is some support for having an occasional Monday event to take advantage of $1 margaritas. Your views on that are solicited.

Until next week. Peace. Out.

MOTM - February 28, 2008

The weather is gonna be good, the drinks are cold and the company is exhilarating. Why wouldn't you come to MOTM this week?

It'll be the Thursday night place to be.

So come one, come all.

Place: Belmont

Time: Late afternoon

The floor will be open for discussion about alternate places and/or times for MOTM.

Mode of dress: Mid Victorian business casual.

Topics for discussion: Why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway and go to the fair to be cheated?

Also, prize awarded for best caption for this photo:

Until then. Peace. Out.

MOTM - February 21, 2008

OK, you're doing better. Last night's lineup included Lone Star Todd, who drank something else, indicating that maybe he was tired of Lone Star. Maybe a new nickname is forthcoming. Stay tuned.

Angel, Stuart and Sharon helped make it a gala outing.

And debuting at the MOTM was the Kirbster. Quite an addition to the group.

All in all, very nice.

Stuart is engaged in some kind of Boot Camp fitness program. He alleges it increases his testosterone and makes him want to wrestle. Watch your back and warn others.

We missed some of the regulars due to illness or other commitments. That's not good. Come back soon. Also missing was 50% of the most outstanding group that we had on Valentine's Day. The absence of all these leaves a hole in our karma.

It has been pointed out to me that some of my prior posts were "whiny". They were. Let's move on.

The meeting was cut a little short to allow some of us to attend the Debate Party at the Hyatt. For a significant amount of cash, we got to park 1/2 a mile away, spend 45 minutes in a line to get in, stand cheek to jowl with a thousand of our closest friends (who, in retrospect, are not all that pretty) and succumb to fatigue and leave before either of the candidates showed up. Money really well spent.

As far as the winners of the costume contests, it was a tie. Lone Star Todd was dressed as John McCain and Stuart looked a lot like Ron Paul. Wait, no. They didn't really look like them, they just thought like them. Close enough for this group. The prize is the cover charge for next week's MOTM. Congratulations to all the contestants.

Weather is getting better. We'll try this again next week.

Until then. Peace. Out.

MOTM - February 21, 2008

I don't know how we can top last weeks event but if a few of you that couldn't make it last week were to show up this week, we could try.

Since Valentine's Day is past, maybe your schedule (and your head) is clearer. There shouldn't be too many conflicts, although several politicians will be in town. I have invited Hillary and Barack to come by for a drink and I expect both of them to comply. What else do they have to do that night?

The mode of dress will be to dress as your favorite presidential candidate who is still in the running to be nominated. This includes Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mike Huckabee and Fidel and Raul Castro. Extra points if your choice is of the opposite sex. Double extra points for appropriate hair styles and facial hair.

The topics for discussion will be (i) your exploits on Valentine's Day; (ii) when the next terrorist attack will occur now that the Protect America Act has expired; (iii) whether you are sorry that you used steroids or HGH; and (iv) what you have given up for Lent.

Until then. Peace. Out.

MOTM - February 14, 2008

OMG, this was the best MOTM ever! Thanks to all of you who thought enough of the rest of us to include us in your Valentine evening. The quality of the people attending easily exceeded anything we have seen before. The conversation was enertaining, intelligent and clever and the assemblage was convivial, engaging and esthetically marvelous. For those of you that couldn't make it, I'm sorry. Your attendance would have shot this one off the chart. We may not hit this level again but we can only try. We will all give it our best.

Until then. Peace. Out.

MOTM - February 14, 2008

OK, drinking on Valentine's Day doesn't seem like that bad an idea, don't you think?

After all, if you really have a significant other (or even one that is barely relevant), you can hook up with them after the happy hour. Doesn't everything go better with a little buzz?

So, I am anticipating that you all will show up tomorrow night at the usual place, at the usual time and no one will call you a loser (OK, some will, but who cares?) if you are drinking with the rest of us and not making the whoopie (old person reference).

Until then. Peace. Out.

MOTM - Febuary 7, 2008

High quality attendance last night.

Sonali, Sharon, J-Spot, Luke, Lone-Star Todd, Aaron, Stuart, Steph and her friend James, the wine salesman.

Last week, Steph's posse included James, the wine salesman and a DWI lawyer. A symbiotic relationship? I think I spelled posse wrong last week and that messed up the little voice that can read this with some alarming results. We'll see if this works better.

Also, we were graced with a triumphant return of Shunit, fresh from feeling sorry for herself (her words). She even drank part of a Pacifico (after chugging a whole orange juice). Someone needs to monitor her alcohol intake. Her presence always makes me feel better.

Lone Star Todd wants to have a discussion as to whether we should move the MOTM to Monday night (or just do two-a-weeks) because of the $1 margaritas special at the Belmont. Comments on this are encouraged.

Next week Thursday night is Valentine's Day. Topic for discussion will be why are you such a loser that you are here drinking with us rather than sharing a romantic evening with someone?

I will be there, perhaps prepared with an answer.

Until then, Peace. Out.

MOTM - February 7, 2008

OK, let's try this one more time.

Tomorrow night, Belmont. Starting around 5 pm.

Weather will be great. Valentine's Day is not for another week. Super Tuesday is behind us. Texas' primary is not until March 4. The Super Bowl is over. Pitchers and catchers don't report for another week or two (baseball reference for those of you who are confused). March Madness doesn't start until, well, March. Fat Tuesday is past. Ash wednesday is gone. Lent has started. So, you can practice giving up something other than drinking (smoking would be a good suggestion).

Anyway, no really good excuses for cutting.

See you there. Peace. Out.

MOTM - January 31, 2008

So windy and cold that we had to retreat to the second floor tented area of the Belmont. After our hands quit shaking from the cold, we got down to some serious happy-houring.

Attendees included yours truly, Luke, the off spring, Ryan, Sharon, J-Spot, Stuart and Steph and her possee. Steph's possee included at least one attorney experienced in DWI defense, not a bad guy to know. However, you know we do not condone drinking and driving at any time. Steph promised that her entourage later would include at least two women with outstanding characteristics. Had to leave before they showed. More's the pity.

Tiana missed due to a week long bout with flu, URI, allergies, etc. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

J-Spot left for an assignation with some dude that she was reluctant to call a date. When is a date not a date? Does going to dinner with someone that pays for your meal and expects to enjoy your company qualify? Quacks like a duck to me.

Much intellectually stimulating and sparkling conversation, much of which centered around "cock blocking". Not being all that familar with the concept, I had little to offer. Some enlightenment would be welcome.

In fact, the nuances of this term could be a discussion topic for next time.

Peace. Out.

UPDATE: The weird little computer voice that can read the text in this blog does not get the word "possee". This was totally unintentional and makes the use of the voice to read this entry not safe for work ("NSFW"). Sorry.