Chicago DUers!!!!

[Susang]

Is it time yet? I'm getting kind of thirsty!
:beer:

[mopinko]

1. it always time

[terrya]

2. Can a newbie join you?

I'd like to meet some of my fellow DU'ers.

:-)

Terry

[Susang]

5. I didn't know you lived in Chicago

We get together every few months (or so), usually at a bar to hang out, chat, whatever. Of course you are welcome to join us, but if you turn out to be a freeper infiltrater, I have to warn you XNASA can get pretty crazy when provoked and you don't want to piss off Greatauntoftriplets or it will get ugly! :P

[terrya]

8. Oh, geez NO.

A FREEPER???? Me??? That's one of the nastiest comments ever directed towards me.

Yes, I live in Chicago. In Edgewater (a couple of blocks from the Granville Red Line Stop)

I'll be on my best behavior.

:-)

Terry

[greatauntoftriplets]

15. Good Lord!

I live in Edgewater too!

[Susang]

19. I was being sarcastic, you putz!

Can't anybody take a joke around here? :evilgrin:

[terrya]

20. I knew you were joking!

I THINK....

:-)

Terry

[ProfessorGAC]

22. No Fighting!

We have to be one big happy family. And i'm not being sarcastic. So there!
The Professor

BTW: Susan, did Mike get my PM? I can't have him making fun of my guitar. It's feelings are hurt.

[greatauntoftriplets]

14. And here I thought I was nice.

:hi:

On edit: great idea, Susang.

And on re-edit: Like Prolesunited, a Sunday afternoon is best for me.

[never cry wolf]

40. Yes, a weekend afternoon works best for me as well...n/t

[XNASA]

3. Yes!!! It is time.

I suggest we go to Tuman's, as soon as possible.

In fact, I may go there tonight.

[Susang]

4. We're going to Pontiac tonight

For Live Band Karaoke! I want to sing....................

[XNASA]

7. On Damen?

Or in Michigan?

If Terry's not spinning at Tuman's, I might see you there.

[Susang]

21. On Damen, silly!

Home of the ridiculously hot outdoor patio (in the summer anyway). They do live band karaoke every Friday and my future brother in law has been bugging me to go with him sometime (he knows I sing). I've hit it before and it's a lot of fun, not quite as cheesy as regular karaoke.

Are you recording tonight? What time were you going to be getting to Tumans?

[XNASA]

28. Nope. No recording or rehearsing tonight.

Just thought I pop in for awhile. Kinda getting cabin fever.

My pal Terry spins at Tumans on Fridays. Unless he's spinning at Mac's.

I have no plans, other than to pick up Kevin (who for some reason Sharon calls "Rich" LOL!!!) and have a beer or two.

What time will you be at Pontiac? I have another friend who lives on that very same block that we might pop in and see as well.

So, lot's of options, but nothing in stone.

I'll be sure to take your cell number with me. I can't imagine that we'll be anyplace before 10.

[Susang]

31. That's probably when we'll be there

Karaoke doesn't start until 10:00. Definitely take my cell phone # with you, PM me if you forgot it. Michael will be there too! Bat guano for all my friends!

[greatauntoftriplets]

32. Would someone please explain to me....

...how the heck Michael got nicknamed "batboy"?

I have a feeling this will be good.

:evilgrin:

[XNASA]

34. You have to ask?

[Susang]

36. Zomby Woof did it

Michael has this great picture of Bat Boy in his signiture line and Zomby just started calling him BatBoy all the time. Then the bat guano jokes started and it was history.

I guess it wasn't really that good of a story, other than it's another thing to blame on Zomby! :-)

[Ellen Forradalom]

45. XNASA goes drinking and all I get is this lousy t-shirt

[Blue-Jay]

6. If you do it on a weekday, I'll drive over for it.

My weekends are booked solid until April.

[RandomKoolzip]

9. Hey, I just moved to Chicago.....

Would love to meet all the DUers here. By the way, my wife and I are having a housewarming party on the 28th, if anybody wants to come to that...PM nad I'll give you the address.

[ProfessorGAC]

12. PM Me!

Can't promise i can be there, but i'll sure try. Remember, also in yesterday's post that your attendance at the gathering Susang is fometning is NOT optional. You must, must, must, be there. The Professor has spoken. (Guess i told you, huh?)

[Susang]

24. Ha, we nabbed another one!

Welcome to our little gang. Do you live in the city ? Whereabouts?

[Ellen Forradalom]

44. Welcome to Chicago!

Definitely, let's get together!

[prolesunited]

10. It's more than time!

As always, Sundays work best for me.

It's also great to see some interest from others who haven't attended before. Please join us. We are A LOT of fun, if I do say so myself. In fact, I have the pictures to prove it. :D

Let me know.

:hi:

[Blue-Jay]

17. I could do a Sunday.

How about the 16th?

;)

[prolesunited]

18. The 16th is a Monday

:shrug:

[Blue-Jay]

23. Whatever.

You know what I meant. Just take the next closest one.

[prolesunited]

26. Sorry, I have plans that day

Perhaps I could break them. It is a Chicago DU gathering after all. :P

[ProfessorGAC]

35. Break The Plans, Sharon!!!

Look who's talking, huh? The guy who doesn't even know himself if he's showing up until he gets there, is telling you to break your plans.

What hubris!
The Professor

[prolesunited]

37. Umm...

NO!

You guys are great and all but, I think these are some plans I will be keeping. :evilgrin:

Anyway, I don't think the date was even picked yet.

[ProfessorGAC]

38. Just Kidding!

Actually finding an excuse to self-flagellate for my unreliability.

Whatever you're plans are, have fun.
The Professor

[prolesunited]

39. No worries!

We're always happy when you feel up to making it. :-)

And I am planning on having fun, lots of it, in fact. Thanks!

[Blue-Jay]

41. Will you be posting pictures?

Just wondering.

[Susang]

25. No, not the pictures!

I still haven't lived down the Christmas party ones! Though, at least I wasn't caught dancing to "Sex Bomb" like some I can name.....

[prolesunited]

27. No, I won't post them

But I promise to take MORE!!!

[XNASA]

29. Thank gawd the images that Sharon posted......

...only showed me from back side.

Hey. Who's that lurking in the corner????

[prolesunited]

30. Well, that would be mkuhl

but it looks to me as if he is NOT dancing, but laughing in amusement at those who are. ;-)

[Susang]

33. He's always laughing at something in amusement

That's just how he is. He laughs at me constantly! :-)

[ProfessorGAC]

11. Count Me In!

After the health battles i've had the last couple of weeks, i am so ready to have fun!

PM me when it's decided what we should do.

Thanks
The Professor

[chiburb]

13. Downtown works best for me, but...

I think it's time to meet y'all... let me know where and when.
1st round on me!

[never cry wolf]

16. I'm in

Depending upon the chosen time. I've only met 3 DUers so far (that I know of) but am anxious to meet some more.

I am pretty flexible for the most part, running my own business, but stuff happens. The more lead time, the better.

[greatauntoftriplets]

42. Late afternoon kick!

:bounce:

[Susang]

43. So where, when and what time?

Suggestions from the peanut gallery, please! :-)

[greatauntoftriplets]

46. Ummmmmmmmmmm......

:bounce: to the top.

Sunday afternoon works best for me!

[prolesunited]

47. Me, too!

Just not next week.

[greatauntoftriplets]

48. And I have problems...

March 14 (the triplets' mother's 33rd birthday) and March 21 (a bridal shower -- in Lemont! -- far, far away from my humble abode).

Have fun next weekend, proles! Woo hoo!!!!

[Susang]

49. How does Sunday February 22th sound?

Right before Lent, so nobody can use that one for an excuse. What say you all?

[greatauntoftriplets]

51. I give up Lent for Lent.

The 22nd sounds great!

(Recovering Catholic here.)

[Susang]

54. I'm totally recovered myself

I gave up giving up things years ago!

[The Magistrate]

50. Will Attempt To Make It, Ma'am

It would be a pleasure indeed to see you all again.

[Bat Boy]

52. Hey honey...it's kicking...

My beer baby that is. Poor little thing needs sustenance.

[never cry wolf]

53. Hey, I just had a thought on the date

Our primary is March 16th. Do you think that maybe Sunday the 14th just before the primary would be better?

I was just thinking that maybe there will be some candidates in town, and quite possibly a certain press secretary for Dennis who shall remain nameless??

Just a thought.

[greatauntoftriplets]

55. NO!!! (sorry)

We are celebrating the triplets' mother's birthday on that day. March 21 also is bad for me -- a bridal shower.

[greatauntoftriplets]

56. And another kick.

:bounce:

[XNASA]

58. We don't discuss politics at Chicago DU Gatherings.

It cuts into our drinking time. LOL!!!

Honestly, I've been to 5 or 6 gatherings that included at least a handful of DU'ers.....and politics is not usually near the top of the agenda.

Mostly the discussion is about sex and music........and drinking. We really cut to the quick.

[prolesunited]

57. So, is the date

Feb. 22? Will that work for everyone?

Next question: Where are we going? I would like to stick closer to downtown. That last place was a little far north for me.

[greatauntoftriplets]

59. February 22 is good with me.

Close to downtown also is fine.

[XNASA]

60. I will be in Austin on the 22nd........

But hey....don't reschedule on my account.

[prolesunited]

62. What about the 29th?

Does that work for everyone? Heck, we've to an extra day this month, why not put it to good use.

[XNASA]

63. Oooooh! A Leap Day Gathering. A Leap Gathering!

Hmmmm.

Sounds sinister. But sure. I'll be there.

[greatauntoftriplets]

64. Leap Day is fine with me also.

So long as I don't have to leap.

[never cry wolf]

61. Both are fine for me

But as always, my schedule changes in the short term, as of now the 22nd is fine.

By asking about the dates just before the primary I just thought maybe Will Pitt would be in town with Dennis. Of course nothing says there can't be a second gathering in his honor.

[madrchsod]

65. well

anytime after the 27 of feb or when i get enough money...

[prolesunited]

66. So, will the 29th

work for you? It would be great to see another new face.

[greatauntoftriplets]

67. Anyone???

:shrug: and :kick: to the top.

How about the place where we gathered a year ago this month? The craic and music were great. And the owners said we were welcome back any time.

[XNASA]

68. Sounds good to me......

You're of course referring to the place on Clark, yes?

[greatauntoftriplets]

70. That I am.

It was a great place and getting towards the season.

[Gato Moteado]

69. damn.....i will miss this one

but hopefully i'll be back home soon enough for the next DU gathering in chicago.

[greatauntoftriplets]

71. One more kick.

:bounce:

[prolesunited]

72. So, like what happened to SusanG and mkuhl?

Will this date work for you two?

[greatauntoftriplets]

73. works for me.

:hi:

[XNASA]

74. Exactly. They started this.

So.....where the hell are they?

[greatauntoftriplets]

75. Calling Susang and mkuhl!!!

Whaddya think about February 29 at the place on Clark Street with the great music and atmosphere? ;)