Hahahaha! I just realized that this is about a mile from where I work!

I'm not gonna be able to make it. :( I can't get out of work. If it was two weeks later I could just call off, but I have to work Satuday. Then I have to go back to work Sunday night. It's just a little too far to drive for me to be able to make it back. Plus there's no way in hell I'd get any sleep. Fuuuuck! :mad:

Hopefully next time I can make it.

I'm not too far from chicago neither.

I hope you all have a good time in DC tommorow!!!

Will
Be
with
you
in
spirit.
(drooling with envy)

Just thought of something, you guys know you're missing the Draft right? ;)

Nope, it's going to be on TV at the bar.

Our thoughts will be with you too.

*psssssst*(opens bottle,and holds it above head)


CHEERS EVERYONE

have a good time eh

Art,

Don't think I didn't notice your avitar pinned to your jacket. That was very cool!

Peetster,
Thanks for showing up!
Great to meet ya, man.

Rogue: You really are the original geek/stud. I'd love to keep up with you IRL. You are witty and can challenge me and make me laugh at the same time.
Tophat: I like your style, bro. I don't think people know how smart you are. Now I do.
Art: You are as deep in person as you are online. Wow. You kept forcing me to THINK! That was cool.
Mimi: Despite my best efforts, you continue to stay well grounded. ;-) Good for you, since you have so much going on.
Sus: I think you make more sense than you give yourself credit. You are pretty damn smart. :-)
Phil: As I expected, you are a total man's man. I could hang with you for days.
Halx: You are even more laid back and cooler than I ever thought could be. Thanks for making this all possible. I'm glad to be part of this group.

Oh, and the big birthday thing went really well. I even got a kiss on the cheek and a big hug. I guess I did good. :-)

to all who attended, it was real...

to those who didn't, you missed a hell of a good time...(and it's still going on...)

Hugs to you, ART. It's not every day you meet a legend. :-)

Totally rewarding and valuable experience today, thanks to Halx and rogue49! Thanks also to BuDDaH, Wile_E, unclephil, tophat65, Peetster, and for me especially, sus and mimi!
...the miles were worth it for the smiles on the outside and insight on the inside...onward and upward from here!

what a great bunch of guys you are. i'm so glad i was there to meet you; it'd be fun to do it again :-D

Peetster, you are a real cool guy, I had a lot of good things to say about you when you left - real great impression you made.

Can't say it enough, well worth all the effort.

I would do it again in 2 seconds...well, 2 months...heh
Everyone DOES have lives.

But I enjoyed every moment, it was great talking and hanging out with everyone, good people everywhere.
You can't ask for anything more.

Thank you all again for coming, you've made my day.
And given me some good thoughts to remember.

I know that some ever deeper friendships were made that day.:)

totally special thanks are due you rogue-master!
you pulled it together from scratch and everything you did from day 1 is much appreciated - thanks man, I hope you felt our love...

oh, as an additional way to re-experience the event for fortunate attendees and a way to voyeuristically experience some of what transpired for those who desire same:
the beginnings of an account are in my journal now...
I'll get to the great parts as soon as I get the good parts done.
thanks...

Thank you, art
Believe me, it was my pleasure.

BTW, my compliments, you are indeed a lucky man.
sus & mimi, you are lovely ladies.
Very special to meet you all.

Peetster & Tophat, it was great seeing you.
You were both fun to talk to and great men.

I only wish you both had been able to stay just a little later to meet Buddah & Wile
(they got stuck on the highway)

But those who did meet you, had nothing but compliments.
Keep up the coolness.
And thanks again for coming.