Return of the NYC Thursday Night Dope-Dinners

[Billdo]

Yes, after a summer of extreme intermittancy, it's time to get back to the semi-irregular New York City Doper Dinner Get-Togethers.

The first of these will be this Thursday, August 23rd at our old favorite Blondie's on West 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam. 1/9 train to 79th or B/C train to 81st.

As usual, we'll start at about 6:30 and go on 'til we're done with the chicken wings and pitchers of beer.

Come around and we'll have a toast to our brand new moderator and NYC stalwart, DrMatrix.

If you can make it, post here to let the world know and keep the thread visible. If you don't get a chance to post, just show up.

See you Thursday!

[Pucette]

I think I would love to have me some wings and see everyone again!

Thanks for resurrecting these, Billdo.

[Eve]

Hmmm . . . Might be able to make this one; I finally finished my new book and have a few spare moments . . .Supposed to be nice out on Thursday, too!

[Maeglin]

Hmm....for a rare Eve sighting, I just might be able to make it. Perhaps around 9:30, if anyone will still actually be there.

[Joe_Cool]

Originally posted by Billdo
Yes, after a summer of extreme intermittancy, it's time to get back to the semi-irregular New York City Doper Dinner Get-Togethers.

The first of these will be this Thursday, August 23rd at our old favorite Blondie's on West 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam. 1/9 train to 79th or B/C train to 81st.

As usual, we'll start at about 6:30 and go on 'til we're done with the chicken wings and pitchers of beer.

Come around and we'll have a toast to our brand new moderator and NYC stalwart, DrMatrix.

If you can make it, post here to let the world know and keep the thread visible. If you don't get a chance to post, just show up.

See you Thursday!

Dr. Matrix is a mod now? Nice! I'll make it a point to be there, and hopefully I'll be able to coerce JerseyDiamond to join me.

...Unless you'll all be gone by about 8 or 8:30. I work until 7...

[Cap'n Crude]

If and when I'm employed again, I may start joining you fine people. As it stands, I can't afford to spring for good eats very often, and I refuse to let anybody else pay for me. Except Governor Pataki, of course. ;)

[THespos]

I'd love to go, but I've got a studio jam this Thursday night and then I have to go see my friend's band play at the Hogs N' Heifers on the Upper East Side.

Lemme know 'bout the next one, though.

[GrandfatherTrout]

Awwww mannnnnn...

I'd love to but I have to coach a swim practice this Thursday night. I'll take out my disappointment on my teammates and think of y'all.

Next time for sure.

[OxyMoron]

Here I was, about to post that I'm headed down to Maryland....and Eve's gonna be there?

OK, it won't kill me to go down Friday AM instead.

Mark me down.

[Biggirl]

I'll stop by.

Please folks, remember to send me home at a reasonable hour. Would it be O.K to bring the boy? That'll ensure I get home.

[Pixellent]

I'd like to make it.

("Who he?"

"Oh, you know... that guy."

"Oh, right. That guy. Er... which guy?"

"Mags brought him to the last one."

"Oh... THAT guy!!! I still don't remember him."

"Shrug.")

Probably be along a little late, as my office doesn't let me out of my cage until 7pm. Don't wait on the drinking on my account.

[lurkernomore]

dunno yet.

[vix]

I've already got dinner plans, but it sounds like half the crew plans to get there late anyway. I may swing by at some point...

[Billdo]

Wow! Eve might show up at a bar and wings joint. Who'da thunk it? (Actually, Eve, the resturant part is not smokey at all, and there's a variety of good food.)

And, Maeglin, if you force us to, we'll just have to hang around and drink beers 'til 9:30 or so. But, Joe_Cool, we won't wait for you unless you bring JerseyDiamond.

Cap'nCrude, as far as good eats goes, Blondies is quite reasonable. There's a menu on their webpage (http://blondies.citysearch.com/) if you want to see if it fits in your budget.

Golly, THespos and GrandfatherTrout, can't you think of better excuses.

Biggirl, we would never think of keeping you out late. Bring the boy (and I assume you mean your son, 'cause I'm not sure your husband would be as effective at making sure you get home at a reasonable hour -- but bring Houseman as well, too).

And Pixellent, just hang around with the NY Dopers for a while, and after a few short months or years we'll begin to recognize you as someone more than "Hey You!" Can't wait to meet you.

And the rest of ya's -- see you there.

[Maeglin]

And, Maeglin, if you force us to, we'll just have to hang around and drink beers 'til 9:30 or so.

Somehow I doubt that much force will be required. If I am running on time, I'll pop on down. Otherwise, expect me when you see me, blah blah blah.

[soulsling]

Hello. I'll make it a point to be there. See ya then.

[Pixellent]

[i]And Pixellent, just hang around with the NY Dopers for a while, and after a few short months or years we'll begin to recognize you as someone more than "Hey You!" Can't wait to meet you. [/B]

Only a few short months or years? And they say you Dopers aren't a welcoming bunch. :)

[dalovindj]

That's funny. I have been to Blondies a bunch of times. Anyone know the bartender Grady? Good friend of mine. He shot part of his last movie in my pad in Brooklyn.

I'll be there.

DaLovin' Dj

[Biggirl]

I'll bring the boy. Maybe even Missy Funga will make an appearance. Missy Funga keeps chickening out at the last minute. If Houseman comes (he just might) then my reason to go home early will be gone.


I'm such a dirty stay out.

[stuyguy]

Hey, if Eve is coming, I'm gonna try to make it.

[Cajun Man]

Ahem . . . let's keep this on the first page. :)

[Eve]

I really should leave by nine—it IS a "school night"—but I'm still planning to make it. Dammit, it's supposed to rain tomorrow . . . That lets out the Marie Antoinette costume I was planning to wear . . .

[Cajun Man]

That lets out the Marie Antoinette costume I was planning to wear . . . Just as well, Eve . . . someone would've had to schlep a guillotine . . . in the rain !

[Pucette]

Yeah - you wouldn't want to slip in a puddle while carrying one of those... :D

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by Eve
I really should leave by nine—it IS a "school night"—but I'm still planning to make it. Dammit, it's supposed to rain tomorrow . . . That lets out the Marie Antoinette costume I was planning to wear . . .

Aw, MAN...

Does that mean they won't let us eat cake?

(ducks)

[Billdo]

OK gang, since it's going to be a big one, I've called in a reservation for 14 or so at Blondies for 6:30 under the name of "Cecil Adams."

Whoever gets there on time (and chances are it won't be me), take the table and order a pitcher of beer (or two . . or three . . .). Most folks seem to get there by 7'ish, but we know that there'll be some latecomers.

See you tomorrow.

[Eve]

I haven't been on the Upper West Side for years . . . Is there any time-killing place around there? It's supposed to rain, so window-shopping is out. But if I leave work at 5:00-ish, I'll need a nearby library or Barnes & Noble or something to hide from the downpour and kill some time.

Haven't really done that neighborhood in about 15 years—does Amsterdam still suck and Columbus is nice, or has it reversed itself by now?

[OxyMoron]

There's a Barnes & Noble just around the corner on Broadway and 82nd (in fact, IIRC it took over the old Shakespeare & Co. space). There's also the St. Agnes (http://www.nypl.org/branch/man/sa.html) branch of the NYPL on Amsterdam near 81st - but you'll note it closes at 6:00.

Personally, I'm perfectly happy wandering around Zabars, especially the housewares section - often good deals for sale items. Laytner's Linens sometimes has decent sales, too.

And don't forget, there's Harry's Shoes, with the best selection of sizes in New York. Prices are nothing special, but boy is the service good.

[Eve]

Shakespeare & Co. is gone? Augh! Shows how long since I've been up in that neck o' the woods. Well, I'll be killing time at that B&N on B'way between 82nd–83rd, if any of you wanna come cruising for me beforehand.

[friedo]

Ahem. Ah, yes. Remember me? From back in the day at that place? The really really big one we had in the winter? Right, that one. Well, I'm going to make it some time between 7:00 and 8:00. And....ah shit, it's raining out. Hrmmm. Well I'll start walking towards the subway when it stops raining, but I will get there. Promise.

:)

[soulsling]

Damn. I'm so sorry. I really wanted to make it. I got stuck at work late and only just got home. Hope you kids had a blast.

[dalovindj]

Thank you, I had a great time. Some interesting discussion and very friendly people. Oh, and thanks for telling me what you really thought about my nuts!

DaLovin' Dj

[Eve]

Had a swell time too—though I fear I was unintentionally bitchy to DrMatrix . . . Enjoyed playing "taking Kay out of the briefcase" with Oxymoron!

[friedo]

Hoo-boy. That was a great evening folks! Thanks!

And stuyguy even showed up and finally brought me the stuff. Thanks stuyguy.

Now, for my confesssion.

I left early (well, earlier than most) because I'm a corporate lacky and had to work today. I went home and soon thereafter went to sleep.

And then I woke up, at three in the morning, in a cold sweat, heart beating like snare drum, and made a realization

I didn't leave any money for the food/beer when I left.

I'm really, really sorry. I feel like such an ass. So next time, (Assuming, of course, that I was not responsible for the bankruptcy of the Emergency Doper Food Fund) I promise to pay for two people.

[vix]

No worries, friedo. We ended up with just the right amount on the table. :)

[OxyMoron]

Friedo, I'd be very judicious in deciding which two people to pay for! ;)

and Eve, it was the putting Kay back that was more fun!

[Eve]

I remember SOMEone asked me for these lyrics last night; was it Oxy or Stuyguy?

Chorus:
O Genevieve, Sweet Genevieve,
The days may come, the days may go,
But still the hands of mem'ry weave
The blissful dreams of long ago.

O Genevieve, I'd give the world
To live again the lovely past!
The rose of youth is dew-impearl'd,
But now it withers in the blast.

I see thy face in ev'ry dream,
My waking thoughts are full of thee,
Thy glance is in the starry beam
That falls along the summer sea!
Fair Genevieve, my early love! The years but make thee dearer far. My heart shall never, never rove; Thou art my only guiding star.
For me the past has no regret. Whate'er the years may bring to me I bless the hour when first we met, The hour that gave me love and thee!

[Eve]

[Godammit, there WERE line returns there when I posted!]

[stuyguy]

Eve, that was me. Hey you remembered. Thank you, thank you.

Next Doperfest I may try to liquor you up and get you to sing it on a tabletop... with or without a trumpet. [winky grin]

Seriously, it was great meeting you in person (... and seeing everyone else too, of course). I'm very excited for you about your new book. Good luck with it.

[friedo]

Due to the fantastical success of last night's rendezvous, and to the spectacular failure of myself to cough up any cash, I hereby take it upon myself to announce the location for next week's (Thursday, Aug 30) dinnertime doperfest:

Ruby Foo's (http://66.129.68.240/search/Details.asp?RID=20072&NDPH=ruby+foo&VID=1&PID=1&LID=14), 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th.

This is one of my favorite places; you can get everything from Sushi to Chinese to Thai food. A shmorgous(sp?!) board of asian cuisine, if you will.

And they have beer. Lots of beer.

Let me know if you can come and I will make a reservation for 7:00!

[Maeglin]

One of my best friends works there. He would totally set us up...

If he weren't out of town.

Hellnation.

[friedo]

Originally posted by Maeglin
One of my best friends works there. He would totally set us up...

If he weren't out of town.

Hellnation.

So you're coming, right?

:D

[Joe_Cool]

Originally posted by friedo
Ruby Foo

Wouldn't it be really funny if it had a Ruby Bar inside? HAHAHAHAHAHA Get it?

No?

huh.

Oh well. I thought it was funny.

[Maeglin]

So you're coming, right?

Never can tell, never can tell. I can hardly plan stuff more than a half an hour in advance. Let me know when you need to make the res by.

MR

[friedo]

Well I'm going to try to make the reservation that day sometime....I'll do an official count around 1:00 or 2:00 or something.

[Pucette]

I just realized that yesterday marked my 1-year anniversary as a doper! Woohoo! Maybe that's why I was having such a good time... :)

Good to see everyone again, and great to meet the new folks!

[Cajun Man]

Congrats, Pucette! :)

Great seein' everyone again. Sorry DrM and I didn't get to meet dalovindj . . . next time.

Fabulous photos, Eve!

[Eve]

Thank you, dahling—sorry I had to cut out while so many of you were crouched in the alley puffin' on your ciggies, but I had a bus to catch!

Who all WAS there last night? I only caught 50% of the names, it was so gosh-darned loud.

[DrMatrix]

I just got back from Blondie's. I had to retrieve the umbrella we forgot last night.

I had a blast. I was great seeing all of y'all.

Bitchy? Eve? I expect nothing less from you, darlin'.

Joe_Cool and JerseyDiamond, always a pleasure. Thanks for the MagneLyfe Bio Magnetic Adhesive Bands. That's something I wouldn't have bought for myself. . . really! ;)

[Joe_Cool]

Originally posted by DrMatrix
Joe_Cool and JerseyDiamond, always a pleasure. Thanks for the MagneLyfe Bio Magnetic Adhesive Bands. That's something I wouldn't have bought for myself. . . really! ;)

Well, what do you get for the moderator who has everything except MagneLyfe Bio Magnetic Adhesive Bands?

It was good to see you guys again too. We had a blast.

[Joe_Cool]

This afternoon, I set up a NYC Straight Dope mailing list on my Internet server. I thought it would be easier to use a list server to keep in touch and plan dopefests, thursday night lunches, all that good stuff, if we used an automated list instead of doing a reply-all every time.

If you guys are interested in using it, send an e-mail to majordomo@straybullet.net with nothing in the message body except:
subscribe nyc-dope

Once you're subscribed, just send e-mail to nyc-dope@straybullet.net and it will go to everybody on the list.

If nobody uses it, I'll feel kind of stupid for putting out the effort to set it up, but at least now I know how to set up a majordomo list server. So there. :)

[TruePisces]

Great idea, Joe. Signed up and anxiously awaiting the next bit of news!

I just wanted to say what a great time I had on Thursday night (sorry it's taken so long to post this... it's been a busy weekend!!!) It was great seeing the people I already knew, and meeting people I didn't. I came up with an unofficial total of 18. Did anyone come up with anything different?

[Biggirl]

Originally posted by Joe_Cool
This afternoon, I set up a NYC Straight Dope mailing list on my Internet server. I thought it would be easier to use a list server to keep in touch and plan dopefests, thursday night lunches, all that good stuff, if we used an automated list instead of doing a reply-all every time.



Oh, that explains that mysterious e-mail I got. I get a little snippy when I get e-mails from people (or bots) who seem to know me even though I don't know them.

Good idea.

[friedo]

Bumpage. :D

[friedo]

OK, folks! No more diddle daddle. It's time to fess up. I need to start to get an idea of who will be able to make it this week.

Anyone?

Anyone?


Bueller?
Bueller?

[delphica]

Sadly, I cannot make it this week. But I've never been to Ruby Foo's and I've heard good things about it, so I hope we go there again sometime.

At one point, I think, there was talk of doing ever other week, to make things easier on both the calendar and the pocketbook. What say we about this?

[Pucette]

I also cannot make it this week :( Plus, Ruby Foo's is a little bit too pricey for little old me. Food is exquisite, to be sure, but...

I'd vote for the every other week, though of course people should feel free to get together more often if they want to :)

[Zebra]

I won't be there this week. I'm going out of town Thursday Morning. I've been to Ruby Foos. It's right by my office. The food is very good and the portions are huge so two could easily share one plate.


I would like sometime to go bowling. Anybody game for that?

[GrandfatherTrout]

Alas, no. And it's near my apartment, too! But tonight is the last of my Thursday night coaching sessions (they become Tuesday night coaching sessions next week). So it's just a matter of time.

Trout

[Pucette]

I'd definitely be up for some bowling.

[Joe_Cool]

Well, I'm in for tomorrow, if it's still on.

[lurkernomore]

I won't make this week, and my Thursdays may be tying up again soon.

I haven't bowled in years, but I used to be fairly decent.

[SuaSponte]

I'm horrible at actually making these things, but I believe work won't hold me back this time, so I hope to attend.

Sua

[Billdo]

Unfortunately, I'll be starting my four day weekend on Thursday so I won't be able to attend.

Bill

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by delphica
Sadly, I cannot make it this week. But I've never been to Ruby Foo's and I've heard good things about it, so I hope we go there again sometime.

At one point, I think, there was talk of doing ever other week, to make things easier on both the calendar and the pocketbook. What say we about this?

Hear, hear; I second Delphica's notion.

Ruby Foo's will, alas, be Pixellent-less as well this week, as I must prepare Palace Pixellent for the Labor Day Weekend arrival of my dear Magdalene.

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by delphica
Sadly, I cannot make it this week. But I've never been to Ruby Foo's and I've heard good things about it, so I hope we go there again sometime.

At one point, I think, there was talk of doing ever other week, to make things easier on both the calendar and the pocketbook. What say we about this?

Hear, hear; I second Delphica's notion.

Ruby Foo's will, alas, be Pix-less as well this week, as I must prepare Palace Pixellent for the Labor Day Weekend arrival of my dear Magdalene.

[soulsling]

someone mentioned bowling? I'm all for that. Food, Beer and Bowling, that could be lots of fun.

[friedo]

OK, since most people can't make it this week, what say we reschedule for next thursday and continue every other thursday thereafter?

[dalovindj]

Next thursday sounds cool. bowling would be dope. I know a bouncer at Bowl-Mor lanes on University, so I could get us a reservation if I know how many. New York is crazy, only place in the world where they have bouncers and take reservations for bowling. And don't forget your ID if you look young like I do (which gets to be a good thing the older I get).

DaLovin' Dj

[OxyMoron]

bow-LING! bow-LING! bow-LING!


Bowl-mor would be fab.

[Maeglin]

I just want to point out that at the time I am posting on this thread, there are 69 posts and 666 views.

Maybe New York City's reputation is deserved...

[TruePisces]

Originally posted by dalovindj
And don't forget your ID if you look young like I do (which gets to be a good thing the older I get).

Ah yes! The joys of looking young! (I've even been carded in the Idiot, much to lurker's amusement) Enjoy it while you can! :)

lurker and I are most likely a go, as long as his darts league doesn't start then. (And I may still decide to go on my own, even if he can't make it.)

[Pucette]

Once again, that sounds great :)

Thanks for making the reservation, dalovindj.

[Biggirl]

Ugly shoes that someone else had their stinky feet in? Count me in!


Every other week is good. This means I'll only miss half of the get-togethers.

[dalovindj]

How many lanes do I need to get?

DaLovin' Dj

[TruePisces]

lurker and I are still up for it... just let us know the details, and we'll be there!

[OxyMoron]

I'm up! BTW, you might dry the Doper list posted at the top of this page.

[Pucette]

I haven't played in so long that I've forgotten what the usual people/lane ratio is :(

I'm still up for tomorrow though.

[Pixellent]

Gah. I hate bowling. However, I like you guys. So it evens out.

[Pucette]

You can be the cheerleader :D Providing badly needed support for those of us who THINK we can bowl, but really shouldn't be... <looks at feet>

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by Pucette
You can be the cheerleader :D Providing badly needed support for those of us who THINK we can bowl, but really shouldn't be... <looks at feet>

I prefer to think of myself as "the kibitzer," which, for those who are scratching their heads, is the guy who stands around making remarks about what everone else is doing while not himself participating; this gives everyone else a much-needed release after the game, as they are now entitled to chase the smartassed little jerk out of the bowling alley and kick him unconscious.

[TruePisces]

Originally posted by Pixellent
this gives everyone else a much-needed release after the game, as they are now entitled to chase the smartassed little jerk out of the bowling alley and kick him unconscious.

Ooh! Sounds like fun! Where do I sign up?! :D

I warn you all now, I am probably the worst bowler you've ever seen. In college, I went bowling with some of the soon-to-be-freshmen, and got my butt thoroughly whomped. So you might want to make sure you aren't standing anywhere in a 30 foot radius when I release the ball!

By the way, what time is this tomorrow night? Need to know how long I have to hang out at my job for... which is NO fun without Internet, letmetellyou!

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by TruePisces
Originally posted by Pixellent
this gives everyone else a much-needed release after the game, as they are now entitled to chase the smartassed little jerk out of the bowling alley and kick him unconscious.

Ooh! Sounds like fun! Where do I sign up?!:D

Hmmmm... let me rephrase that...

[lurkernomore]

hey, my email yesterday got bounced from the list. Are there any updates? Is it gonna happen?

[dalovindj]

Yeah, I've had trouble with that list myself. I have NOT made any reservations, but I'm not entirely sure it's needed. They get really busy on the weekends, but I'm not sure about Thursdays. I'm gonna go either way cause I aint bowled in a while. I'll be there at 7:00pm. If it's crowded, I'll talk to the bouncer (hopefully my friend Mike), and make sure everybody gets in that references my name: Christopher (now the world knows).

If I get a specific number of people I'll call in later today. otherwise I'll be the guy in the blue sweatshirt.

DaLovin'Dj

[Pucette]

Ok - here's a link (http://www.bowlmor.com).

Getting there at 7 PM sounds like a plan.

See you there!

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by Pucette
Ok - here's a link (http://www.bowlmor.com).

Getting there at 7 PM sounds like a plan.

See you there!

It does sound like a plan, except for those of us who don't get out of work until 7. But it won't take me long to make the perilous crossing from 43rd and Sixth....

[Billdo]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Pixellent's cheerleeding debut. I'll see you all next time.

Bill

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by Billdo
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Pixellent's cheerleeding debut. I'll see you all next time.

Bill

Kibitzing, dear boy, kibitzing...:)

I mean, I have the cheerleader's skirt, but I'm not shaving my legs for you lot.

[GrandfatherTrout]

You know, I might actually be able to stop by and say hello. Assuming that I ever get out of this office. We had a Big Project Meltdown this morning which has thrown the next few days (and that includes my weekend) into the Fog of Uncertainty.

If not tonight then next time I guess.

[OxyMoron]

I too must give my regrets. My best friend was robbed this afternoon in his store - fortunately, not by violence so he's physically okay. He was tag-teamed: one guy occupied him in the back while the other grabbed almost $200 cash from the front. Friend can't afford either the $200, or a proper, locking register, or an extra employee, especially right before the holiday season (it's his first year so things are tight). Anyway, he needs my support right now. I will hope to see everyone at the next event.

[Pucette]

Ugh - that blows, OxyMoron. I hope he recovers quickly...

[Pucette]

Let me be the first to throw a big <AHEM> to dalovindj, who (unless he was there all along and we didn't see him) missed out on a GREAT night of bowling :)

[OxyMoron]

Thanks, Pucette! Happily, all he really needed was dinner and drinks. He also discovered that there are these cheap, springloaded, locking cash drawers, so he doesn't have to come up with many hundreds/thousands of dollars for a real cash register.

His dad runs a candle factory and has been robbed at gunpoint on numerous occasions, so Jay is counting his blessings. I think it just hit him on a bad day, right as he was paying bills and trying to figure out where rent was coming from.

I'll see everyone next time.

[vix]

To all you weenies who skipped out on bowling:

It was fantabulous! Day Glo pins! Yummy snacks! New Sexy PantsTM! Pixellent actually bowled!

Next up: Mini Golf! :D

[magdalene]

vix, you sex monkey! ;) I had heard the rumors of Pix bowling, but was afraid to believe them without additional confirmation. And the moon didn't even turn to blood!

[Zebra]

Damn I missed the bowling, and it was my idea!

Thursdays have sucked for me lately but maybe getting better in the future. Although I did bump into Vix on the subway the other day.

So who won?

[Pucette]

The fantabulous lurkernomore power bowled himself into the lead :) Mags, if I may call you suchly, I must say Pix nearly gave TruePisces a fatal asthma attack with his bowling antics. I'll let him give the details if he wants. Wouldn't want to drop the ball or anything.

I'll have you know, Zebra, that we did think of you, and acknowledge that you'd come up with the idea. Maybe next time...

Oh, and glad to hear about your friend, Oxy!

That's it. I'm never bolding another word ever again!

[dalovindj]

Sorry folks. Wish I was in the mood to join you. I did go, got there like an hour late, and then didn't feel like talking to anybody, so I just grabbed a lane and knocked down some quick ones. I had some fucked up tornado shit come into my life yesterday evening around 5:00pm. Check out my rant (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=85894) for further explanation.

Next time . . .

DaLovin'Dj

[Biggirl]

I remembered as I got off the LIRR in Brooklyn, on the way home to cook dinner. Once I get home, it's over.

Were there any suggestions for week after next?

[vix]

I have sad news to report to my fellow bowlers... it turns out that the shirt says SEA monkey! Which makes sense, since there's a picture of a surfing monkey on it.

Though considering that I got this shirt at Yellow Rat Bastard, I bet it's no accident that it looks suspiciously different...

I can't surf! I feel like a fraud!

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by vix
New Sexy PantsTM! Pixellent actually bowled!

"New Sexy Pants Pixellent"? Christ, it makes me sound like a lewd action figure.

Oh. New Sexy Pants. Pixellent. Two sentences.

Never mind...

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by Pucette
Mags, if I may call you suchly, I must say Pix nearly gave TruePisces a fatal asthma attack with his bowling antics. I'll let him give the details if he wants. Wouldn't want to drop the ball or anything.
[/B]

"drop the ball". Oh, ha ha.

Did I ever claim that I bowl better than a yak with a hangover? DID I???

[Pixellent]

Originally posted by vix
I have sad news to report to my fellow bowlers... it turns out that the shirt says SEA monkey! Which makes sense, since there's a picture of a surfing monkey on it.

You know, I knew there was a reason I kept envisioning you gamboling amid a family of brine shrimp in an aquarium filled with Magic Rocks...

Never mind, Vix. You'll always be a sex monkey to us.

[vix]

Thanks!

:: sniff ::

[TruePisces]

... since Scralden damn it, I was just told of the name change... why am I always the last to know these things??? :( (make that hampster) made it here safely and we're on our way to get something to eat.

A great time definitely was had by all, and those of you that missed it... there really are no words to describe it! Between Pucette's skillful use of scissor's on Vix's butt, to my mad dash for my inhaler after watching Pix's masterful bowling, it was one of the best time's I've ever had with a group of Dopers! I only wish I'd had the video camera readily available...

As for next up, we were talking miniature golf. Anyone know of any that we can try to set it up with??