a) I agree that it would be ludicrous to try and change the location. As I said elsewhere, shit happens.
b) On the other hand, I reserve the right to be upset that shit has indeed happened.
c) That does not, however, mean that the shit that has happened is anyone’s fault in particular. STOP BLAMING YOURSELF.
I’ll see people on Friday, during the day Saturday, and Sunday morning. Whoever I miss, well, catch you next time. I’m not getting anyone arrested over a friggin’ ChiDope.
You posted while I was composing my post. This answers my question, at least. Most of us, having never been there, didn’t know that, and that’s why we were asking.
It ain’t a ChiDope until the cops come. Right, Miss Creant?
My point was, Geo, that even after Porcupine posted that she called and was told they couldn’t get in…people posted “I can’t believe they can’t get in? Why not? why in the name of god why?”
Do they think Porc is just being spiteful with some hysterical vendetta against tigg and punha? THEY CAN’T GET IN.
I don’t mind people asking, but when we give you the answer…you’ve gotta take our word for it.
bah. I just want a fun weekend where everyone is happy. I WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE FUN.
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§ 720 ILCS 5/11-8 to the rescue!
Heh. Yeah, that’s it. You found me out. 
As far as my comment “You all who are sayin ‘Well, we could just go somewhere else’” - the “you all” is not just people who’ve posted, but also to chatters who suggested it.
And yeah, tiggs and punha, you definitely have a right to be upset. Hell, I’m upset, and it doesn’t even directly affect me.
Hmm. Well, then (as I see it, YMMV, whatever), there are two possibilities that come out of this:
And in case it wasn’t abundantly clear, not only do I not blame anyone for this (since having to plan around two under-21s has got to be the least fun in the world since shaving rabid ferrets) especially the organizers, I completely understand the rationale behind the bar’s decision. For all they know I’m an undercover cop trying to illegally get into a bar and shut the place down.
Doesn’t mean I’m not still hoping for that neon-yellow glow-in-the-dark wristband that screams out “I HAVE NO F ASHION SENSE!” … ER, “I AM UNDERAGE! DO NOT GIVE ME ALCOHOL!”
And as tiggy said, basically … it isn’t a one-and-done at O’Toole’s. There’ll be Friday goings-on and Sunday goings-on. And with the drive I’ve got back from Chicago it might not be a bad idea to catch some rest the night before instead of being out until 5 am:)
If anyone is still reading this for actual information, Timothy O’Toole’s has great food, in the burger/meatloaf/sandwich/quesadilla/bar food tradition. I’m planning on eating dinner there. You should too!
I’m sorry if it seemed like I didn’t believe anyone. I certainly never thought anyone was making anything up, I just wanted to make absolutely sure that the under-21s couldn’t even come in the front door, because it wasn’t completely clear before. I thought that perhaps the manager was interpreting our situation differently because we had a private room where booze was going to be served.
Now that we’ve gotten our answer, I am wholeheartedly in favor of HAVING FUN despite that disappointment.
Then I trust you’ll leave your damn Urlacher jersey at home? 
Moderator’s Notes:
Hamlet, I understand what you are saying, as does everyone else, I think. However, the issue isn’t open for debate. It’s a policy decision made by the management of O’Toole’s. Our wishes have no bearing on the situation. That being the case, I’m going to ask you to quit belaboring the point, it’s unproductive, divisive and argumentative; it’s a potential flash point. I would also like to advise you, Hamlet, that your remarks on methods for circumventing the established procedures of the bar, and indeed the laws of the State of Illinois are looked upon very dimly by the staff, this type of “advice” is unwanted. Any other posts of this nature will be summarily deleted.
To all of that I would like to add my thanks to iampuhna and tigerrill for being so understanding in this unfortunate turn of events. I believe they are the only two minors caught in this snafu. If they can be forgiving and magnanimous, then certainly the rest of can be too.
Now. We’re done with this, right? I thought so.
The final word from the O’Toole’s guy:
I’m sorry, tiggy and punha. 
I wish I could roll the calendar back a couple of weeks and attempt to find another venue, but unfortunately I can’t. Even though we’d follow the rules, a bunch of assholes before us didn’t, so we’re SOL on this particular issue.
And UncleBeer, tiggeril and iampunha would prolly be more understanding if you’d spell their names correctly.
Oh, well. Them’s the breaks. Thanks for trying anyhow, porc
Seems a better solution to the wrist band would be a hand stamp on the 21-and-over crowd. If you really wanted to be cool, you could use that black light ink.
But I guess O’Toole’s doesn’t use stamps.
Maybe you could just run around naked outside the bar?
**I’m gonna have fun and you’re gonna have fun.
Were all gonna have so much fuckin’ fun we’ll need plastic surgery to remove our goddamn smiles.
You’ll be whistling Zippity Do Da out your assholes! **
A) I’m not 21 either. It’s cool though, since I’m not going anymore.
B) We aren’t minors, we’re underaged.
Oh fer the love of Og. I even went back and peeked to make sure I had spelled them correctly. Then failed to follow through somehow.
tiggeril and iampunha, both of you, whoever the hell you are and however the hell you spell you names, have my most humble dirt-eating apologies.
Aw, shucks, Unc, it ain’t no thang:) Just so long as you don’t go saying “imamapuhna” or “iamthepunah” or any of the other inventive things I’ve been called:)
[sub]He knows my name![/sub]
And I even sent you a Christmas card. Ingrate.
Again, thanks, porc, for going out of your way. Like I said, we’ll try again next time.
(Pssssssst… beagledave: If you really loved me, you’d bring me a Chipper. :D)
By how much am I going to be the oldest person there? (I’m 45 but don’t act it)