a few moments ago, got a call from Strainger (ok, so it was a while ago now, cut me some slack please, I’m at work), he arrived safely at the airport, didn’t eat the food, and they’re on their way on the highway (were around Jackson).
So, the festing will begin in about an hour (at least on this side 
)
Didja tell 'em to wave at Bunnygirl and me as they went by us?
Flint Fest begins this evening, around…oh, whatever time everyone gets to the bar. I myself won’t be arriving until later in the evening (around 8:30 or so), because I’ve got to take my kids to their grandma’s for the weekend (everyone say YAY PERSEPHONE’S MOM!).
Does anyone who will be attending tonight’s Flint fest happen to have a cell phone, besides me? I’d like to call when I’m on my way up to the bar. If you do, you can send your number to me at either flintdope@hotmail.com or mrstrag767@yahoo.com.
See y’all later!
Strainger’s near JACKSON? Who the heck picked him up, and do they have a compass in the car!!! He’s being kidnapped to Chicago! Or Battle Creek…
Don’t know what route they took, but they got here safely. We just finished dinner, Bunny, UncleBeer & Stainger were going… um some where, I think back to the Bunny house. RalfCoder went home, I’m about to go out with my SO and watch him eat dinner. Date night, it’s not just for breakfast anymore.
See y’all tomorrow.
Sigh…
I’m still at work, so no Flintfest tonight.
And sorrowfully, I won’t make it there tomorrow either. Family responsibilities (and some more OT at work) had to take precedence.
Have an ice cold canadian lager of your choice on me, and I’ll be thinking about you all! 
Paul
Oh, and make sure you take a lot of pictures!
Well, I just want to point out that I am blowing my 500th post by saying that I’m looking forward to the party and seeing you guys tomorrow.
Whee! That was fun.
Hey guys, I made it back home without running into any cops (they were out in force on I-75 last night) or drunks (I suspect they were too). And I even got up early enough that I’m going to make my appointment.
Had a very nice time with Xploder, Persephone, and thinksnow (and the non-dopers), but I can understand why Medea’s Child wanted to skip it (besides the standing arrangements she has Friday nights, loud social settings are not exactly her thing).
The piano players were pretty talented; I was especially impressed by the Hootie impression. Other than the song from Grease, which went on way too long, and Enter Sandman, which IMHO just can’t possibly be done properly by two guys & synthesized guitar, they did a great job.
Should see the rest of you this afternoon!
Well, we’re here and mostly set up. Booze is mixed, beer is on ice, eggs are being devil’d. If you can’t find the place, PLEASE call. I think I sent everyone the number.
X
Hey! Just hangin’ here in Xploder’s basement with thinksnow, who is quite fine company. Eggs are done, meat is waiting to be cooked, and I’m still not dressed. Well, I’m dressed, I just don’t look nice. thinksnow has the extreme honor of seeing me with no makeup and very bad hair.
thinksnow here, she looked lovely, really. [sub]Okay, put away the knife now…please?[/sub]
Can’t wait for you guys to get here! If you’ll excuse me now, I’ve got to go hide the body. But wait, maybe I’ll take a quick peek at that part he shaves…
mrblue92 and Medea’s Child are here now. Medea is a charming young lady, and I hope I get to see more of her while she’s home from college. mrblue is, of course, his witty and delightful self.
Still waiting on the Lansing contingent to get here, but hey…they partied hard last night. I wonder if they’re even awake.
And I hate all of you who are in the company of the lovely Persephone, who I am just dying to have *lunch with now.
(*Or something ;))
Our little tete-a-tete (sp? aaaaah, who cares) has recently been enhanced by the arrival of:
BunnyGirl
Strainger
Juniper200
UncleBeer
wring
Ahhhhh, such a lovely day. The bratwurst is going on to the grill, and the beer has started to flow (except for Medea–she’s not allowed).
Arden: We will have lunch. Someday. I swear on the Goddess, we will.
Persephone, you little minx. You are such a tease.
Well, no one’s drunk yet. But we’re having a good time.
We’re keeping a running list of witticisms, and those will be posted oh, prolly sometime tomorrow. So far it’s about 2 pages. This is a very funny group.
Once again, I am jealous of all of you having fun without me. I LOVE living where I live, except when it comes to missing these wonderful gatherings.
Have fun, everyone! And someone huggle Cristi, Steve and Kathryn BUNCHES for me, please?
Oh, sheesh…everyone just hug EVERYONE for me!
Much Love to all!
Cheri
no one’s drunk yet.
However, that was about, oh, too long ago. The Jungle Juice is flowing, the Led Zepplin is on the CD player and the food is being consumed.
Juniper is being the wit of the party. Persephone’s hand is cramping up trying right down all her witticisms and she’s passing the baton of Scribe off to someone else. Unfortunately, everyone’s had too much to drink already (and the night is young!), so we’re not sure how much more we’ll be able to record for the posterity of the Board.
UncleBeer had put up his Tent of Love on the lawn. You know the saying, “if the tent is rockin’, don’t come knockin’.” (don’t tell him I said that!)
We’re still here, and we’re damn funny. Got the Witticisms notes up to about 6 or 7 pages now, and it’s pretty well dominated by Juniper.
I aspire to be as quick on the trigger as this young lady is. She is WAY funny. She was cracking me up so badly that I had to give her a 60 minute warning–“nothing funny out of you for an hour, because my hand hurts, dammit!”
She’s trying, bless her heart. But you know those naturally funny people. They simply CANNOT pass up an opportunity to be witty.
CrankyAsAnOldMan is here! Woohoo!
We’re actively trying to get her to pole dance, but she isn’t quite buzzed enough.
We’ll let you know.
I’m so jealous of everybody in the world right now.