:: small bump ::
What do y’all think of Prairie Moon in Evanston? Yummy food, beer, other drinkables, less crowded than, say, the Hopleaf, they accept reservations, easily reachable on the Purple Line (halfway between the Davis St. and Dempster St. stations, so no more than 3 - 4 blocks from either), relatively easy parking for free on residential streets…
And no, I’m not biased, because they’re owned by one of my high school classmates or anything…
Dammit. These things always happen on the weeks where I have to work Friday AND Saturday (at 0630), so I’m out. 
Have fun. It’s no different than UK weather right now–it’s about 38 (F) and raining out. You should be right at home. (it’s supposed to drop tonight, Wednesday, to about 20, but who knows what Friday will bring? Probably more of today).
Why don’t you just come for dinner and go home at a reasonable hour? You still have to eat dinner anyway, right?
Another one bites the dust…
I’m overbooked for the night, which is to say that La Esposa has other plans, which do not involve a trip to Evanston, or anywhere much farther than to visit some family in town this week.
Crap. Have a couple for me.
OK, as we are now just over 2 days out, may I request something reembling a headcount? Who’s in? Last-minute changes are OK, of course, but it would be good to get an idea of how big a table to reserve. PM me if you want my cell phone #. I will put the reservation in the name of Cecil Adams, as is our custom in these parts. 
And I will point out that we are celebrating on Friday night!!!
I live in Evanston, so if you guys end up going to Prarie Moon I will come. Sounds like fun.
is it at Prairie Moon then? In that case pulykamell and myself are in.
Woo hoo! I saw the thread about Hopleaf and wasn’t really interested, because I know what a zoo that place can be. But I didn’t want to suggest an alternative since it seemed to be set. Prairie Moon I love. And I used to work with Phil the bartender.
What time is this shindig? I theoretically teach until 6pm that night, but it’s an easy assignment, so I may be able to shake loose early.
Call me tentatively in, then.
OK, somebody’s got to do it, so it might as well be the local person who is hosting the guest of honor…Prairie Moon it is, then. We (meaning Tom Scud and I, and Angua, provided she wants to come directly with us rather than finding her own way there) won’t be able to get there until 6:30 at the absolute earliest, so let’s call it 7 pm?
Everyone needs to be super-nice to Angua, who has something to celebrate, indeed. But I’ll let her tell you all about it; I’d hate to steal her thunder. 
I’ll come with you guys rather than finding my way there, you know I can’t find my way out of a paper bag! I’m sooo excited!!! And not just by the DopeFest, but by my new job as well! Woooo!!! 
Boy, you really DO suck at keeping a secret!
Congrats!
Where will the job be located?
Hey, I’m really really excited by it, and even my dad says he’s proud, which coming from a family where things like that are not said, is big! The job’s going to be in Huntsville, Al, with NSSTC. Hence the excitement… 
I’m sorry to do this, especially since it’s a celebration, but I’m not going to be able to make it. If I don’t get a bunch of homework done this weekend, it will be my DOOOOOOOOM.
See everyone there tomorrow at 7!
bump Tis this evening folks! Any more takers?
:: bump ::
Reservations made for 8 at 7 pm. Ask for Cecil Adams. I think the guy who took the reservation didn’t think I sounded like a Cecil, but he didn’t skip a beat, even when I explained. But he didn’t seem to care what my actual name was. I feel a bit like a spy.
So by my count, we have what, 6 at least semi-confirmed? I figure it’s no big deal for extra people to show up - the place is pretty decent-sized. C’mon, guys, it’s not too late! It’ll be FUN!
Oh, you bet your sweet Aspercreme I’ll be there… sorry about the delay confirming but RL makes me jump through hoops like a trained show dog on Puppy Crack.
(Yes, I could use a vacation. Why do you ask?)
pulykamell and I will be late, we’ll get there around 7:45, but we’ll be there. see you then!