- Hanging out with 3 redheads can alter my persona
- Watch your head
- Omni make look like a fancy lad, but he can’t fancy drink
- Packing 2 pairs of socks and 2 pairs of underwear for a one night engagement is almost useless, especially if you don’t pack ANY shirts
- Leave the work pager at home
- anytime someone leave a message in your hotel, don’t assume that they’ve hooked up with everyone.
So, so very sorry Veb. I’ll make it up to you when we have a Twin Cities gathering
We redheads have that affect on people…
Sadly, I first learned that you cannot trust the weather over O’Hare. Long story, but in short, I squeaked through on the flight I was supposed to be on, but my luggage wound up on another flight that got cancelled. Well, at least I got it the next day.
I learned that Chicago-style pizza contains slightly more cheese than a block of pure cheese of the same weight. Not sure how it’s possible, yet it’s a fact.
I learned that all the shuttle drivers in Chicago are really really cool.
I learned that it takes more than a dollar to get two guys to make out, even if two girls promise to make out afterwards.
Finally, I learned that Omni’s self-proclaimed “shiny white ass” is in fact both shiny and white. Oh, how I wish I hadn’t learned that…
I learned that on occasion, 20 people can all be drunk at the same time, and everyone can be happy about it.
I learned that one must be prepared for the consequences if one mentions the fact that one is not wearing any underwear.
I learned that while I may have thought I knew some of these people, I was wrong. They’re cool here, but they are just effing AWESOME in person.
I learned that even if you promise to kiss another girl, and really intend to do it, it’s really, really hard to talk two guys in to kissing each other first.
I learned that even though some people’s mothers dress them really funny, one needs to look past that, because sometimes there’s a totally freaking cool person in those funny-looking clothes.
I learned that my hair just might have more power than my cleavage.
I learned that raspberry zinfandel sucks.
I learned that I should probably never play drinking games with SDMBers.
The most important thing I learned, though, is that sometimes deep and lasting friendships can be formed in a matter of minutes. Thanks, elelle. 
I learned that…that…that…
:::Clunk:::
ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz
I learned that Northwest Airlines SUCKS. (To make a long story short, I ended up driving from Detroit to Chicago on Thursday…)
I learned that inertia has a LOT of interesting stories.
I learned that cherry daquiris are REALLY yummy.
I learned that getting guys to wear a grass skirt isn’t that hard.
I learned that UncleBeer spiked Omni’s monkey.
I learned that Omni is a “fancy lad.”
And like Max, I learned that Omni really can “moon all of us with his shiny white ass.” shudders
Oh yeah…remembered a few more.
I learned that you can use a hotel Bible as a doorstop and coaster.
I learned that Alphagene makes a DAMN funny preacher.
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I learned that if you bring it up often enough women will indeed flash you
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I learned that everything UncleBeer does has a ulterior motive
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I learned alot of interesting things playing “I never”.
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I learned that beefymeg is NOT beefy at all, nor is she very “meg” either.
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I learned that there is never soft-core porn on when you REALLY need it.
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I learned a bunch of other stuff but I was drunk at the time…
A few other thoughts:
I learned a new term: “Alpha redhead.”
I learned that Sassy is the Alpha redhead.
I learned that some men will offer up their 401k’s at the sight of one redheaded female sitting in the lap of another redheaded female.
I learned that Alphagene and Flypside make a really cute couple.
I learned that hearing someone with a British accent singing “Okie from Muskogee” is a really weird experience.
I learned that inertia will stop doing things, if you offer him cash.
I learned that if you work it hard enough, you can indeed use a pen as a corkscrew.
I learned that if you say the word “naked” in front of a group of men, they will not hear anything that you say after that.
I learned that Omni won’t let a woman take off his shirt.
I learned that alcoholic drinks can be made to taste like Lik-M-Aid (sp?) candy.
I learned that there is such a thing as Hawaiian fortune cookies. (Or so it’s been claimed.)
I learned that Sucellus and Uncle Beer can finish off all the Heineken in stock at a bar between them.
I learned that Gaudere can bounce a person off the wall, then to the floor, with each limb hitting the floor individually (second-hand only–I was not a witness).
AHHHHH! you’re scaring me…If I happen to attend an upcoming doper rally–don’t pull this stunt on me. PPPPleeeeze 
I learned…
…more about midgets and helicopters that I ever wanted to know.
…that weirdo sleeping out on the street? Just may be a fellow doper.
…Everybody Loves Handy
…mob hangouts generally don’t have waitresses older than Minnie Pearl.
…the old testament should include “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s fiancee.”
…Gaudere has great reverence for the Good Book. And anything else she can rest her drink on.
…the British can pee anywhere at anytime.
…Grab-ass a moderator at your own peril.
I am sorry that I missed all the fun guys! Tell me more, I want to know all the good stuff.
Is the hotel still standing? Are you all still standing?
Waiting patiently for your posts.
Now am I begining to realize that not sending a picture along with someone was a good idea. I would have made redhead #4 with clevage! And who knows where I would have ended up.
I learned that Sucellus and Uncle Beer can purchase beer at bars that specifically state outside on a sign “We do not sell beer”
I learned that not everyone knows what Leinenkugles is.
I learned that BeefyMeg is getting married in under a week 
and after reading this thread, I learned Omni mooned us. I was trying to think of whose arse that was, or if it was just some twisted nightmare, but nope, it was OmniscentAss!
I learned that wearing pants that match with the furniture is a really good conversation starter.
That insane Drink Nazi rules were made to be broken!
That hanging out with a bunch of nearly total strangers can be a really, really great time.
Oh yeah,
This probably should have been number one thing learned for me:
3 out of 3 redheads tested prefered the purr from the back of my throat to the proximity purr from the tongue.
I should somehow work that into a sig
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[li]You can actually make a flight at O’Hare even if you get there only 20 minutes in advance.[/li][li]Pizza can be kept safely in your dresser drawers overnight.[/li][li]It’s possible for two people to drink every Heineken at every place you visit, this includes the hotel room mini-bar.[/li][li]Nobody in the entire downtown area of Chicago knows how to drive. They all have the horn completey mastered, however.[/li][li]I-90/94 sucks. I mean it really sucks.[/li][li]Three is a critical mass for redheads. My fantasies are altered forever.[/li][li]Finally, I learned you people are fucking lunatics and I’m honored to know all of you.[/li][list=1]
I learned that:
Omni puts up with insane amounts of teasing if you give him liquor
Fruity, frozen girl drinks do not complement Irish whiskey
I get this weird perfectionist thing going on when planning a gathering. Hooch fixes it, though.
Random is incredibly brave for admitting that he bought a Kenny G album. I’m still laughing at that one.
It IS possible for a group that large to consist of all very funny, very nice people.
Android will sit and brush your hair out with his hands if you let him.
You can still get drunk even if your 800-year old waitress takes a half an hour to bring your drinks.
I’m soooooo jealous!!!