Too much fun! Everyone who did not come missed out hardcore! I think a big reason some people didn't come is because you're not on Facebook, thus I did not invite you to the event. My bad! Next time, I will cross-post for sure! :)

shewenttoitaly just got back from Amsterdam and had many fabulous stories to share. I am so jealous of her traveling lifestyle. :) Still, it's good to live vicariously through her. ;) I brought her a present--a PEZ dispenser boyfriend! He's a policeman and has dark hair with a square jawline. ;) WOO!

goobermaster showed up with woeful tales of his laptop at home. MAJOR BUMMER, dude! He was slightly healthier than the rest of us, as he rode his bike to the bar. :P

eagon and I played army men at the table. It was a blastie! Some of the guys had flamethrowers, laser pistols, and (of all things) mops. A good time was had by all. Usually I'm not that creative, but I had a good time making up rules and moves as we went along. The one I was most proud of was when the guy with the mop (metal detector) found a fistful of rusty nails and took out a couple of his guys with tetanus. Brilliant! Some key moves made by Chris included a direct hit to the pepper shaker on the table rendering all of my remaining soldiers helpless with a sneezing fit, and spies at the end who killed off my remaining guys and then took cyanide pills to avoid capture. So. Much. Fun!

scorpi084 came after werk and had a tasty looking amaretto sour and a tasty burger. It was good to see her, even if she and Chris didn't stay for the movie at Brit's.

damncutekitty sauntered her saucy self up to the bar after werkings. She had a disappointing Tanqueray Tonic. Bummer!

anney came from the Westin downtown. She's a big deal over there. ;) I had brought her a [really late] birfday present. I'm a good friend like that. :P Her birfday was July 4th, so I'm only a month and a half late. Mini palm reading kit--I can't wait for her to read my palm!

styletax showed up after a grueling extended weekend at GenCon in Indiana, and an even more excruciating day at werk. She looked good and happy but BEAT. I'm glad she made an appearance, though! What a trooper. I had a [really late] birfday present for her, too. Amanda's birfday was the 9th of July. I found a super cute mini gnome for her to travel the globe with. :)

theophania_79 was all sassed up and ready to party! She had a couple of Stoli Razz and sour drinks. Not bad! I can honestly say that we won't be doing 8th Street Grill for 2-4-1 cocktails. We might do $3.50 beers, but no more of their cocktails. Too weak! Actually, goobermaster had some tasty White Russians. I could do those next time.

Karl came and *gasps* drove his car! I can't believe we got Karl sans bike for once! O_o

Chris' friend Matt just moved up here from somewhere near Mankato, MN. He's not used to the big scary city yet. It was good to get him out and experience it, though. You'll only learn if you spend time wandering around!

Sarah, Ryan and I all tried to stop in at Haskell's so we could sneak a bottle into the movie. ;) Unfortunately, they were closed. That's what you get for living downtown. :P

The three of us met up with Crystal, Karl and Tiff at Brit's Pub for a movie on the rooftop green. that_dan (aka Dan) met up with us as the movie was starting. Tiff and Karl left about halfway through the movie. Bummer! :(

Crystal, Ryan, Sarah, Dan and I stayed the entire length of the movie, which only lasted until 11. Good times! We bade Sarah and Dan adieu at Nicollet and Grant. Crystal knows a super secret special way to get home that involves trekking through Loring Park after dark. EEK! Actually, it wasn't too bad. Ryan met up with us at Mortimer's for a nightcap. We ordered a pitcher of Lebatt Blue (Canadian beer, eh?) and were shocked when we got 1.75 pitchers due to the keg needing to be changed. Score!

Of course, this meant that I was a little bit drunker than I had been before. Crystal was kind enough to offer me her couch for the evening--even a ride home in the morning! She's the best! :) Ryan biked home to see Sid, which was prolly for the best. Poor little guy home alone all day! :(

Crystal has the MOST COMFORTABLE COUCH EVER. I slept like a baby. I want to go back and nap again! :P

This morning, I am looking forward to a quick nap, some exercise, and a pretzel with cheese. I don't want to go to work tonight! :P

Wednesday, had a very lovely outing to the Rainbow Laundromat with damncutekitty. Good times and much laundry fun for all parties involved. :) We also had an awesome dinner at Chipotle, followed by beer and jynnantonnyx at my place with Mr. Kitteh. I think he likes company. :)

Thursday, had an AWESOME time out on iamrobertsworry's motorcycle. Woo! SBj = hot biker chick. Rock. Interesting note about Thursday--whilst waiting at Lund's in Uptown for Jesse to show, I ran into AMANDA!!! I helped her grocery shop.

SHALLOTS.

The Halibut is for Hiding. Not meeting people.

I greater than three Amanda. :)

After departing Uptown, we picked up his bike, then met up with his friend (Matt?), who also owns a bike. We went about 75mph on less traveled roads after going about 3mph on the more traveled ones. I think we ended up in Apple Valley? Watched the friend's uncle's skydive movie. Too cool, seeing a 50 year old dude jump out of a plane. They had an AWESOME house, too! Very nice peeps.

A very nice dinner was had and much BACON talk ensued. I even helped Amanda choose her bacon at Lund's. Mmm, BACON.

* Tonight--off to eagon's birfday party at Lyle's. I'm thinking my dear styletax might come with, which rocks, because we have much catching up to do, mostly in the beer and story telling departments.
* Tomorrow--werk, super special surprise, then SnB with carinbrat and her peeps. Can't wait!
* The day after Tomorrow--werk, then quality time with my apartment and Mr. Kitteh. I need to do housework. :P

HAPPY FRIDAY!

SBj