McLovin wrote:... they also put graffiti on the blow-up sheep.

I would think that should move us up in the rankings, not be mentioned as something detrimental.

The Shockers have actually already attended one on-the-field kickball wedding. Some couple from the other team decided that's where they wanted to do it.

Pretty damn uncomfortable for us, actually. We'd just won.

Happy birthday, late, Mike!

I'm going, but I don't know what I'm wearing. I haven't been skiing in years, so my supply of potential costume items is slim to none.

hahaha. I don't run. But I will wave my cigarette and coffee at you as you run past my apartment, since I live on Monument. I also may offer my porch for other kickballers who may want to come watch, depending upon whether I feel like cleaning that week.

I do hope someone posts the pictures soon, I think that would go a long way toward explaining to Maggie her state there towards the end. Mags, we took you outside because we were afraid you'd vomit, and to wake you up, and we told you you'd been kicked out so you'd stop trying to get back in. It was...

flip c*up yours wrote:Dude. I need to know what the hell happened to me.

PS - I hate life today.

Has anyone filled you in? It really wasn't that dramatic -- you got drunk, Whit and Sara drove you home after you passed out in your chair at Bandito's. that's the short version.

I'm very excited, although my gift has not arrived in the mail yet, which pisses me off.

I have come to the conclusion that nobody looks good in that pose.

Mollywhopper wrote:got to love Chel's Man

He's surprisingly proud of the whole thing, and put Sara's pic of his own whipping on his myspace page.

Nevin, as soon as the spankings were over, you gleefully told me you'd told Mac it was my birthday. And yeah, once the question was posed by Mac, I did agree. Since I came out of it still capable of walking, and never had that much dignity to lose anyway, I'm not terribly worried about it.

I'm fine without ever knowing that, Nev.

Thanks! I tried to be tough about it. Not that any but the first one hurt.

Nev, you got picked to whup Becker, not me. I'm not that stupid. As Mike said, I picked those who wouldn't hurt me. I did, and do, have a bruise from the one whack Mac gave me, but otherwise was fine the next day. That'll teach me to make declarative statements about what I will and will not do when...

wtfru wrote:enough shots and it starts to look attractive...

Yes, I am amazed at how persuasive Mac was about that.

Thanks to all of you who came out last night for my birthday! I had a great time, and I do not even feel bad today, apart from the welt on my ass from the belt.

I'm glad you'll make it, Sara, but I promise I'm not bowing to any ass-smacking peer pressure. As I recall, neither did you. At first, at least.

wtfru wrote:i wouldn't miss hellion's birthday!!

yep, i hope that weather doesn't mess it up though.

No, don't miss my birthday! How's the weather today?

Volume of alcohol skews the results towards states that drink more beer and legally purchased alcohol. You gotta think most of the southwestern part of VA drinks moonshine with their cousins/wives. HEY. Watch yourself, boy. Besides, that's not true. It takes a lot longer to make moonshine than it d...

Hope you had a great birthday, Carla. Sorry I couldn't come, I wound up having to work late in Fredericksburg.

Where in WV?

I don't know which email was in use, but I'll make sure you're notified of the where. You now know the when and I'll be hurt and cry if you don't come. Mags, I think it's hilarious she's moving out, and I'd probably avoid all confrontation if you really think she's leaving. Except at Scotty's. I say...

Weren't you guys on the shocker/itf email where it was mentioned? Sorry. Dec. 7. Drinking for my birthday. At a bar, haven't decided where yet. Evite still in the works. Everyone's invited!

Haha, c'mon! You can bring any manly sink-fixing skills you have, too.

Btw, you're also close to a new Italian place, Arianna's, that's run by the Mary Angela's folks and is delicious -- strombolis the size of your head. And Corner Cafe, which I love but rarely get to eat at.

Sho-Nuff wrote:Yeah, Hellion, I'm moving to 3202 West Grace Street. Close to Chiocca's, the Byrd, New York Deli, Out of Bounds, Carytown, the ABC store, not to mention the VMFA, the Historical Society, the Science Museum...and, oh yeah, Laura's place. Hidely-ho, neighborino!

You're, like, two blocks from me!

But Jac .... you're not a Shocker. You CAN, however, come out to drink for my birthday! Dec. 7, bar as yet to be chosen, evite still in the works, etc. That applies to everyone else too, because evite is COMPLICATED. I didn't think it would take so long to make one. Mike, I had no idea you were havi...

Mags, I can see why you don't want to move, it's a great apartment. I would suggest you first move all your stuff back to the common areas. Then attempt to have another discussion with her about this, including the fact that it is half your apartment, that you have tried to be considerate, that her ...

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21
Trust the people who are in power now -- they know more than you do about the facts.

That's an interesting horoscope for a member of the News Team.

Mollywhopper wrote:go to the site and see how santas are no longer allowed to say "Ho Ho Ho" because womens groups complain it is derogatory to women.

"Ho ho ho" should only be offensive if you ARE a ho. Ergo, I am not offended.

I was curious as to what people were doing this weekend as well. Friday specifically.

Oh, the KOA closed Saturday for the winter. others: http://www.virginia.org/site/content.asp?SrchRegion=11000&formTarget=_parent&MGrp=4&MCat=19&Rgn=17000&MItm=109&DescripOnly=No It seems like a lot of places close for the winter, or are more family-oriented than we might want...

I don't want to turn down an offer of a house with toilets, although the camping aspect of the original plan was appealing. I'm not sure what the burning laws are going to be, due to the drought. Here's a link to some campgrounds: http://www.virginiacampgrounds.org/default.asp?file=Portal_Consumer_S...

We camped a lot when I was a kid, and loved KOAs because they usually had pools and showers. That said, I'm not sure that's best for the loud debauchery we are likely to get into, and we might want to consider something more isolated. The Blue Ridge Parkway has various camping areas, although I AM i...

Sounds to me like we should all just buy a bottle of wine and take it camping with us. We can do our own tastings.

Hope you guys wound up having fun, Nev. Sorry I wasn't more help on cool things to do in C-ville.

I've never heard of these dumplings! Sho-Nuff's been holding out!

Happy birthday!!

Ah, there it is, thanks! I hadn't had enough coffee this morning to see the youtube button.

I'm not sure I'll be off work in time to drink with you, Sara. I'll probably be working in Fredvegas till at least 11.

The News Team always welcomes new drinkers!

Speaking of elections, go vote today! I'll be drinking tonight, celebrating the end of election season.

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