I must warn everyone. I'm doing the mustache for whatever cause through work so I will look like a creepy uncle/kid going through puberty.
I have never had an evening at The Crossing end with anything other than a massive amount of tequila and some extremely poor life decisions, so it sounds like this will go well. Also, have any of you wondered if we've run into each other before? It seems like our chosen drinking grounds are weirdly similar...
Anything is possible. And yeah this should be a good time. They have good food also, so hopefully we can temper your escalation into madness and drunkenness, but only a little.
The weather in Chicago has been pretty fucking nice. The Crossing has a Patio. I have no problem starting this shit like at 2-3 if everyone is up for it. Also my excuse to my girl. "Call of Duty tournament." The idea of meeting up with people from a message board started by an author which is no longer supported by an author would blow her fucking mind.
Turns out the KU Final Four Game is at 7:49 on the 31st. The Crossing is a big KU bar. Depends if we want to get there early and enjoy the atmosphere or pick another bar that won't be impossible to get into late.
I'm down for some day drinking (although I'm not exactly sure the weather will be patio friendly), or for switching venues to somewhere else. I'm going to be the only lady at this shindig, yes?
Parker likes wearing dresses and having people tell him he is pretty, but if we are talking about actual hardware, then I think yes, you are the only one.
Awesome. I might bring the boy with, so if I appear with a boy in tow (or a super hipster boy appears to visit me during the day) I would greatly appreciate y'all not being like "I HAVE SEEN HER TITS ON THE INTERWEBS" ANYWAY. A plan. Please cast votes. A) The Crossing at 3 B) Kirkwood at 7 PM C) Choose your own adventure
I'll go with Plan A. I wish I could bring my girl but she just would stop talking to me thinking I'm a weirdo. That and I might be dumping her soon due to anger management issues. I'll have stories by then. Also, is Rachiii the only female Chicago board member? We have no proof if those are actually yours or not. I forgot they even exist? Wait, what are boobs? what's going on here? I thought we were just drinking. JWags must show us his tits! Woooooo! And I hate hipsters. Dress him in a T-shirt and normal jeans. If he mentions any band I haven't heard of, I will rant. But he'll probably love me because I worked for the Onion and know all the A.V. Club guys. For the love of god if he (or anyone) uses irony (or ironic) incorrectly that will also lead to a 5 minute rant. Oh and you can bring (single attractive) female friends too, nothing to stop you there! Can't wait to see you guys!
I can't wait for him to tell you that he liked The Crossing more before it got all popular. But yeah, you ladies need to stop encouraging that behavior.
Of course I'm in Chicago for the first time in my life, and I'll miss the meetup by about 24 hours. I'm down on Wabash Ave. for a conference, and I'm leaving Friday.
OH MAN! This shit is tomorrow. We all in for 3pm tomorrow at The Crossing? I know I am ready. Are you guys ready?
Maybe this is a stupid concern, but do we want to make sure we can identify each other somehow? I'm not sure I know you people's real names, so this could get reeeeal awkward. Thoughts?
I'll be the guy with a righteous 'stache. Just kidding, it looks like face pubes. Everyone keep their.smart phones handy!
Well I'm going to be the only black guy NOT working at the bar (i.e. door guy.) And to make it easier, I will be wearing this T-Shirt. Spoiler I will be the beacon!
Dude, that's the best part about these awkward first ones. You just awkwardly look around, or have Nom actually fall onto you seconds after you walk into the bar. I guess Parker'll have to do that with you guys, he's your token black guy.