(as reprised from original HH thread)

So how's this for a plan? Next happy hour on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Green Lantern. Snacks will be served, raffle at 7 p.m.

Potluck at CPT Doom's, perhaps 9/14, the first Redskins Sunday game (at ATL)?

And ... PhillyFan will be in the area sometime this fall for an Eagles game and will be even more insufferable (if that's possible) if he doesn't get to join in our reindeer games. Date TBA, or as soon as the Eagles' ticket office gets it together.

How's that?

gj

p.s. Thanks again to everyone for making our first happy hour a bang-up success!

Not that you should plan around me, since I'm not in DC... ...but the only weekend dates in September I'm available are 9/6, 9/7 and 9/20. All the rest of the month I'll be at Phillies games, either here or in Pittsburgh.

Hey Gater that sounds Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
And THANK YOU for being our fearless leader and hostest with the mostest.

Well the weekend of Sept. 14 will be a busy one - Gay Day at Kings Dominion is that Saturday.

I too will not be around the weekend of 9/14. If I weren't playing in a volleyball tournament in Boston, I would DEFINITELY be at Kings Dominion. I am soooo bitter that I am going to miss that day again this year. ugh! The August 20th thing is ON though. :-)

gay day at kings dominion - could be fun - dare we try to get a group going ?

ok - I will speaking to the folks at the Lantern today just to get an idea of what we can expect from them.....
also if we couldstart togdt a 3 of confirms that would be helpful....
cheers -

I was thinking the exact same thing -- that would make for a great "road trip" (relatively close, too)....depending upon the number of attendees perhaps we can rent a bus/van/limo for the day or some other "special" means of transportation to accomodate a large group of frolicing (and sober, of course ) Outsporters -- if not, I know there are a few of us that have SUV's (no, we don't need to restart that debate again here on this thread) which will accomodate a decent number of men (AND women, too, lest GatorJamie and BostonGirl think they are being excluded). wink

[ July 18, 2003, 10:45 AM: Message edited by: gamecock ]

I happen to work with BHT, the group that benefits from the Kings Dominion event (and just to plug that event, remember, the park is ours from 8 PM to midnight, no lines, no waiting and no breeder children running around - we will have to deal with the homos' children running around, however). I know they are looking into getting transportation for groups, like the Different Drummers, who will be performing there (so GatorJamie may not need a ride) as well as those who don't have a car. We may be able to get a bus/van or something like that through BHT - I will check it out (although that might be too much togetherness for one weekend).

I also know one of the bartenders from the Lantern, so if you need more pull there mdswimmer, let me know.

ok,
I spoke with one of the bartenders from the lantern.
We can definitely come in anytime and use the space. The upstairs bar is open at all times, however there is no one tending bar upstairs til later in the evening.

Wed nights there now feature all you can drink highballs for $8.00 - sorry no beer special on that one.
Just your basic rail drinks vodka /tonic , cape cod etc.....

also he suggested that saturday afternoons are great as well considering the bar is empty....

they would like to know how many people to expect.

If there is a succesful turn out for the first one, they might be convinced to open the bar(bring a bartender upstairs)for us.

Thoughts, etc.......

Cheers!

I was there, and MDSwimmer did a great job explaining who were and what type of get together we had in mind. Like he said, they more or less need an idea of how many people would be coming. But, the informality of the Green Lantern should be a comforting situation for most of the Outsporters that I met last week. ...Except for maybe, Gamecock, I suppose.

I will come to the next event at the Lantern, so add me to the list.

Ok, I promised I would chime in if the situation came about, so here we go. This is a general announcement for the general Outsports public. (don't I feel important now. he he he)

I had the opportunity to meet up with PhillyFan while in Vegas a couple of weeks ago, and I must tell all of you that he is actually a pretty laid back nice guy. I think that watching a football game with the guy would be a riot, so you should all look forward to having him attend a function with you.

Ok, PhillyFan there ya go man.

On a side note, I wish I could attend one of these functions, they sound like a great time.

I arrive in DC that afternoon (Wed) around 5, so I hope to get over there before 7 -- it may take some doing, can I assume you'll hang around past 7? I'd also be interested (if it's logistically possible) in going down (up?) to Camden Yards for Thursday night's O's/Tampa Bay game.

Hey Kids. August 20th happens to be day two of the Gay World Series which is happening in... yep, D.C. That means there may be more Outsporters, like me, around than usual. The Green Lantern, huh? Are out of towners welcome? I'll try to make it if we don't have a night game that night.

Either you met up with an impostor, or you must have been drunk at the time.

It was 5 buck all you can drink beer, come to think about it.

Sure wish I could attend these things, the first event sounded like lots of fun. How in the world did you guys go to work the next morning? But the 5-hour commute to the city is tough. I live south of DC, so if you are going to do the King's Dominion trip, it would be great if you could keep us informed so maybe we could meet up at the park. That sounds like a great time. Can't wait to see the pics!

I actually met him early in the evening. We were both relatively Sober at the time.

Go figure. wink

So in reality PhillyFan sits calmly at the Eagles game and cringes when he sees fans acting disorderly? THAT kind of laid back? Jeffrey Lurie-type laid back? I guess we now know why you live in Arizona, PF...you're really so much like them!

Sorry bub, you couldnt hang with PF during an Iggle game. Be assured of that.

Too late, the truth has been revealed at last! You're just a mild-mannered pussycat in real life!

Hey all,

pittkid callin (although I looked more like a drunk gamecock that night).... it was great meeting so many guys at the happy hour, including the ones who braved the JRs crowd later (I was there til almost closing, ugh). And then right off to Vegas (got thrown out of Paris, France casino, hee hee). But I'm back and more alert shall we say.

Another happy hour sounds great... just let me know the definite where and whens.

And sniff sniff.... can ya smell it.... football is coming..... oh baby..... road trips ROAD TRIPS!!!!!

of course all out of towners are welcome!!!
granted we do not want to see any ball players w/ nasty hangovers before a game now do we.....
Please feel free to email / aim me if you need any assistance in finding the lantern
I will be compiling a rough list of attendees on fri(7/25) before I head over there..
I would just like to give them a heads up as to what to expect.
And thanks for the reminder about all of the out of town folks in town for the week!
Cheers!

something wrong with drunk gamecocks, pittkid? ....I don't think any of us were surprised that you hung around JR's "til almost closing" though -- you kept us laughing and entertained all night long and if the rest of us didn't have to show up for work "bright and early" (with bloodshot eyes) the next morning we would have hung around to enjoy the rest of the night's "festivities" with ya.

Just make sure you're recovered in time for next month's "gala", though....btw, care to reveal what caused you to get thrown out of Paris, France casino or are you gonna leave that to our imagination? wink

Are you sticking with the 8/20 Wed. date? If you could have it during the weekend instead there'd be a much stronger possibility that out-of-towners such as myself could make it.

ok - I personally would root for a weekend get together...howver weekday nights can be fun as well....
So I ask, if there are any other parties interested in a Saturday afternoon get together at the Lantern? I know that the place is dead during the afternoon on the weekends.
What about a seperate day for an out of town happy hour?

Cheers!

Saturday afternoons sound great to me. I can still make it to a weekday get together, but I always prefer the weekends.

I am rarely free on a Sat. afternoon, but don't let me stop your fun!

Trevor

That's why I'm thinking potluck on the weekend, but happy hour weeknights. Weekends are tough for me, but easier for others, so a mix seems like the best way to go, esp. if we watch football games together.

What do you guys think?

Curt, my NAAGA buddies tell me that there are no/few night games, so we expect to see your happy a$$ at happy hour. Besides, aren't you the guy that inspired that fantasy a few months back about cutting my grass and bringing me lemonade in my hammock, with Aubie watching over the fence? The guys were saying that you should be wearing a loincloth 'n' everything...

gj

LOL, no prob, gamecock. As CPT Doom said, BG and I will be there with DC's Different Drummers. BHT has been veryvery good to us in the past, so we return the favor. I'll be easy to find - white uniform amongst the Gay Brigade. Ask any band geek for "GatorJamie" and they'll know who you mean.

gj

And Curtj if you have time to squeeze in some vball while u are here, we would love for you to join the other A/AA folks. Talk to me about it if you want. Can't wait for the next shindig everyone.

Cool beans. If wednesday is a go, I'm in. Saturday afternoon the finals of the all gay world series divisions take place, so if you guys want a weekend event to attend, maybe consider taking in some of the games. Get details on this week long event at http://www.series2003.org/.

Dunumber44, I rarely turn down a chance to play some good volleyball. There are very few games the first few days of the softball tourney so let me know if you guys are playing. Beach, grass, indoors?? Just don't tell my softball coach.

I get into D.C. Monday Aug 18.

Jamie, make sure that lawn is ready for some mowin'. Ummm... no euphamism intended.

Remember Pat Burrell's Penthouse interview? He likes a well-manicured "lawn," as I recall... eek!

Oh you boys! I'd respond further, but don't want to offend any delicate sensibilities.

When I once made a comment about lube, it made poor PhillyFan lose his appetite for his lunchtime pork chop. wink

In the absence of PF, i would like to nominate WM1865 to "personally" take care of curt during his trip... I mean who better than a compassionate conservative?

Curtj we usually play beach and grass during the week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Obviously, we have plans on Wednesday night, so that evening is out. See you all soon.

Well,

Gamecock, by all means, it wasn't like a big tragic mess in Las Veags (got to go back though, way fun!). One of our troop was only 20, and the security guard got pissy about him standing with us at the bar. So being the loud frat boys we were, we made a scene, next thing we know, we were asked to leave. No surprise. Snotty French people....

Nice to know I was "entertaining". I'm not a heavy drinker, but since I was just starting my vacation, I decided to let loose. Much to the pity of my pocketbook.

Anyway, I'll be the next one. But I'll have to work the next day so I won't be a cocktail guzzler.

toodles all....
pittkid

Whoops,

I vote for the weekday get together happy hours and football/etc mixers on weekends.

I like to travel and want to do some road trip games this fall to various places (Backyard Brawl anyone?).... stadiums are me..... plus with all the Big East/ACC bullshit, some of those games are just going to be wild I'm sure....

pittkid

OK, Sports Fans, mark your calendars!

Having received confirmation from CPT Doom, we now having the following dates on our dance cards:

Aug. 20 (Wed), 6 p.m. - Happy Hour at the Green Lantern. $5 suggested donation for snacks. Fantasy Football Freaks be ready to join up with Gamecock's DC Fantasy Football League!

Sep. 14 (Sun.), (noon??) - NFL Sunday Potluck at the lovely home of OutSports' own CPT Doom, as we watch the Redskins at Atlanta (1 p.m. on FOX). Bring your favorite dish and a bevvie. CPT, please confirm that this time works for you and provide address/directions. OutSporters, please RSVP so that CPT knows how many glasses to have ready for appletinis - NOT! Joe in Philly - be here aloha!

Fall weekend Game Watching Event, date & place TBA - As soon as the birds' ticket office gets it together, we'll have a special welcome for PhillyFan. Hurl your abuse in person! Receive disdain from the Man Himself!

How's that for a starting lineup?

gj

D'oh! That weekend I can't make it. I'll be in Pittsburgh watching Phils-Pirates baseball with some of my family.

[ July 29, 2003, 06:26 PM: Message edited by: Joe in Philly ]

Noon on the 14th works for me, and I will start planning the extravaganza right now! I'm thinking big pink boa across the front porch, with sparlkey streamers hanging from the roof, so's you can all find the place

Rather than put my address, directions on the board (it's not that I don't trust all of you, well, actually it is), those who are planning on coming email me at CPT_Doom@msn.com and I will respond with a set of directions and phone, etc. Does that work for you GJ?

In my best Mr. Burns voice, "Excellent."

Thanks, CPT!

Woo hoo!

All of the above events are now going on my calendar!

Thanks to Jamie and CPT both.

Trevor

Well, then, Mister, you'd just better get down here for another game-watching event... Can't keep the clamoring public in your bi-city fan club at bay forever!

Both days seem to work for me. This is my "R.S.V.P.". No alcohol for me, please... You know how I just don't like to drink!

Ditto for me!....both days fit my schedule (it's not as if my "social calendar" has been full lately anyway wink )....thanks to GJ and especially Cpt_Doom for opening up his home to us Outsporters for some fun football viewing -- I'm sure both events will be a blast!

Oooooooo...

I'll be there at the Happy Hour (in a less drunken manner). :cool:

Redskins v. Falcons? Hmmm.... ah hell, football is football.... I don't really cook so what kind of "dish" should I bring?

can ay feel it.... jockstarps are being snapped as we speak.... it's getting to be that time again.... I'm all excited....

pittkid

In terms of the pot luck, as we get closer to the day we can deal with who should bring what (as I am opening my home to y'all, I expect to provide nothing, and be waited on all day by the grateful Outsporters) - as this is an afternoon thing I would assume people would rather want finger foods than a real meal - snacking is so much more fun than eating healthy after all!

Mmmmmm... finger foods ... eek!

Don't worry yer pretty lil' head, CPT, we'll feed ya! If PhillyFan was here, I bet he'd fetch you a Molson... eek!