Author Topic: Coming to Austin (Read 16450 times)

Houston · « **on:** June 23, 2009, 06:50:02 am »

I will be in Austin for a couple of days from July 5-7. Are there any AA meetings during that time?

MRaup · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:51:57 am »

Quote from: Houston on June 23, 2009, 06:50:02 am

I will be in Austin for a couple of days from July 5-7. Are there any AA meetings during that time?

I'm sure we could throw something together for one of those days.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:47:46 am »

I'll be in Austin 6/30-7/7, although it's for hernia surgery on 7/2. I should be able to get out for a meeting towards the end of the trip.

MusicMan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:48:53 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on June 23, 2009, 09:47:46 am

I'll be in Austin 6/30-7/7, although it's for hernia surgery on 7/2. I should be able to get out for a meeting towards the end of the trip.

Judging from my experience, you'll be somewhat mobile by the 4th or 5th, but you'll still feel like shit at the end of your trip.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:49:58 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 23, 2009, 09:48:53 am

Judging from my experience, you'll be somewhat mobile by the 4th or 5th, but you'll still feel like shit at the end of your trip.

Did you have open or laparo?

MusicMan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:51:33 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on June 23, 2009, 09:49:58 am

Did you have open or laparo?

Lapro. Had the surgery in early March and I barely have any scars left, am back to lifting and working out normally.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:55:11 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 23, 2009, 09:51:33 am

Lapro. Had the surgery in early March and I barely have any scars left, am back to lifting and working out normally.

I'm having laparo, bilateral inguinal. I'm expecting to be knocked down for a while.

Outlawscotty · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:58:35 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on June 23, 2009, 09:55:11 am

I'm having laparo, bilateral inguinal. I'm expecting to be knocked down for a while.

Not too bad. Lifting is limited for a good while, but otherwise the pain level and down time is very minimal in my experience. I'm sure this was due to the lapro procedure instead of the full monte.

tbone421998 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:30:24 pm »

I had a double done 25 years ago. Now that was fun. That first morning out of bed, I didnt' think I was gonna die, I was hoping I was gonna die.

Outlawscotty · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:35:19 pm »

Quote from: tbone421998 on June 23, 2009, 12:30:24 pm

I had a double done 25 years ago. Now that was fun. That first morning out of bed, I didnt' think I was gonna die, I was hoping I was gonna die.

Mine was a double as well; I'm thinking the lapro saved the extra pain.

Houston · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2009, 01:58:38 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 23, 2009, 08:51:57 am

I'm sure we could throw something together for one of those days.

Right now, I'm guessing July 6 will be the best day. The Good Guys are playing the Pirates that evening.

I'll let you know something definite by next week.

Houston · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2009, 07:40:44 am »

OK... the trip is on for next week and I will have some time available on Monday evening for an AA gathering. I haven't been to one to those in 8 years, so I'll be relying on others for the details.

Thanks

JackAstro · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:48:02 am »

Quote from: Houston on June 29, 2009, 07:40:44 am

OK... the trip is on for next week and I will have some time available on Monday evening for an AA gathering. I haven't been to one to those in 8 years, so I'll be relying on others for the details.

Thanks

Well, the Tavern hasn't gone anywhere, so that's still an option. My sister and her family are possibly driving in from Alabama, which would rule me out. If they don't make it, I'm all in. Ty, will you be alive and kicking for that, or still miserable?

JimR · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:52:51 am »

Quote from: JackAstro on June 30, 2009, 09:48:02 am

Well, the Tavern hasn't gone anywhere, so that's still an option. My sister and her family are possibly driving in from Alabama, which would rule me out. If they don't make it, I'm all in. Ty, will you be alive and kicking for that, or still miserable?

GMan or Flying Saucer are better options. Jack, you cannot get away for a couple of hours?

MRaup · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:55:36 am »

Quote from: JimR on June 30, 2009, 09:52:51 am

GMan or Flying Saucer are better options. Jack, you cannot get away for a couple of hours?

I think the plan is to watch the Astros game while drinking beer.

Limey · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:08:44 am »

Quote from: MRaup on June 30, 2009, 09:55:36 am

I think the plan is to watch the Astros game while drinking beer.

Good plan.

JimR · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:40:12 am »

Quote from: MRaup on June 30, 2009, 09:55:36 am

I think the plan is to watch the Astros game while drinking beer.

oops, i knew that. Flying Saucer has TVs. GMan doesn't.

JackAstro · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:57:09 am »

Quote from: JimR on June 30, 2009, 09:52:51 am

GMan or Flying Saucer are better options. Jack, you cannot get away for a couple of hours?

I think we're supposed to be down in New Braunfels on Monday if they come into town, so I won't be anywhere nearby. If they don't make it, or we're still in Austin on Monday, I'll show up wherever you guys decide.

Noe · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2009, 11:47:36 am »

I've been to the Third Base sports bar and eatery before and if you can look past the sports bar meet pickup place appeal, it's actually pretty sweet. I expect on a Monday night, you can pretty much assume you can pick a dedicated television set to park on and watch the game. The food? Not bad, a little over priced. The beer? About the standard fair for a chic sports bar. The wait staff? Lovely young lass with the grunge/jean/central austin/I go to UT look down pat. There is also a version of the same place in Round Rock (near the Dell campus) that is a little better but with not the same wait staff.

I think I can make whatever meeting is agreed upon so count me in!

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:03:45 pm »

Third Base is good because I know where it is.

Noe · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:10:06 pm »

Quote from: Taras Bulba on June 30, 2009, 01:03:45 pm

Third Base is good because I know where it is.

I think they made very good choice for a downtown location. Mopac and Sixth... easy, peasy.

JimR · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:31:34 pm »

Quote from: Taras Bulba on June 30, 2009, 01:03:45 pm

Third Base is good because I know where it is.

that may be a reason to set this event somewhere else.

that place works for me.

austro · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:29:42 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on June 30, 2009, 01:10:06 pm

I think they made very good choice for a downtown location. Mopac and Sixth... easy, peasy.

What's the parking like there?

Noe · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:31:36 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 30, 2009, 02:29:42 pm

What's the parking like there?

Parking garage attached, no charge after office hours. Plenty of space even on crowded nights. Basically, the sports bar is at the bottom floor of the parking garage for the office building next door.

JimR · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:36:22 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 30, 2009, 02:29:42 pm

What's the parking like there?

just tell your driver to stay with the limo.

MRaup · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:50:48 pm »

Quote from: JimR on June 30, 2009, 02:36:22 pm

just tell your ~~driver~~Mom to stay with the ~~limo~~ minivan.

FIFY.

Noe · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:53:46 pm »

JA and Waldo, it would be great if you can be there. Understood if you can't, but I have a delivery for each of you that needs to be scratched off my list of things to do.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #27 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:59:20 pm »

This is for Monday, July 6?

Noe · « **Reply #28 on:** June 30, 2009, 03:03:38 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 30, 2009, 02:59:20 pm

This is for Monday, July 6?

Si

austro · « **Reply #29 on:** June 30, 2009, 03:10:52 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 30, 2009, 02:50:48 pm

Quote from: JimR on June 30, 2009, 02:36:22 pm
just tell your ~~driver~~Mom to stay with the ~~limo~~ minivan.
FIFY.

Tough crowd!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #30 on:** June 30, 2009, 03:31:31 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on June 30, 2009, 03:03:38 pm

Si

Nuts. I gotta work 730 - 11 pm. I'll hoist one in spirit.

drew corleone · « **Reply #31 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:20:11 pm »

Do y'all have space at the table for one more internet dork?

Noe · « **Reply #32 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:31:08 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on June 30, 2009, 05:20:11 pm

Do y'all have space at the table for one more internet dork?

Si, always welcome Drew!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #33 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:46:37 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on June 30, 2009, 05:20:11 pm

Do y'all have space at the table for one more internet dork?

If the gang will be there prior to 7:15 or after 11, I can make that TWO internet dorks.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #34 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:31:08 am »

If I'm ambulatory, I'll be there.

MRaup · « **Reply #35 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:33:15 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on July 01, 2009, 10:31:08 am

If I'm ambulatory, I'll be there.

ambulatory = able to ride in an ambulance?

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #36 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:52:30 am »

i'll be there ONLY if Jackastro is there

Limey · « **Reply #37 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:00:52 am »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 01, 2009, 10:52:30 am

i'll be there ONLY if Jackastro is there

Don't let him take a photo of you.

JackAstro · « **Reply #38 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:22:13 am »

Quote from: Limey on July 01, 2009, 11:00:52 am

Don't let him take a photo of you.

I'd like to take a second to thank Facebook for making surreptitious photo-taking obsolete.

JackAstro · « **Reply #39 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:31:17 pm »

Looks like I'm going to be there, just a little late. Maybe 8:30 or so. I'll be the guy in the satin track suit and fez that Mark will claim to not know.

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #40 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:49:56 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 01, 2009, 12:31:17 pm

Looks like I'm going to be there, just a little late. Maybe 8:30 or so. I'll be the guy in the satin track suit and fez that Mark will claim to not know.

Are you saying that Mark has a thing for a man in a fez? Must be a Beta thing.

JackAstro · « **Reply #41 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:54:32 pm »

Quote from: Taras Bulba on July 01, 2009, 12:49:56 pm

Are you saying that Mark has a thing for a man in a fez? Must be a Beta thing.

I'm saying that, when confronted by a handsome gentleman in fine attire who is waving frantically and shouting "HEY MARK! MARK!!! HEY IT'S ME! OVER HERE, MARK!!!", he gets all shy about it. Shrinking violet, that one.

Noe · « **Reply #42 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:56:30 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 01, 2009, 12:54:32 pm

I'm saying that, when confronted by a handsome gentleman in fine attire who is waving frantically and shouting "HEY MARK! MARK!!! HEY IT'S ME! OVER HERE, MARK!!!", he gets all shy about it. Shrinking violet, that one.

Maybe it's that you wear the "I'm From South Austin" t-shirt that does it.

JackAstro · « **Reply #43 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:02:33 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 01, 2009, 12:56:30 pm

Maybe it's that you wear the "I'm From South Austin" t-shirt that does it.

Embroidered on the fez, actually.

MRaup · « **Reply #44 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:29:30 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 01, 2009, 12:31:17 pm

Looks like I'm going to be there, just a little late. Maybe 8:30 or so. I'll be the guy in the satin track suit and fez that Mark will claim to not know.

"I don't recall your name, but your fez looks familiar..."

Houston · « **Reply #45 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:36:14 pm »

What time do the bats take flight? My wife wants to see them while we're in town and our time is very limited. I've got an Astros game to watch!

JimR · « **Reply #46 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:46:55 pm »

Quote from: Houston on July 01, 2009, 01:36:14 pm

What time do the bats take flight? My wife wants to see them while we're in town and our time is very limited. I've got an Astros game to watch!

dusk. you'll need to send her on her way.

JackAstro · « **Reply #47 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:48:09 pm »

Quote from: Houston on July 01, 2009, 01:36:14 pm

What time do the bats take flight? My wife wants to see them while we're in town and our time is very limited. I've got an Astros game to watch!

They were coming out well after 8:00 last week, and there weren't a ton of them. That'll change very soon, but I'm not sure when.

Limey · « **Reply #48 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:56:29 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 01, 2009, 12:31:17 pm

Looks like I'm going to be there, just a little late. Maybe 8:30 or so. I'll be the guy in the satin track suit and fez that Mark will claim to not know.

Drinking Dos Equis?

MRaup · « **Reply #49 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:59:12 pm »

If I'm pretending I don't know everyone I'm embarassed by, I'll be sitting by myself somewhere...

JackAstro · « **Reply #50 on:** July 01, 2009, 02:00:06 pm »

Quote from: Limey on July 01, 2009, 01:56:29 pm

Drinking Dos Equis?

I don't always drink beer, Limey. But when I do, I tend to not drink Dos Equis very often.

JackAstro · « **Reply #51 on:** July 01, 2009, 02:02:27 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 01, 2009, 01:59:12 pm

If I'm pretending I don't know everyone I'm embarassed by, I'll be sitting by myself somewhere...

That's fine, your beard can stay behind and hang out with everyone. It's not too proud.

MRaup · « **Reply #52 on:** July 01, 2009, 02:03:51 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 01, 2009, 02:02:27 pm

That's fine, your beard can stay behind and hang out with everyone. It's not too proud.

I'll have you know my beard was a part of the 4th Bearded Infantry!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #53 on:** July 01, 2009, 02:16:35 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 01, 2009, 10:33:15 am

ambulatory = able to ride in an ambulance?

That may very well be the only way I can get there.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #54 on:** July 03, 2009, 03:47:16 pm »

If there is room for 2 more, Ms Tralfaz and I would love to watch a game with this motley crew!

JimR · « **Reply #55 on:** July 03, 2009, 03:49:46 pm »

Quote from: Tralfaz on July 03, 2009, 03:47:16 pm

If there is room for 2 more, Ms Tralfaz and I would love to watch a game with this motley crew!

always room for more. is she a current or former stripper?

Tralfaz · « **Reply #56 on:** July 04, 2009, 12:17:02 am »

No kiss and tell here.

Noe · « **Reply #57 on:** July 05, 2009, 07:56:59 pm »

I'll be the one contacting Melvin with the time to meet, so here is my suggestion:

Third Base Sports Bar
(Mopac and 6th Street - see map)
6:30 pm for drinks and greetings
7:05 first pitch
Folks coming in and out throughout the night (I'll probably leave around 8:15ish).

I understand they have WiFi at Third Base, so maybe some realtime posting will be the order of the night.

thanks all and see you there!

austro · « **Reply #58 on:** July 05, 2009, 08:16:37 pm »

Excellent! Looking forward to meeting those I haven't already met.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #59 on:** July 05, 2009, 09:07:24 pm »

Cool, I can be there for the first 45 minutes or so. Looking forward to it.

strosrays · « **Reply #60 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:14:33 am »

Quote from: Taras Bulba on July 01, 2009, 12:49:56 pm

Are you saying that Mark has a thing for a man in a fez? Must be a Beta thing.

'Cos he'll never do it without his fez on, oh no.

austro · « **Reply #61 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:21:45 am »

Quote from: strosrays on July 06, 2009, 10:14:33 am

'Cos he'll never do it without his fez on, oh no.

What a scam.

Noe · « **Reply #62 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:33:39 am »

I may try to get us a reserved table, inside (out of the possible rain, however it will be more noisy). I'll need a general headcount, so this is what I have for now:

1. Noe
~~2. Noe's wife (tentative)~~
3. Ron Brand
4. MRaup
5. JimR
6. Houston
7. Houston's wife
8. JackAstro
~~9. JackAstros inflatable friend~~
10. austro
11. Taras Bulba (not to be mistaken as #9)
12. Tralfaz
13. Tralfaz missus
14. Drew Corleone
15. Ty in Tampa
~~16. Ty's nurse~~

So a table for 12 or so should do it. Sound right? If I missed someone, let me know... we can adjust. I'll be calling Melvin sometime today to let him know.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #63 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:37:21 am »

I'll be there, sans nurse, barring any complications. I may not stay the whole time but I wanted to make sure I got to see y'all.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #64 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:53:45 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on July 06, 2009, 11:37:21 am

I'll be there, sans nurse, barring any complications. I may not stay the whole time but I wanted to make sure I got to see y'all.

Definitely looking forward to it!

das · « **Reply #65 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:32:27 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 06, 2009, 11:53:45 am

Definitely looking forward to it!

I wish I was there...

:^(

Someone give Melvin and Patty a big hug for me. Full body type, you know, the kind that will make them feel a bit squeemish. It'll be ok if you say it's from me...

Noe · « **Reply #66 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:23:59 pm »

Melvin and spouse confirmed, will be there a little before 7. I'll be there around 6:45 trying to secure a spot for 12. If you need my cell phone number if you plan to attend, PM me and I'll provide it for you.

thanks...

JimR · « **Reply #67 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:29:36 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 06, 2009, 05:23:59 pm

Melvin and spouse confirmed, will be there a little before 7. I'll be there around 6:45 trying to secure a spot for 12. If you need my cell phone number if you plan to attend, PM me and I'll provide it for you.

thanks...

not 6:30?

Noe · « **Reply #68 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:43:33 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 06, 2009, 05:29:36 pm

not 6:30?

Can't get out of here as I planned. Must get this one report done so I'll be there hopefully soon after 6:30 pm. If you get there before me, can you grab a 12 seat table?

drew corleone · « **Reply #69 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:10:43 pm »

I am about to leave my house in N. Austin, though it may be close to 6:45 by the time I get there, depending on traffic. If I don;t see anyone I will work on a table.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #70 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:14:42 pm »

I'm here.

Noe · « **Reply #71 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:22:27 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on July 06, 2009, 06:14:42 pm

I'm here.

Getting ready to leave, should be there right around 6:45 pm!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #72 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:06:11 pm »

Had to leave early but it was a great crowd. Really terrific to see everybody again and I hope we can do it again soon!

MRaup · « **Reply #73 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:15:28 pm »

Full roll call in the GZ. Great AA outing, what a blast.

JackAstro · « **Reply #74 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:12:02 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 06, 2009, 10:15:28 pm

Full roll call in the GZ. Great AA outing, what a blast.

Wish I had gotten in earlier, but I'm glad there are at least a handful of additional people who can now confirm that A) I'm not Steve Guttenberg and B) I don't sound like Hudson's wife. Melvin, sorry I didn't get a chance to say hi, but thanks for instigating.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #75 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:14:07 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 06, 2009, 10:15:28 pm

Full roll call in the GZ. Great AA outing, what a blast.

Any pics of the get together?

MRaup · « **Reply #76 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:33:09 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on July 06, 2009, 11:14:07 pm

Any pics of the get together?

Houston has our waitress take a group pic.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #77 on:** July 07, 2009, 12:32:40 am »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 06, 2009, 11:12:02 pm

A) I'm not Steve Guttenberg

Just because you don't wear a police cap with an Astros logo on it doesn't mean you're not Steve Guttenberg.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #78 on:** July 07, 2009, 07:31:13 am »

Sounds like y'all had a good time. I was hoping to make it at the last minute but didn't get home from work (all hot and sweaty) 'til 8:30, by the time I walked and fed my critters and changed out of my work clothes, It was already 9:00. So I stayed home and made supper. One of these days.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #79 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:11:39 am »

Nice to meet Houston, Joey, austro and tralfaz and to see the others again. My repaired hernia and I had a great time!

JimR · « **Reply #80 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:17:44 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on July 07, 2009, 10:11:39 am

Nice to meet Houston, Joey, austro and tralfaz and to see the others again. My repaired hernia and I had a great time!

it was fun. it was great to meet for the first time Joey, Austro, the Tralfaz duo and Mrs. Houston and to see the familiar faces again.

drew corleone · « **Reply #81 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:23:47 am »

Definitely a fun time... nice to meet the new faces and see some familiar ones, too, especially when the Good Guys won. Let's do it again some time.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #82 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:39:07 am »

Did you ever get to the bottom of whether Mme. Tralfaz was, or had ever been, an exotic dancer?

austro · « **Reply #83 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:42:47 am »

All I can say is that Mr & Mrs Tralfaz appear far too young to have a senior in high school. Unless they're aging in reverse or something.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #84 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:58:49 am »

Cheers! It was great to meet all of you, the internets just don't do you justice. Thanks for the hat Noe! Events like this need to happen more often.

Noe · « **Reply #85 on:** July 07, 2009, 12:45:28 pm »

It was indeed a very good time. Nice to catch up with many of you and of course to meet some of you for the first time (in person). Enjoyed every minute of the time spent last night with you all. I'm not sure what the consensus was on the Third Base as perhaps a good meeting place (or not). Certainly enough television sets to make it worthwhile of a place to have a gathering. Of course it was a Monday night and the sports on the tube was light on that night.

The bartender/quasi night manager asked me what sort of gathering we were so he could make sure we got what we wanted in terms of sports viewing. I let him know and he placed the Astros on all three sides of our AA meeting, with sound. Nice job on their part.

JimR · « **Reply #86 on:** July 07, 2009, 12:47:24 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on July 07, 2009, 11:39:07 am

Did you ever get to the bottom of whether Mme. Tralfaz was, or had ever been, an exotic dancer?

i think it is a TZ requirement.

strosrays · « **Reply #87 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:24:04 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 06, 2009, 10:21:45 am

What a scam.

Well, he wandered in from the city of St. John without a dime.

Houston · « **Reply #88 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:55:30 am »

I'm back in Maryland after my brief time in Austin. It was hot as anything, but it was great! Seeing a couple of familar faces and meeting new ones at Third Base was nice. Thanks for coming out. Hopefully, it won't be five years before I get back to Austin again.

Melvin

Noe · « **Reply #89 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:43:25 pm »

<img src="http://www.spikesnstars.com/graphics/AA_Meeting _Third_Base.jpg">

L to R, standing, back row: MRaup, JimR, Noe in Austin, Taras Bulba, Houston
L to R, seated, front row: Ty in Tampa, austro, Joey Trum, Tralfaz, Ms. Tralfaz, Ms. Houston, Drew Corleone

MIA from picture: Ron Brand (left a little earlier than the picture taking), JackAstro (arrived fashionably late)

MIA from meeting: JackAstros Fez Cap

(http://www.spikesnstars.com/graphics/Fez_Cap.jpg)

Bench · « **Reply #90 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:05:44 pm »

JackAstro really DOES look like Guttenberg!

DVauthrin · « **Reply #91 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:11:30 pm »

Very cool photo.

JackAstro · « **Reply #92 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:21:01 pm »

I must have that cap.

JimR · « **Reply #93 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:23:59 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 09, 2009, 02:21:01 pm

I must have that cap.

no! i know where it will wind up.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #94 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:29:12 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 09, 2009, 02:23:59 pm

no! i know where it will wind up.

At minimum, I think a real photo of him posted on the board is necessary for him to get said cap.

JackAstro · « **Reply #95 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:34:14 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 09, 2009, 02:23:59 pm

no! i know where it will wind up.

That one's all mine. You can keep the watermelons and assorted pink abominations.

JackAstro · « **Reply #96 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:35:07 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on July 09, 2009, 02:29:12 pm

At minimum, I think a real photo of him posted on the board is necessary for him to get said cap.

<----- What do you mean? That's me right there.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #97 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:49:16 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 09, 2009, 02:35:07 pm

<----- What do you mean? That's me right there.

To be honest, it never crossed my mind that you might have photoshopped a picture of yourself as your avatar.

JackAstro · « **Reply #98 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:56:15 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on July 09, 2009, 02:49:16 pm

To be honest, it never crossed my mind that you might have photoshopped a picture of yourself as your avatar.

If I had a dime for every person who's met me and been disappointed to discover that I'm not actually Mahoney...

MRaup · « **Reply #99 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:50:53 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 09, 2009, 02:56:15 pm

If I had a dime for every person who's met me and been disappointed to discover that I'm not actually Mahoney...

You'd be 20 cents richer via the Raup Family, that's for sure.