SJ.com Outing: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens

[swingline]

I take off driving tomorrow morning. The car has a full tank, my clothes are almost done in the dryer, and I GOT A forkING HAIRCUT yesterday.

I doubt I drive straight through, and I'd like to have no more than five or six hours left on Friday. Looking forward to drinks, dinner and carousing with TBF on Friday night.

 

[three_bags_full]

Be safe driving. It's gonna be a wet one.

 

[Cosmo]

Have fun, everyone. I've been on the road for the better part of a month now and can't wait to get home and do nothing for the next couple of days. Will try to make one of these some day...

 

[swingline]

The outing has ended, and a good time was had by all. Except for the heat and humidity, it was perfect. Sweated our ashes off walking the mall, so the National Archives gave a great respite from the heat, and the beers a little later likely saved TBF and me. It was great to meet new folks and get reacquainted with Moddy.

I drove 14 hours Thursday and spent the night in Frederick. The drive to DC the next morning was horrible, with white-out rain pouring the whole way. I ain't driving 14 hours again as I make my way to the Northeast. If nothing else, I'm going to Acadia. I should have brought a tent; hotel rooms are spendy.

Thanks to all, especially TBF, who stepped up (doh! cliche alert) as host.

Plus, the Nationals won in extra innings!

 

[MisterCreosote]

Great spending a few hours with y'all, even if I missed the best part (Nats game).

Don't be strangers!

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

It was great meeting everyone and hope we can do it again soon.

 

[three_bags_full]

I had a great time — Green Line excitement, and all. Ballgame was great, save my near-death hot chicken experience.

Maybe someone can get another one together soon.

 

[swingline]

I'm up for another one, but it's got to be closer to me, which means Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago or Milwaukee. That drive Thursday about broke me.

The kid I gave the ball to was really excited, and his dad was happy about it, too. If I ever catch a foul ball or a home run ball, I might keep it, but that one was just thrown into the stands by the outfielder. It will mean more to that kid than it ever would me.

 

[BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo]

I'm up for another one, but it's got to be closer to me, which means Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago or Milwaukee. That drive Thursday about broke me.

The kid I gave the ball to was really excited, and his dad was happy about it, too. If I ever catch a foul ball or a home run ball, I might keep it, but that one was just thrown into the stands by the outfielder. It will mean more to that kid than it ever would me.

Well I guess Zack Hample doesn't post here.

Glad everyone had a good time and sorry I had to miss it. Would have been great to see you all.