Augeri & Chalfant to Sing at Journey to the Cure Event

[bluejeangirl76]

You ladies need to get over the heat hump, it could always be worse.....Winter waits.
Gimme humidity and the sweat that seeps from our skin!.....I LOVE IT!

Well, with the humidity described, at least it's not a dry hump!

Can I request a huge pile of extra napkins for our table?
I think there's gonna be a lot of alcohol spewed about.
No one make me laugh while I'm drinking. I hate to waste good (by which I mean free) booze.

[Rip Rokken]

Can I request a huge pile of extra napkins for our table?
I think there's gonna be a lot of alcohol spewed about.
No one make me laugh while I'm drinking. I hate to waste good (by which I mean free) booze.

LOL -- Thanks for the forewarning, and we'll make sure you have a nice seat on the opposite side of the table from me and my tux! LOL! Speaking of which, I just picked up the black Italian suit I bought the other day, and it's been tailored to perfection -- I'm really looking forward to wearing it at the first opportunity, but always fear the occasion won't be celebratory. Heck, maybe I'll request to be buried in it myself! I might just drop dead of exhaustion on my return home from Chicago... I'm not anticipating much if any rest... LOL!

[Rhiannon]

I might just drop dead of exhaustion on my return home from Chicago... I'm not anticipating much if any rest... LOL!

SHUTUPDON'TSAYTHAT!

[Rip Rokken]

Hey, nice AV, by the way! Great picture! And wanted to tell ya, the last two people I spoke to about my trip both told me, "You have GOT to go eat at Giordano's!"

[Rhiannon]

Hey, nice AV, by the way! Great picture! And wanted to tell ya, the last two people I spoke to about my trip both told me, "You have GOT to go eat at Giordano's!"

Thanks.
Used the "old photograph" filter. PS, if you have a digi camera, will you bringsies? I no has one.

And yep, we're eating at Giordano's. On Route 66, no less! Mmm... I can smell the crust baking now. *droolllllll*

[Rip Rokken]

Thanks.
Used the "old photograph" filter. PS, if you have a digi camera, will you bringsies? I no has one.

And yep, we're eating at Giordano's. On Route 66, no less! Mmm... I can smell the crust baking now. *droolllllll*

Yes, I have one, and am bringing it! Leaving the camcorder at home -- don't want to look toooo touristy... haha!

Just picked up my altered tux pants, and again, they fit to perfection! Can't WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrFU]

Thanks.
Used the "old photograph" filter. PS, if you have a digi camera, will you bringsies? I no has one.

And yep, we're eating at Giordano's. On Route 66, no less! Mmm... I can smell the crust baking now. *droolllllll*

Yes, I have one, and am bringing it! Leaving the camcorder at home -- don't want to look toooo touristy... haha!

Just picked up my altered tux pants, and again, they fit to perfection! Can't WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, after all this build up, you'd better look effing fabulous, Rip...

[Rip Rokken]

Okay, after all this build up, you'd better look effing fabulous, Rip...

On closer inspection, I worry that this tux was designed for a male stripper, because both the jacket and pants have velcro tear-away seams... that isn't normal, is it?

[DrFU]

Okay, after all this build up, you'd better look effing fabulous, Rip...

On closer inspection, I worry that this tux was designed for a male stripper, because both the jacket and pants have velcro tear-away seams... that isn't normal, is it?

Depends. What's the resistance factor on the velcro? Tear away with teeth or would one have to use her hands?

[Rhiannon]

On closer inspection, I worry that this tux was designed for a male stripper, because both the jacket and pants have velcro tear-away seams... that isn't normal, is it?

And you're showing up in the Batmobile. Tsk, tsk. Those ladies will have no mercy on you.

[bluejeangirl76]

the last two people I spoke to about my trip both told me, "You have GOT to go eat at Giordano's!"

Then they must have been tourists. Tourists flock for Giordano's.

Giordano's is good, but Gino's East is better.

[Rhiannon]

Gino's East is better.

[bluejeangirl76]

Gino's East is better.

Is this an official emoticon now?

[Rhiannon]

Is this an official emoticon now?

It is in my indexology.

[Michigan Girl]

Gino's East is better.

Is this an official emoticon now?

I just LOVE it!!!!

[bluejeangirl76]

Gino's East is better.

Is this an official emoticon now?

I just LOVE it!!!!

Wait. Its... its missing something. Damn. I just know its missing som- OH WAIT!

I KNOW!

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[Rip Rokken]

On closer inspection, I worry that this tux was designed for a male stripper, because both the jacket and pants have velcro tear-away seams... that isn't normal, is it?

Depends. What's the resistance factor on the velcro? Tear away with teeth or would one have to use her hands?

NO TEETH!!! NO TEETH, PLEASE!!! LOL!!!

Hey, ya know, "DrFU" is kind of a perfect James Bond villain name, and I'll kinda be dressed like James Bond. Maybe we can sit across from each other at a casino table and make snarky comments back and forth in European accents, like in Casino Royale!

[Rip Rokken]

And you're showing up in the Batmobile. Tsk, tsk. Those ladies will have no mercy on you.

... but dressed like Bruce Wayne.... now all I need is a whole big pile of money, and I'll be set!

[Rhiannon]

Hey, ya know, "DrFU" is kind of a perfect James Bond villain name, and I'll kinda be dressed like James Bond. Maybe we can sit across from each other at a casino table and make snarky comments back and forth in European accents, like in Casino Royale!

Does this mean I can take ya'll to the boat?

[DrFU]

On closer inspection, I worry that this tux was designed for a male stripper, because both the jacket and pants have velcro tear-away seams... that isn't normal, is it?

Depends. What's the resistance factor on the velcro? Tear away with teeth or would one have to use her hands?

NO TEETH!!! NO TEETH, PLEASE!!! LOL!!!

Hey, ya know, "DrFU" is kind of a perfect James Bond villain name, and I'll kinda be dressed like James Bond. Maybe we can sit across from each other at a casino table and make snarky comments back and forth in European accents, like in Casino Royale!

Deal. My PhD is in snark.

Friend Kathryn who will be with me is a hot redhead who has one too, though her speciality is deadpan sarcasm.

You are in deep doo, Double O Dokken...

[Rhiannon]

When do you arrive DrFUlicious?

[DrFU]

When do you arrive DrFUlicious?

We aren't flying in until Saturday...K. has to teach all day tomorrow. We are going to have dash to the hotel & do a power primp to make it to the auction and pre dinner drinks.

But staying over Sunday and flying back Monday.

[Rip Rokken]

Deal. My PhD is in snark.

Friend Kathryn who will be with me is a hot redhead who has one too, though her speciality is deadpan sarcasm.

You are in deep doo, Double O Dokken...

"Double-O Dokken"... LOL! I promise not to do anything James Bond wouldn't do... Hmm... How many of you did you say there were?

[Journey Mom]

We're down to less than 48 hours to the ball. Safe travels to everyone coming in for it. To those of you driving in, be aware that rush hour on Fridays in Chicago starts by 3:00 at the latest, and lasts until at least 7:00. Traffic will be horrendous. Make sure your gas tank is full when you hit the area because you'll be spending a lot of time viewing the same scenery for a long time.

[Rhiannon]

We're down to less than 48 hours to the ball. Safe travels to everyone coming in for it. To those of you driving in, be aware that rush hour on Fridays in Chicago starts by 3:00 at the latest, and lasts until at least 7:00. Traffic will be horrendous. Make sure your gas tank is full when you hit the area because you'll be spending a lot of time viewing the same scenery for a long time.

VERY VERY good points. In fact, kids, avoid all Tollways and Expressways at all costs. If any of you are flying into O'Hare and going to Schaumburg/Rolling Meadows, and you're arriving during rush, I reccomend you take Mannheim Road north and head west on Oakton Ave, following it to Higgins Road and then onto your destinations. A right on Arlington Heights Rd and a left onto Algonquin will put you in Rolling Meadows and you can then take a left onto Golf Rd to head into Schaumburg. I've lived here for a few months now and I have yet to set tire on an interstate during rush. One tollbooth alone (namely the one where the Kennedy turns into the Jane Addams outside O'Hare) can take upwards of 90 minutes during main rush.

Good luck kids, and remember, speed up to make the yellow light. Three cars will always turn left as the light is turning red. Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you.

[Maui Tom]

Thanks.
Used the "old photograph" filter. PS, if you have a digi camera, will you bringsies? I no has one.

And yep, we're eating at Giordano's. On Route 66, no less! Mmm... I can smell the crust baking now. *droolllllll*

Yes, I have one, and am bringing it! Leaving the camcorder at home -- don't want to look toooo touristy... haha!

Just picked up my altered tux pants, and again, they fit to perfection! Can't WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, after all this build up, you'd better look effing fabulous, Rip...

once you get by the cleft palate Rip is a solid looking dude....

[Rip Rokken]

cleft palate Rip is a solid looking dude....

LOL! You hoser! This is a pic of Rip 15 minutes ago goofing around with the timer on his camera when making sure it's juiced up and ready for the trip. I barely made it in front of the camera in time, and am surprised it didn't turn out much worse.

[Dr Arrival]

Oh my gosh, Rhiannon is right. I was to take I-90 out of O'Hare, ended up missing that turn. Continued on 294 towards Milwaukee and that was wall to wall traffic. Then sat still for 45 minutes while they cleared an accident. Wasn't fun, wasn't pretty. I would definitely take her advice on hanging with Mannheim!

[Rhiannon]

Oh my gosh, Rhiannon is right. I was to take I-90 out of O'Hare, ended up missing that turn. Continued on 294 towards Milwaukee and that was wall to wall traffic. Then sat still for 45 minutes while they cleared an accident. Wasn't fun, wasn't pretty. I would definitely take her advice on hanging with Mannheim!

Oh boy, sorry to hear that! 294 is utter chaos from now until 2010 while they do the bridge rebuilding. Bless your heart, Val! Well, hopefully a few will see my suggestion and heed the warning and take my way, not the highway! (Ba dum cha!)

[bluejeangirl76]

heed the warning and take my way, not the highway!

ROFL!

But she's right. Anyone coming in for this... stay the ever loving fuck off 294.
Its under major construction and there's no good time of day to be anywhere near it.

If you do get a little confused and have to stop and ask, make sure you say "What's the best way to get _____ using MAIN streets and not any of y'alls fucked up highways. And then tell them a even native told you to say that."