The boys volleyball team I coach is traveling to Chicago on the weekend of 2/16-2/18.
As an assistant coach, they will give me traveling money and put me up in a hotel somewhere near the site which I understand is out in the suburbs, about 45 minutes from the city.
What I'd like to do, is take the per diem, spend the weekend coaching and Friday and Saturday night hang out w/ my internet friends and crash at someone's pad.
anybody going to be around that weekend?
I just found out the tournament is in Crystal Lake, IL.
I'm scared.
I think that's out by Gantry
crystal lake is a lot further out than gantry. it's not that far from zorba, though. actually, it's still pretty far from zorba. crystal lake is basically waaay out there.
Assholes...he's scared because Jason drowned in Crystal Lake
why does rdub being scared make us assholes?
so far I'm not feeling very welcome.
Quote from: rdub on 01/18/07, 10:19:03 AM
so far I'm not feeling very welcome.
Would you welcome somebody who coaches boys volleyball into your neighborhood?
Well, if I wasn't in Florida that weekend, and if I lived in Chicago, I'd hang out
Crystal Lake is probably 45 minutes from my place... Still doable, but I don't see you crashing at a dee-nee member's pad though. Maybe we can meet up by Zorb's house/area one night for drinks, as he's about halfway between team Dee-Nee and Crystal Lake...
I should probably mention that I'm driving up on my own, so I'll have transportation, I'm not afraid to drive an hour and I'm not looking for anyone to haul my ass around or anything.
That is indeed a big help, as I was too selfish to trek to/from Crystal Lake hungover at 8am. Consider yourself with free lodging 45 minutes away...
I'll see if the Good Brother /Rack /Lips can meet us up for beers on Friday or Saturday..
Quote from: Gantry on 01/18/07, 11:59:31 AM
That is indeed a big help, as I was too selfish to trek to/from Crystal Lake hungover at 8am. Consider yourself with free lodging 45 minutes away...
I'll see if the Good Brother /Rack /Lips can meet up for 85 Bears highlights on Friday or Saturday..
I have a wedding that weekend in Palo Alto, CA but I think I'm going to pass on the wedding. If I don't go it, then I'll be able to break free for drinks on Friday after work or Saturday. I feel safe that RDub is over our Kevin Jones differences.
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/18/07, 01:17:41 PM
I feel safe that RDub is over our Kevin Jones differences.
Who won that argument, by the way?
Quote from: Nacho on 01/18/07, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/18/07, 01:17:41 PM
I feel safe that RDub is over our Kevin Jones differences.
Who won that argument, by the way?
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Quote from: Nacho on 01/18/07, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/18/07, 01:17:41 PM
I feel safe that RDub is over our Kevin Jones differences.
Who won that argument, by the way?
Kevin Jones was a steal this year (unless you're Lipitz and pay $44 for him (or some God aweful amount)).
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/19/07, 11:38:21 AM
Quote from: Nacho on 01/18/07, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/18/07, 01:17:41 PM
I feel safe that RDub is over our Kevin Jones differences.
Who won that argument, by the way?
Kevin Jones was a steal this year (unless you're Lipitz and pay $44 for him (or some God aweful amount)).
Kevin Jones rushed for less than 700 yards this year, got injured, and also had fumbly hands. On the other hand, he had over 500 yards receiving, scored 8 total touchdowns, and had several good games.
I declare it a wash.
He was stolen from the guy that was forced to take Willie Parker instead
Quote from: Nacho on 01/19/07, 11:49:57 AM
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/19/07, 11:38:21 AM
Quote from: Nacho on 01/18/07, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: Racktacular on 01/18/07, 01:17:41 PM
I feel safe that RDub is over our Kevin Jones differences.
Who won that argument, by the way?
Kevin Jones was a steal this year (unless you're Lipitz and pay $44 for him (or some God aweful amount)).
Kevin Jones rushed for less than 700 yards this year, got injured, and also had fumbly hands. On the other hand, he had over 500 yards receiving, scored 8 total touchdowns, and had several good games.
I declare it a wash.
Don't forget 60 receptions for PPR leagues.
PPR? Damn it, Rack, cut out the acronyms!!!
(Note: I'm just kidding...)
Note: I don't know what PPR means. Point-per-reception?
I usually play in 1/2 point/reception leagues.
Hey RDub it sounds like Strassy will be at home with the lady. You could do him a favor and go over to his house and annoy her. Then maybe anytime Strassy wants to be alone he could just tell her you are coming to visit.
A reminder that this is coming up shortly, we should make some sort of plans and see who is in/out. Considering the committment, travel distance and the fact that it's after the already-legendary-yet-it-hasn't-happened-bachelor-party, it'll probably be low key. Still, confirming a date/time/place ain't a bad idea...
i may get stuck working a lot that weekend because i told my night shift supervisor she could have the weekend off to throw her daughter's birthday party. nevertheless i plan on making it out there for at least one night after i get out of work. let me know what's going on and i'll do my best to make it there.
Quote from: Gantry on 02/04/07, 02:46:39 AM
A reminder that this is coming up shortly, we should make some sort of plans and see who is in/out. Considering the committment, travel distance and the fact that it's after the already-legendary-yet-it-hasn't-happened-bachelor-party, it'll probably be low key. Still, confirming a date/time/place ain't a bad idea...
I think I'll be getting in pretty late friday evening, so I will most likely drop the fiancee off in the city and head out to the burbs to stay with my team at the hotel friday night. I'll get up and coach for most of the day and then late saturday afternoon I'll be head over to Gantry's place and plan on staying there, saturday night. sunday morning i'll be up early to go coach and then leave town from there.
Quote from: rdub on 02/04/07, 01:49:25 PM
head out to the burbs to stay with my team at the hotel friday night.
which lucky boy gets to sleep in rdubs bed?
Sounds like a plan rdub, perhaps a mini Dee-Nee fest at my house on Saturday afternoon/evening?
I assume there will be a TON of pics (of the wedding, as well)?!
Well, some bad news right now. Another death in the family (grandma's husband, but not my grandfather) leaves me likely out of said get together for this Saturday. I'm going to Canton, Ohio on Weds and coming back Saturday, but at this point I do not know what time I'll be back and it's an 8 hour drive. Should assume things being a "no" at this point unless hearing otherwise...
If rdub, Strassy, Zorba, Lips, Rack and crew can arrange this fest without me, then I can most likely meet up with everyone that evening. But I have a feeling that things aren't going to happen without me getting the groundwork laid. Prove me wrong boys...
sorry to hear about the death gantry...doesn't that mean zorba will be out of the picture as well?
i am still down. unfortunately it looks like i will be at work on saturday until at least 9, possibly a little bit later. i am definitely down for meeting up with people afterwards.
i have a feeling that the rest of the crew will not get involved if gantry isn't in. rdub, i am willing to turn this into a sexy night at the bars in chicago if you are so inclined.
Hey Gantry--my company is HQed in Canton so say hello to my people for me.
Zorba will be in town as he simply cannot get to the funeral because of work. But he works a limited schedule as is with the two kids, so I don't see him able to do much that late at night. But if Strassy/rdub gather somewhere, I should be able to meet up later...
Well I'll probably have to skip this little trip. With me not getting in until late Friday and Strassy not being able to knock off work until later in the evening Sat., its a hell of a drive to only get to see Strass for like 3 hours. And as asst. coach I'm not expected to even make these out of town tourneys.
maybe next time.
and Gantry, sorry to hear about your grandma's whatever.
I'll just have to wait another month before I see you cats.