Im surprised no one mentioned the big news of two certain Asylumites who had their coming out debut of being a couple?
OK my version:
Friday:
After dropping off my son I flew as fast as I could to the hotel, hoping to get there by 5/5:30. By flew I mean I crawled in stop and go traffic. As soon as I hit the pike I thought I was home free until I got stuck behind a roll over that took up 2 of the three lanes. Then trying to follow directions I got lost (its very easy to do.) Meanwhile I called Exo to keep him abreast if the situation. I had been in contact with Flea off and on that mroning as her plane had been delayed due to the weather. She informed me that shed most likely meet us at the restraunt the way things were looking.
I finally made it to the hotel by 6, right after Mr. DSD (SIckabilly) had pulled in to the parking lot. We both ran inside, saw a few of the Asylumites in the lounge, waved hello, and ran upstairs to get ready. Our reservation for dinner was at 7:30 and they couldnt push it back more since it was peak dining time. I had the front desk call for 3 cabs, but we were told due to a redsix game it was doubtful they would come. So we decided to take the sub.
Flea and Joph walked in hand in hand as we were getting ready to leave. I bolded that in case any of you are so blind as to miss the context of said sentence. By the way, they make an adorable couple. Joph made some comment about a nickname he come up for me, which garnered him a swift kick in the shins and threats of bruising the other one if he continued. My threat still stands, Joph.
We left them to get ready and took the sub. We had to change subs at one point, and since Smash is from Boston proper, we naively followed him. He told us to get on one sub, which we followed him like sheep. Next thing I know, he walks off the sub, mutteriing to get off, but as he steps down, the doors close. Confused, we look at one another, then at him. Hes laughing so hard he had to lean against a column to support himself. He had put us in the wrong sub. Next thing I know, the subs moving, and Smash gets smaller and smaller as we pull away, still laughing his *** off.
We change subs at the next stop, muttering about never following him again and make it to the restraunt. Did you know Exo has never seen a revolving door? I kid you not. I waled into it and I hear from behind "OH NEAT!" Next thing I know the door is stuck as he tried to get in the same little area as I did and we couldnt move.
Dinner was decent. It was loud and the table was long so it was hard to talk to everyone. Dana and Exo talked about FFXI even through the death glares I sent them. Flea and Joph made it as did Deb and after everyone had eaten we made our way for coffee then the club.
Unfortunately, what we didnt know was that this weekend was the graduation of all Boston colleges in the area. The upstairs of the club, where I promised the guys they could hide and watch sports, was taken over by a private party. We crashed it until we were caught and asked to go downstairs. A local radio station was hosting the party, so instead of the usual decent music, it was all hip hop. Yay
Flea and I still danced, and got Exo, Kelvy, and Deb to join us. KJ was going to join us but he was still trying to get drunk enough. We decided to leave early since the club wasnt as promised, and despite our vow never to do it, we followed Smash to another bar. It was pretty dsecent though. Piano showtune karaoke bar. We got some tables right up front. Both Kelvy and Flea were drooling to get up there but they didnt.
Sat we woke up, had breakfast, and a few of us went to the Gardner museum. There we showed our true colors as Ive nentioned before. Again, unless you dont mind being embarassed, never take us out to a museum, or we will find things and compare it to our gaming nature like the geeks we are. And then giggle madly about it.
Someone already mentioned the cabbie driver Flea, Joph, Exo and I got. I wont get into that again.
We finally decided to head to my house for some food. I warned them all we would get lost onceon the way getting out of Boston and I delivered. I especially liked the 4 car Uturn where we almost hit a bus. That was entertaining. What would normally be a 1 hour trip turned into 2 due to the downpouring of rain. Hydroplaning was a serious problem. We took it slow. Sickabilly had gone on ahead though and had food all ready when we walked into the front door, soaked and starving. The food lasted 10 minutes before it was almost all gone.Trips to the packie store ensued and we all chilled. Some broke away to play poker, others to smoke, while the rest of us talked shop. Smash accidentally dropped a glass of wine on my dog, who then ran away, leaving purple footprints all over the house. Smash, my carpets look fine. Resolve works miracles. I was able to get Exo and Kelvy to check out EQ2. We giggled maniacly as Kelvy purposely drowned his character so we could watch the amusing actions of said character. We also giggled maniacly as he killed Bambi over and over again. The sounds Bambi makes is funny. Then we enjoyed playing with the different voice options. Im hoping to see the two of them soon on Blackburrow server.
Around 1am it was time for them to head out. Since I wasnt going back to the hotel it was a sad moment for me. I really had an amazing time with you guys. It was hard to realize how fast it went. A weekend is just not enough time.
You figure, we chat with each other every single day about inane and important things alike. Ive heard a saying that if you get along online you will really get along in real life. It's true. While I may never have seen the Asylumites in person before except for one or two, I felt as if I knew them and there was really no awkward moment of getting past the initial stage of figuring out who was who. What emerged was a group of friends who had a fun time despite the rain and ******** of Boston. And I cant wait to do it all over again
Flea and I still danced, and got Exo, Kelvy, and Deb to join us. KJ was going to join us but he was still trying to get drunk enough. We decided to leave early since the club wasnt as promised, and despite our vow never to do it, we followed Smash to another bar. It was pretty dsecent though. Piano showtune karaoke bar. We got some tables right up front. Both Kelvy and Flea were drooling to get up there but they didnt. 