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Holiday blogger bash
Monday, Dec 11, 2006 - Posted by Rich Miller I’m thinking we should have a party, so I’m throwing it together at the last minute because, well, I just didn’t think of it sooner. Besides, I think I’m obligated to throw a party since I won the Illinois Times’ best blogger award. So, let’s do it this Wednesday night starting around 7-ish at Two Brothers, 309 E. Monroe St., Springfield. This invite is open to all Capitol Fax subscribers, Illinoize bloggers, Capitol Fax Blog commenters, independent Springfield-area bloggers, and just plain ol’ dedicated blog readers. It’ll be a mostly cash bar, but I’ll definitely pick up at least a few rounds and maybe some pizzas if people get the hungries. I know it’s extremely late notice, which means I’m running the risk of nobody showing up (that’s why I chose a relatively small venue), but I’m in the mood for a party. Is anyone interested?
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- Speedie - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:38 am:
Rich,
I’ll try to make it if I can find a sitter.
- Don Moss - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:44 am:
Rich - I’ll try and make it. Don
- JC - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:44 am:
I think you should move it to the Carnival Bar at Harrah’s in Vegas.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:45 am:
Yeah. That place is intense. Maybe next year. We’ll get Huffman to buy.
- Skeeter - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:49 am:
Springfield?
Did you schedule is there so that Blago won’t crash the party?
- Bill - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:54 am:
Sorry, I gotta be out of town Wed.
Some other time!
- DeepFriedOnAStick - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:14 pm:
Let’s Rock!
- Shallow Pharnyx - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:16 pm:
I’ll come if I can drag my husband.
- PalosParkBob - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:31 pm:
When you gonna have “Holaday Pahty Nort” in Chicagah, my friend?
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:34 pm:
“PalosParkBob” I think I accomplished that last week with my attendance at several events.
- anon - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:51 pm:
How late will it go? I’ll be there if ya’ll be there after 10 pm.
- 312 - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:51 pm:
You were here last week? Thanks a lot. Its not an official ‘party’ if you don’t invite people. Sheesh, you’re doing a 180 from the Rodster, ignoring Chicago…
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 12:53 pm:
Yes, I’m ignoring Chicago. lol. Tell that to the bartenders.
And anon, I’m not sure how late it will go but I do know that a lot of friends of mine never leave a tavern before 10pm, so I think you’re safe.
- Just Observing - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:09 pm:
Won’t be in Springfield until Thursday… otherwise I would be there… thanks.
- Bridget Dooley - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:15 pm:
I would love to go, but I’m up north and caught up with the usual. Definitely some other time!
- Veritas - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:19 pm:
If I were still living in area, I’d definately be there. Have fun all.
- Bomber91 - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:21 pm:
I’ll be there for a bit after 8 (unless I skip work Thursday, then I’ll stay for more than a bit!)
- Bakersfield - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:25 pm:
Springfield? Is that still part of Illinois?
- Niles Township - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:39 pm:
No Chicago venue too? What are you, the anti-Rod?
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:43 pm:
Yes
lol
- The Ghost - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 1:50 pm:
Hmm, would showing up to this party mean we have to reveal our true identities? You aren’t gonna have blogroll nametags are you? Snark, snark
- Gen. Pinochet - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 2:10 pm:
NOW you throw a party….couldn’t have been LAST WEEK…..now I’m dead. Augie
- NumbersGuy - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 2:44 pm:
“Count” me in.
- Anon - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 2:50 pm:
Rich, congratulations on a well-deserved award. But, be sure to keep your feet on the ground– I recall that, when I lived in Springfield, Illinois Times picked Pizza Hut as the best pizza in Springfield. Admittedly, Springfield has little to to offer by way of pizza…but Pizza Hut? Gross!
- DeepFriedOnAStick - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 3:00 pm:
Rich, we should all share one of those crazy Two Brothers fishbowls of cheap liquor with the super long straws!
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 3:19 pm:
Not a bad idea.
- Squideshi - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 3:46 pm:
I would be there, but I need to reform my homeowners’ association on that evening.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 3:49 pm:
Squid, couldn’t you just say you had to wash your hair?
- Beowulf - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 4:15 pm:
I’d love to meet Rich and many of the others but Springfield is more than a 2 1/2 hour drive one-way for me. Next time you are in the north or central part of the state (Bloomington to Naperville) let me know. Have a good time. Rod might surprise all of you by dropping in on the party and buying a round. He’ll probably start a tab and put the Illinois taxpayer’s name on it.
- Judgement Day Is On The Way - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 4:15 pm:
Got to pass.
Have to be back at 219 S Dear Born Thurs. AM
Too bad, my loss.
- Belle - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 4:42 pm:
Congrats on the award. I might make it. Depends if I have to meet contractors to correct the ice storm damage or not.
- Team Sleep - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 5:01 pm:
I might try and make it. There’s always room for a goofy guy making silly comments at a dive bar.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 5:02 pm:
Team Sleep, that would be my job.
- Bubs - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 5:54 pm:
“Dive bar”? Did some one say “Dive bar”? Hmmmmmm. I love dive bars.
- Martha Mitchell - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 6:15 pm:
Sounds like fun.
- Roskam's Speedo - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 6:22 pm:
Stuck in Chicago. Can I just send you the bill for a Pepperoni Tombstone and 3 Old Styles?
- Disenchanted One - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 6:35 pm:
In Springfield, Wednesday evening. Would like to stop by and have a bruskie!
- Buck Flagojevich - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 7:22 pm:
Only if there are horseshoes!
- David P. Graf - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 7:43 pm:
I’d love to make it, but I have a date with my wife of 26 years since this Weds will be our wedding anniversary. Hopefully, you’ll do this again soon.
- Reality Check - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 8:12 pm:
Will there be nametags??
Wow — this is both brave & generous of you
Rich.
Wish I could join you, but I’ll be in chicago — the town you have shunned.
Can we take a rain check — when we’re in session in february????
:-)
- YNM - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 9:27 pm:
I might be there … although no one will no who I am … hmmmm … this might be fun.
- Team Sleep - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:01 pm:
Sorry Rich. I will have to put aside my normal behavior for one evening!
Yeah, I think I need to come in with a nice neon light with my moniker. Or I could come in with a Team Sleep t-shirt. Since I borrowed the name from Chino Moreno’s side band, I’m sure I could run to Hot Topic and buy one. Or not, because $20 for a t-shirt is highway robbery.
- Team Sleep - Monday, Dec 11, 06 @ 11:02 pm:
And yes, Bubs, Two Brothers is as close to a dive bar as dive bars get. But just order a fish bowl…
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 7:44 am:
Thanks for the invite but like the governor I try not to go south of I-80. That’s probably the only thing I don’t hold against him.
But of course Southern Illinois people are fools for voting for him and falling for that act “I’m just like ya’ll”. What a hoot.
- Pat Hickey - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 8:16 am:
Rich,
My regrets; I promised to take Mike Quigley to see Santa on Werdnesday at Wal-Mart.
- ArchPundit - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 8:58 am:
I’d make the trip up, but that’s the work Christmas gathering and as this is my first year, I need to go.
- Reddbyrd - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 9:55 am:
Rich:
Just called the barterders at 2Brothers…told them of the unruly mob headed their way. They were prepared to shut down til I told them you crowd were rich swells who won’t notice the usual double billing.
p.s they are expecting a huge tip too.:)
happy holidays
- The Horse - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 10:58 am:
I’ll be there… especially since you are shunning the state of chicago!
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 11:15 am:
I called ahead yesterday, Reddbyrd, and they said bring ‘em on. Famous last words, I know, but we’ll see how it works out.
- KenoMan - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 12:39 pm:
Too bad the Aloha Bar is gone…………..
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 5:10 pm:
I thought about having it at the Curve Inn, but I thought there might be some pushback.
- JeromeProphet - Tuesday, Dec 12, 06 @ 7:52 pm:
It sure would make a pretty picture.
- Prairestatedem - Wednesday, Dec 13, 06 @ 9:57 am:
Fine…go ahead make me miss Springfield even more…Although Im glad you didnt opt for the new Boones..how dare they clean the years of drunken soot off the walls
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Dec 13, 06 @ 11:27 am:
I would never opt for the new Boones.
- KPE - Wednesday, Dec 13, 06 @ 1:01 pm:
I’ll be there. I might bring my 5-month-old daughter, but that’s okay - she’s been barhopping with me before.
Thank goodness for the smoking ban…
KPE (The Eastvold Blog)
- Larry Mullholland - Wednesday, Dec 13, 06 @ 3:49 pm:
Sounds like a good time. Will you be outing any bloggers?