September 28, 2005

Who needs a drink?

Posted by pete at September 28, 2005 5:56 AM

After several days of fretting over Rita and/or sitting on the freeway for 20 hours, I imagine people might be interested in blowing off a little steam. To that end, I propose that those of you in the Houston/SE Texas area (or anyone who feels like dropping by) meet me for APCB Beerfest II, tentatively titled "Blame it on Rita."

Where? Hans' Village Bier and Vino Haus - In the Rice Village on Quenby (also the site of APCB Beerfest I). There's a map on the web site.
When? This Saturday (Oct. 1), at...say...6-ish? This should give me ample time to fill the screw holes on my window frames.
Why? Because we could all use a break after two weeks of Rita-related news. Plus, the temperatures should have "cooled" down to the mid-80s.
How? Get in your cars and drive there. What am I, your mother?

I realize it's short notice, and while I can't promise Chad and I won't commandeer the jukebox for another impromptu Queen marathon, there will be beer aplenty and (hopefully) fun people to regale with that story about how you had pee in a Whataburger cup while parked on I-45.

I wish to attend but must negotiate availability. And this time, we'll put paid to those bocce-playing ruffians who kicked sand in our faces.

--Posted by HWRNMNBSOL on September 28, 2005 8:15 AM

Want me to plug this on htownblogs.com and my own site, Pete?

--Posted by Laurence Simon on September 28, 2005 9:26 AM

excellent idea!!! i'm there!

--Posted by joni on September 28, 2005 9:29 AM

The NY chapter of the APCB fan club wishes you all a great time and much Queen.

--Posted by Curmudgeon on September 28, 2005 9:40 AM

Want me to plug this on htownblogs.com and my own site, Pete?

Sure man, that would be spiffy.

--Posted by Pete on September 28, 2005 9:48 AM

All that driving sounds pretty irresponsible to me. Didn't you hear our president ask us to be better "conservers".

The Bar Harbor chapter will down a few cold ones for you--we may need them--the forecast is for a heat wave in the upper 60s.

Have fun, and try not to dwell on Freddie.


--Posted by raybob on September 28, 2005 10:50 AM

I won't be able to make it on Saturday, but I'd like to propose a toast to Tom DeLay's new indictment.

--Posted by jax on September 28, 2005 11:59 AM

I'll post as soon as the goldanged HT site comes back up.

--Posted by Laurence Simon on September 28, 2005 12:56 PM

Dude, couldn't you save this until October 22? When I'll be there?? Sheesh...

--Posted by don on September 28, 2005 1:02 PM

Dude.

Just once you need to have a drinking party while I'm in town. If I can, I'll raise a glass from that metropolis of Shreveport.

K

--Posted by katy on September 28, 2005 1:22 PM

I will BE there this time, I swear.

--Posted by Tracy on September 28, 2005 4:59 PM

A post-Rita blogger gathering in Houston?
Pete the Cromulent suggests a post-Rita gathering... Where? Hans' Village Bier and Vino Haus - In the Rice Village on Quenby (also the site of APCB Beerfest I). There's a map on the web site. When? This Saturday (Oct. 1),......
--Posted to This Blog Is Full Of Crap on Sep 28, 2005 7:33 PM:.

I went through the day thinking I couldn't be there, but it turns out we are available. I know this is the RSVP you've been waiting for. Dynamite with a laser beam, indeed.

--Posted by basshole on September 28, 2005 7:35 PM

Once, just once, I would like to be able to go to one of these things. It's not like I have this vast social life which requires meticulous planning 6 months out, but this is the 3rd or so time a "blogger" activity has clashed with day job activity.

(Sigh)

None dare call it conspiracy......


--Posted by Rightmom on September 29, 2005 1:27 PM

I peed in a Dasani water bottle and did NOT pull over to do so.

It's been at least forty years since I did anything like that (and then it was a 10 oz. Coke bottle, the kind that are collectors' items now).

Mrs. Diddie and I will try to get to make this gathering.

--Posted by PDiddie on September 29, 2005 2:05 PM

Don't worry Don, we are saving El Tiempo margs and fajitas for you! MMMM everclear!

--Posted by The Wife on September 29, 2005 2:17 PM

Right on, it looks like the kids and I will put in a brief appearance.

--Posted by HWRNMNBSOL on September 29, 2005 2:22 PM

squid and basshole, i'll see you guys there.
see you pete

--Posted by Steve on September 29, 2005 8:00 PM

sadly, I won't be there. Familial obligations, no money, too much work... the list goes on....


--Posted by MikeD on September 30, 2005 3:28 PM



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