'Tis the season to Methup
by South Side Expat on Dec 14, 2011 12:02 AM CST
Email
PrintSo, this is near the time of the year that many folks who are so called "expats" happen to find themselves traveling back to Chicago. Usually to be with their family.
From my experience, anyone who comes back to be with their family ends up wanting to get away from their family soon thereafter.
And then there are those of us who live in the city and just wanna go drink.
Who is getting their butts back to Chi-town? What part of the City you gonna be in, and when? Those who live here and want to deal with these assholes? SPEAK UP NOW.
Let's get some dates from all of you.
SouthSideSox is a community driven site. As such, users are able to express their thoughts and opinions in a FanPost, such as this one, which represents the views of this particular fan, but not necessarily the entire community or SouthSideSox editors.
119 comments
|
1 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Tra la la la la-
Unfortunately, I’ll be out from the 23rd to the 28th, and again from Jan 4th through Jan 8th.
I’d love to methup with any of ya. Discuss.
by South Side Expat on Dec 14, 2011 12:09 AM CST reply actions
Only time I will be down there is for New Years Eve.
Buddy’s band is opening up for Alkaline Trio at the Metro.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I know.
I first saw them in a church basement in champaign in 98’ when they were still cool prior to goth b.s.. Their last 3 or 4 albums have been shit. My buddy is in The Brokedowns. This concert could help propel that band to another level. They always play old shit when they play chicago though.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Alk3 is good shit, and they put on a great show.
True, I haven’t seen them in years, but I’m envious of your NYE plans.
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
We may have one extra ticket if you don't have plans already
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Ah, I've got people in town to attend to.
Thanks, though.
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
Any weekend.
Though it will be the one-armed variant of U-God.
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
Sorry - busy.
And it’s cold as hell up there. Now if you want to come to FL…
Tim Tebow doesn't fight the law, but if he did, the law would surely win. Okay, maybe not.
The fuck are you talking about?
Man the fuck up. You sound like UGod making excuses for not finishing vet. school Power through,get the plane ticket, a nice coat and pass out at Lockport Sox’s if you have to. Do NOT give the fuck up on making it to the holiday meth-up.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 15, 2011 9:47 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
i'm pretty available
should be in town throughout the holidays. thursdays are the only bad day for me.
Easy chief
We’re a community - Tdogg
Sure as hell ain't going to your hood again.
by South Side Expat on Dec 14, 2011 8:49 AM CST up reply actions
saturday nights at 1am are particularly bad
apocalypse now – esque
Easy chief
We’re a community - Tdogg
i've always been interested in attending one of these
maybe this will be the time that it happens if the date works.
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
late the 22nd to asscrack of dawn on the 30th.
that friday the 23rd would kick ass. weekday drunk is fine by me, too.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
While I can't promise tasty treats
I’m always up for a few beers with you guys. Other than New Year’s Eve, I have space available.
WTF.
New Year’s Eve? Amateur night?
"I'm going to die this way ... wanting to play more baseball."
by winningugly on Dec 15, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
You really should come, you know.
And bring the significant other! She’s gonna need to be “introduced” eventually…. :-)
We're slightly busy.
As you might imagine, lots to do. But dig this: Her favorite place to live, and where we will end up when the kids are all out, is Chicago.
"I'm going to die this way ... wanting to play more baseball."
by winningugly on Dec 16, 2011 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
huh. OPOSes retiring *from* FL.
just make sure to stretch first before trying the reverse snowbird.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Dec 16, 2011 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
She's no OPOS.
Except to folks on this site.
"I'm going to die this way ... wanting to play more baseball."
by winningugly on Dec 16, 2011 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
mi scusi. OPOS-by-association.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Dec 16, 2011 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, i stared that comment down for a minute.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
you could go two ways
1). Will you be alive in 15 years?
2). Will you still be married in 15 years?
3). Which retirement coummunity would you like to live in in 15 years?
In the immortal words of WU: ;)
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Coincidentally
a Chamber of Commerce leadership group I’m involved in has as part of it’s “leadership” exercises a requirement to write a one page tome on where we see ourselves in business/community/mentoring in 15 years. I led the discussion. 35 people attended – only 3 actually completed the exercise.
15 years hence is a long time to contemplate. For everyone.
"I'm going to die this way ... wanting to play more baseball."
I'll be living in Florida in 15 years
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
4) will she still need him, will she still feed him, when he's OPOS'd more?
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Dec 16, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
Same
Will try to make it if we decide on a time/place
by JPSoprano80 on Dec 23, 2011 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
I guess so.
A lady who loves sports: hockey is number one though. BLACKHAWKS, WHITE SOX AND BEARS
by pierzynskirules on Dec 16, 2011 8:34 PM CST reply actions
December 25th?
Watching NBA all day, but afterwards I can be free.
Like pizza? Me too.
Check out my pizza review site.
And I am back in the state.
Hooray!
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
its probably for the best you came back today,
and missed that awful showing at the UC. different year same shit.
Easy chief
We’re a community - Tdogg
So it goes.
At least Arsenal didn’t shit the bed.
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
So, people...
…any consensus as to date/time/place?
None whatsoever, but I'm in, whenever it is.
"His Load got Sloppy" Colintj
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 19, 2011 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Well, as I've said, I'm only available until Thursday night this week,
then I’m off for five days to return on the 28th. So if you guys need it to be a weekend, You should work out whether it be Friday or Saturday. I could also do the 30th, but I don’t wanna get too wackadoo the night before New Years.
by South Side Expat on Dec 19, 2011 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
23rd or the 30th, then.
I’m thinking that Christmas Eve is probably not gonna be possible for most. I’m with him that if it’s the 30th, we need to pace ourselves and not overdo. As for locations, others will need to decide this, as the only places I know are Maria’s and Whirlaway, both of which are small, but on the plus side, dark and beery. Who would like to weigh in on time and place?
i will now apparently be barhopping in the vague location of "somewhere in the city" for a cousin's birthday the 23rd.
not sure of times yet.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Dec 19, 2011 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like we just need someone to take command
I’m up to the challenge. I’m putting the flag in the ground right here, right now, for Maria’s on December 30, starting at 7:00 (unless we want to start later). That’s the date, time, and place sorted out. Looks like we have a start with me, TP, and JP. Dr. Emilio, you said whenever, wherever so I’m counting you in, too. Who else is going to do this thing?
I'm in.
Depending on traffic / work, might not get there till closer to 8.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 23, 2011 10:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I can't come early, but I'm assuming shenanigans will run late enough for me to partake.
expect vibrations in pockets around 10ish or so.
i wont be able to make it tonight
have fun kids.
take lots of pictures for us suburban bumpkins to live vicariously through you.
I'd be down for this
some fish n chips from the pleasant house, some craft brews at maria’s…our fucking troubles are over
Oklahoma daughter
Is planning to come. She has heard things.
Well this won't end well.
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
Has she seen things?
I’m trying to avoid another Keller-type circumstance.
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
Oklahoma?
yikes.
So fast he could hit a ball up the middle and it would hit him in the ass sliding into second.
depends if she's from muskogie.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Dec 27, 2011 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
Is there a not awful part of Oklahoma?
by Grinder in Training on Dec 27, 2011 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
Tulsa is okayish.
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
I've been to Tulsa a couple times
Its ok as not a third world country I guess. I can’t see anyone ever choosing to live there though for any reason other than having family nearby.
Or if you’re really into pawnshops..
by Grinder in Training on Dec 28, 2011 8:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I couldn't live in a state with such stringent and weird liquor laws.
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
i have friends from there and vinita, closer to the border with joplin
home of the world’s largest golden arches!
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Dec 28, 2011 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
She's in college there
In Tahlequah. Fun fact: this is the capital of Cherokee nation.
also the capital of sad dead dog stories.
So fast he could hit a ball up the middle and it would hit him in the ass sliding into second.
As opposed to happy dead dog stories?
Now sad dead cat stories I can understand…
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
Who couldn't?
but I guess I’m wondering why Tahlequah, OK is the capital of sad dead dog stories…
the Ozarks? Dan and Little Ann?
iirc, Tahlequah is where the narrator picks up his dogs in Where The Red Fern Grows. maybe that’s not right.
So fast he could hit a ball up the middle and it would hit him in the ass sliding into second.
You are correct!
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
see, i knew that someone would say that
fuckin’ Cujo dying? that’s happy.
So fast he could hit a ball up the middle and it would hit him in the ass sliding into second.
"Hey honey, I'm going to a White Sox Board thing tonight."
“Have fun with your little internet friends”
“Hey now, there should be like at least one hottie college chick there.”
“Yeah, and if she goes for you, have at it.”
by South Side Expat on Dec 30, 2011 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
It's a fucking shame I didn't get a specific exemption for
a mother daughter threesome. Cause I so would have.
by South Side Expat on Dec 31, 2011 5:20 AM CST up reply actions
Looks like I should be able to join.
I’ll see about drinking. A lot is gonna depend on how recovery goes from this horrific food poisoning the wife and I got from an Italian place last night. Starting around 2am it was like dueling banjo style barfing around here. I should be okay, but I’m not gonna push anything.
by South Side Expat on Dec 27, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
Man up.
Blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah! Blah blah blah blah? Blah? Blah blah blah. Blah, blah blah blah.
Blah blah blah blah blah? Blah blah!
Love,
-wu
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
by Uribe Down on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
My holidays are just now kicking off.
Vacation time, woot woot. The last couple months have been pretty shitty, I gotta say. Not so much for me, but for those I hold close. Finally time to sit back and relax, starting with a Hawks game tonight. Maybe I’ll stop being so bitter around here for a minute.
Maybe.
But really, glad things are good for you now. And happy holidaze to all y’all. I doubt it would set you back too much to get yer ass up here on Friday.
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
Gotta start pissin' off the new one at some point.
by South Side Expat on Dec 28, 2011 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Appreciate the invite.
But have New Year’s Eve plans and all. Business calls.
We're all here because we're not all there.
the main attraction will be scot gregor, so you'll want to show up in time to see him.
he’s currently in one of the cells beneath my basement with the other enemies and traitorous swine. he seems like a sturdy fellow, so i’d expect that he could last until about 2:45 or so.
by larry on Dec 20, 2011 12:42 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
At least a couple hours.
You (or anybody else) can shoot me an email, if you want a status update before you head out.
by Jim Margalus on Dec 20, 2011 1:18 AM CST up reply actions
Indeed.
Thank You to Jim, JJ, Brett, and even larry for just being awesome enough to sit down, drink some beers and answer questions from the plebians.
by South Side Expat on Dec 21, 2011 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
The question remains...
what will you do with it?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
great afternoon.
glad i was able to partake in the festivities.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
'Twas a good time.
Glad people could make it despite the odd time. My trips home are pretty packed.
That place ended up working really well. Thanks to WMAQ and his minimal search effort.
by Jim Margalus on Dec 21, 2011 11:42 PM CST up reply actions
sorry I missed ya, but the brief lunch was verra cool.
"His Load got Sloppy" Colintj
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 22, 2011 12:59 AM CST up reply actions
FYI- I'm still not entirely convinced you aren't a paranoid schizophrenic.
Good to see you good sir.
by South Side Expat on Dec 22, 2011 2:18 AM CST up reply actions
Im not convinced either.
But the voices in my head keep telling me no.
"His Load got Sloppy" Colintj
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 22, 2011 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Yes!
A blast. We were totally on top of the Danks extension…that is to say, not at all.
I think the Shamrock Club was “us.” The fact that it is located across the street from where I work is an added bonus.
We must do it again.
What?! I ain't no Professor Pickles!
"That is to say, not at all."
And yet we still beat the Chicago papers by hours! How much were they drinking?
by Jim Margalus on Dec 22, 2011 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
That was great, i know they saw but refused to comment on it
So proud of SSS
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
It was a stunning turn of events
Spend the afternoon discussing what the Yankees would give up for Danks.
Turn on computer three hours later and discover that Danks signed the extension.
I don’t know what it’s like to be gobsmacked, but I think this is one of those times.
What?! I ain't no Professor Pickles!
Okay Goobers-
Friday or Saturday night. Take your pick. I’m not going to be around for either of them, but still. A methup needs to happen. Friday or Saturday night- discuss and coalesce
by South Side Expat on Dec 22, 2011 3:42 AM CST reply actions
Im fine with both
Would probably be able to get there earlier tomorrow though. Got family stuff during the day Saturday.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 22, 2011 1:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
This OPOS is heading south where the pants are checked and the shoes are white.
Ft Myers: where the sun is warm, cigars are smooth and drinks have straws.
You all have Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
BE SAFE!
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, 1/2 pack of cigarettes...it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
holy christ. got in last night, take off the 30th.
brrr, motherfucker, brrr.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
And here I thought nobody got nothin' to say about a 40 degree day.
The lords of dawn are men such as Mr. Lucy.
by Uribe Down on Dec 23, 2011 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recent FanShots
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- College player makes impossible over the fence catch to save tournament game (Video)
- Security!: Camden Yards guard collides with Royals’ Mike Moustakas
- The Juice: Nelson Cruz matches career high eight RBIs, Pujols stays hot in Seattle
- Benches clear at Fenway as Red Sox-Rays rivalry heats up
- Keeping good company: Albert Pujols becomes fourth-youngest player to hit 450 home runs
