Seattle Peep Re-Cap
I met the Seattle peeps on Tuesday and it felt like a reunion. The real ice breaker was on that night after I went to the hotel and met up with LynchSeattle, Bev, and Avitania (who already did an awesome re-cap of the week!). We decided to go for Chicago pizza and upon seeing the line for Gino’s East snake out the door and down the block, Avitania said, “What is this the line for?! Head??” I burst out laughing and that pretty much defined the humor and fun that was to come.
After stuffing ourselves on pizza, Besos met up with us and we went to Big Bar and we officially got blynched together. My cheeks hurt from laughing so hard.
Wednesday - After work, I met up with Bev and we went to a cocktail party which, quite honestly, stunk. It was outside and the wind made it a bit uncomfortable. We left early and went to the loft where Bev had her first meeting with Little Filthy and Boss. Then off to Marche where we met with Avitania, her husband (C), LynchSeattle, Instigator, and Plush. Lots of eating, drinking, and laughing.
Thursday - C and LynchSeattle met me at the loft in the afternoon (while Bev and Avitania got pedicures) and we went to pick up wine for their dinner at Schwa where the four out-of-towners enjoyed the 9 course tasting, including lamb brains and sweetbreads for dessert. Major props to Sitcom who scored the reservation. Besos and I met up with them after dinner and went to a local pub where we sat outside and laughed so hard, my stomach hurt. There may be footage of me singing Paradise by the Dashboard Lights.
Friday - I met up with the gang downtown in the morning and we did the Segway tour of Chicago. LynchSeattle is like Steve Wozniak because he has a Segway in the office. We zoomed around Chicago, snapping pictures and making bets on who would wipeout first. Then we hit Chinatown for Vietnamese food. The gang hit Shedd Aquarium. We met back up at Ed Debevik’s for a rowdy dinner of burgers, malts, fries and more laughter. The gang gave me a very, very nice wine stopper. The server asked what it was and I told her it was an anal plug. Only in Ed’s can you get away with this sort of thing. Our bill came with a nice drawing of an anal plug on it. Welcome to Chicago, people.
Saturday - I picked up the peeps and we went to get a jump on the line at Hot Doug’s. Yes, we were line for hot dogs at 10:30 in the morning. I can not explain this to you except to say that just the day before, Anthony Bourdain was at this little joint eating. It’s that good. On the weekend, you can get french fries…made in duck fat. Byes to C and Avitania who were catching a flight home and I dropped the peeps off downtown to get some Garrett Popcorn. I met up with Bev and LynchSeattle at the Oprah Store (seriously) and we meandered back to the loft where we mixed drinks, ordered pizza, watched the opening ceremonies (thank you, TiVo), and talked cameras. Chill and perfect.
Sunday - Bev, LynchSeattle and I toured an art fair before heading to the John Hancock Observatory to enjoy the view. The weather all week had been gorgeous and it was borderline chilly when we sat outside afterwards, eating lunch. Then to the hotel to pick up luggage before heading to the train where we said our byes.
I can’t begin to capture just how much fun I had this past week. The Seattle peeps are great, kind, hilarious, fun people. Now I’ve got to get my butt up to Seattle in October and hope for warm enough weather that LynchSeattle and I can go sky-diving. Woot!
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Just a random attorney writing about daily life with Little Filthy, my rotten dog.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Sounds great, glad you guys had fun!
August 11th, 2008 at 10:16 am
How FUN! It sounds like the Seattle gang is too fabulous for words!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:58 am
We had the best time! You are a wonderful host
I’m sad to be back to the regular grind after such a fun trip! I’m pretty sure I gained at least 5lbs from all the yummy food even though we walked our little feet off!
Now I’m off to tackle the loads of laundry since I’m apparently Paris Hilton and pack 50lbs of clothes for a 5 day trip!
It was so much fun to meet the “cast of characters” from your blog and put faces with names. Instigator was so much fun to talk with at Marche. I can’t believe I spilled my worst “blynched” story to her! Luckily she had a good one of her own to share! Plush and Boss were warm and friendly, and I’m so glad that we didn’t shock Besos with our crude, yet funny, stories.
I’m glad to be back sleeping in my own bed with my furry children gathered around and my human child on his way back from LA. We can’t wait to see you in October! Book those tix now!
August 11th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Oh and I forgot Little Filthy - Chris’s new gay dog boyfriend
I have the FUNNIEST videos of him! I’ll compile them and send em to you. The nail filing was so cute!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Tee hee — I have a potty mouth! I’m so glad Besos wasn’t completely horrified by us.
C and I had a fabulous time - you’re an awesome host. Come to Seattle! Bring LF so that he and Ripley can make sweet, sweet love.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I greatly enjoyed meeting the Seattle peeps. I told RE, it is so great to meet in real life these people you have this internet relationship with, only to find they are just as cool and fun and funny in person as online.
August 12th, 2008 at 2:28 am
Thanks Random - Wifey and I had an amazing time. You are a wonderful host!
C
August 12th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
yes! come to Seattle! we will eat and drink and get blynched! or something.
August 12th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
What. Did. They. WEAR?!?!
You said ‘woot’. WOOT!
I’m glad you all had a nice time. After friends have to leave, it’s nice to chuckle to yourself because you remember something someone said. When you’re all alone and you start laughing maniacally…well, maybe that’s a problem. Your call.
August 13th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Ahh, what an awesome time. There were so many funny moments… often times a little bit too raunchy for print (heh), but man we had a great time.
I enjoyed meeting Instigator (thanks for the nice comments!), Plush, Boss, and Besos. It was so much fun! I only wish we could have met Fresh Express
Heh!
We’re on for skydiving!
August 14th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
It was great fun meeting the Seatle peeps. No worries I dont scare easily
I laughed until my sides hurt! Come again please!
August 16th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Sounds awesome, wish I could have been a fly on the wall.
I’ll be sure to visit you when you are in town in October (If I’m here…I have tickets to the dorkiest of all dork-fests in Cali from the 9th to the 12th) So you’ll just have to plan around my schedule please! Hehe… I’m so demanding, I know.
I still am willing to pay for photographic proof of said Blynching