Change--Draft Al Gore Meetup

[evlbstrd]

Your Organizer, evlbstrd, sent the following message to the
members of The Kansas City Draft Al Gore Meetup Group:
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I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing:
http://draftalgore.meetup.com/8/calendar/5331264/

When: Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 5:30 PM


If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a
moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP 'No' or 'Maybe' as
well as 'Yes'.)

You can always get in touch with me through the 'Contact
Organizer' feature on the Meetup.com website:
http://draftalgore.meetup.com/8/suggestion/
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[Mabus]

1. Jan. 6th is a busy day

The Draft Gore meetup followed by the DFHA Majority Party! :woohoo:

[evlbstrd]

2. It should be good.

I like the Admiral's logic. Hold the meeting an hour before the party, and force people to focus.
He's gonna get mad at us.

[Mabus]

3. Let's see who shows up

We might have to focus. :eyes:

[evlbstrd]

4. I have six yeses and one maybe.

But now a total of eight members.
Maybe nobody will notice if two out of six are fucking off.
Oh, wait. I'm supposed to be in charge.
Well, this could deteriorate fast.

[Mabus]

5. You know what's going to happen and I know what's going to happen

The Admiral will pull rank and takeover. I'm not willing to pull a mutiny and I don't think you are either. Besides, it will give you a chance to take me on a tour of your basement/mutant cricket laboratory.

[evlbstrd]

6. Yes, I know.

I won't fight it.
The basement will be more fun.

[Mabus]

9. It should be interesting

I'll see if I can find some extra salamanders to add to the experiments in the lab.

[evlbstrd]

11. All right! Salamanders!

I'm glad you're not like regular girls.

[Mabus]

16. If you only knew

how many times I've heard that. While my sister was saving money for clothes and make-up, I was saving money for witch hazel to preserve my specimans. I kind of got stuck in my Island of Dr. Moreau period longer than most people. I outgrew that and moved on to saving fire crackers to make small explosives for when my Barbie and Ken were trying escape Viet Nam. I was a strange child, definitely not your regular girl.

[evlbstrd]

17. I must be psychic.

And we wouldn't have you any other way.
I'd like to watch Barbie and Ken escape Viet Nam.

[Mabus]

19. Oh man, you would have loved it

All year long we'd put together models - ships, air craft carriers, Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, airplanes - and every once in a while we'd play Viet Nam with saved up firecrackers. We'd stage these big battles. We'd make forts out of wooden blocks, Lego's, anything we could get our hands on and set up encampments in the backyard. We'd dig moats and fill them with water, frogs and horned toads. We'd start off shooting bottle rockets at each other. We'd escalate things by setting fire to the lines of gun powder we poured out of the fireworks. The lines of gun powder lead to small caches of fire crackers covered in gun powder and about a third of them would actually explode. If something didn't get blown up, we'd tape an ammo belt (connected firecrackers) to it and set them off.

One time my dad got mad at us when we were in the middle of battle. I'm not quite sure what set him off but it may have been that we were chasing one of sisters around the outside of the house with lit Roman Candles. She was pretty quick but one of my brothers finally got her with a pop bottle rocket when she rounded a corner. He got her again across the face after she ran in the house. She made the mistake of opening the back door to let us know she was going to tell on us. He shot off a rocket and it got her across the face. Dad got home and all hell broke loose. He was so mad that he gathered all the fireworks, models and other toys together in a newspaper bundle, poured kerosene on it and then lit it on fire. I still remember the look on his face as the match left his hand and he realized what he had just done.

Aw, the memories. I didn't just have a child hood, I survived it.

fwiw, my sister's scar went almost completely away the day she gave herself an unintentional chemical peel. Yeah, her face was puffy and red for days but most of her scars went away.

edited to change "moot" to "moat"

[evlbstrd]

20. That sounds just like my childhood.

With all of us and dozens of cousins.
Fireworks aren't as fun any more. Not since evlspwn had a hole put in her face. Though you can barely see her scar now.

[Mabus]

27. I can tell her how to do a home chemical peel

though I might have to call my sister to go over exactly what was done. I do remember that the doctor told her she had burned several layers of skin off. She got rid of the few acne scars she had too.

Beyond any of this, I don't remember a scar on evlspwn's face. She's so gorgeous. She really is.

[evlbstrd]

32. She had a hole clean through her left cheek.

And a big circular burn. We were sure it would scar. Instead it just looks like a dimple.
And her acting education goes on. She's been selected for the second time to go to the Kennedy Center Academic Theatre Festival, and will be doing Chechov in the Spring.

[Mabus]

36. My sister had a large gash extending from her chin to just below her eye

It wasn't pretty. It healed up okay but that chemical burn she gave herself really got rid of it.

Beautiful and talented. Which Chechov?

[evlbstrd]

39. "The Seagull."

She's also been cast in one called "Life Under Water."

[Mabus]

47. Nina?

complex role from my limited understanding.

[evlbstrd]

48. She doesn't know yet.

Auditions are in the Spring. She is already cast in the other one, but I don't know which role she has. I did find out that it was produced for television by the playwright, and starred Keanu Reeve and Sarah Jessica Parker.

[Mabus]

51. I think she would make an excellent Nina

whom I've pictured as being delicate, waifish and the soul of the piece.

Keep me posted. You know you're proud of her and you should be.

[proud2BlibKansan]

7. I'll be there!

[Mabus]

8. Damn!

Er, I mean, that's great. I can't wait to see you.

[proud2BlibKansan]

10. So I have been out of the loop

Don't know if you know I am out of town right now and missed out on the planning for all these upcoming events. We are having the Gore meetup and then the WWJD party? On the same night? I am not sure I can take that much excitement.

BTW, I am in Memphis on a little vacation. We are staying across the street from Graceland. Our hotel plays Elvis movies in the lobby and in all the rooms 24/7. There is Elvis music in the hallways outside our room (which overlooks the guitar shaped swimming pool). I think maybe I have overdosed on Elvis and am suffering dain bramage.

Do you want me to bring you back a velvet Elvis?

[evlbstrd]

12. Ooh!

I want one for my room!
I thought you were going to skip Memphis. Well, better you than me. I think I'd scratch my eyes out.

[proud2BlibKansan]

13. You would love Beale Street

There's lots more to Memphis than Elvis.

Today we are going to the Stax Museum.

http://www.soulsvilleusa.com/

Last time we were here we went to the Civil Rights Museum

http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

[evlbstrd]

14. well.

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout.
Have a good time!

[evlbstrd]

18. Can I get a Carl Perkins?

On blue suede?

[proud2BlibKansan]

22. I will look for one just for you

[evlbstrd]

26. Sweet!

That'll impress the babes!

[Mabus]

15. I wasn't aware that you were gone

The last thing I knew one of the kids was making Xmas dinner. I hope you're having a great time. You certainly deserve it.

Of course I'd take a velvet Elvis. But truthfully I'd love a velvet Johnny Cash.

[proud2BlibKansan]

23. Okay we are going down to Beale Street tonight

and I will look for velvet paintings just for you.

We went to the Stax museum today. It is friggin awesome!! Highly highly recommended. It alone is worth a trip to Memphis. I could have spent a couple days there.

We also went by the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. King died. We had been there a few years ago so we didn't go in. But one new thing they have added is they have enclosed the window across the street where James Earl Ray shot Dr. King. Spooky.

[Mabus]

24. Remember: THE man in black

Spooky is right. I'd think that place has some bad juju.


I'm glad you're having a great time. You certainly deserve it. I hope you're taking pictures to share, in say, a slide show on your Apple. Let me know when you get back.

Did I tell you I'm going to the Governor's Inaugural Ball? I gotta figure out what to wear.

[evlbstrd]

28. May I suggest

you cleanest Jayhawk t-shirt? With your DU button. Nothing else.
You'll turn heads.

[Mabus]

30. and stomachs

:rofl: :P

[evlbstrd]

33. Should clear the buffet line.

Can you bring friends?

[Mabus]

34. I wish

I'm only going because someone I know got an invitation. And I'm his "date" because his girlfriend will be out of town that day. But I am planning on taking a plastic lined evening bag for, er, um, leftovers, that's it - leftovers. No. Wait. For the dogs, :slaps forehead: that's it, I'm taking scraps home for the dogs. :blush:

[evlbstrd]

40. Yeah, the dogs.

Don't get in trouble snickering in the back!

[Mabus]

46. LOL

If you believe that, I've got a bridge I want to sell you.

[BuelahWitch]

41. Aw, she'll freeze in that get-up!

At least a Jayhawk sweatshirt and a 'Draft Al Gore '08" button to go with the DU..

[evlbstrd]

42. But the party is inside.

She'll overheat in a sweatshirt. The "Draft Al Gore '08" button is a good idea.
Mine says "Re-Elect Al Gore."

[Mabus]

52. Who told you to butt in?

:rofl: It would have to be a long sweatshirt. Would it be too much to dress up like Baby Jay?

[BuelahWitch]

53. Hey! You're the one who told me not to expect an invitation

to these things! Remember? :evilgrin:

[Mabus]

54. I did?

Series!!1!1!11!

My version is, I said we always talk about when we're getting together on the forum and you'd be more than welcome to join us. In other words, you get the same invite that everyone else gets. And if no one is inviting anyone somewhere but you're feeling itchy to do something then make a suggestion that we have our semi-regular, sort of official DU meetup. I'm easy. ;)

It might be time to get together again and talk about the rapture. That's always fun. :evilgrin:

[BuelahWitch]

56. I wish the damn rapture would hurry and get here.

I want to be driving a new car by next summer...

[Mabus]

57. So do I

I want a new Prius but I will settle for one formerly owned by a freeper.

Omigosh, I think we should start an "After the Rapture" business. We can can cleanse cars, houses, etc that were once owned by freepers either with exorcisms or really strong, yet environmentally safe cleansers.

[proud2BlibKansan]

31. Johnny Cash is all over Nashville

I am in Memphis, birthplace of rock and roll.

[Mabus]

35. So, if you find one, it should be real cheap

:evilgrin:

[proud2BlibKansan]

38. I got you something

not what you asked for but perfect nonetheless. Have you ever had a shopping experience where you passed by an item and it said "Buy me for _____ "? Well that's what happened. This item told me to buy it for my friend Mabus. So I did. I can't wait to give it to you. It fits you so well. :evilgrin:

[evlbstrd]

43. Is it horns?

You know, like the Memphis Horns?

[Mabus]

45. Ah, right. . .

Nice try. :P How long did it take for you to come up with that one?

If she got me horns, it was only to help hold up my halo. O8) So there.

[evlbstrd]

49. It was nearly instant.

I s'pose it could have used some editing.
If you're an angel, I'm a saint!

[Mabus]

50. No

You're a Chayot. :loveya:

[proud2BlibKansan]

55. That's close

[Mabus]

44. I can't believe it

You actually found a "Kitten with Whip" outfit that fits me?!? Aw shucks, you shouldn't have. :blush:

:rofl:


I hope it's a hat like the one you have. That'd be way cool.

[BuelahWitch]

58. Can you fit into this?

If Spiquet will share, you'll be the life and talk of the whole party!

[Mabus]

59. Just for that

Our HR director, Milton, wants to know where his red stapler is and, oh yeah his other message is:




:evilgrin: :rofl:

[BuelahWitch]

60. HA! And to that I say...

Is Milton going to do a press conference and say I wanted to spend more time with my family?

[Mabus]

61. We are in control of the press

We can say whatever we want. :evilgrin:

[JeremyWestenn]

21. I really think he's made his intentions clear to not run. :\

But best of luck with you, hope you have some fun!

[BuelahWitch]

25. It's still only December 2006

I think he's biding his time.

[Mabus]

29. His book "An Assault on Reason" comes out in May 2007

That's when the talk about Gore running will really take off. I personally believe he will base his final decision on how well the book is received by possible voters.

[BuelahWitch]

37. I think that's perfectly logical

Let Hilary/Edwards/Obama/Vilsack/Whoever duke it out for awhile. The book will be a good followup to Inconvenient Truth and put him in the public eye again.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

62. The later the better.

I'd like to see him come in around November (NH filing deadline). Less time for Tweety et al. to get snarky before Iowa.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

63. I believe Eisenhower ('52) & Goldwater ('64)...

made similar pronouncements, yet were successfully drafted. Both also refused, as has Gore, to make a Shermanesque statement.

And yes, the after-party for the KC Meetup will be a helluva lotta fun. ;-)

[evlbstrd]

64. Natch.