Tuesday (Redactular) Edition: Wha’ Happened?
Posted on October 7th, 2008 – 8:38 AMBy Michael Rand
Take a good look, folks. That right there is our favorite thing about this here blog: bringing people together whom we are fairly certain would never have met otherwise. From left to right: AZGopherGirl, Joker and Fasolamatt. Three of the most disparate commenters, in terms of content (and perhaps lifestyle), that one could imagine. And there they were, last night, chatting it up and hugging it out.
About last night: Good times all around. Shirts were distributed, pictures were taken, bowling was, um, bowled, innuendo was dispersed and football was watched. (It’s not easy writing an entire list sentence in passive voice). More on that game later, though we will say this on our behalf: we were less emotional and less prone to salty language than at the last MNF Redactular. We will also say this: the Vikings are now 2-0 during MNF Redactular gatherings. Coincidence? Yeah, probably.
A full head count: Roughkat, Roughkat SELF, Muxhut, Muxhot, Ray (Swarmswarmswarm’s Main Squeeze), MC Creme Fraiche, The Hootie, Newbie, AZGG, Joker, Fasolamatt, Dave MN, and of course us and the RBBH. There in spirit, otherwise known as a text message: Local Quipster, Stu and SwarmSwarmSwarm.
Dumbest idea: Bowling one day after running a marathon (runner-up: kicking the ball to Reggie Bush).
Most confused: Everyone not associated with the Redactular, wondering what those shirts were all about. (Runner-up: AZGG, who found Joker to be a fine and upstanding citizen in person).
Object of second-guessing: Dave MN, who had a nice first game of bowling but rolled something like a 79 in his second game … with HIS OWN BALL. You bring your own ball, you roll like a champ. No excuses.
Longest commute: Well, Newbie came from St. Paul. AZGG came from Arizona. Sometimes it’s hard to tell which is further from St. Louis Park. For the record: AZGG was here for work, and her appearance was a happy coincidence. She did not — repeat, did not — come all that way just to meet Internet friends. She’s watched Dateline. She knows the drill.
Fasola-link! Why it’s hard to write good books about the mafia.
29 Responses to "Tuesday (Redactular) Edition: Wha’ Happened?"
Rand
The check should be in the mail in the next couple of days. If not, wait longer.
Three of the most disparate commenters, in terms of content (and perhaps lifestyle), that one could imagine????
I think disparate is a typo, it should read “desperate”. Sorry, talking about joker really.
The Redactular: where folks from McLeod, Le Sueur, and Cuyahoga County can find common ground.
I concur, bowling after a marathon = bad idea jeans. On my first roll, my legs barely kept me from falling over. Obviously, I’m not a golfer. I think it was unanimous that everyone liked my SELF better. I don’t think that should be really surprising.
Sounds like it was fun. Good work, RandBallers.
How the [redacted] did the Vikes win that game? Did Vikings fans think the officiating was worse than horrible? Does that win make up for the Colts loss? What’s the chance PJ goes for 250 against the Lions next week?
Agreed roughkat, we did like SELF better…
Seriously though, it was a good time thank you for your hospitality Mr. Randball. You now have some random “strangers” you met on the internets running around with your face on their chests. (Wait, what?)
“(Runner-up: AZGG, who found Joker to be a fine and upstanding citizen in person).”
You gotta throw em a curve ball once in a while…keep em on their toes
People that should have came: jama, Tooncies, Stu
People I’m glad didn’t come: P3
“People that should have came: jama, Tooncies, Stu”
add SCH to that.
I’m kinda disappointed P3 didn’t crash the party in a Shakespeare getup, dramatically reading Dr Seuss or something.
Sorry I didn’t make it, SLP is a hop skip and a jump away. A week’s vacation led to a large backup at work plus I forgot all about it. I will attend at least 1 Redactular in the next 4 years though.
Can we get a breakdown of the bowling?
I was too s1rweeze. I was hoping he would challenge Joker to a dance off so our next redactular would be at the court house awaiting Jokers assault charges.
I was sad not to make it this time…just too much going on. I’ll eventually make it to one of these…
Bowling, yeah. The lanes were very oily and they turn off most of the lights so you can barely see… /bowling nerd.
First game, I had high game with a 152 edging out Dave at 148. More later… got a meeting.
I hope AZ didn’t get too mad at me for continuing to remind her that she did infact graduate from high school exactly 10 years before I did. She did deserve it though for telling me I’d have kids in the next ten years. Screw that noise!
/knocks on wood
Well played, Joker…
Stupid Meeting!
More bowling recap for you jama.
Mr. Randball had high second game with a 150ish? Hootie had his typical 110-120. Roughkat, SELF, and RBBH I think bowled around 100 (mostly less.) Muxhut bowled one game and then left, I don’t remember what he had.
AZGG, Joker and Fasolamatt were outstanding observers.
Just talked to THH. Her reaction on seeing my Randball shirt this morning: “You actually spent money on that? Are you actually going to wear it??”
Did Rand show up to the Redactular wearing his own t-shirt? I’d think going to plenty of concerts that he would know that is a no-no.
I was going to say that I would feel bad being mean to Joker on here now that I’ve met him. Now that he publicized the age difference, I don’t have to feel bad!
I was pleasantly surprised at what a decent group of people this is (except for the ones who didn’t show up).
Roughkat - I’m sorry I kept saying I liked your SELF better. That was the beer talking, as you’re plenty cool.
I actually wouldn’t leave the alley until I’d redeemed myself in my own mind after that 79.
Fortunately, that only took one game, as I rolled a 143 afterward.
I think I’m streaky in just about every sport I participate in. I’m either really good, or pretty mediocre, and it changes from moment to moment.
This was not vintage Roughkat. This was ran-a-marathon-in-pouring-rain-yesterday Roughkat. His SELF was more representative of him than he was last night.
That said, good catch Roughkat, your SELF is pretty cool.
It’s impossible to guess what a person would look like by their words but Fasolamatt and Joker looked exactly as I thought but AZGopherGirl looked way older. Just my perception, but she looks in her 40s
You sure know how to sweet talk a girl, P3. As Joker pointed out, I AM old!
AZ
For the record, I never said you were old…only older than me. You’re the same age as HR girl and I slept with her. Don’t listen to P3, you and I are both much better in person. Rand just doesn’t know how to work the camera, if you need proof, look at the t-shirt you just bought.
Forgive me for not paying attention — was the Redactular really a front for putting AZGG and Joker in the same room to see what would shake out?
Could this be the first match to come out of Randball?
Watch out EHarmony!!!
Sorry, big Tuna. While I have a new-found respect for Joker, we’re not a love match. I’m happily married to an Iowan, and Joker does not (knowingly) date married women.
Ahhhhh… That settles it.
In spite of the Iowa angle, we’ll give you the award for furthest RBer travelled.
BTW, Did anyone check if Rand bowls in Adidas soccer shoes??
Az, you can do alot better than Joker anyway….like me…6 % body fat, 170 IQ, handsome as Hell, alot younger than you…and good dimensions where they count ..Yowsah !!!
