Austin: April 9, 2011 MEET UP!

[cessnabird]

Good to know, it sounds like it will be a great time! I will look through the den and find some goodies to show/ discuss...

[Spivey]

I'll be bringing some stuff for show and tell.



What about your new razor?

What? And have it end up like the infamous "MdP" sample?

[Sullybob]

What? And have it end up like the infamous "MdP" sample?

Wow, that hurts. I had almost put that painful episode behind me I'll let you inspect my bag before we leave.

[cessnabird]

Would it be fine with you guys if the wife comes along? Don't worry, shaving is the least of her interest. The Cuban food and a new book on her Kindle will keep her occupied.

[texbilly]

"Managing" 15 2nd graders makes me think of the old EDS Superbowl commercial about herding cats!

texquill beat me to it. You have fun herding cats.

Exactly!! My dear wife has been working her pretty self silly protecting our house from the ensuing onslaught. It could be worse: no boys are invited!!

You Gents have fun!

[Spivey]

Wow, that hurts.

The truth always does.

Would it be fine with you guys if the wife comes along? Don't worry, shaving is the least of her interest. The Cuban food and a new book on her Kindle will keep her occupied.

Sure. Mrs. Spivey would like to come, but I think that she might be unable to.

Exactly!! My dear wife has been working her pretty self silly protecting our house from the ensuing onslaught. It could be worse: no boys are invited!!

You Gents have fun!

I'm sure we will, but I know we all wish you were able to make it, Bill.

[Sullybob]

Bump.

If anyone who is attending has blades for an injector I would like to buy a couple from you so that I can try out my new injector.

[Spivey]

See you guys at 11!

[cessnabird]

We had a great time meeting eveyone today, thanks for having us!

[Spivey]

We had a great time meeting eveyone today, thanks for having us!

It was a GREAT time. Nice to meet you all.

Thanks for lunch, Steven!

[Stevestan]

Awesome to meet you all! Thanks for the goodies.

[Austin]

Gents, I enjoyed breaking bread with you all and your lovely wives. The location and weather were wonderful. The conversation was enjoyable. Thank you.

[Sullybob]

I had a great time yesterday. The food, conversation and the company were all outstanding.

[texbilly]

Next time!

[Spivey]

Next time!

I hope so!

[Austin]

Bill, you missed sniffing a bottle of Santa Maria Novella Eau de Cologne.

[Spivey]

Bill, you missed sniffing a bottle of Santa Maria Novella Eau de Cologne.

That's just mean-spirited. I like it.

[texbilly]

Bill, you missed sniffing a bottle of Santa Maria Novella Eau de Cologne.

That's just mean-spirited. I like it.

Great. Not only did I miss my friends, I also missed a new olfactory sensation? Dear Lord, it's just too much!

[Spivey]

Gentlemen,

It's been too long. Let's do this again. I've spoken with Tony and Shawn already. Who else is in?

I'm game for just about anything, but I have an idea: Texas Chili Parlor ( http://www.cactushill.com/tcp/menu/default.htm ). Sign the waver. Eat the XXX Chili. Last man standing wins.

There's another twist to this one: It will likely be my last Austin Meet-Up. We're moving to Nebraska in June.

I'd really like to see the Austin group again as we always have a really great time.

[Austin]

I love the Chili Parlor. Get there early before the crowd. The XXX chili is indeed too hot.