Games 2 thru 4 Hawktoberfest 2005

So here's the thing. I was planning on keeping a updated running diary throughout the weekend, but I've been a bit busy. So I apologize to all of those who have been checking back and have been met with dissapointment. I plan on making it up to you by condensing the entire thing in one post with a few illustrations to help with the commentary. Nearly two hundred photos capturing all the action have been posted in albums to the right. When we left off, some friends were coming over to hang out... (traveling back in time wavy picture and sound effects)

Game 2 Hawktoberfest 2005

Kristen, Josh, Tyler, Renee, Nick and Scotty at West

You will notice a recurring theme throughout the weekend of just how much time was spent at the place Josh affectionately calls "home": Louise's West. Friday evening was spent at this hallowed hall of cheap Schooners brimming with Boulevard with friends old (Ty and Renee), older (Kristen and Christina) and new (Tinker Bell). I'm not sure what it is about this place that draws you in, but we had planned to stop by, grab a drink, then head down town. Needless to say, that didn't happen. A number of hours and a few Schooners later, it was time for West to close, but it's patrons weren't ready to go to bed. Afterhours followed us home and resulted in a Lisa Lobe sing-along that lasted until nearly 4am. Alas it was time to pass out as kickoff was a mere eight hours away...

Game 3 Hawktoberfest 2005 -- Gameday

Afer a long night of drinking, we all know the best way to quickly recover in time to make a noon kickoff. Screwdrivers for breakfast. We headed over to the stadium around eleven to make sure we were there in time for the pregame festivities.

Renee getting ready to sing the alma matter

The annual ass-whooping of the Mizzou football team soon followed on one of the most beautiful days I have seen for a while (Question: who would be interested in purchasing a blue shirt that says "Rock Out With Your Chalk Out"?) . After the game it was time to get ready for the Halloween party at Ben and Sally's new house in KCMO. The party was a blast and featured a variety costumes ranging from Jesus Christ to Paris Hilton.

Teen Wolf, Brick from Anchorman and Magnum, P.I.

The combo of costumes and booze resulted in some debaucherous behavior that is too racy to retell, especially in a family environment like the internet. (But the pictures are there, so feel free to make up your own story). We rocked the night away and played with the fog machine until I thought I was going to choke. Turns out that abusing a fog machine indoors tends to set off the smoke detector. What happened to that thing anyway? Oh well, it was time to change the battery anyway.

When fog machines attack
Josh, Renee, Ryan Benton, Nick, Scotty and Tyler (I think)

Game 4 Hawktoberfest 2005

Saturday took its toll on the entire crew. I have acquired a head cold and needed some sleep. Poor Scotty had to go to work so Josh, Charles and I met up with Mike and Erin at McGees to watch the Chiefs (Suck!). Later that evening we went to West to have "one" Schooner.

What is he smiling at?

I know it's predictible, we ended up having three and staying till close. I blame the dinosaur.

That's all I have for now. I have to fly home in the morning and Josh has to go back to work. But I think we'll stop by West for one more Schooner.