Met up with a bunch of friends for drinks after work to celebrate the engagment of our friends who had been together for years. He proposed to her last night which was apparently 5 years to the day of their first date. There was about 10 of us there tonight for a few drinks as the newly engaged couple were driving out of state in a couple hours to share the sad happy news with the bride to be's family. (interesting that the bride wasn't drinking she said because she was going to be the one driving tonight, the rest of us are assuming she's pregers and that's why they got engaged)
So after a couple rounds (not to mention I got there early and got a head start) one idiot in the group decides to buy a round of shots for everyone (ok, the idiot is actually me) So we're about to do the shot and then one of my GBs says that someone should make a toast and he nominates me to do it (mostly because he knows that I've been drinking more than anyone else and I'll probably say something inappropriate) So I reached deep down into my soul and came up with the following:
"
As we go down life's lonesome's highway (
dramatic pause as I sigh)
It seems (
slight dramatic pause)
the hardest thing to do, (
now looking directly at engaged couple)
Is to find (
pause, fake like I'm choking up)
a friend, or 2.
That helping hand (
pause, close my eyes and bite my quivering lower lip)
Someone who understands.
When you feel (
slight pause)
you've lost your way,
You've got someone there to say: (
very dramatic pause)
I'll show you. (
now tapping my fist on my heart and pointing to the happy couple)
Here's to the happy couple, Cheers."
Yep, they thought I'd be inappropriate, but instead I quoted Lionel Richie's "Say You... Say Me" and performed it like a 5 time Oscar winner!!!! The bride-to-be had tears in her eyes as she hugged me and said how beautiful that was. A couple GB's commented on how "deep" that was. The groom-to-be hugged me and said "sorry dude, that must have tough for you, I know your divorce was rough". I am completely and utterly shuked that no one knew what I had just done. I kinda feel like I should get some credit for my performance, but they all think it was just a heart felt toast. WTF!!!
So everyone gets up to leave and I go to pay my tab to the bartender and he says to me: "Hey, nice toast Lionel. Maybe if the happy couple has a kid, you could qoute some versus from "I Believe The Children Are The Future" at the baptism"
That ugly bartender with a creepy lazy eye made my night with that comment.
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:leaveseveryonehanging:Goodnight.
Sounds like they are taking it fine. Congrats - Your Liver
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Greetings!If you are receiving this email, it means two things:1) I haven't started my New Year's Eve drinking yet.2) You played in the 2010 NFL Playoff - Fantasy Contest and are being invited back to join the fun in 2011.Below is a summary of the rules, deadlines, payment information and payouts:RulesEach partcipant must log into this website: www.rtsports.com and log in with their information. Search for "Nesbitt Playoff Contest". I will email an invite to those who need it. Once you have logged on, each owner must select a full roster of 9 players from the teams who have qualified for the 2011 NFL Playoffs. The rosters are as follows:1 QB2 RB2 WR1 TE1 Def/ST1 K1 Flex at ANY position (this includes QB, Def/ST, K in addition to RB, WR, TE)Multiple teams can own the same players. This is NOT a draft. You can log in and select your line up at any time PRIOR to the kick off of the first playoff game. Once the first game begins, rosters are frozen and locked for the duration of the playoffs. You can alter your roster as many times as you like prior to the first game. Once that first game begins, that's it. You will NOT be able to see any other team's roster until the NFL games begin. At that time, I will release all the rosters for all to see. I will fill my roster out blind and will be one of the first to submit. Once you select your roster, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU START ALL YOUR PLAYERS. I will come behind you and make sure you do this as well, but please start and activate your roster prior to game number 1.As I said, once the games begin, everything is frozen. No more roster changes are allowed. If one of your players exits the playoffs, that's the breaks. This is a very challenging game because you have to not only find the best playmakers, but choose the teams that advance the furthest in the playoffs. Most years, this comes down to the owners who predict the Super Bowl contestants. Any questions? Let me know.DeadlinesAll rosters must be submitted and activated prior to the first NFL game. I'm not sure when the first game will be, but I will make sure everybody knows the deadlines. Once that first game begins, no other entries will be allowed. Everything is frozen for the duration.Payment InformationEntry fee is $20. I must either have your money or have a promise from you that money is on the way to be eligible for this contest. Entries that have not paid will be kicked out if payment is not received before round 2 of the playoff games. No exceptions. You can paypal me at {pm me for details} or send me a check/cash to:{pm me for details}If you choose paypal, please don't stiff me with the stupid fees. Add a buck and change to cover their ridiculous fees. Thanks.Cost to run this website is usually $20.PayoutsIn the past, we have gone with a 'winner take all' format. The winner is the owner with the most total cumulative points throughout the playoffs. In the rare case that we have a tie, the owners will split the pot. There is no money for second place.Usually we have about 20 owners in this thing. I am going to ramp it up this year and try to double that. You are welcome to pass this along to friends or interested parties. Just make sure they aren't deadbeats. Thanks.Good luck and let's get this thing cranking!
I'll start saving up for the bail money that will surely be needed.
