Abby and I made it to Newark at 1600 or so, and Loogie picked us up. The drinking commenced as soon as we hit the Mini-Mansion, where Glassy and GB waited for us. We started damaging the Mayor's beer supply immediately. Editorial note, the bastard bought not one stout, nor porter. But the hoppy ones were great, so no problems there. The first supprise of the evening is when Lammy shows up. No mistaking her. First words, "I gotta Pee." Trainer showed up, and now we are all pretty happy. Da Rabbit and Y showed up shortly after. The Liver wants us out early, so we all went to Candida. I will let someone else tell the tale....

The after picture of the damage to the beer is coming. No one drank any absinthe at all last night. Almost all beer... but Lammy and AB went to the Turkey. I ended up piggybacking AB to the hotel, but she got embarrased and wanted down.

I was wondering when you fuckers were gonna get out of bed.

I should be joining y'all in a few hours. I'll be leaving the house in half an hour or so, which should put me in Allentown at around 4:30, insh'allah.

Save some booze for me.

Lammy is one small foot sticking out from a huge pile of blankets on a couch.

That sounds like her, alright.

I got lost in Newark with the Mayor. I didn't get to see much of Newark, but I did gain experience with its many smells.

We made it back, though, with plenty of time to socialize with folks as they were retuning from the bar. Skeeter carried Abby on his back for several blocks, which was a good thing, since it conserved what seemed to be limited resources for bipedal navigation. We left SPAZ-ASS in charge of escorting her to her room. We haven't seen her yet this morning.

Pictures please.

Crosby, I am here for you, baby. This is the before and after for the mayor's fridge. Most of this was done by GB, Glassy, Loogie, AB and I. DaRabbit and Y were very enthuastic, but showed up late.

Good job!!!

Good morning everyone!
I'd post something about last night but I don't really remember it.

You're off to a fine start.

I got here around 5pm, unloaded the car, made some "Hellos", opened a few beers, and got a quick buzz on.

Several pots of herbs were exchanged...

I took a quick stroll around town, then headed back to the manor for a pizza fest and Christmas in July.

MANY boxes were opened. Many bottles were stacked.

Drinking has begun in earnest.

So far the Nimes and the Felix Lyonais are heads above the rest. The nimes sent my mind a-spinning.

The beer lights cast their green glow on the bar and everything was good.

Just got home. I'm running on one hour of sleep. Needless to say, I'm quite proud of my comeback from the poor showing I had at LCLF.

I'm entirely too pooped to construct a meaningful post but I just wanted to say that it was a lovely weekend. And while I'm sad that I had to leave early and miss Rimmy and 2LY, I'm so very pleased that I got to meet so many Loungers and talk more with the ones I only met briefly in Seattle and DC.

And a very special thanks to the Mayor, whose energy, hospitality, and generosity made this weekend truly unforgettable. (Except for the parts that I am too drunk to remember, of course.)

I don't know if there are any people who don't want their photos up so I don't want to post most of the pics yet, but I'll check my camera and see if there are any that I know are ok.

Be back in a minute.

Hurry the fuck up.

Sorry, sir.

Here are just a few. I know the Mayor and Dinky and GB and Justin have lots more so I'm just going to post a few.

Lammie and the peat fire...

Dinky and Trainer:

Skeet on his cell...as he was the vast majority of the night:

Less violence, more love:

Bater Boy & The Mayor:

I really tried to get Dinky and Mrs. JBM in the same photo, but it's not that easy...

Ok, my head's about to hit the keyboard so I'll post more tomorrow when I'm conscious.

An unidentified attendee of LF 04

I remember forgetting what it was that I smashed my face into Friday night.

What!,......... No Wheat Thin photos?

Someone asked for a roll call. Here it is to the best of my memories...

GB
Glassy
Louchelooker
AB Normal
Skeeter
Lammy
Trainer
DaRabbit
Chickenpants (nonposter, so don't worry if you miss the reference)
Da Mayor
Greeneyes

That was it total on friday. Saturday brought

Justin
Sheepprofessor
Drinkslinger
Mr. and Mrs. Batemaster
Musicgeek
Kirk
Erase-a-Slate
Jade- the only REAL Burnt™ absinthed Prol
Porkio +1 (she was very nice but I am not sure how she would like to be referred to)

I think I am missing someone... Sorry.

Sunday brought Rimbaud, about an hour after AB and I left.

Shirt Boy,

Wheat Thins photos coming. There were multiple boxes.

I'm slammed at work but I brought a CD with the pics on them so I can post them as soon as I get a nice block of downtime...

Oh my God, Abby and Sarah together again? How are the nips? Come to think of it - how's Stupid Dumb Dinky?

It was all about the this time around.

Grate. Rub it in.

Stupid.

Dumb.

Dinky.

Pie-y?

DO IT NOW!!!

I'm on my way out the door, but it occurs to me that you people haven't even seen the spread.

Here's Doc prepping the table.

(Wheat thins in the back left, next to an 8x10 framed version of the Ladies Man LF04 poster that Trainer brought for the Mayor.)

Can you spot the Wheat Thins?

DaRabbit & Y (aka Chickenpants)

Prol & Kirk:

Here is a good memory. Saturday we went to the farmers market. We bought too much crap so the Mayor went back for his car. There were six of us still there, Chickenpants, Kirk, GB, DaRabbit, Justin and I. We managed to fit all of us in the Mayor's car. Lets just say I know WAY too much about the Mayor and Justin now, as the three of us were in the front seat, and I was in the middle. Every time the Mayor shifted I got my rocks off.

How many times did you ask him to put it into 2nd Skeets?

The picture of the Mayor and Bater Boy is a classic... Louchie, you look like you've found your place.

I hope that picture isn't lying.



(No, I'm not inferring anything between Bater Boy and Louchie. Hopefully something else...)

I'm back.

Trainer, Geek, Glassy & Loogie (the official chauffeur of LF'04)

Two Heads in the Bar:

(Airzooka next to GB, which Skeet used to initiate members all weekend)

A bunch of people on the lawn:

The Baters
The Sheepses
A Peeps
A Prol
An Erase-A-Slate
and A Skeet in the window

God, but I hated that damn Airzooka!

where's the rest of the pictures?

you fuckers.

Track down Dinky, GB, Justin and Liver.
They've got tons.

The last few I have...

Porkio and A talking with the Baters

Kirk, Glassy & Loogie