AAR - INGO Bloomington Eat n Greet 3/2/09

[Fenway]

like a ninja

blending in with the crowd...

 

[JByer323]

What did I miss? Did you really have something stolen??

Like Nate said, I bought a pink Benchmade Mini Grip when I could get prodeals on 'em, thinking hey, nobody would steal a pink knife.

It lasted less then a month.

 

[esrice]

I think everyone had a really great time tonight. It was an excellent turnout, especially when our "mystery guests" arrived from Fishers!

I will echo the thanks to Tyler34 for taking point on the arrangements. We had a really good spot at BW3s, and by the end of the evening, we had the entire restaurant to ourselves.

Fenway was kind enough to bring hats for folks, as well as tease and taunt us with a sample "INGO Tactical" hat and patch. (me want, me want!)

As always, I was impressed with the kind of people that INGO brings out of the woodwork. It was nice putting faces to names of people who's been on here forever (or at least a year ).

Joshua (techres) has some great events coming down the pipeline for the Bloomington-area Mutual Support Group. Keep an eye on the calendar.

As more than half of the Mod Team was in attendance, we had a quick meeting and decided that rather than spend our hard-earned dollars in the Classifieds section, we are now going to purchase items with rep and/or post count. So if you're selling something, and Lars wants it, he's now going to pay you in Gold Bar Rep.

For a final list of attendees:

Fenway
W9ZEB
Pami
NateIU10 + Kristin
JByer232
Kr_Treefrog2
lovemywoods
esrice
tyler34
techres
Dr Falken
bwframe
Soundslikejosh
Jezebel
mettle
IUGradStudent

Pictures to follow. . . .

 

[JByer323]

like a ninja

Our side of the table had a discussion about throwing stars. I couldn't stop thinking about special boots that let you climb walls.

 

[esrice]

 

[esrice]

So who's who in the pic?

 

[RogerB]

Looks like everyone had a great time! Looking forward to attending one myself and putting faces to names.

 

[Lars]

As more than half of the Mod Team was in attendance, we had a quick meeting and decided that rather than spend our hard-earned dollars in the Classifieds section, we are now going to purchase items with rep and/or post count. So if you're selling something, and Lars wants it, he's now going to pay you in Gold Bar Rep.

+1

Any Glock 19s or Magazines? Have Rep, will trade

 

[IUGradStudent]

So here's my favorite story of the night:

I arrived a bit late (around 9:15) which was around the same time that Fenway, Lars, and Pami showed up. We found a spot at the far end of the table next to Mettle, SoundslikeJosh, and NateIU's +1. Fenway was the last in the door and when he sat down he introduced himself to Mettle as "Mike." I knew who he was right away from the pics on the site (and the fact that he came in with Lars and Pami -- also a dead giveaway). But Mettle didn't pick up on the fact that Mike = Fenway. Even the bag full of INGO hats didn't register with him.

So, about halfway through the night Mettle asks Mike what his screenname is. Upon hearing, he looks away and hangs his head...then starts laughing at himself. You could just see him thinking "Doh, I've been talking this whole time with the guy who runs the site." I think the next line out of his mouth was, "so, you're kind of involved with the board, aren't you?"

 

[Lars]

I tried to pass myself off as Savage Eagle (sorry Ryan), Nobody bought it thought

 

[mettle]

I am still working through that one... the giveaways were tremendous... I was blind... Fenway was incognito... the hats were showing...

NOT one of my shining moments.

I, er, uh, ..... OH!!

I had a great time as well. I also arrived in time to still save my wife her sanity with two kids at the end of a workday. So, I am still alive.

I NEED to get her around some of these events, Pami needs to throw some moderator influence on her!

Great time all! Thanks Tyler!

So here's my favorite story of the night:

I arrived a bit late (around 9:15) which was around the same time that Fenway, Lars, and Pami showed up. We found a spot at the far end of the table next to Mettle, SoundslikeJosh, and NateIU's +1. Fenway was the last in the door and when he sat down he introduced himself to Mettle as "Mike." I knew who he was right away from the pics on the site (and the fact that he came in with Lars and Pami -- also a dead giveaway). But Mettle didn't pick up on the fact that Mike = Fenway. Even the bag full of INGO hats didn't register with him.

So, about halfway through the night Mettle asks Mike what his screenname is. Upon hearing, he looks away and hangs his head...then starts laughing at himself. You could just see him thinking "Doh, I've been talking this whole time with the guy who runs the site." I think the next line out of his mouth was, "so, you're kind of involved with the board, aren't you?"

 

[tyler34]

Our side of the table had a discussion about throwing stars. I couldn't stop thinking about special boots that let you climb walls.

no no no "mystical symbols"

 

[Fenway]

Very well written. A+ sir

So here's my favorite story of the night:

I arrived a bit late (around 9:15) which was around the same time that Fenway, Lars, and Pami showed up. We found a spot at the far end of the table next to Mettle, SoundslikeJosh, and NateIU's +1. Fenway was the last in the door and when he sat down he introduced himself to Mettle as "Mike." I knew who he was right away from the pics on the site (and the fact that he came in with Lars and Pami -- also a dead giveaway). But Mettle didn't pick up on the fact that Mike = Fenway. Even the bag full of INGO hats didn't register with him.

So, about halfway through the night Mettle asks Mike what his screenname is. Upon hearing, he looks away and hangs his head...then starts laughing at himself. You could just see him thinking "Doh, I've been talking this whole time with the guy who runs the site." I think the next line out of his mouth was, "so, you're kind of involved with the board, aren't you?"

 

[Annie Oakley]

Well, I really wish I could have been there. It is great to put faces to names though.

Spending time with the husband last night was a good thing for both of us. We were able to work through the potential health risks with him that we are facing. He was supposed to have surgery tomorrow to fix a double abdominal aortic aneurysm. During the pre op work up they determined that he has some sort of apparent blockage in his heart. We see a cardiologist on Friday. If it is what they think he will need to have the blockage repaired prior to the aneurysms. The problem is that he would have to wait up to 6 months to have those fixed. They are bad right now and waiting could cause them to rupture.

As a police officer he can't work until they are repaired. He has never had anything that required surgery in his life and is terrified of the idea. Now he is terrified that those aneurysms are going to pop and if they do he will bleed out within a minute.

I don't want to be a widow again. Will let you know what the doc says on Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that maybe the test was read incorrectly and there is no blockage.

Glad you all had a great time.

 

[mospeada]

I'm sorry I missed this as well. Maybe next time...

As for a B'ton shoot, where the hell would you have a B'ton shoot?

 

[IUGradStudent]

I'm sorry I missed this as well. Maybe next time...

As for a B'ton shoot, where the hell would you have a B'ton shoot?

Sorry we missed you, too.

The only way to have a B'ton shoot is to leave B'ton Finding someone with some property who's willing to host is probably the best way to do it....

 

[spainy79]

Really wanted to be there myself...mmm, wings and beer...I mean, uh, meeting people from this site is why I would've been there. Having to wake up at 3:30am to get ready for work wouldn't have made for a good day. Maybe next time.

 

[RogerB]

Really wanted to be there myself...mmm, wings and beer...I mean, uh, meeting people from this site is why I would've been there. Having to wake up at 3:30am to get ready for work wouldn't have made for a good day. Maybe next time.

Wow and here I thought I was the only one with a wake up call that early! I feel your pain brother.

 

[IUGradStudent]

3:30? We who are about to sleep salute you!

 

[RogerB]

Well, I really wish I could have been there. It is great to put faces to names though.

Spending time with the husband last night was a good thing for both of us. We were able to work through the potential health risks with him that we are facing. He was supposed to have surgery tomorrow to fix a double abdominal aortic aneurysm. During the pre op work up they determined that he has some sort of apparent blockage in his heart. We see a cardiologist on Friday. If it is what they think he will need to have the blockage repaired prior to the aneurysms. The problem is that he would have to wait up to 6 months to have those fixed. They are bad right now and waiting could cause them to rupture.

As a police officer he can't work until they are repaired. He has never had anything that required surgery in his life and is terrified of the idea. Now he is terrified that those aneurysms are going to pop and if they do he will bleed out within a minute.

I don't want to be a widow again. Will let you know what the doc says on Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that maybe the test was read incorrectly and there is no blockage.

Glad you all had a great time.

You and your husband's well being are in my families thoughts and prayers.

God Bless and Godspeed to a healthy recovery.