First GameTime GetTogether of the new season ...

by CrossCheckRaise on Nov 18, 2009 9:32 PM CST

We had fun with these last year, I think we're due for another!

Last year we had a few GameTime GetTogethers on the East Side, and we've got a good opportunity coming up soon. Basically, it's a chance to watch a road game, drink with fellow GameTimers, and still participate in the GDT here online. Nuttin' wrong with that!

Coming up, on 11/25, the Blues are on the road in Dallas. We can make this a sort of wake for Steve "CheapShot" Ott, for he may well die that night. The next day is Thanksgiving, so most folks won't have to worry about drinking and then going to work the next morning. Most bars do not have live music or big crowds on a Wednesday, so we should have no problems spreading out. It is a Versus game, so we need to make sure that the bar can get that network (remember the good old days when that wasn't a concern?). We might even catch an out-of-towner home for the holiday. All in all, this sounds like a good night for it.

The last ones were held in Collinsville, IL, at a bar called Fifth Quarter. They treated us well, had good food, and we had a lot of fun. Really, we could do this anywhere that 1) is showing the game, 2) has wifi for GDT participation, and 3) serves booze. My usual lunch spot in Maplewood, MO, would also work; Cousin Hugo's. I'm sure there are others.

I certainly wouldn't be opposed to going back there again, since its worked well for us before. If there is a better location that meets our criteria, we have some time to work this out. Let's hear about it!

CCR

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I’ll do my best to make it on either side of the river.

No beer and no TV make Homer...something something.

by Poor College Student on Nov 18, 2009 11:57 PM CST reply actions

same here

…perfer to keep it on west side tho.

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by -DJ- on Nov 19, 2009 2:31 AM CST reply actions

If I can I will.

It’ll be my birthday.

Sometimes, I wonder why hockey came south of St. Louis, and then I realize, I'm south of St. Louis. Coincidence, I think not.

by Will in STL on Nov 19, 2009 4:31 AM CST reply actions

Hugo's is 1/2 block from my house

So I’d have little excuse to not show up and take some verbal abuse while drinking my beer.

Chicagoan in the Lou.

by Mike Martin on Nov 19, 2009 7:39 AM CST reply actions

Hugo's is out, methinks

They have Direct TV, and this is a VS game.

.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com

by CrossCheckRaise on Nov 19, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

I bowl on Wednesday nights.

So if it’s gonna be on the 25th, I won’t be able to make it regardless.

One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.

by Donut King on Nov 19, 2009 11:07 AM CST reply actions

This is the picture in my head...

Let's go Blues!!!

by Milo. on Nov 19, 2009 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I was picturing Walter pulling out a gun, but yes. I assume Donut King don’t roll on Shabbos.

I need to make one of these, but I have hockey that night. Dammit.

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by Dominik on Nov 20, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions

LOL

Too bad my bowling ball is purple. Or else this might be close.

One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.

by Donut King on Nov 21, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions

A get together on Skanksgiving?

Already going to a party or I’d be there.

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by Chris Gift on Nov 19, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions

I'd be all for it if I can make it - we'll have to see where it is.

As an Edwardsviller, Collinsville is pretty doable. I’d just have to make sure no one knows I’m from E-Ville! (Go Tigers!)

I know it's time for hockey because I've started singing "Don't Stop Believing" with the words "...born and raised in FUCK DETRIOT!!!"

by J-Mill on Nov 19, 2009 2:16 PM CST reply actions

I'd rather head to 5th Quarter in Collinsville

Since I live a few blocks away. If it was in Missouri, I’d probably skip it since once I go home after work, I don’t want to drive back over there.

I do have a suggestion though. There is no reason we couldn’t have this outing at both locations. Even if only two people show up at each, it’s still a gathering of the GameTime minds. I have a feeling that we could get several people at each location. I might even have a spare laptop for postings if somebody needs one in Collinsville.

"It was one thing to know your heart, another thing to admit it. And something altogether different to allow yourself to follow it." ~R.A. Salvatore

by Gene_STL on Nov 19, 2009 5:51 PM CST reply actions