December 4, 2005

12:28 AM

Seattleites met up, with special guest appearances from Madison, WI and Bellingham, WA. Frames were bowled. The mic was rocked. And a special birthday boy made a virtual guest appearance (in fact, without his knowledge).
posted by matildaben to MetaFilter gatherings at 12:28 AM (22 comments total)

I have a few photos as well I'll be putting up, but tomorrow. One should never process photos while half-asleep.
posted by kindall at 12:47 AM on December 4, 2005

rocketman really gets around...
posted by hototogisu at 12:52 AM on December 4, 2005

Bowling on Shabbas? Sacrelicious! I'm going to make it to one of these someday. I live about 5 blocks from Sunset Bowl too.
posted by freshgroundpepper at 1:44 AM on December 4, 2005

Awww! Thanks for the shoutout, rocketman! Has the zombification worn off yet?
posted by Dr. Wu at 6:46 AM on December 4, 2005

Thanks for the shoutout!

Toronto should have a bowlin' meetup. I'd get out for that!
posted by dobbs at 6:53 AM on December 4, 2005

Awwww, thanks, guys! Come back to Portland soon? How about February? I love the way you were helping jonmc to his beer (even to the extent of spilling it on his cake...) the mark of true friends.
posted by rebirtha at 7:41 AM on December 4, 2005

I would like to know if rocketman actually sang "LA Woman".
posted by interrobang at 7:54 AM on December 4, 2005

Rocketman sang LA Woman. Unfortunately I missed about half of it because I had to go pay for my bowling lane, but it was a pretty surreal experience. Kindall may have photos of it.

I think the true spirit of fellowship between Seattle and Portland MeFites has only just begun, and there should be a long and glorious tradition of joint meetups. Especially if it doesn't snow. Go Amtrak!
posted by matildaben at 9:34 AM on December 4, 2005

I was in Seattle last night?

That's what you get for falling asleep on the subway. Geez, I gotta lay off the Wild Turkey.

(thanks, that is way too cool for school)
posted by jonmc at 9:35 AM on December 4, 2005

Dammit! I missed out on knitting?!
posted by librarina at 10:22 AM on December 4, 2005

I know, between luneray, librarina, and spinifex23, we could have a regular stitch-and-bitch session.
posted by matildaben at 10:27 AM on December 4, 2005

Now I want to go bowling!

Thanks for the shoutout!!
posted by Kellydamnit at 12:35 PM on December 4, 2005

CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDD

i wrote the wrong date on the calendar. damn. next time?
posted by freudianslipper at 3:06 PM on December 4, 2005

wow but going over the scores you guys would've wiped the floors with me. what are you...pros?
posted by freudianslipper at 3:08 PM on December 4, 2005

A few more photos.
posted by kindall at 3:10 PM on December 4, 2005

I wish I'd been there to see the karaoke. And to hear rocketman mispronounce the word "karaoke" like he "alwas" does.
posted by interrobang at 6:13 PM on December 4, 2005

Thanks for the shoutout, which ever one of you gave it.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:37 PM on December 4, 2005 [1 favorite]

Those photos are great, kindall, thanks! I look a combination of drunk and plotting great evil.
posted by matildaben at 10:53 PM on December 4, 2005

Part of this should be subtitled "Bring me the head of jonmc."
posted by warbaby at 6:15 AM on December 5, 2005

Damn, had to work late and missed it...lookes like alot of fun was had. I'll do my best to make the next one!
posted by vito90 at 9:48 AM on December 5, 2005

Bah. Thought it was for tonight. Guess I don't need to wander around Sunset Bowl tonight.
posted by FYKshun at 11:39 AM on December 6, 2005

What a blast! Thanks Seattle mefi, and a very, very special thanks to warbaby, who saved the day.

I owe you two.
posted by rocketman at 9:42 AM on December 12, 2005