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Old Timer Drinking Club

Y'all, I'm feeling awful wistful and nostalgic these days.

For a bit, I thought I missed the old days of Austin on Rails but, just between you and me, I just miss y'all. I miss spending an evening at the pub with you folks, dishing that hot goss and planning schemes and dreaming big dreams.

It's no secret what happened - life and kids and work and shifts in priority. I get it. We all get it.

You can't step into the same river twice, said Heraclitus. I say we prove that jerk wrong.

Let's get together and sit and drink and talk and think and scheme and dream - add a comment if you're interested along with dates and times that work for you. This ain't a democracy but we can do our best to accomodate the most we can. This also ain't exclusionary - if you're reading this and don't feel like you were a part of the OG AoR scene but for some reason want to join us, you're heckin invited too. I've got a drink and a smile for all y'all.

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mando commented Nov 13, 2023

@shad Good reminder to everyone, these always go late so come whenever you can. Imma get a nap in and a cup of coffee after lunch so I'll be ready to party 🎉

@eric-pierce
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Missed the last one, but will make it this time - excited to meet some folks in person!

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nmeans commented Nov 14, 2023

On the calendar! I'll probably roll in after kid bedtime routines, around 8 or so.

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mando commented Nov 16, 2023

Tagging in @MT-Jacobs

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jackweinbender commented Nov 16, 2023

+1 for @draycox

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@mando, I remember @AidenEscamilla when he was a mere pup. I'd love to meet the man. Stacy and I will be in attendance, and we're hoping @marcusmateus views this as a reason to come back to the ATX. What say, Marcus?

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mando commented Nov 16, 2023

@dawngreen that was about 7 lifetimes ago ♥️ I can't wait!

@saracarl
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@benwbrum and I will try to make it, but late due to a Scout's Court of Honor that night...

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mando commented Nov 16, 2023

@saracarl you and @benwbrum know how much I hate staying out late drinking, but I'm willing to sacrifice this one time just for y'all ;)

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twmills commented Nov 16, 2023

I will try to make it!

@MT-Jacobs
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I should be able to make it.

@marcusmateus
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@dawngreen, I sooo want to go but I have my girls that week. I should be headed to Austin sometime in mid to late January for work. Maybe we can do another then?

@dawngreen
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@mando @karmajunkie you hear that? We gots to have a second meetup to kick off 2024!

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Steve commented Nov 17, 2023

Oooh, nice! I'm planning on being there.

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mando commented Nov 17, 2023

Tagging in the @Gradient-Works crew: @edmdc @jcsalterego @hayesdavis (chloe's already in here)

@therealadam
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✔️ count me in

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mando commented Dec 4, 2023

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with loved ones and I can't wait to see everyone TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!!

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@arielvalentin
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😭 I got sick. I will not be joining.

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damon commented Dec 4, 2023

Somehow I missed the bat signal on this one! I'll be there! Looking forward to seein' you fine folks!

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mando commented Dec 4, 2023

@arielvalentin nooooooooooooooo
@damon YESSSSSSSSSSS

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mando commented Dec 5, 2023

TODAYS THE DAY!
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I am positively giddy and counting down the hours, y'all :) I'm planning on being at the Draughthouse around 5:30 or so, work willing. Remember, come and go as you please, no pressure. I love you all dearly and just want to see your faces, is all ♥️

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i’m horribly sad to miss out tonight but my daughter has covid and i’m starting to feel it, so i feel like coming is bound to ruin somebody’s holidays. :-(

anybody down to do this again in january or so?

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mando commented Dec 5, 2023

@karmajunkie aw man that's a bummer dude i'm so sorry! I hope y'all get better soon.

We'll definitely put another one together soon.

@dawngreen
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@karmajunkie hope you feel better. I was counting on a beer with you. @mando looking forward to it!

@eric-pierce
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i’m horribly sad to miss out tonight but my daughter has covid and i’m starting to feel it, so i feel like coming is bound to ruin somebody’s holidays. :-(

anybody down to do this again in january or so?

Ah sorry to hear Keith! Was looking forward to buying you a beer, hope it's a quick recovery!

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@dawngreen @eric-pierce @mando yeah i was really sad not to be there; i’ve been looking forward to it for days! but i’m glad i stayed home—tested positive myself this morning. :-/ hoping to see all of you at another one soon, i’ll bring it up in the new year!

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Honestly @karmajunkie, it was such a wonderful evening seeing old friends and meeting new. I'm sorry you missed it, but I hope you heal well to return for January when @marcusmateus might join. Thank you for coordinating, @mando! Great night!

@MT-Jacobs
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Great to meet y'all, thanks for the invite @mando!

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mando commented Dec 8, 2023

I was watching The Muppet Christmas Carol last night with the family and there's this part at the finale where (spoilers!) Scrooge is running around, singing about the true meaning of Christmas and he's got this line where he says "...and if you need to know the measure of a man, simply count his friends."

friends

Y'all make me rich beyond measure and I hope to see you all real soon. Happy holidays ♥️

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