Mid-Winter Party at Harpoon

[pk]

Invite to NEMBA’s Mid-Winter Get-Together at Harpoon

Join fellow mountain bikers at Harpoon’s new pub tour room for some beer and pizza. This will be a great time to complain about the weather, plan some riding, and generally hang out and have some fun. The get-together is open to all NEMBA members and volunteers.

We’ll be celebrating the 2002 Merlin Trail Care Series by doing the drawing for the Merlin Ti frame, and maybe hand out a few awards.

Date: Tuesday, February 11th

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Place: The Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210

Directions:

From The North:
Take 93 South towards Boston. Once downtown take the South Station exit. The exit is the second exit past the airport exit. At the end of the exit you want to take your first left and get onto Summer Street. Follow Summer Street for about one mile and it will merge into Congress Street. Follow Congress Street until it dead ends into D Street. Take a left on D street and follow it to the end. Take a right on Northern Avenue. Follow Northern Avenue past Jimmy’s Restaurant, the fleet Boston Pavilion, and enter into the Marine Industrial Park. Harpoon is the first building on the left once you enter into the Marine Industrial Park.

From The South:
Take 93 North towards Boston. Once downtown you want to take the Atlantic Avenue, Seaport Boulevard exit. It will be the first exit after entering into the South Station tunnel downtown. At the top of the exit, you will want to bear right, cross over Atlantic Avenue and get onto the New Seaport Bridge. The Seaport Bridge turns into Seaport Boulevard. Follow Seaport Boulevard past the World Trade Center and the Seaport Hotel. It will then become Northern Avenue. Follow Northern Avenue past Jimmy’s Restaurant, the Fleet Boston Pavilion, and enter into the Marine Industrial Park. Harpoon is the first building on the left once you enter into the Marine Industrial Park.

For a map: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/brewery/boston/directions/

Philip Keyes
Executive Director
NEMBA
PO Box 2221
Acton MA 01720
P: 800-57-NEMBA
F: 928-395-7759
E: pk@nemba.org
http://www.nemba.org

[Mt.A TODD]

YEAH PARTY! anybody know of any good alleys to sleep in? Maybe all of us out of towners should chip in for a hotel room, I get first dibs on sharing a bed with Big Game!

[SloMoJo]

Roger Mate.
We'll be there.

Any chance of showing one of those quick flicks of local crazy riding? Like they did couple weeks ago.

[CouchingTiger]

We should try and get a group to do a ride into Harpoon. Urban Mayhem followed by a drunken deathmarch on the way out ;)

-Couch

[Big Game]

YEAH PARTY! anybody know of any good alleys to sleep in? Maybe all of us out of towners should chip in for a hotel room, I get first dibs on sharing a bed with Big Game!


I'd love to chip in for a hotel....but I don't know how much more me poor credit card can take...she's taken on quite a hit...I'm trying to arrange for a couch somewhere...we'll see.

Just to warn you Toddski, after few Harpoon's make my sleep apnea really become formidable. You'd have to be very tolerant in order to spend the night with me.

Your Pal,

Big Game

[johnbryanpeters]

It'd only take me about four hours to get down there... ::)
But perhaps I can try...
Dear, I'm going out for a short walk... ;D

J

[Mt.A TODD]

I'd probably be able to have a full on intelligent conversation with your snoring.

[Big Game]

I'd probably be able to have a full on intelligent conversation with your snoring.



I'm having difficulty determining if that is a compliment or a dig.

You could mean it as a compliment, as in "you are so intelligent, Big Game, even your snoring is worthwhile."

Or you could mean it as "Your snoring would be an improvement over your normal petty ramblings."

I guess this could be like one of those optical illusions. You know the one, you can see either an old lady with a wart on her chin or a young girl wearing an old-fashioned hat. Depending on what you see indicates how you feel about yourself.

The thing with me is I never see either an old lady or a young girl. To me the illusion looks like a topo map of Westwoods. The wart (or hat) is actually Lost Lake. The feather (or wrinkles) denotes the north swamp. The chin (or breasteses) is the red loop.

So I guess what you're saying Todd, is that I should interpret what you said as a metaphor (or simile or allegory?): You are saying that I am like Westwoods. Both beautiful and challenging.

(sniff) I love you too, man.

Your Pal,

Big Game

We should try and get a group to do a ride into Harpoon. Urban Mayhem followed by a drunken deathmarch on the way out ;)

-Couch


followed by a Viking tournament, and battle
to the death, with each losing combatant set afire with
drunken wenches escorting him to Valhalla....

[gungywump]

Todd,

This is my warning to you.

Big Game + Alchohol + More Alchohol = Todd & Bed getting pissed on.

I've never seem a human fall victim but I've seen a few Beds loose their dignity!

[SloMoJo]

"Those aren't two pillows!"

Quote from Trains, Planes, and Automobiles movie.
Sleep tight fellas. ;D

See how you've twisted a perfect thread?

"Those aren't two pillows!"

Quote from Trains, Planes, and Automobiles movie.
Sleep tight fellas. ;D

See how you've twisted a perfect thread?


From the same film..

I'm thinking of the scene when Big Game steams up the bathroom uses all the towels so Todd has to dry his face off with what he thinks is a faceclothe but in actually it is a pair BG's ripe tighty whities...

[Big Game]

Hey PK, do they have lemons at he the pub that they can put in my UFO?

Without the lemon, the UFO is ok, but with one it's like its summer, man. The sun is shining bright. And I'm playing croquet with some wise-ass friends in a wide open field. And despite my rampant cheating, I'm still getting my arse kicked in.

If they don't have lemons, do you think they would mind if I brought my own?

Your pal,

Big Game

[MMcG]

"Those aren't two pillows!"

Quote from Trains, Planes, and Automobiles movie.
Sleep tight fellas. ;D

See how you've twisted a perfect thread?




From the same film..

I'm thinking of the scene when Big Game steams up the bathroom uses all the towels so Todd has to dry his face off with what he thinks is a faceclothe but in actually it is a pair BG's ripe tighty whities...


Classic!

I busted out laughing here at my desk......my co-workers must think I'm a Nut Job!

MMcG

[jaime]

We have lemons, boxes and boxes of them! :)

We'll also have Hibernian by then, the best of the Harpoon Seasonals.

(Harpoon) Jaime

[EVIL BOTA]

I can't take it any more.Big Game .What ever your are twisting up at your desk(the back of your homeless friend at the corner in west hartford) .You must share . Your writing is more entertaining every day. I insist you tell us your drug of choice. It might help us all through this long cold winter.

[gungywump]

I guess this could be like one of those optical illusions. You know the one, you can see either an old lady with a wart on her chin or a young girl wearing an old-fashioned hat. Depending on what you see indicates how you feel about yourself.

Your Pal,

Big Game



This One?

[Big Game]

Yes Gungy! That's the old bag.

Oops...I mean young girl.

[Big Game]

We have lemons, boxes and boxes of them! :)

We'll also have Hibernian by then, the best of the Harpoon Seasonals.

(Harpoon) Jaime


If you need anyone to cut up the lemons, let me know. And don't worry, whatever bug I got from that Carnival Cruise line is nearly gone.

How would you describe the Hibernian? I've never sampled
it. Is it a friendly beer?

Your pal,

Big Game

[Mt.A TODD]

Hopefully Hibernian doesn't make you pee allot. :-\

[SloMoJo]

Haha

My guess is a drink called Hibernian makes you sleep right through the winter. I can't wait to have a few! ;)

ps Well I've entered the league of motor mouth 300 post club. If ever catch Gungy then I may retire this name and go get a life. Ah..nevermind, I just saw how many MMG has. I don't feel so bad now.

[MMcG]

We have lemons, boxes and boxes of them! :)

We'll also have Hibernian by then, the best of the Harpoon Seasonals.

(Harpoon) Jaime


If you need anyone to cut up the lemons, let me know. And don't worry, whatever bug I got from that Carnival Cruise line is nearly gone.

How would you describe the Hibernian? I've never sampled
it. Is it a friendly beer?

Your pal,

Big Game


BG,

The Hibernian is excellent.....sort of an Irish Red type of brew...am I close Harpoon guy?

Does Harpoon make a stout? or a Porter?

Slainte!

MMcG

[knucklebuste]

Tuesday night? You guys are killin me. I'm a wimp, I can't drink during the week. But perhaps I'll take an oxycontin and drink cokes. Should I bring my wife or leave her at home? Knuckle

[jaime]

Mark is right, Irish red is the style. Alcohol is around 5.5. It's a good bit maltier than IPA and less bitter. Good session beer for cold weather.

We also have either Munich Dark or Catamount Porter on tap in the pub at all times for those who like dark beers.

Couch, are you really willing to do an urban assault after? Bring on the mayhem! ;D

see you there (here?)
jaime

[knucklebuste]

I really dont like that kind of beer. I like Sam Adams Octoberfest for a nice sipping beer. Man that stuff is the best. I also like Wachusett Blueberry Ale. But if it's gonna be a slobberknocker, it's gotta be Miller Lite, the universal slobberknockerfest beer. Knuckle

[MMcG]

Haha

My guess is a drink called Hibernian makes you sleep right through the winter. I can't wait to have a few! ;)

ps Well I've entered the league of motor mouth 300 post club. If ever catch Gungy then I may retire this name and go get a life. Ah..nevermind, I just saw how many MMG has. I don't feel so bad now.


LOL! If I were getting some "action" at the homefront I probably wouldn't be posting so damned much......but that ain't happening so I gotta do something to kill the time SMJ!

Slainte!

Mark

[knucklebuste]

Dont worry dud, you'll be hooked up sooner or later and you'll be tired of all the action like me. I got one of those special wives that actually likes sex. More than me. I don't know how that happened. Action gets old ya know, but the grass isn't greener on the other side. No cheatin for this kid. Any woman that lets her man spend 10k in a year on bikes and parts in my mind is a cool wife. Glad I got one. Of course I don't watch football, maybee that's why she loves me so much

[SloMoJo]

Little social etiquette tip here Knuckles...

When your going to the guy's bar...ya drink his beer.

And if you tell him is the best F-ing beer you ever had!
You might get a free refill, eh? ;)

[MMcG]

Mark is right, Irish red is the style. Alcohol is around 5.5. It's a good bit maltier than IPA and less bitter. Good session beer for cold weather.

We also have either Munich Dark or Catamount Porter on tap in the pub at all times for those who like dark beers.

Couch, are you really willing to do an urban assault after? Bring on the mayhem! ;D

see you there (here?)
jaime



The Harpoon IPA and Hibernian would do just fine Jaime.....great stuff.

I have to confess to drinking a lot more Harpoon once I saw all of your sponsorship of NEMBA and mountain biking events! Good On Ya and the rest of the Harpoon crew!

Mark

[T Grimble]

I think everybody who shows up should wear a t-shirt with their avatar on it. :)

I know its a brewery, but do they cater to the designated driver types as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one in NEMBA.
If so I'm in for the urban assault after.
bill

[EVIL BOTA]

Haha

My guess is a drink called Hibernian makes you sleep right through the winter. I can't wait to have a few! ;)

ps Well I've entered the league of motor mouth 300 post club. If ever catch Gungy then I may retire this name and go get a life. Ah..nevermind, I just saw how many MMG has. I don't feel so bad now.


Slomojo might have to be named to the spamm contest.. 300 post..I be jealous.

[SloMoJo]

Evil...no no, post numbers are not anything I take pride in.
Truth is I can't stand a chatterbox in real life.

JustBill...Certainly there are "designated driver" drinks served. So can we plan on you giving us all a drive home?
That would be great. You're tops.

Geeze, I just cleared this Tuesday night free with wifey for the pow wow. I just now realized it not for 2 more weeks! Crap....Guess I'm just anxious to get outta the house.

Regrettably, I cannot attend. Prior engagement.

[SloMoJo]

What?
Easy solution .. break that "prior engagement".
Just say NOO

Won't be the same gig without you.

[RubbaBubba]

How do ah get there from Arkansas?? I bin there before, but it's been a long, long time and ah'm feelin so tard.
Brrrrrp

[Kenquig]

I cannot believe this thread went to 3 pages. You guys have nothing to do? Anyway I cannot believe I read all three pages.

Ken

[Mt.A TODD]

Regrettably, I cannot attend. Prior engagement.


I'm in the same boat too Noo. I don't think I can go. I've been crying for days. RubbaBubba and Kenquig can take our place...but who needs to go a party anyway, you and me Noo...we'll have our own Harpoon Party, we'll down a couple cases in the parking lot behind Taco Bell. We aren't going to miss anything. I can tell you right now how it's going be. First off, there will be the wicked long line At the Brewery, no its not a admission line, its AA, Gungy, SloJo, Mc, Evil the whole lot of you, standing in line to give KnuckleTwister oil massages. Big Game will be slicing lemons with interment Coyote Ugly dances on top of the bar. PK will be so engaged with conversation that he loses his voice buy 8pm. Couch and the gang get in trouble with the Police for lewd and indecent behavior with a bicycle. I wish I was going!!!!!! :'(

[SloMoJo]

Oh for christ sakes!

PK..You gotta reschedule the whole dam thing now.
It just don't make sense without these guys, eh? :-\

p.s. I will be accepting Todd's award, on his behalf, at this star-studded event. Can anyone guess at which catagory he won? ;)

[EVIL BOTA]

JACKASS OF THE YEAR! J/K.. I'm sure sybil(Todd) won something.

You did such a fine job monitoring our posts.


Forum monitor. of the year! No post went without criticism.


Get that man a oil rub!

Knuckles take him away!

[SloMoJo]

Not even close.
"Coolest guy in Maine"

Evil...what were you thinking?
Frankly, I'm disappointed. ;)

ps Folks, the only useful post in this entire thread is the first one on the event. Spare yourself and hit page1.

[Mt.A TODD]

Thank You, Thank You. I'm honored to be crowned the "Coolest Jackass in Maine." :D

[SloMoJo]

Haha ;D
Good attitude there Todski.

You know we all like you just the way you are. Don't you dare change a dam thing. ;)
Cheers
-Slo

[EVIL BOTA]

It was ment as a compliment. Yes you should be honored.!

For a fellow Jackass to call you Jackass of the year is the highest Honor!


As long as ur not from ogunquit.

Anybody know what the parking situation is over there at the brewery?

[knucklebuste]

Yeah if it's like anything else in Boston, you'll have to park 5 miles away or pay $40 to park. I try to stay the hell out of the city. Especially these days. I'd like to go, but I'm afraid of being in the blast zone. Knuckle

[Sky Pilot]

i heard they are waiting to the end of the hajj (or something like that) later this week.

i am hoping tonight is safe....

[pk]

Harpoon has PLENTY of parking of their own. FREE!

pk

Frre food, Free drink, Free parking.
SWEEEEET
people don't really bring their bikes tho do they?

[AA]

Yeah if it's like anything else in Boston, you'll have to park 5 miles away or pay $40 to park. I try to stay the hell out of the city. Especially these days. I'd like to go, but I'm afraid of being in the blast zone. Knuckle


Knuckles,

Is there anything you dont complain about? For Christ sake it's FREE!

Your friend AA

[knucklebuste]

Sorry I was in a bad mood. I've been trying to relink one executable for the past 3 weeks. This whole terrorism alert has me really freaked out. I listened to that guy Jay Severin on the way home and now I have no fingernails left. I'm not about to tape up my windows either. If there are biotoxins in the air, they will find us no matter what we do. I hope all terrorists burn in hell for the fear they put into this country. F*cking antichrists. If it we're on a weekend I'd go, but I'm not one for partying on a tuesday night. Thanks for the invite anyhow and kudos to P.K. for doing such a wonderful job with everything. Knuckle

[MR. Pinchy]

That little shindig at Harpoon was a good time. I got a shiny new tire, a Tomac mouse pad, an my favorite, Stickers
Also I went for a very nice urban cruise afterwards...... ALONE!!!! What the hell happened!! Did threats of terror, or the COLD keep people from climbing utop their trusty steeds... ...Well not me, F*** terror!, for real, and as for the cold I'll just put some more clothes on.. I got drunk, I got swaged, and I was on my bike, it was stupendous!! no really it was. I rolled through downtown crossing, along the Charles, through Central, Harvard, Porter square, and Arlington center, up RT. 60 through Medford, and Malden centers, and back home to Everett..
P.S. I LOVE MY FENDERS!! I don't care how they look..

[pk]

Thanks to everyone who came. I hope you all had a good time and got some excellent schwag, courtesy of the cool guys who put on the 24 Hours of Adrenalin (www.24hoursofadrenalin.com).

My thanks to Harpoon for their hospitality and tasty libations!

My thanks also to Bill Humphries and the whole crew at Merlin. This was the last season of Merlin's sponsorship of the Merlin Trail Care Series, and we had 433 people donate nearly 2000 hours to the trails in Massachusetts and Rhode Island! The lucky volunteer who won the Merlin MTB frame was Stuart Johnstone of Concord MA. Many may know Stuart not only for his dedication to Great Brook Farm SP's trails, but also because he runs the XC Ski Touring Center at the park! Congrats, Stuart!

Lastly, I'm pleased to announce that Tomac Bikes is the new sponsor of the Tomac Trail Care Series for 2003! This means that a lucky volunteer will win a Tomac 98 Special, a really cool 4-bar linkage bike designed by the Tomes and Doug Bradbury, the inventor of the 4-bar linkage system and the Manitou suspension fork. You can check out the bike at their website: http://www.tomac.com/english/html/bikes/98_spec_comp.html

Great news, eh?

pk

I was out of town and couldn't go and Todd didn't go cause I wasn't going but enlighten me...I could use a chuckle.

Who went? SMJ were you in the house? AA? Anyone act like an arse. Let me know about any buffoonery or at least make some up.

[Mt.A TODD]

Yeah, what did we miss?!

[AA]

You should have seen the tomfoolery that went on. Harpoon had a 1 gal funnel and people were ripped. Mr. Pinchy hopped his bike onto the bar trials style and did a wheelie drop right onto Just Bill, it was unreal...........

Actually I didn’t go, you asked me to make something up and I obliged

AA

[pudding]

When I was in College actually watch a guy guzzle a gallon of beer off of a dare (from a British rugby player.)

Forget beer though, I'm not sure that anyone can hold a gallon of fluid in their stomach ...well within a minute he was pucking off the balcony and onto the neighbor's house ...and the neighbor was yelling at him while dodging his projectile vomit!

...ahhh good old UVM... the memories!

Mr. Pinchy hopped his bike onto the bar trials style and did a wheelie drop right onto Just Bill, it was unreal...........



AA


For somone who was not there you sure hit close to the mark..
The Tomac rep would'nt let us ride the 98special like that but we did attemt to get it down the stairs...
By the end of the night it was up on the kegs behind the bar

[SloMoJo]

SloMo = NoSho :-[

[T Grimble]

There was about 40 people in the room. Maybe more because I think some people came and went. Mostly the same faces you see at the trail maintenance days but there were some new people also. The brew was flowing all evening and there was plenty of pizza. The Hiberian Ale was all that Jamie said it would be. PK was handing out some cool swag. All in all it was a pretty cool evening. Even if we didn't break out the funnel.

ps. The part about Mr.Pinchey may actually be true.