Flip Off....Er, Send Off Mr. And Mrs. John Q. Public. (Or, Full Frontal Nudity Welcome. No Checks Please.)

As you may have gleaned from an earlier post, Paige and Jodi (Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public) are leaving for Phoenix. SOOOOOOOOOooooo.......

It's time for a going away party; AND the Final meeting of the original and official NLT crew, prior to our seven-figure syndication and franchising deal taking effect... And YOU"RE INVITED!

If I may quote from earlier invites to similar soirees.....

You and your guest will find yourself in the company of Media Giants, Exotic Entertainers, Captains of Industry, Intellectuals, War Heroes, Public Safety Professionals, and Intrepid Explorers of the Land, Sea and Air; also Representatives of the Law Enforcement, Health and Human Services Fields, Poets Laureate, Convicted Felons, a few Bolsheviks and a Gypsy or two.

(If you're not a member of one of these subsets, come anyway....we need some variety!)

THIS SATURDAY--BEGINNING AT 6PM--AT THE MACEDONIAN ROADHOUSE--

The Southtown Inn
6811 Old Decatur Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Phone: 447-9101

Heading south out of town on 27 (the bad side of town), pick up Old Decatur Road behind Scott's Grocery (the one with the giant cornucopia). Drive through two lights, (Pettit and Paulding Roads,) You will pass a Buddhist Temple on the right, followed by another one on the left, then the Jewish Cemetary on the right; after that is the Southtown Inn on the left (east) side of the road. If you hit Tillman you have gone too far, turn around and try again.

Look for a bar that looks like a place where Steel Workers, and Bikers would drink; that will be the nexus of the celebration. Cash Money only...No Checks. No Debit Cards. No ATMs. Bring a little extra dough so you can take home some Macedonian pickled produce.

I know that we're having a No-Love Thursday on Saturday--consider it the exception that makes the rule...that's not to say that Thursday might not still find us at the mahogany bar, as well...but that's looking less and less like a viable option....

This promises to either be the social soiree of the year; or an opportunity for Bail Bondsmen in two counties to reap a healthy profit. Either way, you won't want to miss the fun!! And if you're reading this, consider yourself on the guest list. It's gonna be one of those kinds of parties. Wear your best pair of underwear. You just never know.

Join us, won't you, Gentle Reader?

What To Do This Friday Night. (Or, A Blatant Plug.)

Well, now you know what I'm doing Friday night. Mike Birbiglia, Auggie Smith, Henry Philips, Greg "The Fluteman" Warren, and Mike McCrae. ..all on stage at the Embassy Friday at 8. Meet and Greet, for the lucky few, at 7:30.

Tickets are still available....$28.50 at the Embassy, or thru Ticketmaster.

Look for me all over the Embassy...and RH too, as he's taking pictures for the station.

Then after the show, we're all off to Buckets in Covington Plaza for an afterparty....and probably a late dinner. Love Buckets' Red, White and Bleu burger...and their cole slaw is pretty darn good too.

Feel free to join me, won't you? It really will be a good time...and I'm not just blowing smoke up your skirt...

(Although upon further reflection...If you're a female, and you're into that kind of thing--and I guess, if you're wearing a skirt-- ask me and I might......Might be an interesting end to the evening.....)

An Untimely Update. (Or, It's Like My Life--Poorly Timed. Deal With It. I Have To.)

Hmmmmm....where to begin?

Thursday brought to light the (potentially) final meeting of the No-Love Thursday Mutual Aid and Drinking Society in it's original incarnation, since founding member and Chairman Emeritus John Q. Public will, at the close of next week, be redeployed to the Phoenix area. Mrs JQP (aka the Lovely Flower) has been chosen to lead the promotional efforts of one of the leading Phoenix radio stations (and allegedly help train Arizona National Guardsmen in hand-to-hand combat; Mrs. JQP is nothing if not multi-talented.) Present were Pastor Bob; M. Chamberlin, Bon Vivant and Man About Town; the Bitter Red Headed Lady, Baba Ghannouj Girl, Rabbi Phil, JQP, Mrs. JQP, Tattoo John (recently back from his tour of several island locales) and this reporter. The usual witty banter and rapier wit was put on display for all to enjoy, while foul language was kept to a minimum, due to the consumption of food by civilians nearby. Oh, and I found out I can buy Chuck Taylor Cons at a discount at Zappo.com.

There may be a final, farewell edition of NLT yet at the venerable mahogany bar; or possibly at another venue--maybe the Macedonian Roadhouse for a final pickled produce fest, or even the rugby bar, which has seen so many excesses, that one more would just add to the legend. More details as they become available.

We at Secondgrade wish the Publics a safe journey, and much success in their new environs; so much success, in fact, that they are able to find a need for a man of MY talents and passions, and call on me to join them in the dry heat of Arizona. I always said I'd be an old man with gray hair and a ponytail, living in Tempe.....now's as good a time as any to embark on that chapter of my life.

For the three of you that were familiar with my latest quest for female companionship...That's gone ass up. And when I say 'ass up', I don't mean in a good way. Oh well. C'est la vie.

It continues to be busy around work....lots of stuff going on, and lots of community involvement. Getting prepared to provide sound, music and emcee the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society walk this Sunday at Lutheran Hospital. I've also been asked to be a part of a Toys For Tots benefit at the rugby bar on Friday, December 1st. More on that as we get nearer to the event.

Otherwise, just maintaining an even keel....trying to keep the sails headed into the wind, as I continue the journey. At least I think that's what's going on. Hell, the last time I was on a sailboat had to be thirty years ago. What the hell do I know? I might have my metaphors all screwed up.

Hoping you and yours are fine, Gentle Reader.........