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The PM Microconvention in Philadelphia
The occasion was John Bickle's (AKA John in Philadelphia) birthday. Attendance at the event was estimated to be several 2's or 3's of people. Besides Denise and I, there were Diana, Denise's husband, Art, and John. We hypothesized that several other readers had shown up, but were stealthily waiting for a good spot to ambush us. Our vigilance kept them in the shadows.
I shot some very poorly-lit video, and Denise took some pictures. Now, before you watch the video, I must confess to being afflicted with a sort of "Reverse Irish Curse." To my shame, I had a single drink, a Mike's Hard Lemonade, and I was trashed. (Well, watch the videos, and make up your own adjective.) In my own defense, I had not eaten all day, but that doesn't change the fact that I am a notorious lightweight.
First up, here's John. He was supposed to play piano at Tavern on Camac, but he broke his hand that morning (He explains in the 2nd video). Instead, he sang to someone else's accompaniment. Who knew our John had the voice of an angel?
After the jump, more convention coverage.
OK, here's the rest of the video that I shot. Cover the kiddies' ears, there's some explicit language and themes.
Diana and I got there really late, and I threw her under the bus by saying it was all her fault. Again, my GPS got really confused by being in a big city. Major flaw, if you ask me.
We had some drinks with John, and not only did we get to hear his lovely singing voice (if you want to book John, email me at TommyXtopher@aim.com, and I'll let him know) , but we also got to hear him tell the story about that bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (with extra bacon) about 17 times. It was a good story, but by the end of the night, I was starving.
Denise and I had met once before (for drinks), but this was my first time meeting Art. He's a fellow sci-fi geek, a subject that we'll have to get more into next time we hang out. I guess I was too buzzed to toss off interstellar bon mots with the vocal styles of Darth Vader and Dr. Smith. Such is life.
We then headed over to The Knock, a place which, as Denise noted, has the nicest restrooms in the known universe, with the exception (as Diana pointed out) of Wegman's.
John is a really sweet guy, and we all had a great time. Unfortunately, I can't tell you about 98% of it. There was a lot of dishing going on, and a lot of really inappropriate talk, as well. Guess you really did have to be there.
We made plans to meet again after the Democratic and GOP conventions, so Denise and I can de
brief for the masses. When we get a firm plan, I will let you all know. Maybe we can get a big name like David Knowles to attend next time.John broke his hand on the morning of his birthday, so he couldn't play piano. He still sings like an angel.
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Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 1)Katherine3:39AMJul 8th 2008
AH HAH! So this is what crazy-wild and drunk ultra liberals look like in real life! I feel DRUNK just watching that video. I think John said something about Katherine, where are you? My penis is not as small as you think it is? Aww, he remembered my "pinky" remark! What did his friend say? Show us curvage? What does that mean? He's got curve for his swerve? Some come like like that. Diana says something about ...favorite blogger..then people laugh..I couldn't hear...then TC yells something about DK's cock. Something something. Left Hooks. Hot babe. Denise does not appreciate the double amputee extra bacon egg and cheese hanging from the wall--but Arthur likes that. Something something not playing on the "intra-wet" America, don't quit smoking and eat extra percocet. Small weiner convention. Something something...ah unly haz won hard-cock mikey something something lemon-kool-aid.
Well, Happy Birthday to John. Good singin' How did he break his arm, couldn't hear--hyper-extended it on an extra bacon penis-pump? That doesn't make sense to me. I know, I know, he wanted me to show up so he could prove me wrong, eh? But, ahhh YES! I was there lurking! Davidg and I took notes and used special listening devices. I heard Diana referring to her exposed sexy black bra and feeling like such a naughty girl. "I feel sooo nasty naughty tonight....mmmm" I heard her! (floozy..) TC kept saying, "My suit is killer, I'm fuckin' pimpin," and TC also had a spontaneous tendency to bring up DK's cock throughout the night. "Gimma 'nudder mikey hard DK cock lemon-kool-aid." Odd. Arthur kept asking Denise..."is this a gay bar, or are ALL Philly bars like this?"
Anyway, very strange indeed! crazy drunk ultra liberals...talking about drugs, bacon, cocks, and amputees on the wall...
Katherine4:46AMJul 8th 2008
I need to come forth with a very disturbing discovery...Davidg may be able to testify that the most disturbing event of the night was when these crazy drunk ultra liberals suddenly were hushed, and we could no longer spy them by the bar...we calibrated our listening devices, and soon realized they all went to the bathroom together...I believe it was Denise who whispered: "Niiice bathroom....now turn out the lights..." Then silence...(I felt chills.) Then suddenly: they began to softly chant in this really strange and unified low voice: "ohh bahh mahh...ohh bahh mahh..."(I imagined them to be in a seance circle, in the dark, most likely holding hands and looking down with their eyes closed. John could only offer one hand, and his penis, but TC held his belt loop instead) "ohh bahh mahh..." (all in unison..like a ghostly witchy chorus)...ohhhh bahhh mahhh...ohhh bahhh mahhh...(then louder) Ohhh Bahh Mahh...(and faster and louder--probably eyes open wide now--their shoulders bouncin'...heads thrashing back and forth) OHHH BAHH MAHH! OH BAH MAH! O BA MA! OBAMA! OBAMA! (eyes wide, heads shaking back)...Obama! Obama! Obama!...the chanting turned into a sort of orgasmic shrieking reminiscent of a wild, primitive & frenzied voodoo ceremony) OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!OBAMA!DK'S COCK!...(TC ruined the strange carnal out of body experience)...I think everyone must have looked around...like, "My God, what happened to us? What did we just do?" Lights on. No doubt, a resonating sense of shame. I don't think they could look each other in the eyes for a few moments...they probably fixed their hair, adjusted their clothing...and tried to regulate their breathing. Then they came out of the bathroom and returned to the bar, smiling and behaving like just some "normal" crazy drunk ultra liberals talking about drugs, cocks, and amputees on the wall again.
But for the rest of my life, I will never forget the look of terror in Davidg's eyes, no doubt a reflection of my own terrified gaze.
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Diana9:27AMJul 8th 2008
O.....how fortuitous (& perceptive of you) that you mention 'getting blown away' ;-) Did you see my last post to you on the Protester story? Great comments, my dear. Maybe you could take the opportunity to post that Kurt story here, since apparently no one else is reading this story anyway....thank God for small favors! LOL. Let us know if you ever make it to the East coast.
Diana7:46PMJul 8th 2008
J,
LMAO! I think the three of us have a lot in common....being overly-sensitive & all. Speaking of which, I was just insulted by one of T's You Tube channel fans! Whatever did I get myself into? We've created a monster here.....ohhhh noooo!
Jo in SoCal12:35AMJul 9th 2008
I feel your pain Diana. God help me if I lose that tattoo bet and have to show myself on these pages. It's gonna be my scarlet letter moment, a public stoning, if you will. I can just see the comments now "Sure, those are real...(wink,wink)". I should probably just have an arsenal of snappy comebacks at my disposal just in case.
Jo in SoCal1:57AMJul 9th 2008
And when I say "those", I don't mean the tattoos!
Diana2:29PMJul 9th 2008
Jo.....glad to see that your wit has survived this misunderstanding ;-)
Can you believe that TC's fan, the one who insulted me, actually came back to You Tube to tell me that he never meant it as an insult....he even subscribed to my channel....and commented favorably on one of my videos....ohhh nooo, we've created a stalker! Again, what did I get myself into?! See you on the blogs, you Valley Girl, you.
BTW--being from ChiTown, our accents are probably pretty similar....I just got nailed again for lapsing & ordering a "pop" (with that flat nasal "O").
Jo in SoCal4:08PMJul 9th 2008
Don't ever let 'em change you! I'll die before I call it "soda". I've got my principles. It's "paaap"!
Diana12:25PMJul 10th 2008
Jo,
Tom picks on me (affectionately) ALL the time about my "pop", saying "You're in New Jersey now, so talk like it!" Also about the "accent" and my old-fashioned sayings (but I don't utter this gem from my grandmother....."oh dear, bread and beer, if I wasn't married, I wouldn't be here" and all the cliches). I AM the Queen of the cliches. Same thing with trying to turn me from being a Bills fan to a Jets fan. NEVER gonna happen!
Katherine11:47PMJul 11th 2008
Diana, nah, I was just playin' I know you are a Hillary gal at heart, and you'd vote for her over Oblahma. And yes, I caught the doggie style thang, naughty naughty! :)
Seriously, though, what is wrong with this thread? Your long response to me has been deleted or it just vanished for some unexplained reason. And just look: you are responding to Jo, BEFORE Jo's comment appears, like it got flip flopped.
AOL PM has really been sucking. It just doesn't work like it used to.
Tommy Christopher10:08PMJul 12th 2008
Kat,
Diana's comment had to die. The execution was at her request. There was waaay TMI. Plus, the sequence isn't wrong, they are just calling back to deleted comments. So, not our fault.
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Old Lady USA12:18AMJul 8th 2008
Say, HI everybody - wish tfitz and I could have joined the fun in person...
Will take a look at the vids when my modem has a chance to rest from the first to items on this weeks VOTW items. It seems that appologies are not required when balanced against the effort to pull functions like this together.
The being late part, man have I been there before... with no GPS to tag for it, and I can assure everyone that was reason alone to get blown away!!! (and did) From the stills, however, looks like everyone is haveing lots of fun.
Now, John my love, WTH .... sorry about your hand. Such a bummer, hope recovery is swift. I also hope your birthday was something very special.
Hi Denise, Art and Diana and anyone else I missed.
Happy birthday John!!! Thanks for taking us there Tommy. Looking forward to future events.