So this weekend a bunch of
TLUGers got together in Myoden for a BBQ. It was great fun as always. There was plenty of food and drink and FUN. Most important the 2 people I came with Eric and Satomi had a good time too.
I think most would have a hard time understanding my geeky passion from time to time but here I was in good company.
Funniest thing is, except for some trash talking during the competitions the shop talk was generally low. I spoke with more people about the state of the union in TLUG or about our kids and the things we struggle with in Japan. Or "That time that Josh....."
Some of the highlights;
The music was a total hit ... man Billy Squire ZZ Top just needed a little Kid Rock in there and it would have been UN F'ing BELIEVABLE!
The events were awesome I would like to see if we can make them a staple. HD Tossing was a blast. The Americans in the crowd brought home the win for both teams. Go USA!
Keyboard smashing was fun but putting them back together was infuriating. My strategy was simple and straight forward. Smash it with my fist. By my 3rd shot 90% of the keys were missing. I should have stopped there and peeled the remaining ones away.... but no smash smash smash.
My hand swelled up a little bit afterwards and now the hand scanner at work doesn't know who I am and wont let me in anymore... :( I was pretty shocked that I lost that one. I thought just the pure brutality of my attack would do it but a woman with strong set of nails and a even stronger desire to get out of the kill zone won.
The food was simply AWESOME! Beef, pork some lamb and veggies. Some one made curry and brought it along, there was rolls with little Penguins on them and possibly the best salsa I have ever had.
Fun was had by all and thanks to Keith and Mauro for putting on the whole thing. It was one of the best parties I have been to in a long time.
Thanks,
E./
