  Cubs Game The Cubs game went off just fine. We had over 70 guys this time, and once again made an amazing impression on the fans and on the Cubs organization. Pics are coming soon, I'm just too lazy to get them all formatted and ready for posting. The only thing that sucked about it was... well.. two things: 1. They announced us... and showed our name on the scoreboard... as the Chicago Gay Men's CHOIR. (As opposed to CHORUS.
) 2. We weren't on TV or the radio. BUMMER. Now mind you, the Choir/Chorus thing doesn't COMPLETELY suck... because: a. They at least announced as and showed our name as Chicago GAY MEN'S Choir. That is what's important.
b. Nobody booed, nobody sneered. But EVERYBODY cheered! It was a gorgeous day, and the Cubs won AGAIN. So I think we have to consider ourselves lucky... and good luck to the Cubs. Can't wait til we do it again next year!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - More Strange Happenings in the Online World I had THE most bizarre chat with someone today. I have no idea who this person even was. But it was just... WEIRD. Read on: Strange Guy: hey Unsuspecting Me: Hey SG: whats up UM: Not much SG: koolio SG: do you have a kitty? UM: Yeah, two SG: aww i have 1 UM: Cool SG: do you have any other pets UM: Nope SG: kool i have 21 rats UM: (Inside Voice) [What the FUCK!?!? ] (Outside Voice) wow SG: yeah i had a suprise litter....a huge litter lol SG: they look like little puppy dogs SG: the grandma rat has a crush on my cat and chases him around And that is where the chat -- with this bizarre, freaky, wacko guy that should be in a movie with the theme song sung by a young Michael Jackson-- ended.
Hello Twilight Zone. Yikes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Summer of Sad News Continues We got the news today that another Chorus member has passed away. Bill wasn't a close friend of mine or anything... he'd been a member for many years. But he never looked very well. He hadn't been around much lately either.
So the news of his passing didn't come as a huge surprise. Still, after urlLink Eric's passing so recently, it is going to be a somber reconvening of the Chorus come September. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Random Ramblings • I just love the urlLink Olympics . All those hot studly little short gymnastic men. All those swimmers in their short shorts and bikini bottoms. Why it's enough to make a boy get ... a little hot & bothered... ;) • I'm meeting with fellow bloggers urlLink Palochi , urlLink NoFo and urlLink Andymatic on Monday at Sidetrack for a few drinks 'n Showtunes.
I already know Palo and NoFo but I haven't met Andy yet. It's the first "official" urlLink gaybloggers.tribe.net Chicago meeting since I've been a member there. And the first since Andy moved to Chicago... should be a fun time! • I'm getting ready to go camping next weekend. I still haven't recovered financially from the urlLink Montreal trip... but I need another getaway. • I had a wonderful phone conversation with my friend Ellizzette yesterday.
She is always such a joy to talk to. If you've read my old journals, urlLink you will find her in there ... she used to live in Chicago but now lives in NYC. Since she's been gone we probably have become even closer friends... although I miss seeing her in person. Oh the memories I have of sitting up and watching TV (usually Frasier reruns) and eating pizza or hot cocoa. Good good memories. :) I need to go see her.
Very soon. • It's still only in the 50's here at night. I fear that autumn has come early to Chicago. Where have our summers gone? • I so do not want to go to work tomorrow... but oh well... bills must be paid. Sigh. 
