lI made it!

What a trip! Actually, not nearly as bad as I thought I'd be -- about 14 hrs (9 yesterday, in a terrible rain storm the entire time) and 5 today.

I got into my room a little while ago and am access the Net via the TV and a wireless keyboard (pain in the ass - so please excuse any typos).

I got a call from SC -- his plane has landed safely and I'll see him and Lori soon. I can't wait to use his laptop rather than this thing -- gotta get my fantasy picks in. If he didn't bring i, expect a daily call from me, PL - LOL

Weather is beautiful -- righ, DB

I'll check in again when I can. Just wanted y'all to know that SC, L and I made it

Hey! Glad you made it okay... 14 hours??? Did you drive, or did you make a stop in London?

Good to hear you made it there okay. We want to see pix of that convention. So please take a lot. Specially a goofy picture of SC. Ya'll take care and have fun.

TIS is here, safely, also. Geoff and she are heading down to the lounge (read LOTS OF BOOZE).

Don Geoff,

Glad to hear that you made it there ok! I actually thought of you regarding the downpour, and I am glad that you did not get into any trouble with the rain.

Next time, have Paulie bring the car around for you, he's a good kid!

Can you find out if SC or TIS has set up a dinner for Friday evening and let me know sometime tonight ( if you see this message before tomorrow ) ? I will hook up with you tommorrow. Cya soon!


Don Cardi

I tried using one of those stoopida fockin' things at the Borgata in A.C. Absolutely impossible to make fantasy picks with it, much less type a simple message.

If you need me, my Don, command me. I am at your service.

Welcome to Chi-town, Pork! Glad you made it safely.

In my best Vincent, "My town!"

If everyone somehow ends up at my place, you can use my internet if you're having problems.


I set it up, just for you guys!

Excellent! We're sitting at the lounge RIGHT NOW with SC's laptop and wireless connection. Doesn't get much better than this

Will be on the side until I make my fantasy picks with martini in hand

(This is JG, by the way... forgot to sign in. And only my first drink )

SC,

Make sure that you keep a seat warm for me at the Bar! Tell the bartender to set me up with a Crown Royal & 7 Up, and an ashtray. But please, make sure that no one comes up behind me with a garrot and a message from Michael Corleone! I'll buy the next round as soon as I arrive!


Don Cardi

DC -I'll save a (warm) seat for ya.....of course it may be plugged in. :p

The four of us are sitting in the lounge anticipating whats gonna happen here starting tomorrow (and of course seeing all our buds).

You guys have a couple of drinks and smoke a few cigarettes for me.

You'll never believe who just walked in! Vito and GiGi (from "The Sopranos"). I told them I was writing to plawrence and they said that Frank Vincent sends his regards.

(GiGi was very friendly).

I'll save you guys the trip.

Here are the BB scores:

Thursday
Looks like SC will pass FS by morning.

Greetings! I bet it's nice ins chicago. I am very bored, and my school started last week to add on to that.

Update -

Don Cardi (and his bud, Mike) and La Dolce Vita have arrived. A few drinks later we're preparing for big the dinner tonight. Chicago's own, Don Sicilia, will be meeting us at the restaurant (which has graciously supplied us with transportation).

The convention itself starts tonight, and one pleasant surprise has been the appearance of Clem Casserta (Jimmy Whispers in "A Bronx Tale).

Assuming too much alcohol isn't imbibed, I'll try to post some pics tonight.

Try to have 'em up there by my pee break, if you don't mind.

Greetings, all! Had a few drinks w/ Don Cardi and future member Mike, walked around the vendor booths, and soon will get ready for dinner.

Vito and Gigi were signing autograhed photos, so I got a few to add to my collection. Vito says the next season is slated for April 2006


Tomorrow most of us are going to the Cubs game.

Not many people here today, but it is a workday. Hopefully more during the weekend.

Using this stoopida focking TV thing, so enough for now...

Later,

JG

Two early shots with some "Sopranos" guys -

Thats me and Vito Spattafore, and Lori with GiGi Cestone.

Nice Pic's SC. Can't wait to see more. I wish I was there. Have a good time and a safe trip back.

He didn't offer to take you out to his pickup truck did he SC?

We all thank plaw for his thoughtful "gift" to us - a bottle of champagne, which the waiter explained as being sent by a friend of Frank Vincent.

Anway, here's all of us outside the restaurant (weighing about 20 lbs. more than when we entered).

(from left to right):
Mike, Don Cardi, La Dolce Vita, Lori, TIS, Geoff, SC, Don Sicilia

If I told ya, I'd have to kill ya.

Grettings everyone! Having a great time here with the others, we are in the process of getting thrown out of this bar, we drank all the liquor!

The group pic posted of us..........

"The Next Sopranos!"

we'll keep you all posted!

Don ( Hicup ) Cardi

Is Motley Crew still an appropriate term? Just kidding. Nice to see the delegates from the Gangster BB representing us who had to stay at home and .... (whatever we do?)

Coded message for LDV - NY Jets.

A few more photos from Friday night:

Don Cardi, asking us to kiss his ring



TIS, checking out the action (by phone) on the coast



Don Sicilia, contemplating a "Godfather" discussion



Geoff and Dolce, after a Fantasy Baseball League discussion



I gotta tell ya folks, last night's dinner was one of the most pleasurable meals I've had in a long time. Aside from some awesome food and a pleasant champagne surprise, the company was SUPERB. It was the first time I had met 4 of the group, and the first time that three of them were meeting anyone else from the board, but there was never a pause in the conversation, and it was as though we'd all known each other for a looong time (I guess through the internet we have).

Whats better than sharing a meal with friends?

Hello everyone! All the sports "nuts" headed for the cubs game, so thought I'd say hello. Even though the convention is a disappointment, I think everyone here will agree we are having a great time. Lots of laughs, lot of food and plenty of great company. I had the pleasure of seeing Geoff, SC and Lori once again, and finally meeting the lovely LDV, and the perfectly charming and good natured Don Sicilia who has to be considering the nickname he's been given. Don Cardi and his friend (our soon to be new member "Mikey Montana", are sure great to hangout with as well. I feel very fortunate to have met all these great people that's for sure. Oh, and PLaw, thanks so much for the drink! We were all trying to figure out just who the hell "Frank" was, why was h buying us champgne, and how he knew we were there. :lol Actually PLaw I did grab the phone to say hello to you, but you had already hung up. Sounds like you are the "Man" on the sports thread (But don't let it go to your head now). I get the impression that Don Silicia; his tough compettion. Well, gonna run now, this computer is too slow for me. Take care everyone.
TIS:

Glad your all having a good time! Next time I forsure have to go.

I think the server blew it. he was supposed to say it was "From a friend of Frank Vincent"

Glad to hear you're all having a good time

NEWS FLASH!! SC INJURED AT CUBS GAME WHILE TRYING TO CATCH A FLY BALL.

Just heard from Lori a few minutes ago. Something about SC catching a fly ball and someone with a glass. Anyway, they are at the hospital/urgent care as we speak giving poor SC stitches in his left hand. I'm sure not life threatening, but poor SC. Details to follow when they return wth the full story.
Let's wish him well.
Don Sicilia, if you are back home and on-line perhaps you know more details, since you were there.

TIS