Chicago Inner Circle (CIC)

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 23 May 2008 15:57

Session tomorrow? Looks poopy on Sunday.

Senor Grommet · Post by **Senor Grommet** » 23 May 2008 18:01

It is fun to freestyle but playing in pain isn't the greatest. So I am still sticking to squares and will maybe join Zeke at net.

Let me be the first to welcome you to the darkside

, even though you may not yet embrace it.

Freestyle is like a flat-chested bimbo, whereas net is like a voluptuous hottie with a foin ass.

If you put in a bit of time, you will have a lot of fun playing. Hope to see you at the event June 13th-15th!

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 23 May 2008 19:29

I'm going to Thailand at the end of July into August. I'm sure im going to see some Takraw matches and Muay Thai.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 24 May 2008 08:22

I have been outside this morning, and it is gorgeous. We need to kick. KICK!!! This afternoon, Welles?

We should also talk about Zohan.

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 24 May 2008 09:54

After this weekend i'll be free to kick whenever, but theres a chance i get a call back from places i applied to work at.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 26 May 2008 10:38

3pm @ independence park if it doesn't rain.
bring an umbrella just in case.

me and nathan.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 27 May 2008 09:51

So fine. It was supposed to rain, but we gambled and went for it and it was warm and sunny! We played for quite a while. I was so tired afterward i ate a huge meal and 2 pieces of pie, then nizapped for 2.5 hours then woke up and ate ice cream. I hit this fun combo, merkon>pix mute clp>gyro leg BSOS.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 27 May 2008 13:25

Just posted this in the Zohan thread, in case you guys don't see it:

I just spoke with someone at the agency representing Sony - I didn't quite catch the name of the agency. The woman in charge of the promotional efforts is named Molly but she delegates the calls down to her staff (a good job for temps/interns - my impression is they just dial down the list of contacts and don't really care what kind of response they get). In a lot of outcall situations they just use one fake name (e.g. Nicole) so that any incoming calls about the promotion can be picked up by any of the staff.

We aren't dealing with a single point of contact who has taken ownership of this effort and cares if we show up or not. I approached it as if I was, and this is how it went down:

They asked if I was interested in the free hackysacks or the free tickets. I said: "we have a discounted rate, per player, for products related to footbag."

She said: "what? That you'd pay?"

I said: "let me put this another way. We only offer free demos to nonprofits. Would you like to know more about our discounted rate?"

She said: "Something that we'd pay?"

Me: "Yes."

Her: "No. So you don't want the free hackysacks or movie tickets."

Me: "No. We'll pass. Thank you."

Unless the decision makers on this outreach effort decide it is important to have live footbag at these openings, I wouldn't expect a positive outcome. That being said, I didn't lose anything except five minutes of my time by asking for money, and I fully agree with Max that anyone who they contact should ask for something better than free (probably crappy) hackysacks or free movie tickets.

Also, no offense to the one and only Chocolatey Shatner or any other footbaggers in this movie, but the offer of free tickets simply isn't enough incentive for me.

Contact me via pm if you want to discuss the particulars more - strategies, what I was prepared to ask for, how I came to that number, etc.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 27 May 2008 15:35

Thanks for calling them broham. Mr. bout to hit barfly.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 28 May 2008 05:17

Yeah, barfly was feeling within reach on Monday. I should practice double downs on my flipside, too, but for some reason I just don't like kicking myself in the nuts. Go figure.

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 30 May 2008 08:53

I'm most likely playing Net both days this weekend. Saturday @ Welles, no details about Sunday just yet.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 30 May 2008 13:53

Mayfest is this weekend in Lincoln Square. You know - the street festival with polka bands and beer. Maybe do some hacking over there or something on Sunday after a freestyle session at Welles?

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 30 May 2008 14:26

Frank_Sinatra wrote:Mayfest is this weekend in Lincoln Square. You know - the street festival with polka bands and beer. Maybe do some hacking over there or something on Sunday after a freestyle session at Welles?

yeah! I'll be able to kick on Sunday!!!!!!!!

feels like its been forever since i've played

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 31 May 2008 08:15

So, CIC B-day Jam in middle of July 13? Before Freddy leaves for Thailand? The weekend before is a music festival some of the guys are going to.

Note: this is not official yet, just another suggestion.

JeffRichards · Post by **JeffRichards** » 03 Jun 2008 09:36

Blues Fest!

Anyone going?

PegLegHolly · Post by **PegLegHolly** » 03 Jun 2008 10:28

edit: we can't make it this summer. maybe nyj.

Watashi no Uchi · Post by **Watashi no Uchi** » 07 Jun 2008 11:30

Zohan was one badass movie. I laughed so much during that movie.

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » 09 Jun 2008 14:51

I really like this picture from Saturday. Fletch in front, Carol Wedemeyer, P.T. Lovern (standing), and some guy from Fletch/Jeremy's work.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 13 Jun 2008 10:12

Windy City Cup! I'll be there tomorrow & probably Sunday.

Now I'm off to the race tracks to gamble my employer's money away. For reals.

gMoney · Post by **gMoney** » 14 Jun 2008 21:38

Windy City Cup tomorrow? Me and one of my friends might be going (emphasis on "might") to either watch or schred depending if there are going to be freestylers there or not. Somebody throw me a PM.