New Years Jam - Chicago - Dec. 18-20, 2010

Post by **Zac Miley** » 27 Oct 2010 17:40

He didn't tattoo my signature like a told him to. Legal action will be taken.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 01 Nov 2010 15:50

1. Please change me from "East" to "West," since I now live in Denver.
2. More importantly, please change me from "maybe" to "confirmed."

Anybody have bedspace still?

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 02 Nov 2010 07:53

C-Fan wrote:2. More importantly, please change me from "maybe" to "confirmed."

Pimp

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 04 Nov 2010 09:40

Is it just me, or has it been awfully quiet here?

Is there a rough schedule of events yet?

defender · Post by **defender** » 04 Nov 2010 17:20

I thought it was pretty quiet too. Very cool that you are confirmed now.

Reid · Post by **Reid** » 04 Nov 2010 18:55

Hallelujah!!! I started shredding again for this so you all better be there.

defender · Post by **defender** » 04 Nov 2010 21:16

Why did you stop, Reid? You're supposed to get it in everyday.

Reid · Post by **Reid** » 05 Nov 2010 03:53

I stopped so I could start it up again for NYJ... and because I made a transition to my new apartment and still don't have a great indoor spot.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 05 Nov 2010 06:06

C-Fan wrote:Is it just me, or has it been awfully quiet here?

Yeah, there hasn't been nearly enough shit talk and mindless babble this year.

C-Fan wrote:Is there a rough schedule of events yet?

Don't worry Ken, I'm sure the schedule will be plenty rough.

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 05 Nov 2010 12:38

What are y'all looking forward to?

This event generally provides some of the hardest laughs I get for the year... not just one or two of them but whole nights full of hilarity.

Some favorites moments:
-Drunk Mahood
-Kolo and I combining our resources to save shelved footbags
-Left handed throwing
-Danny Petrick going absolutely hysterical
-Bacon
-Foursquare!!!!
-Obscene apes
-Adventures with free food
-Giant penis shadow puppets
-Meeting friendly homeless people
-Hacking with footbaggers
-Making ducks
-Ninja snatching pizzas
-Crotchfire
-Pinata decimation

One other moment I always look forward to is that long walk to the event site through the humongous corridors. There are kids running around everywhere as you go up the escalators and your excitement starts to slowly build. You finally get to the top and turn that corner to actually enter the even more gi-normous convention hall - It almost stops you in your tracks since you haven't been there for a year and your forget how freaking enormous it is and how loud it gets with all the people having fun engaged in the various activities. Volleyball girls are giggling, basketball players are dribbling and running through the crowd, vendors are trying to draw you in to try their new mutant fruit smoothie energy drink thingies, and skateboarders ignore the staff as they skate their way to the back where they plan to do weak shit on the ramps. Even through the noise you can hear your heart pumping louder and louder as you walk (roughly) two blocks through the massive swarm of people to the Footbag site. No need for a map, you know where it is, you're not a fucking newb!

You pass the elevated food/dining area and see the site. At this point there's no hiding that big shit eating grin you've had since passing the climbing wall which you swear this year you are going to do but it never happens. The ever present tent and footbag banner are set up. Scot is on the mic trying to draw in the onlookers. The table is covered in Kolo wear. The hardcore are already shredding with sweat dripping off their foreheads. Other players are watching, still in their street clothes & seated on the chairs that the gymnastics team from across the aisle didn't manage to steal (seriously). You hear your name and are greeted with a big enthusiastic hug by someone that's nothing but smiles. You can't help but reciprocate. You think to yourself, 'Finaly, NYJ has started... and what the fuck is this guy's name?'

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 05 Nov 2010 16:00

So it looks like Hollis will not be able to come with me this year (again). Him and his fiance were supposed to come, now that neither of them are I was wondering if anyone had room in their hotel room for 1 more.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 05 Nov 2010 16:26

I'm also looking for space. Is the special still available? If so, I'll get a room if I can get a couple takers. Zach?

Post by **Zac Miley** » 05 Nov 2010 18:14

I'll bite, Ken. Literally.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 05 Nov 2010 18:46

Great, it's Jon Schneider part II.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 07 Nov 2010 01:21

Zac Miley wrote:I'll bite, Ken. Literally.

i stole this pic from Jay's blog; it's too cool

Max Power · Post by **Max Power** » 07 Nov 2010 07:33

I think I will be attending. I don't have my ticket yet but I have a free round trip coupon that I could use. Look out Chicago.

Runkstafari · Post by **Runkstafari** » 09 Nov 2010 11:25

while sitting in the Perryville Public Library using their internet, reading discussions of this event I have made my decision. NYJ, I will be there!

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 09 Nov 2010 14:34

Zjeezy wrote:So it looks like Hollis will not be able to come with me this year (again). Him and his fiance were supposed to come, now that neither of them are I was wondering if anyone had room in their hotel room for 1 more.

Man, bummer. I tried to get Adam to go too, but its looking like a negative.
But a lot of toledo is going.
How are you traveling? And what dates are you gonna be in Chicago?
~Donovon