Random chance at Titan

Well I had a rather pleasant afternoon yesterday. I was very congested all day but felt it best to get out and get some fresh air....plus a slight southwesterly flow ahead of the arctic front made the temps rather tolerable. Jimbo and I met for our weekend pump-up at the caveman-free WSJ south of Dupont. Lots of Jennifers and typical gay guys there. After the workout, I tried to sit in the sauna to help with my congestion. Sadly, the door was opening and closing so often that it never got warm. I blame the denizens of the locker room, in part, for my head cold today.

Anyhoo - Jimbo and I headed over to Titan for the Superbowl - I had to sell raffle tickets with Berto (rugger) as a fund raiser for the team. We were raffling off a vintage jersey and a rugby ball. Tickets were sold individually ($1), an arm or inseam length ($5), or the wingspan/double inseam ($10). I had to measure the arm lengths. Berto targeted our efforts to the crowd's interest, i.e. I went shirtless to "raise interest" and it seemed to be a good plan. In another life, Berto would be a pretty good pimp - we made a couple hundred bucks I think - Thanks Titan!

The random thing happened when Jimbo and I got to Titan (it was pretty empty at 5:30-ish). This guy comes over and says hi to Jimbo and he looked familiar to me - turns out it is "The Barometer"! We all chatted over some beers - Jimbo had to leave for another party, and then the rugby guys, The Barometer, Bubba (he showed up during the first half) and I hung around at Titan chatting and watching the game. I finally got to hang out with Stebbins again - I never get to see him and he is such good people! It was a very fun time - rugby has been a wonderful addition to my life, and its the guys who make it such a great time. I think that The Barometer might even join us for a practice!

As I had been congested all day and figured it wouldn't just go away, I brought along a small washcloth as a substitute hanky (Bubba hates this habit) - it is a faded red and I tucked it in my left back pocket (since my wallet was in the right). This got A LOT of attention. Bubba irritation turned to mortification. The rugby guys and I all had a few giggles over it.

I'll add my two cents about the smoking ban - It is so nice to be in a bar and not smell like an ashtray when you get home!

Good times!