And I definitely need some class of a pill.
I have fallen in with villainous company, and it was near to the death of me. Your correspondent is a much reduced man at not quite 1100 on a Sunday morning. Fortunately I have 1) many hours before I lay my daft head down on a Sandy Eggo pillow, and 2) I’m not the man flying the machine on this particular cross-country.
Westward-bound cross-countries were always the hardest on a hangover, I have been told: Facing the setting sun for ever and ever, it seems. It’ll be darker in the cabin, and I count that as a blessing.
Fun weekend though, and glad I came (although I had some initial misgivings). Met a lot of really fine people that I’d only known virtually as well as some really fun folks that I didn’t know at all. It’s certainly a little strange when someone you’ve never seen before walks up and shakes your hand, seeming to know a very great deal about you. The panel went about as well as could be expected, and there was much wisdom, good laughter and a few frank tears before it was all said and done.
A good crowd, and one I’m proud to be associated with.
Apart from that last set there, at the end. Rascals. Mere scamps.
It’s shattered, I am.
The title of your previous post would certainly cast a different light on your claims to have fallen in with villainous company – “They Do Serve Guinness”…
Wish I could have watched it all yesterday, but had a prior commitment that kept me away from technology for 12 hours (gasp!).
Looking forward to reading all the debriefs across the blogosphere – and photos, don’t forget photos.
Not to worry Lex. Most of San Diego will be working off their Cinco de Mayo hangovers all day, and a lovely SoCal day it is.
Lex, nice job. I watched most of your panel on-line. I was also in the chat room. I kept encouraging John to give you some water, as you looked a little pixellated (might have been the connection, though).
Would have liked to hear more from the panel and less from the P-Gon types in the crowd, but all in all, it was a good watch.
Safe travels home.
N
Yeah, pixellated………that’s what it looked like.
I’ll give you this much credit though…..you were the one who did the most to counter/shut up Noah. He was running wild from where I sat. If you can do that with a hangover, then you are welcome to indulge.
Wow.. I feel a bit defensive for Noah. I really think that it’s unfortunate that people only had those few minutes to assess him.
I don’t envy any of you that were on the panel.. No one really knew what the panel was about so I’m sure it was difficult to prepare. You did do a great job though! Your comments and responses were right on.
But for Noah, to be attacked outright in the first swing.. not really sure he was prepared for that. I adore Noah.. meeting him was definitely a better experience than watching him on video, I’m sure. I certainly would not wish that situation on anyone.
Also.. I hope to be at next year’s.. but will most likely be on one of Uncle Sam’s all expense paid vacations! It was really incredible to meet you. Although I’d never read any Navy blogs before.. I am sure you’ll see more of me here.
For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Lex, he truly is something incredible.
Till next year!!
AG
I’ve been thinking that you aren’t the only one with a crashing head. Can’t seem to find many “replays” or AAR’s today. Guess everyone is “resting” after such a fun weekend.
Didn’t make this year’s confab. Watched the last two panels, and Ms CoRev was even interested in attending the next conference. She does her part on the support side, and was keenly interested in the ladies stories on the “Support is more than a bumper sticker” panel.
A year older for the next one Lex, think you will be able to hang?
Huh. You? Hangover? Whoda thunk… I thought that was water and lemon in them there glasses you were carryin’ around.
Safe travels Sir. It was a pleasure spending time with you.
Navy admitting to a hangover? Must have been a doozie. This is a marvellous site and I say a heartfelt “thank you” for providing some wonderful links for we landlubbers. Chin up, and keep your stick on the ice, eh.
When in doubt start drinking again…….
Never have the hangover today that you can put off till tomorrow. A little hair of the dog?
Villainous company? Rascal? Scamp?
I believe the preferred term is “mischievous little imp”
Oh, you got to meet Cassandra of VC fame? Sounds like a very successful conference and a good time.
Sigh…you guys need a snivilian to teach you how to handle a hangover:
Alcohol as it metabolizes from the body, strips two things from your system: water, and sugar. The lack of sugar is shown in the lack of energy you have the next day, not wanting to do spit except wait for the hangman. The lack of water is shown in your aches and pains, as the water that should be in your joints, is not.
When you get done imbibing, you first start drinking a lot of water. Then have a late night/early morning breakfast of waffles/pancakes with syrup…lots of syrup. Drink coffee, decaf or not, with lots of sugar. When you get home, drink more water, and take two asprin. Fill your water glass up, and put it next to your bed, along with two more asprin: you WILL wake up in 3-4 hours thirsty and with a headache.
In the morning, you will feel a hell of a lot better than you would if you had just gone to bed. Take it from a former shipyard power drinker, this is the way to go. Oh, and avoid like living death those silly little fruity drinks, they’ll get you drunker faster and will make you nasty sick.
Wish I could have been there to cheer you on Lex, but someone has to keep the haze grey boats moving out to sea.
Capt,
A real pleasure to meet you. Next time, let a couple of us former enlisted tag along to provide some “support” for your adventures in civilian-land. It’s for your own good… really…
Especially if there are shore patrol, angry male relatives or drag queens involved.. Don’t ask.
I really liked the Rock Bottom, and there’s another place called The Front Page that was quite the happen’n scene, especially with tons of good-lookin’ babes, wearing cowboy hats. Couple that with long pours, a free taco bar and a maricachi band, jaeger-bombs and Maker’s Mark and you have all the fixin’s for some serious liberty time… heh…
True enough, though, I had a 4am call for an 0-dark thirty launch. Sigh. Nice that the front desk kept a medicine cabinet well stocked.
Fleet’s In, boys… line ‘em up
Respects
Scamps? Hmm…
Hope the hangover improves. I have my own suggestions on how to take care of them but it seems Byron’s covered the basics.
It was a real pleasure to meet you, Lex. Someday I hope we will be able to complete our discussion of your Masters’ thesis.
(Just for the record, I was simply an observer to his encounter with villainous company and scamps.)
Hangover, huh? But you “weren’t drunk!”
Fuzzy ~ I’m impressed that you can even remember that part!
I enjoyed meeting you and the others as well, Lex. Thanks for the autograph.
HFS,
Of course I can remember! Strangely, my brain was working fine; it was the body that wanted to lay down and go to sleep.
And Lex, what did you hand me to add to my Irish Coffee (if you can remember)?. I thought it was extra that didn’t fit into the glass, but I’m beginning to wonder… I never would’ve thought a single Irish Coffee could make my face numb!!
I’m just going to sit here and grin…
It was wonderful meeting you and a great deal of fun too. I, however, do not have a hangover… although I was really tired. Old lady that I am, I can’t take all that partying – even though I wasn’t drinking.
I hope to see you there next year – if only to enjoy watching you be harassed. LOL.
HFS – I too, am impressed that FbL remembers anything. She was in worse shape than me Friday night and poor Mrs. Murdoc got stuck with us both.
We have to teach her how to sweet talk the bouncer though……..would have saved her a cab ride.
meowwwwwwwwwwwww
No mention of autographing my “hat”?
Tim,
As a former enlisted sailor who has considerable experience in handling over imbibing officers into their staterooms (ask me about the Division Officer Who Missed the Last Boat), and in direct contradiction to N.A.V.Y. dictates, I hereby volunteer to help you escort the Good Captain on his midnight meanderings.
At least you can have an adult with you.
Oh and Cap’n? At least you don’t have to get underway in choppy seas in the next AM.
The auld Irish adage:
“Drink was taken”
seems to apply here and offers general absolution [or just simple amnesia, for those not Catholic] for all embarassments, real or imagined, in the course of this noble event.
A toast then Sir, to you and your gallant company. Though I couldn’t be there, I’m glad you all were. Certainly a good time was had by all.
Senior Chief,
I’ll put you on the list. With the two of us, it means one of us can cause a diversion whilst t’other gets the good officers away from the scene…..
When next we meet, ask me about the time in Germany where my pilot (God love him) woke up the local Army 2-star by throwing a flight boot through his window…..
heh…..
Respects,
AW1 Tim, You Navy guys are sure a bunch of fun loving rascals. Best
Honestly, all you Navy lads have really got to write a book. However, not until you make it through the next hundred years at least.
All this concern for Lex…..shouldn’t you guys be offering to escort Fuzzy? It would be much easier and she’s prettier.