One last reminder. For those who dare.

Good luck.

Greg Valent


Subject: Fwd: [*CCM*] Vampire Ride: Saturday the 18th, 9pm, Punkin Donuts


> One last reminder: Yes, it's going to be fucking cold. Yes, you can
> handle it. You are a tough-ass, fully winterized, Chicago biker. Come on
> out!
>
> If anyone wants to join the ride at any point, email me and I'll send
> you my mobile number.
>
> ...
>
> Trying again... read this carefully, I've made some changes:
>
> IMPORTANT NOTICE for those participating in the VR: Please bring an
> ID, a swimsuit, a towel, shorts/T-shirt, tennis shoes, money and lots
> of energy. And please, RSVP.
>
> Saturday, the 18th, we ride all night!
>
> We begin at Punkin Donuts at Clark & Belmont, to load up on caffeine.
> I'll have my first fully-caffeinated Coke in about 15 years, and you all
> get to watch the fireworks, all night long. Let's just say alcohol will
> not be necessary for me. That doesn't mean I won't have any. Coffee:
> like, a buck.
>
> At 9:45, we head up to ImprovOlympic at 3541 N. Clark, to launch the
> festivities with The Cupid Players comedy troupe. We want to arrive just
> before the doors open at 10pm, to be sure to get seats. $14... if this
> is really a hardship for anyone, I or someone else can surely help.
>
> After the comedy, we ride down to Trader Todd's, at 3216 N. Sheffield.
> There will be karaoke. Remember guys, nothing says "I'm secure in my
> masculinity" like a rousing rendition of "You Make Me Feel Like a
> Natural Woman." Let's get all the guys on stage: this night you can be
> proud to call yourself a girly-man. No cover.
>
> Last call there is 1:30 and thereupon they start shooing you out, so we
> will hie ourselves down to Exit, at 1315 W. North Avenue, to dance and
> feed on the high-energy scene. $5 cover, coffee, what, like, a buck.
>
> After we work up a good hungry, it's time to head over to El Presidente,
> at 2558 N. Ashland, for some great Mexican food. Average tab about $9.
>
> Then we soak our weary bones in the XSports jacuzzi, at 230 W North.
> Bring your ID, get in free.
>
> Sunrise is at 6:42am! We head over to North Avenue Beach and watch the
> sun come up. Priceless.
>
> ---
>
> John Stoner
> http://www.generosity.org/stoner
> "In knowledge is power; in wisdom, humility."
>