Since football ended and the free time came, Dre and I decided to go visit Big D in Chicago. We went out Friday night and it was game time as soon as we arrived. We took one step into his place and we already had drinks in hand and getting ready to go out for the night. We hit up some new place and it was okay. It's too bad the Bamboo Club had to close down.

Saturday was the day though. Justin's wife surprised him with a little birthday get together. It was a group of his Chicago friends and some of us Cornell guys playing Whirlyball. For those that don't know, check out whirlyball.com. Natalie (Justin's wife) decided to make it Cornell vs Chicago. We dominated of course. Cornell won 6 or 7 games and Chicago won 1. I look forward to their attempt at a rematch. After some food and napping, we went out in downtown Chicago. We met up with Marie and Kelly. We were soon joined by Nate, Pat, Lauren, Becca P, and one of Pat's friends. Becca got us the hookup at a bar she used to work at. We got to skip the long ass line and sneak in through the back door. Leave all jokes at the door. We danced and drank and because of Pat, some us had an unwanted collar popping for short moments. Thank God for the 4 am closing time.

Thanksgiving was awesome. I can get used to 3 day work weeks. Once again, I went to the Hadenfeldt house for some good eats. We ate and managed to watch a portion of 3 games while napping for several hours. I think I caught up on a months worth of sleep in my 4 day weekend. I thank chef Mary. I know she appreciated my commercial-like gift of Miller Lite. I know I know. I'm good.