TL turns 30!

Teresa, for her big 30th birthday celebration, decided to rent out what looked to be a serial killer's basement in SoHo.



We got to the place, and to get to "the Backroom" you had to walk through the kitchen.





And down these scary stairs.



There was no cell reception. If we all died, noone would have ever known.




In the dark though...all decorated with Christmas lights...it was kind of a neat place.




The place had capacity for maybe thirty people comfortably. But I'm pretty sure they packed a hundred or so in.



Me, Chris, Marco, TL, an open bar, and a bunch of randos.




It was super fun though.




And a TimLo appearance made it epic.



(Sidenote: I think Tim is seriously thinking about moving to NYC permanently so in this next month we all have to do what we can to make sure he falls madly in love with our city.)

Happy Birthday TL!







After TL's...I texted Connie and Felix to see where they were at.

They told me a in the West Village so I hopped in a cab to get over to them.

It was raining. A lot.

And of course I got there a little late and they had already auto-piloted home.

And so it is that I find myself in the pouring rain with no cabs (when it rains in NYC, everyone screams and hops in a cab so it becomes impossible to find an available one) gimpily walking drunk and soaking wet in my suit jacket to the nearest subway station which is nine or ten blocks away.

I was SO aggro.

So I sent this text while taking a break from the torrential downpour:



Granted I never told them I was coming. Partially my b.

Sorry ConCon! I ruv u!

Cicero's Birthday!

The other night Brian hosted a birthday party for the beloved Cicero.



We ate cheese.



Drank beer.



Watched the dogs play.



And chatted while silently thinking to ourselves how dreamy Oliver is.

Megoon gets engaggedy!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS MEGOON!



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date Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:28 PM
subject MAWWIAGE
mailed-by megoon.velourio@gmail.com

Friends! Romans! Other friends!

I write to you with a big ole honkin' ring on my hand. Yes. I am engaged. Betrothed. Affianced. Getting married. Ahhhhhhh!!!!

THE STORY
Dan had big plans to cook me a seven-course feast last night (seventh course: diamonds). He got out of work early and was going to have it all laid out when I got home, but of course I foiled his plans by leaving work early because I've been all sickly lately. Despite my fever-nap sweats, he decided to stay the course and made a delicious meal. After dessert, I was like, thanks babe! Let's watch Top Chef! And he was like... there's one course left. Then he brought out the flowers and started saying nice things and I began making weird, emotional noises, and then we were engaged. Yay!

We never did watch Top Chef.

FAQ
Did you know it was coming?
On a random Thursday? Definitely not.

Was your entire family and several friends in on it?
Yes. They were really sneaky.

Seriously? None of them spilled the beans?
I can't believe it either.

When's the big day?
As we have been engaged for ~12 hours, I have no idea. Check in again around hour 48?

How do your cats feel about this?
They haven't said anything, but I think they're pretty excited.

Will you turn into a Bridezilla monster?
I hope so!

THE RING
Come on, we all know you want to know. Aaaaaand I just realized that I left my camera cord at home, so I guess you'll have to wait. OR, if you're in the metropolitan area, come to my birthday/now-also-engagement-celebration at Williamsburg's Radegast Beer Hall at N. 3rd and Berry next Saturday, Oct. 3! Dan and I will be there to claim table space and drink 32 oz. steins of Czech beer starting at 8. If you can't make it: I will tell you that the ring is very sparkly, and Dan was super crafty in finding out just what I wanted without my knowing.

I love you all! I'm sorry I didn't have time to call you each individually, but I wanted to tell you before it hits Facebook. Woo hoo!

Love,
Meghan

Happy Belated Birthday Dr. Jasper!

PWu's music video!

The music video (I originally thought it was a commericial) PWu stars in is now online and it is BEAUTIFUL!

Happy Birthday Munish!

RachMarried: Rachael & Rob's Wedding

Rachael & Rob's long-anticipated wedding day had finally arrived.

And so had the torrential downpour.



There was a slight break in the rain...and we ran outside to take some pretty photos of everyone in their wedding day finest.





Everyone was ready and we sat around doing a power hour, waiting for our shuttle bus to arrive.

Waited. And waited. And waited.



At about 20 minutes to weddingtime we started getting worried and, after hearing from friends at other hotels who also had not yet been picked up, decided to take drastic measures and call the groom who, surprisingly, had his cell phone on him and was very helpful.

We called the shuttle company and found out that they had no idea there were supposed to pick us up. We called cabs but there were none available for at least half an hour.

So we bit the bullet and hopped in the car.



(Not the ideal choice, especially after a power half-hour...but it was RACHAEL'S WEDDING. And we lived to tell about it. So phew...)

Due to the rain, the ceremony, which probably would have taken place outside, was moved inside, so it was standing room only and I was frazzled and sweating profusely. (This is my excuse for failing to capture epic pro-photos.)



We arrived just in time to see vows exchanged.



And then they were married.



Rachael was a most beautiful bride.



And my picture made for a most beautiful centerpiece.



I love weddings because everyone (including Chrispy) looks their prettiest!





Also everything is wrapped in bacon.



Deerfield representation was at an all-time high.





And after a few cocktails, the first dance commenced almost immediately.





Rachael and Rob did their rounds and spread joy everywhere they went.




My goat-cheesey salad was delectable.



And dinner within the gorgeous Glen Manor house, was very classically New England.



Chloe was seated with Team Deerfield.



And our house had its own table.




Dinner was a pan-seared beef tenderloin topped with caramelized onion laced with gorgonzola...and a roasted red pepper risotto cake.



TL was so excited for food that she immediately dropped an asparagi on her pretty new partydress.



More fun and mingling followed...






Followed by cake-cutting.



And dancing.









And then it came time for the obligatory Deerfield picture.




I am not exaggerating when I say Team Deerfield was out in full-force.






After the party was the afterparty at Tickets Lounge...

We kind of lounged around and watched footballs.




And then we headed back to our beautiful rental home for a late night afterparty.



Abby somehow ended up handcuffed to a chair...



And because of the rain we had far fewer guests than we had expected....though twelve people making it through three cases of beer is quite an admirable feat...






3am found us eating chicken parms...



And rubbing free perfume samples on ourselves.



Congratulations Rach and Rob!