We played rugby on Saturday out in Frederick, Maryland. The pitch was between the city and the mountains and it was very scenic. But with woodticks. Both the Blue side and Red side played the same opposing side, which was really nice of them to play two matches as it gave those of us on the Red side time to play. The Blues are our starting side and the Red side is the 2nd team with old men and gimps like me. The Blues beat Frederick 22-12, then the Reds played the same team but lost 21-15 although it was a good match.
Here’s me with Miss Gertrude Pumpernickel before the Red side match.
Gertrude is the prettiest girl on the pitch!
I don’t normally go out after a match as I’m usually kind of ornery and not very well socialized on a rugby day, but it was the only day I could meet up with Butterfly Guy Doug who was in town for a conference. We met up at DuPont Italian Kitchen, then went to Cobalt. You know I always like how Cobalt has done something nice to their place every time you go there. I’m glad we’re through the particle board stage and dance boxes painted flat black era. Now that we can open our windows in the gay bars they’re getting nicer interiors.
It was good to finally meet Doug after linking to him for so long. He is an entomologist and knows a lot about butterflies and one day wishes to rediscover the giant Madagascar earwig, which is presumed extinct.
Anyway, after that we went to Rich Morel’s Hot Sauce, which is off the chain! Hot Sauce is coming to DC again on the 23rd of June, but was originally held in Baltimore. It’s sort of like Blowoff but with faster-paced music. I ended up staying out much longer than I expected, but I had fun.
Tarun says:
Hey Jimbo,
met you + Butterfly Guy Saturday night while I was having dinner with my buddy Chris. Just wanted to say hi. Glad you enjoyed Hot Sauce!
May 15, 2012, 12:38 amOhio Tom says:
Why is it that you don’t have a dog?
May 15, 2012, 12:44 amjimbo says:
I do like dogs, and used to have one when I was with a partner. But I also like to have the freedom to travel and I like travelling (duh) and would feel bad if I was always away from home. I’m a good dog owner, but am waiting until I get some extra help from a partner before I get one.
I do have three goldfish though, named Lou, Dirty Ginger and Left Eye. I need to blog about them.
May 15, 2012, 3:16 pmbrettcajun says:
“I’m usually kind of ornery” — REALLY?! LIKE REALLY?!
May 15, 2012, 3:17 pmjimbo says:
REALLY.
May 17, 2012, 1:47 am