Weekly Cartel Update - Feb. 24

Once again this week the Cartel was a member short as L.E.D. (aka Debbie) was not in attendance - something about a secret mission in the jungles of Peru. We did however have a full staff of regulars at the World Famous Wild Wing to greet us this week. First to meet with the Cartel with her award winning smile was Crystal who provided us with much needed beverages. This was followed by the much too cute and happy Danielle who stopped by for a chat and provide us with the aforementioned world famous wings. Finally, late as usual, was our all time favourite socialite - Tanya - who basically came over to chat while avoiding work. It was Tanya who received this week’s Salt & Pepper set - a pair of puppies. This is only one of the 37 photos that I had to take of Tanya before she finally gave her approval.

After wings we were off to see Running Scared. What can I say - plenty of guns, needless violence, naked women, more violence, all combined with a wee bit of humour, a Mustang convertible and a few pucks to the head. Definitely a 10 out of 10 on the male scale.

Weekly Cartel Update - Feb. 18

Yet again the old man was not able to make the weekly Cartel meeting at Wild Wing. The fact that both Mrs. C. and Darlene did make it, despite the freezing temperatures, had me somewhat worried as I knew I was going to be railroaded into going to see that 8 degree dog movie. As it turned out the movie was sold out and we had to go with our second choice (my first choice) Freedomland. You see, there is a God in Heaven. I have to say it was an extraordinary movie and the actress Julianne Moore (she was in the movie Forgotten) should receive an Academy Award nomination. The movie was that good and her role in it was amazingly intense.

However, not all was good for Bobby tonight. Our Salt & Pepper donation to Wild Wing this week was a pair of Pink Kitty Cats. Awwww - so cute! Anyway, after giving the cats we got into a conversation with Charlene (the girl on the right - Ali is the girl on the left) and Charlene thought that Mrs. C. and I were married to each other and that Darlene was our daughter. Now I have to say, without any offence intended towards Darlene, that I was a bit put off. There is only 6 years difference between Darlene and I. I mean really - do I look that old - not that Darlene looks old - Oh Hell - there is no way to say this without getting into more trouble. Suffice it to say I was wee bit miffed. But in defence of Charlene, I have to say she is the most attentive waitress I’ve met in a long time. Not 5 minutes went by without her checking in to see if we needed anything - for myself - I like that. What can I say - a great staff at Wild Wing - even if their eyesight is a bit off.

Weekly Cartel Update - Feb. 11

This week the Cartel was once again a member shy as Darlene was off on a top secret mission somewhere in Eastern Europe. Nonetheless, the Cartel did manage a threesome as Mrs. C. (aka LED) was able to break out of prison and join us. Things at Wild Wing were not quite the same though as none of the regular girls were in attendance. The two new girls, however, did treat us with the reverence we have come to expect - even pouring our beer for us. This week’s Salt & Pepper set was a slightly out of focus matching book set. For old time sake, I also took a picture of the John Deere tractor set which we donated several weeks ago - one of my favourites.

After dinner we proceeded to the theatre to watch the new Harrison Ford movie, Firewall. Two things I enjoyed, first - that a 63 year old guy can still kick the crap out of some young pups and second - Mary Lynn Rajskub from 24 fame. I love her pissy attitude on 24 and wasn’t disappointed in her role in this movie.

Weekly Cartel Update - Feb. 3

The weekly meeting was moved to a Friday since I must attend a fund raising activity tomorrow. I detail the minutes of the meeting for our absent friend Mrs. C. who does not want to remain ‘out of the loop’. As usual, JohnBoy and I were punctual, arriving at Wild Wing at precisely 5pm. Our initial conversation revolved around ‘guy talk’. More specifically we drank beer while commenting on the physical assets of the many female patrons. It was busy tonight so there was a lot to discuss. Darlene, as is her right as a woman, arrived late - 12 minutes and 53 seconds late to be precise. Upon her arrival the conversation took a 180 degree turn and I vaguely remember topics such as Dr. Phil, Oprah, losing weight, and something about that new cowboy movie - Bareback Mountain - or is it - GoBack (to where you came from) Mountain. Hmmm - maybe it’s WatchYourBack Mountain - whatever.

As I said it was busy at Wild Wing and all three girls were in tonight, our new favourite Crystal as well as our traditional faves, Danielle and Tanya. Although Danielle was having an off night (nuf said about this), she did manage one of her patented, beautiful smiles when receiving this weeks offering of a matching Dagwood Sandwich Salt & Pepper set. As always, our eternal gratitude to the staff for making us feel welcome and keeping our beer glasses full. I must admit though, in the old days of the Cartel we didn’t have to get up to get our own salt and if I recall correctly, they even poured our beer for us.

We were then off to the movies where we saw, and I hate to admit this, Nanny McPhee. In truth I enjoyed the movie and now I am worried that this weekend is off to a bad start for Bobby. First Dr. Phil and Bumback Mountain talk at dinner, then Nanny McPhee and tomorrow I am going to a fundraiser where I will be mixing and serving tropical girly drinks while wearing a grass skirt. Thank the Lord for the Super Bowl on Sunday - I hope to regain some of my manhood before going back to school on Monday.