recaps coming soon

Sorry, I was busy leading up to STBE and have been busy since getting back. I'll get around to recapping the festivities soon.

less than two weeks!!!

And we have 15 people going!!!

a must-watch before Stevie Nicks Fajita Roundup night

lucy lawless - Video Dailymotion

we've cooked up an awesome shirt design

But I think only committee members are in on it at this point. I promise, it's a good one.

So if you haven't RSVP'd, get on it!

two months!!!

Two months to go until STBE '13!!!

Whoops! I've let the blog get away from me - STBE dates have changed!

We're going a week after the originally announced dates since Mike and Ryan will both be gone for work-related trips.

We're going on Labor Day weekend, which may not be the most convenient dates for everyone, but they work for us.

Theme nights are set! Evite is out!

We're four months away from STBE '13, so that means the Evite has been sent. If you're not on it, you can request to be put on the list (subject to approval by the Committee).

Also, we've chosen our theme nights!

• Red Hat Ladies
• Mumu Night
• Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup

Read more (but not much more) about it here.

we picked the dates for STBE 13

Friday, August 23 - Monday, August 26

Mark your calendars!!! Arrange for babysitters!!! Start buying mumus and scarves!!!

six months until STBE 13!!!

Halfway STBE was a success, but I wasn't really in the mood to blog about it when I got home. I'm sure all two of you heard what happened.

But enough sad stuff, STBE 13 is just six months away!!! Get excited!!! Evite in two months!!!

it's almost here!!!

The First Annual Halfway STBE (STBE.5) is almost here!!! In less than 24 hours, the Bay Area STBE Committee will fly out to Reno with a fistful of Southwest drink coupons!!!

theme night shopping

I hope you're all ready for Kingpin Bowling Night! I went to storage today on what I thought would be a quick trip and instead was almost killed by falling boxes. After my near death experience, I still couldn't find what I was looking for. So I guess I'll be hitting up the thrift stores in search of an outfit.

Can you tell I'm bored and can't wait for the trip?

since we can't bowl at the National Bowling Stadium...

About.com: http://www.grandsierraresort.com/amenities/all-ages-fun/bowling/

looks like we found our karaoke spot...

Karaoke Fridays & Saturdays | Catch A Rising Star | Silver Legacy Resort Casino

ERMAHGERD! R. L. Stine flummoxed by 'GERSBERMS' meme - Digital Life

ERMAHGERD! R. L. Stine flummoxed by 'GERSBERMS' meme - Digital Life

We picked the hotel!

After careful deliberation, the Bay Area STBE Committee has made a decision. We will be staying at Eldorado (I thought it was two words, but the website tells me otherwise).

We decided we wanted to stay downtown to avoid having to take taxis to get from place to place. It's connected to the Silver Legacy and Circus Circus, which will probably also help keep us off the streets for any length of time.

The rates are decent and the reviews aren't bad; check out these reviews that Mike found:

Ryan says he's going to require the use of an escort, so we better find one that looks classy.