Fisrt post of the weekend!!!

Mike and I are chillin' at Jose Cuervo's Tequileria at the Las Vegas airport getting deucefaced!

I had two beers on the plane within 15 minutes, so I was already slightly deucefaced. Mike enjoyed a double margarita at the bar, and I joined him and ordered a big ass Bud Light (naturally).

Maybe we should retrieve our bags from baggage claim...

tomorrow's the big day!!!

Stephen and Ryan are in Vegas keeping it warm for us. The big crew arrives tomorrow! I limited the guest list a bit this year. While the large group (I think we had 15 last year, 18 at one point) was a lot of fun, the smaller group (10) might be a little more manageable.

The bag's all loaded up with ridiculous outfits and ready to go!

theme night shopping tips

We're getting closer to STBE 2011, so hopefully you've all had time to shop around for your theme night outfits. Kim and I went out today and got some sweet outfits. I got a new Red Hat Lady outfit, a totally rad Oates getup, and lots and lots of sweatbands for Sweatband Overload night.

The previous post is a good reference point if you're not familiar with what Oates wears. Red Hat Ladies can get away with just about anything as long as it involves purple as the main color and red accents. Sweatband Overload is just that: lots of sweatbands. Mike and I also think knee high striped tube socks are a must to complete that look.

We were able to find parts for all of our outfits at thrift stores, KMart, and Joanne Fabrics. We also hit up Party City, but the mustaches hadn't been put out yet (they moved everything to set up for Halloween). EBAY is also a good option if you don't have time to go out.

Happy shopping!!!

Oates!!!

If for whatever reason, you have no idea what to do for Oates Night, here are some hott looks.


Fierce!!


Why did someone color us in with chalk?


I look so tough.

I guess I'll pose for a picture with you.


Why is his hand in my pocket?


M'yeah, we're Hall & Oates.


I can't go for that. No can do.


Psssst! I just peed in Hall's coffee.


Huh?

third theme - official solicitation for ideas

Hey all!

We have two kick a themes chosen already, and they will be on Sat/Sun night. We need a third theme, but since we're usually tired by night three, we want something easy and comfortable.

Now, last year at a drunken champagne brunch, Ryan came up with an awesome idea (that would also double for our commemorative STBE shirts): Black Family Reunion. All it requires is a t-shirt. Some people say we will get killed. I say, "our last name is Black...duh...and shame on you for suggesting otherwise!" Do we want this to be our theme? Just throw these shirts on? Or do we have other ideas?

Some ideas I have:
Extreme Couponers (make it rain...coupons)
Bad Celebrity Impersonators (I'm reasonably famous actress Kathleen Turner)
90s R&B Singing Group (think the Dick in a Box guys...or TLC)
Tacky Tourists
Retired Strippers

STBE Hotel!!!

Mike and I have decided to once again stay at the Golden Nugget. We're grown-ups now, so a grown-up hotel is where we're staying!

Check out the sweet pool, complete with shark tank in the middle:



In other news: we're still trying to come up with a third theme night. No real ideas yet, but I'll keep you posted.

STBE '11!!!

Hey everyone!

Planning has begin for the 10th Anniversary of STBE! I know what you're thinking: "Wasn't last year the 10th Anniversary?" No! It was the 10th Annual. 10 years ago, we went to Vegas and started a tradition that has grown every year.

I've been a little slow to update the website because my work schedule is pretty hectic, but I did manage to get the front page updated. I plan on working on it some more this weekend, and I'll be sure to keep you all updated. So mark your calendars; the dates have been set!

WARNING: my birthday is on Monday this year, so be prepared to stay through Tuesday.