Warning: Train Wreck Ahead

Well, I am officially ready for Homecoming. These weekends always involve more hijinks than expected, and are always more brutal than expected given the long drive involved. But it's a football Saturday and we are going to roll especially deep this time around, which increases the odds of a truly epic battle with our morals and our livers.

The roster arriving from the East looks like this: Yours Truly, TheGirl, Gate, Sarah, K-Rock, LongMan, GUnit (I still consider him a Chicago crew member), Mary, et al (Kara, Emily, etc.)*, Screwsan, et al (Jen, etc.)**, Whit, et al***.

It's a formidable team. We'll be joined in IC by the likes of the BigBrother, Speedy, Blando, Schwartzky, and a host of other hawkeye fans in the mood to celebrate. It should be a fountain of bad judgment.

Look for a trip around the ped mall Friday night, because we will likely be getting in too late to plan anything, although I may try to put together a last-minute party to get the One Year Countdown Celebration started off right. Saturday will almost certainly involve a tailgate around the law school somewhere, and the evening may involve a throwback house party at a location that will be disclosed when it is set in stone. Details on that a little bit later.

If you have plans for the homecoming festivities and want to include any of the Offering faithful, post a comment here or email me. I'll try to let appropriate parties know.

As usual, it's only Tuesday and I'm ready to rock. I've got a fever (literally and figuratively) and the only prescription (besides more cowbell) is a hometown party. Hope to see you all there.

* It's always nice to get some new Chicagoans who don't shy away from double Jager bombs at 9:00 AM. Welcome to the team.

** Jen, it's been a while, but we're looking forward to seeing you. Also, thanks for driving me to Vermont 7 years ago.

*** Long time no see for a football game. Northwestern game this year?