Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2009, No.16 - Smootie Speaks

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SMOOTIE SPEAKS: I received an e-mail from Bob "Smootie" Smoot RSmoot358@aol.com which raised several excellent questions. Here it is, in question-answer form:

Smootie: "Larry, Any idea of hotels or BBs that might have rooms?"

Bozino: Here is what I sent to Tom Lovinggood tlovinggood@comcast.net a few days ago: "Tom: I would also look in the Green Hills area (5 minutes from campus). Hampton Inn on Crestmoor (and other locations). Marriott on West End (and other locations). Lowes Vanderbilt Plaza. Embassy Suites on Broadway. Nashville Union Mission (kidding). Larry"

Smootie: "Has Hart matthewjhart@yahoo.com arranged for penthouse rooms for his fellow ATO brothers as a parting gift from Blackstone?"

Bozino: Haven’t heard, but I don’t recall generosity being one of Matt’s virtues.

Smootie: "I'm seriously thinking about coming down for the gathering of Tics and play some golf along the way on the Bear Trail perhaps."

Bozino: In the words of Joel "Itchie" Kadarauch joel.kadarauch@odomcorp.com -

"Eggs-cellent!"

Smootie: "I saw you mention the 74 party, is that a VU function or an ATO event?"

Bozino: These Reunions are set up very simply. Your "Class Party" (i.e., the entire "Class of ‘04) happens Friday night. On Saturday morning there are various nebulous events. Saturday afternoon is the Tailgate Party, then Homecoming Game. Saturday night are various parties - and we have typically used the "dinner hour" as a good time to have our ATO Dinner.

Smootie: "What about F-ball tickets? Are there any other "must dos" associated with a reunion?"

Bozino: Football tickets may be purchased along with the Reunion Registration package. As to DO’s and DON’T’s:

DO sign up for "everything" - it’s worth it.

DON’T load up your plate too full at the parties. They give you these cheezie little plates, if you load it up too full (this is not Denny’s all-you-can-eat) you instantly look like a Roving Glutton.

DO admit that you’ve forgotten people’s names, we all do.

DON’T stand there talking to a person pretending like you remember their name, when you don’t. That drips with cheese.

DO take a lot of pictures, everyone else does.

DON’T pinch women on their asses, unless it’s a great ass, you’re single and they consent.

DO look at women’s asses very briefly, as if by accident.

DON’T stare for long periods at a woman’s ass, even if it’s a great ass!

DO confess to beautiful women that you once had a crush on them.

DON’T confess to beautiful women what your private thoughts were about them, during the crush.

DO prepare to defend yourself against jealous husbands who catch you pinching ass or confessing crushes.

Smootie: "Believe it or not I have never been to a reunion, so I'm not astute about the ins and outs of such an affair. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Smoot"

Bozino: Smootie, my Brother, no worries - we will all be relaxing, having an awesome time with you!

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Larry Simons
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