Beta Pi:IS "BETA PI BLOG" WITHOUT ANY REDEEMING SOCIAL OR ARTISTIC MERIT?:
YEA . . . . OR
NAY?Beta Pi Blog exists for one reason: to bring ATO, Beta Pi Chapter Brothers together. The "blog" does not take itself very seriously - it is meant for fun, and therefore is non-political. It includes
pictures, links, Archives of previous issues, and other time-wasters. To get there, go to web address: http://beta-pi-blog.blogspot.com/ .* * * * *
BETA PI BLOG CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY #3:
Roo, Rah, Rega! It was a blistering Nashville summer day in August, 2006, and I was bored to tears - or it may have been sweat - when the idea for Beta Pi Blog was hatched, and the first editions of the Blog were published. My hands were bloodied from over-use of my fountain pen, I was
burning the candle at both ends, sucking down No-Doze and eating Slim-Jim’s (yeah right, enough B.S. already!)Actually, it was
Buck Biller fbiller1@msn.com who had planted an idea in my mind at Reunion 2005 . . ."Hey Lar, we ought to put together an e-mail list of all the guys, for old-times-sake, etc."
And, I was getting random e-mails from people like
Randy "Bum-Jam" Martin rkmartin57@gmail.com , 
Art Link-Landry awl@awlandry.net , and
Dick "Ezekiel" Stoner dickst@aol.com- all of whom had a different e-mail list.
As I recall, I received an e-mail from
X. Neal Crenshaw neal.crenshaw@gmail.com , and was so amazed that he was so far away in Thailand - yet communicating by internet made him seem so close - that the first Blog edition simply celebrated that.Then, I focused on guys in Nashville - like
David Howe.
As fate had it,David died in November, 2006, may God rest his soul.
If you check out the early editions (Archives) - you’ll find those issues. David’s widow, Dara Howe dvhowe@aol.com , is a close friend and still reads the Blog (after David died, I asked her if she wanted me to stop sending the blog, and she wanted to remain on the list. Those of you who were close to David should contact her).
In the last three years, the Blog has published 210 editions, in 8 different languages (kidding - just English). We now have 90 Tick-a-lor ATO Brothers’ e-mail addresses (plus 8 Brothers who do not have e-mail), and 8 ATO Girlfriends-o-Yore! The Blog loves finding "lost" Brothers and Sisters! And we are still growing, Rex "McMystery-Man" McPherson rexmcp@rdktrust.com being the latest addition.
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FRANK J. BILLER UPDATE:
As you may know,
Buck had his second total hip replacement surgery a few weeks ago. Major ordeal.I talked to Buck the other night, he is up walking around (with a cane) and his pain meds are being reduced. He is bored - which is a good thing.
Buck, we’re grateful your operation went so well, old friend. We expect to see you doing
"The Human Crab" at Reunion (kidding).Buck sent me this amusing piece of work, which indicates he will be present for Reunion, sans "Speedo" - although I fully expect him to hitting on
Rena Dabne renaart@comcast.net , as he has been utterly consumed with this "Speedo Contest" in which he envisions himself the proud rooster, parading his pride in front of The Steak:"Great Thinking Larry!
Sadly, due to the unfortunate timing of my recent orthopaedic surgery, I have been advised that the wearing of a Speedo would cause undo risk of irritation and infection of my surgical site in public gathering place. I have to reluctantly drop out of the Speedo Competition under strict doctors orders.
However, my heart was uplifted when I read of your call for a Pole Dancing contest for the class of '74. Brilliant idea! I would love to judge!
This could get as big as "The Fight", only with chicks. We can have a temporary pole brought in to the Zebra room. I think we should open the contest to all classes. I will defer to our barrister brothers on this point, but we may want to ask for a general release of liability for any contestants from the "Quinq's" group.
Your thoughts?
Frank J. Buck Biller
PS The doctors have greatly reduced my pain medication."
My thoughts? We need to wean you off of those powerful pain meds, old topper!
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ATO POLL ‘74 / REUNION UPDATE:
A few days ago, I sent around a poll with 2 simple questions. The response has been under-freakin’-whelming:
"To ATO Class of 1974, friends of ATO '74, and girlfriends-o-yore:
POLL QUESTION #1: Are you committed to attending Homecoming / Reunion 2009 Weekend (October 16-18)?
POLL QUESTION #2: Will you be attending the ATO Dinner Honoring The Class of '74, Saturday evening, October 17 (venue T.B.A., menu: turds, pony peckers and tater tots)?
If your answer is YES, please send e-mail response to lasimons4law@aol.com .
If your answer is no, you need not respond.
If your answer is maybe, you have
Peter Pan (a.k.a. "J.D.") Syndrome, get help from a qualified professional.Poll results will be tabulated and published in the next Beta-Pi-Blog.
VTL,
Larry Simons"
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Here are the replies we’ve received so far:
FRANK BILLER (‘75): "Great thinking Larry! . . ."
MATT HART matthewjhart@yahoo.com : "Matthew J. Hart is in."
TOM LOVINGGOOD tlovinggood@comcast.net : Yes, previously committed.
MIKE McCARTY (‘73) mmccarty@crtib.com : Yes, previously committed.
REX McPHERSON: Has not communicated anything, and probably has not read the Blog, but he is Class of 74 Fund-raising Chair - so we’re confident he’ll be there. Look for him at the ‘74 Class Party (with his hand held out for contributions), and give him shit, for old times’ sake.
JACK MUENCH trujac@sc.rr.com : Yes, previously committed.
LARRY SIMONS (‘75): "Kiss my arse, you mutha’s"
BOB SMOOT RSmoot358@aol.com : Yes, previously committed.
VINNY STARR (‘75) starr2456@comcast.net : "Yes, Thanks for conducting the poll . . . V"
JOHN STEIN (‘73) john.stein@bankofamerica.com : Yes, previously committed.
GEORGE WELBORN gwelborn@mindspring.com : Yes, previously committed.TOP-SECRET SURPRISE GUEST: This Tick-a-lor swore me to secrecy. Be there when the "mystery-man" appears!
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LIKE MUSIC? Check out my music blog "Delta-Jam Records" at web address: http://www.myspace.com/deltajamrecords . Matt Blankenship is a MySpace Music friend. Buck, I posted one of your Johnny Winter blurbs there.
COMMENT, YE HEATHEN: To post - or to read comments - go down a few paragraphs. The button is very small, in red letters "Comments" - just below "VTL, . ." If you’re having trouble, call me and I’ll walk you through it - 615-512-1448. Or, send me an e-mail and I’ll post your comment.
BETA PI BLOG ROSTER STATS: As of August 26, 2009, the Blog roster stands at 90 Tick-a-lo men online who have e-mail addresses (plus 8 Brothers who do not have e-mail), and 8 ATO Girlfriends-o-Yore. If you have an e-mail address on a Brother, or sister - remember what you learned in Kindergarten - share!
VTL,
Larry Simons
Beta Pi, 72
6 comments:
FROM FRANK COLLINS, August 26, 2009 (responding to Buck):
"and augmented your demented imagination... i love it. can we have a repeat performance in 2011?? Maybe Ralph will do a spin on that pole..."
TO FRANK: Buck is like the Organ-Grinder's-trained-monkey. He will perform on command, it only takes an audience of one female (kidding).
FROM BOB SMOOT, September 18, 2009:
"Sorry for using the feared "Reply All" button, but I wanted to ask who would be attending the Friday night party thrown by the university and who is going to the football game on Saturday? Also, for those who are attending the game, will you be going to the reunion's tailgate or going the the ATO house gathering before the game? I'm trying to finalize my plans for seeing my fellow Tics.
Smoot"
TO SMOOTIE: Latest info is on the blog, Issue #23.
FROM JACK MUENCH, September 18, 2009:
"Smoot-eye, I am coming, sans spouse. I have a ticket to the reunion tail gate but would much rather go to the house (should we rent a yellow car?)
We're planning an alum dinner at 7 Friday.
Hard to believe this Tales hatred, but then again, it's hard to believe alums would trash trophies and piss indoors.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Muenchy."
TO MUENCHIE: A reminder - Hack is only one person (I hesitate to call him a man). Also, the ATO Dinner is 7:00 pm Saturday night. On Friday night is your class party (which the Stooges plan to crash).
Larry
FROM FRANK BILLER, September 18, 2009:
"Dear Smooty et. al.,
I will be wherever Steak is
Buck"
TO BUCK: Sounds like you've got your wheels back! Looking forward to watching you drool over The Steak!
FROM JACK MUENCH, September 18, 2009:
"Larry has corrected me-dinner is Saturday. And, the place IS reasonable. I learned too long ago not to commit others to needless expense, which I can no longer afford, either (if I ever really could). Tell your beloved that I
will protect you and keep you. Anyway, I have tickets for the cocktail party and dance too. Ticket, that is."
FROM BOB SMOOT, September 18, 2009:
"Excellent!!!! I'll go ahead and procure my tickets to the Friday night event, see you boys there. And I'm definitely looking forward to the dinner on Saturday night. Larry it would appear a lot of other humanoids from other classes will be showing up too, Chipper, Stoner, and Marlon I believe from up here in the "land of hot air"."
TO BOB: Great. Perhaps they will let Muenchie or me know, so there will be room for everyone to sit at the Dinner? I have not heard word one from them. Favor - call them and light a fire under them to RSVP on the dinner.
Larry
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