Mike and Anna have returned to us safely from their little jaunt across the ocean and they decided to have people over to their new place. They were originally gonna have it tonight, but when I said I couldn’t come ‘cuz of the private students, they changed the night. The program included a viewing of The Simpsons Movie and TMNT. For some reason, I got it in my head that I wanted to ride my bike there. In the 100 degree weather. I am a genius.
So the bike ride wasn’t all that bad, and it turns out the weather was more like 90 yesterday, so go team. I laughed a bit to myself. Last year, Fight Club consistently met until about the end of August in worse conditions. Seriously, when did I get to be such a wuss?
Jack and I were in charge of bringing some beverages. Sidetrack: see, this is what happens when you don’t post a lot. Jack is one of Mike’s old pals who works on the 13th Floor. He and I bonded over comics, theatre, and teaching. He’s kinda part of our Tuesday night gang. We were the first ones to show up. It was the first time I’d seen the place since both Mike and Anna officially moved in, so I spent that time poking around. Have I mentioned how much I love their place yet? Seriously. Great apartment. Still close to work and when they can’t ride their bike, the bus stop is literally right outside. Still a little jealous.
The other arrived within the hour: Phil and Nikki, Scottish Lou and her beau Ryan, and Steve. Mike went to Costco to pick up pizza for dinner and after we filled our plates we sat down to enjoy the movies.
I hate to say it, but I’m glad I didn’t pay money for either one of these movies. I ain’t sayin’ they were awful, but the Simpson’s movie was what everyone said it was — one long episode. TMNT was actually pretty cool, but I don’t know how well it did in the box office, and I had a minor fit with April O’Neil — when did she get to be a bad ass? When the HELL did she pick up archeology? I tried finding out about her character from the comics and stuff, but didn’t really come up with her being so cool. When she first started speaking, I joked and said, “Oh cool. Buffy’s joined up with the Turtles.” Then as April continued to make appearances in the movie, I started to go into geekery, “Uh, when did April become an archaeologist?” To full blown fit when she started using her katana and kicking ass.
Well, the animation was pretty wicked and I am glad I saw the movie.
All in all, it was a really fun night at Mike and Anna’s.
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