We had a few power outages tonight, but really, it wasn’t due the heat or the earthquake.  It was more about an old outlet that we tried to plug a television into.  That patio is just too dang big for me to scream the whole game, so we quickly got the problem fixed.  Thanks to AJ, the former manager, wannabe pilot.

This week there was a lot less people than normal playin trivia with us.  And really, nobody had their shirts off either.  Was I at the wrong place??  Really, I think it’s a killer deal to get half price on your drink if you’re half naked!  But hey, I can’t strip ya’ll down, eventhough we’re on the patio sweating our butts off.

We had a local musician in the house, Kyle Galanaugh.  He was just visiting, but he’s playing at the Meadowlark on Friday (27th and Larimer).  And he’s good!  http://www.myspace.com/kylegalanaughmusic  He’s floating around Charlie’s  often on Tuesday’s.  He’s straight, but still comes to hang out.  So if you see him around, I’m sure he’d sign your um, stomach or something.  I can’t go this week, but will be attending a show soon, if you’d like to join me.

While on the note of fun stuff to do, I want to remind you of another party this Sunday.  The benefit is for Wayne Jakino, the founder of our most wonderful bar, Charlie’s.  This will be a “Celebration of Life” and begins at Sunday, August 3rd @ 2pm (that’s this weekend folks).

Now to the fact that we really did play a trivia game…

Our winning team wasn’t here last week, well one said he was in the corner drinking, but not playing.  The King Prawns returned to take the game.  They won round one, lost it in the tie-breaker in round two, and had a tie for round three due to default.  The guy ditched the team for a while, but he came back for the beer.

JT won second place this week.  It wasn’t “Just Tim” this week, cause during the break between round one and two, he got some help.  They won the tie breaker in round two and also got a pitcher from the managers for round three.

Our third place wasn’t allowed to win due to being managers, but Shut Up and Drink played like they cared anyways.  These guys won round three, but gave out pitchers to the three teams that were tied for second for that round.  Thanks so much guys!!  They also won third place in the game, but had to forfit that win also.

Alleycat was just a duo tonight.  They were able to score third place, due to the default of the management team.  Their team will soon be losing a member, to the boring emptiness of Seattle.  Justin, what will we do without you??  Oh, and Jake, I’ve been hearing about people lusting for you :)  But really, Snickers does not constitute as dinner, especially when you drink 8 beers!  Sorry you guys won the pitcher so late in the game.  The team you gave it to was very appreciative!

Other teams to mention:

We had some brotherly rivalry with Throw That Munky in a Taxi and the staff team.  They wanted me to give them a pitcher for having the most creative name.  I admit it’s creative!  They were one the groups that got a pitcher for tying on round three.  They also inherited a pitcher at the end of the game from another team.  I’m pretty short, ok, really short, but I looked like a total midget next to the guy in the maroon, he’s 6′10″!  Holy Crap!!  That’s a foot and 9 inches taller than me.

Chi Che Beh! was a couple of girls that played for only a round.  They acquired a man at their table and forgot they were playing.  I went to take their picture and they were missing.  You should stay long and play harder next time!

Our player who always has a different name and usually leaves at 9 stayed a little bit later.  He went by Green & Black Woodpecker.  He also left before I could take photos.  He was sporting a fun straw hat and flip flops to keep cool, but a tie to not look too casual.  He stayed till 9:30 tonight, maybe we can get him to stay longer next week!

Miss, threw in a couple of answers here and there, but didn’t play much of the game.  The game starts at 8:30 every Tuesday, if you guys want to be there at the kick-off.

I also have some pictures that really wouldn’t make the cut of the boss, eventhough I do have the most wonderful blog in the whole state of Colorado.  Vanity, I know.  You love it though!  Those racy or down right funny pictures are on another page.  www.myspace.com/marcibuzzwordz

And to finish us off with new weekly ritual- the staff photo

So tonight was a little bit different in a couple of ways.  The most important way was due to the recent passing of the Charlie’s founder, Wayne Jakino.  I had stopped in on Saturday to hug all the staff and offer my condolences.  However, I hadn’t really talked about it in front of a crowd.  I had this little collage of pictures of him on one of the screens and was going to take a moment of silence for him.  The thing is, I really couldn’t make that announcement for those of you who hadn’t heard.  And while pictures typically make people feel happy, I couldn’t chance it to make you guys feel sad.  Wayne is the epitome of Gay Pride in Denver.  He has definitely made a mark on the world, and the world he touched won’t be the same.  Now that we’re on the subject, I will add a few pictures here, because now I have the guts to do it.

Another thing that was different about tonight was the Miller Lite boys were wandering around.  They were asking beer trivia questions of people and giving out prizes.  Funny thing though, guess they didn’t have enough questions, cause they were asking me to give them questions about beer.  Since it was “Twisted Tuesday” where customers get drinks half price if they have their shirt off, we got a few of Miller Lite boys to disrobe.  But then you made me buy the straight one a drink, ok ok, I really didn’t mind, he WAS hot!  But then they left us, without even saying goodbye.

So aside from those two major things, we played trivia.  We even played despite the hot temperatures.  We’re not like those sissy bars that play in the comfort of air conditioning.  We play on the deck outside in 90 degree temps (well how else could we convince people to take their shirts off?!).  Miller High Life was again 50 cents, Vodka drinks $2.  And then the no shirt deal, that was for wells and domestic bottles.

Now to the stuff you really wanted to hear!

Our winning team, Pinky and the Bitches, is a new team, well some of the members are new.  Diamond, you really found some smart guys tonight!  I like the play on Pinky and the Brain, I suppose maybe you couldn’t decide who should be Pinky, so it’s cool.  Next week, I do expect a tribute to Barbie again.  Kidding, you call me that anyways, so I forgive you.

Second place was another new team tonight.  Most of you were staff, but I appreciate you playing, Shut Up and Drink.  I’m convinced they were telling me I should drink more, but I could totally be wrong here.  I know that Charlie’s is like family to you guys.  So if you’re not working next Tuesday evening, I fully expect you to be playing trivia with us!  There’s really no better place to be!

Alleycat came in third tonight.  They came in a few minutes late, and I wasn’t even sure if they were going to make it for trivia.  Justin, I still really don’t see the point of moving to Seattle, when you have a perfectly good time here.  You have the best friends and of course, the best trivia host.  So yeah, you think about that again before you decide to go to Dreary Seattle!

Close behind the winners was JT.  I’ve been told it stands for initials, but I think we should call it “Just Tim.”  He was playing alone tonight, and started off strong, but trailed behind overall.  Time to call up some more friends.  Or just join another team.  In his photo, I think he’s trying to get a promo gig as a Miller Lite boy!

Beer ‘n’ Buzzin actually played a whole game tonight!  I’ve never seen them in here for the whole thing.  They tend to come in during round three and then try to win.  That’s like riding a bike up a hill from the middle.  The questions gradually get tougher in this game, so it’s better to start at the bottom of the hill.  Plus, I think it’s not as fun if you come in when everyone is already drunk.  Sober people and drunk people just don’t have fun together, so get drunk with everyone from the start!  So I’ll see you guys before the game next week!

The Sooners, kept having players wander off and then come back.  You asked for more sports questions, but then didn’t get the first one right.  Come back next week, I’ll have another sports question for you.

We had a couple other teams that threw in an answer or two and then disappeared.  Did you follow the Miller Lite boys?  Cisco Licious, Darcinator (I don’t think it’s a play on my name, I hope not!), Nelly Frittas, and Keldon.  Thanks for playing the few you answered.

So guys, I want to remind you that Charlie’s will be closed 2pm-5pm on Wed 7/23.  There will be an event on Sunday August 3rd @2pm at Charlie’s as a tribute for Wayne.

There are more Otter Pops in the freezer, so we can cool down again next week.

my new ritual- staff pictures!

See you next Tuesday!  - Marci

P.S.  If you read this blog, you should comment, so you can prove that you read it.  Cause you guys say you do, but I’m not really sure if you actually read my ramblings.