It's always great to have Andreas visit us! Thanks to everyone who came out to spend some time together and make these photos great. Too bad we can't hang out like this all the time... Also, too bad Anja (Andreas' awesome girlfriend) couldn't make it. She is alot of fun to hang out with!
Total event recap:
08/06/05 - picked up Andreas from Dulles. Went straight to Chris' for a barbecue and some beers with Jason (the co-guest-of-honor with Andreas-farewell, Jason, I, like Mike, will miss you the most!), Chris, Dylan, Jo Ann, Andy, Shelly, Danny, Darren, and Sahar (apologies to anyone whose name I forgot to list--the long week of beer-drinking has stunted my meory). Next, Vikash commanded us to go to Baltimore for drinks in Federal Hill. Finally, back to my apartment in Owings Mills to pass out and sleep off the alcohol.
08/07/05 - woke up late with hangovers. Went to Towson Town Center for some shopping, then carried out Commander Patel's orders to go for Sushi in Baltimore and hit an Irish Pub thereafter. We got to sit in O'Malley's Corner, which I peed all over since he's such a bleeding-heart liberal. The waitress there was really cute, however, and I thin k she was checking me out...
08/08/05 - woke up late with hangovers. Went to the Porsche dealership in Owings Mills to get a few picutres next to the Carerra GT (price tag ~$500K). Off to UMCP to tour our old campus. We felt like kings in front of all the puny little college kids. Had some food and beers at the Cornerstone. That's when all the memories of college life came flooding back in and I got all teary-eyed and sappy. We both agreed that while alot of college life is a pain in the ass, we still miss it severely. I, for one, would love to go back to the good old days when we all lived and hung out with one another on campus. At least I know what heaven will be like if I am good for the rest of my life... Back to my apartment for barbecuing and beer drinking. Everyone was working and had bed times, so we were trapped this night drinking by ourselves. At least we got some rest with our drunkenness.
08/09/05 - woke up late with hangovers. The bottle of Ramazzotti Andreas brought from Germany kicked our asses more than we expected, so this day was the day of rest. Drank beers at the apartment until about 7pm, then met up with Becky, Kuljeet, Vandana, Dave, and Claire at Jillian's in Arundel Mills. Played some pool and drank alot.
08/10/05 - woke up late with hangovers. Hit Baltimore for some crabs and Mai Tais at the Bay Cafe. Next, Andreas got to take the CBR for a spin. He's a natural on it and I got the gift of being able to hear it from a 3rd-person perspective. You guys were right: my bike is L-O-U-D!! Off to DC to meet Darren, Sahar, and Jo Ann at Aroma. Awesome surprise visit by Chris and Dylan. Then off to Garretts and Third Edition with Jhason, Viriginie, and Delphine. Much drinking that night for sure. Accidentally burned Virginie's foot with a cigarette. Sorry about that, girl 
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08/11/05 - woke up late with hangovers. Had just enough time for Andreas to pack before we rolled out for the airport. Last days always suck, now I have the Sunday Blues on a Thursday night. Seeing my old friend is always the absolute best, but it does leave me sad when it's over. All the memories of good times past are just as fleeting as the good times themselves. At least I know we'll hang out again soon.
Thanks to everyone who showed up and gave Andreas a good time this week. You guys helped me relax and unwind from work as well. I can't wait till the next time we see everyone!!
