We returned to Wildflowers -- our typical Day 12 location. In years past Day 12 has seen a massively hungover Gman sit at the table at Wildflowers, head in hand, swearing off alcohol, and wondering how he came to such a miserable pass. Not 2014. This year on Day 11 G-man took it easy and strode into Day 12 with mirth and merriment hoisting beers.
When I walked into the bar area, I see what appears to be Dorian and Donna sitting at the bar having a drink. My first thought was to go over and greet them, then I thought, “Why would Donna and Dorian leave that weed-smoking, gun-toting, Peyton Manning-loving utopia in Colorado for New Jersey? What if that is not really Donna and Dorian, and really they are pods (not to be confused with Pods), and they are here to infiltrate the East Coast TDDoC, wreak havoc among the membership, and then obliterate for good the nonexistent secret committee.” I quickly devise a plan that will expose them if they are pods. I will ask a couple everyday nonchalant questions and if they respond incorrectly their treachery will be exposed for all to see.
So I casually walk over and greet them. With the trap now set, I am ready to spring it. I say, “it’s nice weather out today… what was the pitch count when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and who was pitching?” They respond, “What the hell are you talking about? G-man, you are nuts!” Whew. That is the expected response. It seems that my overactive imagination has kicked into hyper-drive since I have been away from work for two weeks. I had delusions of saving the TDDoC and songs being sung and tales being told about my heroic deeds.
Day Twelve features extensive calculations to determine the price of pizza/beer/soda, reunions of family members with loved ones that they have not seen over the last 12 days
As is custom, Day Twelve is a family day -- the Bobo’s, Goettle’s, E-man’s, Scugi’s and G-man’s are all in attendance
The Awards
2014 Purple Moose Award (PMA) – E-man, G-man, Goettle, Lisa E-man, Ska, and Scugi. This coveted award goes out to the TDDoCers that made it out to all 12 days. The winners get their names etched in super-secret invisible ink on the sacred chalice only decipherable by Tajny Komitet.
2014 Rookie of the Year (RotY) award - Kim. This special award goes to a drinker who is relatively new to the TDDoC and who puts out a decent effort at attendance. Kim is new to the TDDOC and attended a whopping seven days this year.
Long Distance Participation (LDP) award – Oliver Jones. This award goes to the participant who travels the farthest to receive a point. Oliver crossed time zones, continents and an ocean to attend.
Intercontinental Long Distance Participation (ICLDP) award – Russ, Donna and Dorian. These TDDoCers traveled across the great continental divide to get points. (Ok, ok. They did not cross the continental divide but they did cross the mighty Mississippi.)
New Stat Writer (NSW) award – Cory Williams. This award goes to an individual willing to put his/her literary talents on display on very short notice. On Day Eight, Cory was called upon to write stats. He answered the call despite being constantly hounded to hurry up.
Comeback Drinker of the Year (CDotY) award – Billy Bob. This award goes to someone who is not out that often but puts in a good attempt to show participate. After recent years of 1 or 2 nights of attendance, BB put in a strong 5 days straight of attendance.
Noticeably Absent – Benny, (the B&N connection) MD, Allie, Jana, Mindy, Jeff, Frank , Cheryl, the Lockheed Martin crew who moved to Denver, Uji, Cory Mertz, E-man on a Stick. These stalwart TDDoCers failed to make it out this year
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