Pete Puma

DTBDRHH #7

Have you heard about Dave Tampellini's Burning Daylight Rolling Happy Hour (DTBDRHH)? I have.

It is going to be held on Friday June 29, 2007. Most of you know how this works, but for those that don't and those that are still a little punchy from TDDoC, here is the drill:

Meet at Washington's Crossing Park in New Jersey at the parking lot by the river, ready to ride, at 5:00 PM EDT. The exact route is uncertain at this time but the goal, as always, is to ride to New Hope and Lambertville and stop in several of the establishments for refreshments and then ride back to Washington's Crossing before it gets completely dark.

So set this date aside, and come ride with us on June 29.

Are there any questions?

Q: You mentioned a river. What river are you talking about?
A: The Delaware.

Q: Riding? Are horses required?
A: I guess I was little vague on that point. We will be riding bicycles. But if you have a horse, please feel free to ride that instead.

Q: If I have neither horse nor bicycle, may I participate?
A: Certainly. You can meet us at any or all of the stops along the way and enjoy the event.

Q: I do have a horse, but he doesn't have a bicycle. How should that be handled?
A: Stop it.

Q: How will I know where you will be at any given time?
A: In the coming weeks, the route, venues, approximate times, location of barricades, and other important information will be published.

Q: Do you really finish before it gets dark?
A: Define "finish".

Q: Return to Washington's Crossing.
A: While some have been finished before dark, no one has ever returned to Washington's Crossing before dark.

Q: Is it safe?
A: Hopewell Township has an top-notch Volunteer First Aid Squad and at least two hospitals in Trenton are open 24 hours.

Q: What if it rains?
A: You will get wet.

Q: What if for some reason, I cannot complete the ride?
A: It is traditional that no riders nor bicycles are ever left behind. But there is always a first time. Truth is there will be some type of SAG wagon available, typically.

Q: SAG wagon?
A: Supplies And Gear. There will be at least one pick-up truck, one passenger vehicle, and a van with a hooker.

Q. Really?
A: Sure, why not.

Q: Wait a minute there mister, did you say barricades? Are there going to be barricades along the route?
A: So the hooker doesn't bother you?

Q: Well, not really, but I want to know about these barricades along the route? What does that mean?
A: It's kind of like a Mad Max/Road Warrior movie, except with bicycles instead of other vehicles, Wanda Sykes instead of Tina Turner, Big Lou as himself, and a horse's arse as CPL.

Q: I don't think any of those people were in Road Warrior. Can any good come of this? I mean, who is responsible?
A: Excellent question. There used to be charity aspect to this, but it has not been emphasized of late. All riders are encouraged to give to their preferred charity. And as far as responsibility, this has always been emphasized: "Everyone is responsible for themselves."

Q: Does CPL have a bike?
A: No, that was a story told by fool, full of sound and fury, yet signifying nothing.

Q: Eff CPL?
A: Absolutely.

That is all the time we have for now. Updates will be sent throughout June as they become available. If you wish to be left off this list for this event, please reply and request that your address be removed.

My best to you all.
--Ska

First Poster

Day 12 Stats (finally)

Alas, Day 12 was already upon us -

Twas the day before Xmas, in Princeton we did settle,
Not a creature was sober, not even Goettle;

Hangover's kept coming, as if in a trend,
In hope that this year's TDDoC would never come to an end;

Our merry band of revelers, however disheveled and tired,
Were mighty appreciative that they had not yet been fired;

When inside of Conte's, there was such a clamor,
This is not iambic pentameter, please pardon my grammar.

Once again beer was flowing, and many pizzas too,
As 24 of us showed up to see this thing through;

Now, Eman! now, Gman!, now OJ Mark and Stu!
On, Ska! on, Tamps! on Donna and Big Lou!

So here's to the two Pete's, with all their point scoring,
And to many days of stats that were sometimes vapid and boring;

But all good things must come to an end, yes even drinking beer,
Have a happy holiday and we'll see you next year.


After a careful auditing, here are the final 2006 totals:

2006 Final Scoring Results
Goettle 12
Scugi 12
Big Lou 11
Ska 11
Tamps 11
Eman 10
Donna 9
Other Joe’s Brother (OJ Marc) 9
Big Al 8
Gman 8
Big Al’s Pat 6
Dorian 6 (+2*)
Kimchick 6
Stu 6
Bobo 5
Mertz 5
Yo 5
Crack Pipe Larry's Business Card 4
DMilot 4
Laura 4
MD 4
Mel 4
Milot 4 (+2*)
Neufeld 4
Other Joe (OJ) 4
Rose 4
Su 4
Yvette 4
Billionaire Pat Worth 3
Colleen 3
Janna 3
Larry Not Crack Pipe (LNCP) 3
Maria Scugi 3
Sonya 3
Adrienne (Mrs Yo) 2
BB 2
Cheryl K 2
Cory W 2
Crack Pipe Larry 2
Julian 2
Lisa Eman 2
Maria the Swede 2
Polo 2
Randy 2
Rob (not Bob) 2
Roy O 2
Trent 2
Tytla 2
4 Mertz Angels 1 point each
Alice 1
Alyssa 1
Amato 1
Arunkone 1
Bennie 1
Blair 1
Buffy 1
Chorba 1
C Mertz 1
Conte's Waitress 1
Curt 1
Danielle 1
East Coast Julie 1
El Chorba 1
Erin the Red & White 1
Guffar 1
Illman 1
Illman friend Beth 1
Jeff 1
Kaden 1
Katherine 1
Megan 1
M. Taddei 1
Porsche Linda 1
Robin 1
Sage 1
Sir Nicholas of Bobo 1
TMAC 1
Tony Giacobbe (1*)
Tool 1
Uji 1
Whitney 1
assorted other Big Al friends 1

* = West Coast participation

Post TDDoC Awards for 2006

One man's view. Feel free to add or dispute! Airing of grievances encouraged.



Most Valuable Drinker – Geottle and Scugi. Undefeated. Of course, his name is really spelled Goettle, and he did dispose of much of his competition by strategically holding Day 3 at a location (Tiger's Tale) that would discourage most of the state of New Jersey from getting there in a drive of less than 2 hours.

Heroic Sacrifice Award for Not Killing Mate or Significant Other During the TDDoC - Su, Lisa Eman, Mary T., Mrs. Scugi, Yvette, etc.

Most Valuable Female Drinker - Donna. Lots of participation points, and lots of use of alcohol in new and unusual ways.

Recruiter Award: Big Al - She did drag in a litany of new participants (Big Al Pat, Sonya, Alice, Whitney, Guffar, assorted other Big Al buddies). The only problem is that most of these people are just as old as the rest of us and we'll all be looking mighty silly sitting around together in a bar at age 80. We need to bring in some young blood.

"Why Do I Have to Hang Out With My Dad In A Bar?" Award - Cory, Julian, Trent, Corry, Jeff, (Keith help me here)

Rookie of the Year – A healthy competition this year between OJ Mark and Big Al's Pat. Of course, his name is actually spelled OJ Marc, but he confides that he's only been called Marc once in his life, and even his family calls him "Chaty". OJ Marc is the winner by a nose! Also strong competition from Stu and Crack Pipe Larry's business card.

Best Night to be a Woman, Or A Man of Alternate Lifestyles - Day 10 at McGuinn's. It's not like cb's, where it's a bunch of old men....it's just amazing though how a male to female ratio of 71-1 could be maintained.

"Slappa the @ss Award" - (tie) Gman and Buffy. Gman put on a great performance on Day 1 demonstrating what he'd be doing to Goettle's hindquarters in the event they ever found themselves spending time together alone with a saddle in a prison cell. An unsuspecting Tamps was the recipient of the same demonstration by Buffy on Day 7. Nice job, guys. You really look like you know what you're doing in that activity. (Yikes).

The "We Should Have Gone There But We Didn't" Award - Isaac Newton's, Savoy's, North Brunswick Pub, New Brunswick Pub Crawl, Chevy's, TGIFriday's. It doesn't mean it was any better at any of those places.....but your imagination falsely leads you to think that it was.

First to Successfully Crack the Gman "No Points Allowed Unless You're Actually There" Rule – Dorian, Milot, and Tony Giacobbe for attending the West Coast TDDoC, writing stats, calling in to the East Coast, AND calling out the participants for their pathetic lack of understanding of TDDoC history (as evidenced by them not knowing who Czyz is). These youngsters today!!

Myth Busters Award - Dorian and Milot for their dogged pursuit of the "Story Behind the Music" on the west coast and their defrocking of that silliness.

Queen of Alternative Liquors – Donna. Shots of brandy on Day 11 and double-fisted with tequila on Day 1. Whoever heard of doing shots of brandy? 'Nuff said.

The "This Band Really Blows" Award - (tie) Day 2 at Havana and Day 7 at the place in Princeton that used to be the Annex. Probably the nod should go to the Havana band for the repeated "This is supposed to be reggae?" questions.

Most WHY calls – Kimchick. Undefeated streak continues. Heck, I got one from him while standing in Sea World in Orlando.

The "Damn, I Almost Beat Crack Pipe Larry" Award - Blair. You had that healthy one point lead until CPL tricked you and showed up on Days 11 and 12 to whoop your @ss

Getting the Bartender to Drink Award - Buffy, for getting the ex-Annex bartender to try his Yuengling/Smuttynose beer mix. I think she really digs him.

The "No, Dad, Don't....Please....This Is Really Embarrassing" Award - Mertz for subjecting his 4 children to a picture with his old man drinking buddies Ska and Eman.

Looking Towards Next Year With a Bullet: Crack Pipe Larry, presently riding a two-game winning streak.

The "The TDDoC Is Really Really Lame but I'm Coming Back Again Tomorrow" Award - Some guy named Lou.

The Crack Pipe Larry Award for showing up only once despite luring people in from Connecticut with promises of letting them throw a drink in his face – Kaden.

The "Got off Your @ss and Got a Point" Award after a long absence: Tmac, Illman, The Swede, Yo, Adrienne, Chorba. Good to see you back.

Noticeably Absent – Pods, Alli, Mindy, Bill Hart, The OD, Lauren, Anna, Czyz, Will, West Coast Julie, Judd…..yeah, some of you live really far away, but if Tamps and Ska had just completed the drinking channel........