NICE friendly atmosphere
It was really nice Saturday night to renew with ye olde GT tradition. As much as I’ve grumbled in the past about the HDLM bar, the cheesiness of the place is kind of growing on me, and the Heineken is cold. After all, it is only a venue, the people in attendance make the night. And they sure did!
I also renewed with one of my personal pre-GT traditions and had a date right before attending. Consumer advocates say to always go to the food store on a full stomach
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I was greeted by Miss Maria’s radiant smile upon my arrival, and we were able to sit down for a few minutes a little later. I must say Maria, you are full of pleasant surprises. I enjoyed the time we spent and look forward to more of your company at subsequent “socials”.
I was rapidly corralled by my pal Regular Guy who wants to introduce me to hunting and fishing. He says where his buddies go, the fish are “T H I S B I G”. Stay tuned for more “hobby stories”. And yes, I will take you up on the offer!
Voyager walked me over to the “Gems” table, what an appropriate name for this new agency. Anita is simply resplendent from head to toe, while Maxime has quiet, smouldering charm. Marie-Ève who runs the operation certainly caught my eye in the best way, her smile and lively eyes are still bringing fond memories.
I had a very nice conversation with my friend Techman. As I suspected, a lot more brings us together than differentiates us. Next time I am buying you a drink, sorry about the oversight!
I was also privileged to have a talk with Protagoras, International Man of Mystery™. Very nice and handsome fellow who has stories to tell and an easy way about him. I hope this was only the first of many such meetings.
The “girl squad” from Montréal Sex City was a sight for sore eyes as well, thanks beautiful Tami for coming out and corralling Manuella and Fiona into coming with. A few words with Fiona and I was starting to think about some potential adventures… Stop me now.
Athana and Isabelle, very happy to have talked a bit and finally get to know you both. Next time, can we have a booth, just the three of us? I’ll buy the Pina Coladas.
It’s always nice to see some guys like Voyager, Rumples and Special K making the trip up for the party and to come enjoy the “joie de vivre” of Montréal! Talk about dedication to the cause.
Joe t., Daddy Cool, Just call me Bob, Wide Open, and Shijak, I didn’t forget about you, but it was impossible to talk to everyone. Next time.
Now what to say of Jeff Jones, the king of repartee! He is already a wild and crazy guy, but to descend into our midst with the goddess Samantha deserves some kind of GT award!
Ah, Samantha. Of course I spotted you almost as soon as I arrived, but there were just too many other gents hovering around you, and they had that look in their eyes saying “do not come any closer, she is MINE!”. So I contented myself by looking over at your assured elegance and radiant smile at first. After a while we managed to meet and will not forget “our” few minutes soon: your slightly raised eyebrow and smile at the revelation of my handle, and the quick discoveries we made about mutual interests. You are charming, yet you know how to show your down-to-earth side to put people at ease. It was an honour and a pleasure, I fervently hope we will meet again!
Looking forward to more parties like this one, and will always attend when possible. Thanks everyone who passed the word along.