Position Week

As silly as that sounds that was what was the feeling as lightning struck the Atlantic at Riis Park on Wednesday!

There were dark skies, but the teams showed up to play. The rain came, but the teams hung out and were ready to play. The lightening started to strike, many times, so the games were called. John + Rocky made the call to Pier 92 who were more than accommodating to the teams who arrived much earlier than anticipated. Thanks to Pier 92 for the awesome spread, great DJ and wonderful bartenders and turning a dark night into a fun night!

An anonymous source from the referees would like everyone to know that they seem to be the first to all the games and the last to leave the festivities. They would like to know where are the coaches/captains of the teams?

Brooklyn Tranplants came back to Pier 92 only to get the free Rolling Rat t-shirts! Almost everyone showed but Newman. As soon as the lightening hit, he went home to shave his chest. As for their absence the last two weeks, they were in “therapy”. They had a slew of bartenders + clergy working on them getting over the fear of drinking in bars in Rockaway. It was so intense one of the teammates water broke and had to be assisted by Highway 2 to Methodist hospital (IN BROOKLYN) to deliver their new baby girl Eva. Who, by the way is now in therapy with the rest of us transplants. Brooklyn is only 7 miles, but nothing beats the atmosphere there. Congratulations to Mike + Jen. Oh, and let it be know, they were the first to arrive (whole team) on the beach and last to leave. And the first to arrive at Pier 92. What is a little rain and lightning? Bring it on ..

Federal authorities visited the Transplants head quarters and addressed the issue of the FBI guy can no longer be the FBI guy. He will now be known as Constanza (aka the FBI Guy). PS to the ladies he had a run in at the B. 127^th block party but not too worry, his is still available for the Bachelor contest.

One of the members from Jameson’s Turtles feels they don’t get enough press. They are right. One of their inquiring minds would like to comment on the wheels that supported Greg’s cooler. Did you make it or one of your kids? Don’t sell it on ebay!

The EZ Company hardcore regulars turned out for the lightning ... Deborah, Pat & Toddy, Annie & Chris, Monica & Chris, Jimmy W. and Dolores. Turtle got there after the first couple of bolts, but everyone else had already bolted! The regulars made it back to the bar as usual, including Jack Weber who came after a hard day of golf, looking for the beans.

Mr. Hot Dog says all the bars need to carry ATMs -- and Mr. C. had to leave early to pack his Speedo for the so-called "Bachelor Party" in South Beach.

If the print is all blurry, ask Jack about it, cause the Rocks were rolling and the Coors were too Light! Thank God no one needed a Transplant, right Mary R?!

Attention: All the no-shows this week must buy next week! An APB is out for Michael next week and by the way BK -- you cut your vacation short for b-ball and not v-ball?!!!!

Federation finally came with a team, only to get cancelled!! Mary was on one end not knowing the rest of her team arrived until Gregg came out to say “we are here”. Figures .. that is all I can say with that one.

Bike man’s streak was broke tonight. 16 years biking to the bars and was offered a ride on one of the most stormiest nights. The light weights are saving themselves for the Rockaway Tri-athlon.

Pier 92 Piranha’s would like to know they are the only ones with a mascot and have the best food. Had they played, they would have won! Vinny we need you come back next week. If we win, we will be in 2^nd place and what is second place without you? So get on the next Metro North and we will meet you in Sheepshead Bay to make it in time for the game.

THE CUBBY CONTEST IS STILL ON. ATTENTION ALL SINGLE LADIES, YOUR ENTRIES ARE DUE VERY SOON. YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY WITH ANY OF THE COMMISSIONERS OR HAND THEM IN AT AFTER PARTY TO EITHER JOE, JOHN OR MARY. LADIES, THIS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO US SO THAT WE CAN PUT YOU ON THE LIST (WHICH IS LIMITED). CONSTANZA (AKA THE FBI GUY) AND DAN-O, ARE ANTICIPATING YOUR REPLY AS WELL. CUBBY IS STILL THE LOCAL FAVORITE AND SWEARS HE WILL NOT GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT. He even expressed his concern for his female contestants that the selection of the other two candidates can have serious ramifications to their future. Unfortunately, I, Mary Whelan cannot enter due to a conflict of interest.

Hey Brooklyn Transplants, Last Call would like to know if EZ Pass was knocked out due to the storm?

Kudos to everyone that showed up including the Mystery Man in his suit of ensemble. Remember we have a uniform code. Good luck to McGyver and his blonde bombshell on their quest for being the first couple to complete the Lance Armstrong triathlon. Mike O – keep up the good work, your wife enjoys spending it on Wednesday nights. Gabriella Reese, no show no hooters! Something was amiss with spike when the dwarf tossing competition started and they almost mistook her for one of them.

Bikini Bottom All Stars were happy that lightning struck, because they were missing their three best players. Steve, Timmy and Mary were lost in translation, and what was left behind was beaten and tattered. Brendan’s toe, Patty’s knee and Sica and Mack’s minds were still on the mend. Their Tuesday practice against Kenny Hills was fun and unproductive. Sica still has 40 hamburgers and 2 pounds of sausage for future parties.

Thanks for keeping the stories flowing, the music flowing and participating in the RBVL League.