Vegas MTM Party 2017: It Returns! Friday 3/31, 9 P.M.

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Vegas MTM Party 2017: It Returns! Friday 3/31, 9 P.M.

Post by Baseball Furies » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:31 pm

Now that the Bellagio is again official this year, I really wanted to bring this back, and put something together again this time for Friday evening the 31st after the live events of the day. For all of you who attended last year, a great time was had by all. As most of you know, for the last several years I have had post-draft events in NYC which have been a blast. But this is Vegas, and with so many of us getting together who really don't get a chance to see each other much let alone ever meet in person in the first place, there needs to be a party worthy of the NFBC and in the true MTM tradition of fun,food, drink, and debauchery...okay I'll leave out the debauchery. :mrgreen:

So I once again have been working with the Bellagio on a venue, and once again I have secured the same spectacular lake view suite with the balconies as we had last year. There will plenty of room to mingle, bullshit, trash-talk, take photos and get draft advice from me, etc. at our leisure for as long as you'd like that evening. There will be music, beverages, cigars, and plenty of snacks... maybe even some raffles and door prizes just to spice things up a bit, and I'll again have some draft results up on the big scree, T.V. for all of us to debate about, especially the MTM Ultimate which will have taken place the week before. I decided this year that there will be an open bar like last year, but to save money on the catering and bring the cost down for everyone to make it more accessible, there won't be catered food, but as I said, there will be plenty of snacks and maybe a few pizzas or something which I'm sure will do for the likes of this group.

Now as much as I'd love to foot the bill for this little shindig being the extremely generous bastard that I am, it's not going to be possible this year until I win my first overall Main Event title this season. :mrgreen: So this time next year, it will be all on me to celebrate my great victory and crowning as the people's champion. 8-) So this being said, I will let everyone know when I get an idea of the final total and what it's going to be per head. Trust me though, whatever it ends up being, it will be well worth the price of admission, and it will be significantly less than last year since I'm not having the catering and worked a great deal on the room (which still aint cheap...like in you could rent a house cheaper at the beach for the week). But in order to figure this all out, I need a rough head count of who would be interested in attending once I put all of this together. So if you're planning on being in Vegas for the big second weekend, and would like to be a part of the festivities, please post your name to this thread. I will then decide if you have my permission to attend. :P :lol:

So let's get this rolling. I'd like to have about 30 minimum, and we can have as many as 50, so the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned. All are welcome, including significant others if you would like to subject them to this type of torture. :P I'll be sending out some personal invites via text, PM, and maybe an E-vite, but let's get things started here.


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Nothing like a nice lake view of the fountains from the balcony while you're out smoking a premium cigar perhaps?

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Anyone else getting excited yet? 8-) So who wants in, please let me know ASAP. Thanks.
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Re: Vegas MTM Party 2017: It Returns! Friday 3/31, 9 P.M.

Post by KJ Duke » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:42 pm

I'm in this year for $20 Mike! :mrgreen:

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Post by Greg Ambrosius » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:55 pm

We had this suite for the football Thursday Night Viewing party. It's a great room with two balconies overlooking the fountains. Love this room. Enjoy everyone.
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Post by Baseball Furies » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:58 pm

KJ Duke wrote:I'm in this year for $20 Mike! :mrgreen:
Okay KJ, I'll give you the celebrity rate, but it will be slightly more than $20. :mrgreen: It will be nice having you. We don't get to spend enough quality time together as it is. We can further discuss your plans to take over the NFBC in 2018. ;)
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Post by Bronx Yankees » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:39 pm

Mike - Please count me in. I'll be doing an auction at 4 pm on 3/31, so I may miss the first hour or so, but this sounds like a great time.

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Post by Edwards Kings » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:32 pm

No wife with me this year, so count me in...at least to class the joint up....looking forward to those possum and collard green pizzas!

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Post by Baseball Furies » Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:30 pm

So let's get the guest list going for this year's party. Here is the current list as it now stands of esteemed, cultured, and high-class attendees:

1. MTM
2. KJ Duke
3. Mike Mager
4. Wayne Edwards
5. Dan Semsel
6. Gaetan Lavoie
7. Bryan Vogel
8. Dave Potts
9. Chad Fleming
10. Scott Davis
11. Chris Plouffe
12. Matt Modica
13. Zach Bettencourt
14. Matt Davis
15. Mario Malgeri
16. Jason Duponte
17. Glenn Lowy
18. Mike Cameron
19. Kenny Enfield
20. Joe Anthony
21. Roger Garvin
22. John Crane & Son
23. Joe Martens
24. Lindy Hinkelman (tentative)
25. Gabe Hinkleman (tentative)
26. Eddie Gillis (tentative)
27. Ken Magner (tentative)
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Post by low talkers » Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:40 pm

You know I like a good party! (Do I??) Count me in.

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Post by Baseball Furies » Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:02 pm

low talkers wrote:You know I like a good party! (Do I??) Count me in.
Awesome having you back, Dave. We can all toast your NFBC HOF enshrinement...and also of course stick you with the tab, Mr. Millionaire. ;) :mrgreen:
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Post by Baseball Furies » Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:41 pm

Up to a dozen and counting! Who else would like to join this crew of some of your fellow NFBC competitors for what is sure to be another memorable night? 8-)
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Post by braves95 » Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:46 pm

Please include myself, Zach Bettencourt, and co-manager Matt Davis, on the party list. We also auction at 4pm as "Bash Bros" on this day, and may be slightly tardy.

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Post by Baseball Furies » Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:07 pm

braves95 wrote:Please include myself, Zach Bettencourt, and co-manager Matt Davis, on the party list. We also auction at 4pm as "Bash Bros" on this day, and may be slightly tardy.
No worries, boys. Things will just be just getting started when you arrive. There are other guys in the auction attending as well. We go late, so looking forward to meeting you then! 8-)
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Post by Baseball Furies » Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:47 am

Just about 20 dignitaries and counting. Who else would like to join the festivities? Setting up the complimentary bungee jumping off the balconies as I write this, and KJ will be doing his live Tiger act a la Siegfried and Roy...hopefully he doesn't end up being Roy. :shock:


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Post by Edwards Kings » Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:39 pm

Baseball Furies wrote:Just about 20 dignitaries and counting. Who else would like to join the festivities? Setting up the complimentary bungee jumping off the balconies as I write this, and KJ will be doing his live Tiger act a la Siegfried and Roy...hopefully he doesn't end up being Roy. :shock:


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Post by Baseball Furies » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:10 pm

Now up to 20 an counting! 8-) I'm shooting for at least 30 to top last year's event. It was great meeting so many guys in person for the first time last year who I had been competing against and sparring with in the chat rooms and message boards on-line over the years. So even if you' don't know many people, come join us and make yourself known. We're a welcoming bunch of fanatical idiots just like you, so we'll all get along just fine! :mrgreen:
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Post by KJ Duke » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:20 pm

Since it's a small venue I'm thinking of something more like this for the animal training show.

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Post by Yah Mule » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:48 pm

Edwards Kings wrote:
Baseball Furies wrote:Just about 20 dignitaries and counting. Who else would like to join the festivities? Setting up the complimentary bungee jumping off the balconies as I write this, and KJ will be doing his live Tiger act a la Siegfried and Roy...hopefully he doesn't end up being Roy. :shock:


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Now, I would go to this guy's show. I would sit in the back, though.

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Post by Baseball Furies » Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:00 pm

Early planning stages, but who would be up for a private, late night draft at the party if I can work it all out? A 50 round DC (maybe just 30 that night, and 20 later?), and a 60 second (or less) pick clock with a price point to be determined and a 100% payout. Anyone game? Would be a perfect way to cap off the evening's festivities, and we definitely have the space for it. First 15 who want in would get a spot and we could do a live KDS draw a la the MTM Ultimate. Just throwing it out there to everyone to bounce around...
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Post by Baseball Furies » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:09 pm

Just worked out a deal with the Bellagio to provide us no less than 20 escorts, one for each party attendee, and some of Vegas' finest right off the strip. Just look at this line-up! I think they really came through for you guys. :twisted:

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Now who wouldn't want a piece of this kind of action to talk fantasy baseball all night? Huh?

Hold on, Just got a PM from Tom. He said that he's taking this post down in the morning because he thinks he knows too many of these girls personally. :P :lol:

Anyway, I have a bunch of private invites out for the festivities that I'm still waiting to hear back from, but you don't need to wait for a private invite from me to join us for all the fun. Why not hang out with some of the best guys in the NFBC (present company excluded) for food, music, drinks, draft results, cigars out on the balconies, door prizes, the always popular Wayne Edwards Kissing Booth, KJ Duke's Puppy Follies Act, and the Greg Ambrosius impersonation contest, just to name of few. 8-) Too good to resist now, I know. So who else wants in?
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Post by KJ Duke » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:30 pm

Oh boy, I was trying to pick out one. I'm pretty sure that at least 9 of them are dudes. Of the remaining 15, it looks like 14 have completely fried their brain on drugs. OK, I have my late round sleeper pick; minimal upside but at least a floor above the dudes and drug addicts.
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Post by Edwards Kings » Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:56 am

As to preparation for our "dates", a few suggestions:

1. Wallets in your front pocket.
2. Ask the bartender for a "double sheath" condom cocktail.
3. If, like KJ suspects, you find a surprise package, be polite, be respectful, run like hell (remember to pull you pants up first or the WWW will get another unforgettable video) and call the Dave Stewart Counseling Hotline at 1-800-HEA-DUDE.
4. Never use your real name. I call dibs on "Glenn Lowy, Farmingville, New York".

And as to...
Baseball Furies wrote:the always popular Wayne Edwards Kissing Booth
there has been a miscommunication or MTM has me confused with one of his other fantasies. :D Although 12 of the MTM Vegas Party 2017 participants have already signed up for the booth (and no, in response to one PM, there will be no KDS involved), there ain't enough small bottles of minty freshness in all the hotels in Las Vegas to make this work. I will however be willing to give a talk on my latest book "The Art of Speaking Southern: Why it drives Yankee women wild! or How are your wife and my kids?"
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Post by Baseball Furies » Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:17 pm

KJ Duke wrote:Oh boy, I was trying to pick out one. I'm pretty sure that at least 9 of them are dudes. Of the remaining 15, it looks like 14 have completely fried their brain on drugs. OK, I have my late round sleeper pick; minimal upside but at least a floor above the dudes and drug addicts.
:lol: Upon closer inspection, I have at least 10 of them as dudes, so I'm going to have to discuss this further with the concierge. I strictly said that Kessenich would NOT be attending the party. :P :mrgreen: And why is it that most of them look like they've been cracked between the eyes with a bat? Is that why they're called "crack whores"? :shock:
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Post by Walla Walla » Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:59 pm

I'll stop by after the Afternoon AL Auction Draft. I'll be dragging along my legal age son. So you can charge me for two.

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Post by Baseball Furies » Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:11 pm

Walla Walla wrote:I'll stop by after the Afternoon AL Auction Draft. I'll be dragging along my legal age son. So you can charge me for two.
Sounds good, John. Looking forward to meeting the immortal Walla Walla and son. I'm sure your presence on the guest list will now pull more people in in droves! :mrgreen:
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Post by MadCow Sez » Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:43 pm

Edwards Kings wrote:As to preparation for our "dates", a few suggestions:

1. Wallets in your front pocket.
2. Ask the bartender for a "double sheath" condom cocktail.
3. If, like KJ suspects, you find a surprise package, be polite, be respectful, run like hell (remember to pull you pants up first or the WWW will get another unforgettable video) and call the Dave Stewart Counseling Hotline at 1-800-HEA-DUDE.
4. Never use your real name. I call dibs on "Glenn Lowy, Farmingville, New York".

And as to...
Baseball Furies wrote:the always popular Wayne Edwards Kissing Booth
there has been a miscommunication or MTM has me confused with one of his other fantasies. :D Although 12 of the MTM Vegas Party 2017 participants have already signed up for the booth (and no, in response to one PM, there will be no KDS involved), there ain't enough small bottles of minty freshness in all the hotels in Las Vegas to make this work. I will however be willing to give a talk on my latest book "The Art of Speaking Southern: Why it drives Yankee women wild! or How are your wife and my kids?"
The art of speaking southern? Judging from conversations with my esteemed colleagues from Alabama and Georgia, this is nothing more than mumbling with a few wolf whistles thrown in. All y'all are smoking crack. Those of us hillbillies from Appalachia know how to properly enunciate to attract the fairer sex.
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