2025-02-02 - Bowling & Polar Bears

[TXT to Lala] Declan: hey friend, just checking in on you. feels like it's been a while. i'm sure things have been just as busy for you as they have been for me. not trying to be too sappy or nothing, but just letting you know that you're on my mind. if you're feeling up to it, want to check out the bowling alley or something? might be fun throwing heavy shit at other shit, eh?

[TXT to Declan] Lala: that's sweet of you to say, Irish. i can't remember the last time i went bowling and yeah, throwing something real heavy at some other stuff could be fun. if i bounce lanes, you get to mock me once and then you have to buy the pizza.

[TXT to Lala] Declan: wouldn't dream of mocking a doll like you. laugh with you? sure. never mock.

[TXT to Declan] Lala: between you and me giving me shit to throw is kind of a dangerous proposition

[TXT to Lala] Declan: i'll make sure i stand way behind, don't you worry

[TXT to Declan] Lala: flag on the play though. i don't... think these nails are going into a bowling ball.

[TXT to Lala] Declan: oh, that's okay. i'll get one of those rails that kids use so you can just push it down the lane. no one will judge you too much

[TXT to Declan] Lala: oh that's gonna be great. the ramps. do i get bumpers too?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: of course, we want to make you feel special and see the pins fall, right?

[TXT to Declan] Lala: yeah can't have me missing the thrill of a clatter at the end of the lane.

[TXT to Lala] Declan: if you get a strike, i'll scream as loud as i possibly can to make sure that everyone celebrates your achievement with us

[TXT to Declan] Lala: who doesn't love an occasional screaming accolade?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: knew you'd like that. <3

[TXT to Lala] Declan: anyway, just wanted to check in on you. been a minute

[TXT to Declan] Lala: a new year, new problems, new business—working on some ad notes and copy for the shows this week. there's that charity auction coming up. you doing that one?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: yeah, i figured i could embarrass myself for a good cause

[TXT to Declan] Lala: why what did you offer up?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: ...me

[TXT to Lala] Declan: i'm kinda the total package, y'know

[TXT to Lala] Declan: and humble.

[TXT to Declan] Lala: you offered a dinner date or something? or just no specifics, buyer's choice?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: Gonna wing it. Let the buyer choose from a selection of choices.

[TXT to Declan] Lala: i don't know if i'll make it down to the event, but looking forward to hearing what people come up with. should make for some interesting stories after.

[TXT to Declan] Lala: how's things with you? have i missed anything in the story of declan this week?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: ooooh yeah...took a group out to the lake for a 'polar bear plunge' on thursday. fuckin' freezing but thankfully it shocked everyone's systems equally. was a good time!

[TXT to Declan] Lala: i'm sorry you intentionally put your toes and all the rest of you in ice cold michigan lake water in ... 40? degree temperatures. my guy, have you lost your mind?

[TXT to Declan] Lala: are all your bits intact?

[TXT to Declan] Lala: is everyone else okay? how many nutty people put their bodies in the water?

[TXT to Lala] Declan: oh yeah, was just a reason to get a little nutty, meet some people. think we all had an experience. angelo got a little dinged up, but he seemed fine, think he went to the clinic.

[TXT to Lala] Declan: there were about 10 of us? maybe a little more? but it was a good crew. and i'm not sure if all my bits are intact or not, i'll check with my roomie when i get home, see if she'll check for me.

[TXT to Declan] Lala: crazy. all of you. but i'm glad you had fun. even if you're certifiable.

[TXT to Declan] Lala: frostbite is no joke, man

[TXT to Declan] Lala: send angelo my well wishes, that sucks. hope it's nothing lasting.

[TXT to Lala] Declan: yeah for sure, was a good time. we'll do it again and have fun again too. don't be a stranger

[TXT to Declan] Lala: maybe i'll come watch next time and serve up hot chocolate for you charming idiots