At the end of a free and wonderful ninety minute tour, if you are over twenty one you are treated to free samples of their wonderful product, beer. :) AngelBud was somewhat disappointed they didnt serve MudSlides.

After a terrible plane ride in which she and her son Cheeze found themselves stranded in New Jersey, our beloved channel manager Twebs arrived.

That evening, Friday the 25th, the whole #Chatbungalow group (minus Gabby and family who had not yet arrived) invaded TGI Fridays. Pictured are Neatnick in the red, Duker, Dutchess, and AngelBud. (If you look carefully you can see Tedibear in the background)

TediBear, Adalida, Angelle, Joshua and Justin are pictured here.

Twebs and Neatnick grow concerned that Lipps may be dancing on the tables after he finishes his wine. :) Cheeze unaware of the danger waves at the camera.

TediBear and Duker Tedi was the first person I ever chatted with. She as much as anyone else is to thank for all my wonderful friends. Thank you Tedi for being there.

Beemie always adds a new spark to any party.

Twebs gets "The Works" from the people at TGI Fridays egged on by her friends.

TGI Fridays will never be the same after Cheeze, Mic, AngelBud, Qshun, and Dutchess, got done. :)

After dinner we all gathered in the rooms til late in the evening while we awaited the arrival of Gabby and his family.

This gave us all time to get to know each other better. Pictured here are left to right, Adalida, Angelle, AngelBud, and TediBear.

Gabby and family arrived late that evening and after brief hello's by everyone we turned in for the night. Many of us had been traveling since early that morning and we needed our rest for the picnic the next day.

We met at a cabin in the city park not far from Buds house the next day. We all chipped in to get meat trays and other food items for an after noon lunch and visit. Bud and Tedibear were always close by to keep us on the straight and narrow.

Beemie (with her channel mascot) took to the shade of the trees to beat the heat. The rest of took to the basement of the cabin where it was cooler. A valid effort by Qshun and I to get some air moving in the cabin used three fans and a window A/C unit, but with the tempture rising well over one hundred, we all resigned to pack up and return to the coolness of Buds house. Pictured here from left to right and top to bottom are, Dinx, Gabby, Bud and Mrs. Gabby. :)

Lipps^ and Bud posed for the camera.

Twebs gave out the awards on the back porch of Buds house with Tedibear (The wav queen) looking on.

Good friendships were formed that weekend in St. Louis. Fun, Friendly "G" rated chat turned into reality. We all talked and laughed for hours. It is a time I can never replace nor do I wish to ever try. For our friends who were unable to make it, let me be the first to tell you that you were dearly missed. But though you could not be there in person we kept you there in person.

Below are more pictures of our trip with a brief description for each.

Dutchess and Tedibear at the cabin.

Twebs and Mic at the room.

Lipps^, Duker and Qshun nuff said.

TediBear always kept us going in the right direction. :)

Twebs, Pebs, and Beemie were always cutting up.

My Josh and Pebs Josh are the best of friends.

Tedibear, Gumby, and Mic do the cancan on the couch.

Mic is glamorous.

Everyone looks on in horror as Gabby gets out his cattle prod.

And then we all gathered for a group picture on Buds front steps.

Well thats about it friends. The 1997 Chatbungalow reunion has run its course. I know many of you may not like your pictures, but I think they are all wonderful. I can't wait to see you all the next time. And if anyone has any picture you would like added to this site please send them to me and I will scan them and send them back. Take care and see you in channel.

TheDuker's