I made it over to the Mecca tonight with a friend and co-worker, Gary, to meet Ryan aka Romulus Cogswell. Casa
We had a good time smoking it up and talking. Ryan was my Secret Santa this year, so it was nice to get the chance to meet him.
Hoshi had the foresight to bomb Ryan with a gift card for the Mecca in honor of Ryan's 35th tomorrow. Nice touch if I say so myself. Being on short notice, I was able to dig out a 2014 Filthy Hooligan out of my travel case for him.
Left to right, Gene, Ryan and Gary.
I'm pretty sure that I did Ryan a solid by having the bartender, Arianna give him a birthday hug.
Thanks again Ryan to take time out of your busy schedule to meet tonight! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
For all of you other Chicago area BOTLs, hopefully we can meet up during my next visit to Chicago.
KCCO!
Be well,
SmokinNukie, aka Gene.