We had a great time at Mahoney’s Pub on Friday, these pictures were taken around closing time.  Check them out on Picasa.

The evening went great, thanks to a wonderful sports bar, Mahoney’s Pub.  Mahoney’s is in Chicago on Ogden and Racine, and the place is awesome to watch games at.  This night is was great to close too.  Everyone there had a wonderful time.

The guy closing the bar noticed my goofy mustache.  All the men in my firehouse, on my shift, have grown mustaches for the holidays.  I am not sure why, but it is a team building exercise and a conversation starter.  Meg, who works with us at Engine 56 has said we seem more interesting with mustaches, and has offered to grow her armpit hair, to be part of the team.  I have been told I look like a creepy gym teacher and should be wearing tight coaches shorts, a golf shirt, and a whistle to complete the look.

The door man closing the bar pointed out my mustache, and gave me an extra second to complete my beer.  When I finished, I said I lost a bet, and he responded “you’re family is gonna love your holiday pictures, Buddy.”  Very insightful.  Joy hates my mustache.

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