COME TO NICK’S BIRTHDAY PARTY TONIGHT! (or pic of Labor Day Drunken Irish Actor Car Thiefs)

Hope to see everyone at Nick's B-day tonight at my apartment!

Mi Terra in Little Village for Amanda's B-day.

 B-DAY GIRL!  The Mariachi Band I like this pic because it is red for some reason... Mexican food and mariachi music!



Amanda, Brent, and Karli at Mi Terra.

After picking up Paul Bourdon from the train station and getting some drinks with Ronan and Cormac, Megan's car was broken into. All they stole was Paul's old cell phone maybe worth $3 on the street. There was a Lexus parked behind us with nicer stuff too. Must have been a crack head...
SUPERDAWG! If you haven't been here for a hot dog, then you've never had a real hot dog!
Labor Day festivities at the Murder House
Katie showing off some athletic ability.
Matt nailing the birdie. Team Nick & Karli.

Frances would appreciate this. I found our old screen at a jewelry store near my work. Probably was the most valuable thing in Cherry House.
My next album cover.
Wednesday Night BBQ never looked so exciting....
Waiting for the play Sive to begin. Ronan's parents are in the show and traveled from Sligo, Ireland to put it on. Very Irish. I understood about half of what was said. I think I got it though. It was very good.
Play action!

Having a few Guinness' after the show with the crew.
This guy is professional Gaelic Football player in Ireland and an actor in the show. He's holding a trophy, which is the equivalent of the Stanley Cup in hockey. They used it for the raffle...
Why is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar giving martial arts classes near my house? Anyway, see you all tonight at NICK NUMMERDOR'S BIRTHDAY BASH!

Check out this event: Nick Nummerdor’s Birthday Bash!

Hosted By: mike kraus
When: 08 Sep 2007, 10:00 PM
Where: Murder House
1626 N. Richmond St. No. 2
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
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Sive

Hey everyone,

If you are in Chicago, you should check out my friend Ronan's family from Ireland perform. It should be a good time! All the information is below.

Thanks!

Mike

Check out this event: Sive

Hosted By: mike kraus
When: 05 Sep 2007, 08:00 PM
Where: Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
United States
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Check out this event: Sive

Hosted By: mike kraus
When: 06 Sep 2007, 08:00 PM
Where: Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
United States
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The Psychodelic Hot Dog

Hey All,

It's been a while... My iMac from 1999 is having some difficulty understanding the internet these days. So much has changed. Unfortunately, that makes it difficult to check email and all. I don't really care to spend $1000 to screw around on the internet. So, if anyone has any bright ideas, I'm all ears...

A part of an exhibit at the Cultural Center.


My lady brought me out to see "high culture." Here's the Chicago Dance Festival at Millennium Park. This is some local company that was very good.


More dancing!


Abbi (sp?) at Annie Zipper's going away party. Goodbye Annie Zipper. Keep in touch.


Megan moved into her new apartment last weekend with the help of Lil Sammy Mover.


This is Megan's new apartment; "The Hobbit House." Why is this the Hobbit House, you ask? First, notice the rounded off edges on the doors and all. Nice touch. Also, the ceilings are only 6' 2". So, no basketball players allowed. It's a great place though. Especially for a 2 bedroom for $600!


This chaise is crazy. It is so well-built and solid, we had to destoy it. It was so big, heavy, and awkward that we could not get it down the stairs. How it got up the stairs baffles me too. It's a shame that such a nice piece of furniture was ruined...


Talking about nice furniture, here's Lynn Nummerdor's latest creation! The psychodelic hot dog is really becoming her trademark!


Who doesn't love a hot dog who knows he's delicious?


It's not everyday that Lamborghinis (sp?) are spotted in Humboldt Park. So, I was going to talk about how these might be to replace the one Lance Briggs, Linebacker for the Chicago Bears recently crashed with only 400 miles on it. But, on my way to the office, I saw these and a couple other Lamborghinis just north of the Merchandise Mart with cop cars marked GPD for Gothem Police Department. So, you'll probably see Christine Bale driving these around downtown Chicago when Batman: The Dark Knight comes out in the next year or so...

That's it. Hope all is well with everyone!

xoxo,

Mike

Am I Butch Cassidy? Or the Sundance Kid?

Sorry this has been so irregular lately (SME), but my computer doesn't communicate with the internets anymore. I guess 8 year old computers are too old...


Tyler and Cliff on the booze cruise at my work. Thanks to everyone for coming out. Your drinking on a boat gave scholarship money to kids who want to be architects!


Matt posing for his next MySpace picture.


The kids are learning stuff.


Mike & Brooke


Chicago from Lake Michigan.


Here's a series of photos...
Mike Kraus thinks, "Hmmmm... This would make a good picture."


"Mike, look at the camera. No, don't wave. You can't see Brooke."


"Sorry Mike. I didn't mean to be mean about it..."


You're a sharp man Mr. Cliff...


Tyler, a toast to your new apartment. When are we having a housewarming party?


Speeding by Navy Pier


Coming back down the Chicago River with the new Trump Tower being constructed straight ahead.


Califone at West Fest a couple of blocks from my apartment


The Ponys


More Pony action


More...


Matt, Nate, and Mike at the Whirleyway. Welcome to Chicago Nate. You are more proof that I have friends from Muskegon moving to Chicago once a week...


Hanging out on the Bloomingdale Trail


More BT action


Well, Megan and I wanted to go to this antique/flea market thing. It ended up being some shady shit at the projects. Nothing good to buy either. So, we headed to Little Italy for a festival. But, the baseball park was on the way and ended up going to see the Sox. I believe Sundays are the lamest days in baseball. Last week's Cub's game was "American Girl Night" and it was "Kid's / Spirit Day" for the Sox. Anyway, we saw Bobby Jenks tie the record for retiring batters. Second milestone baseball game I've seen at a week...


Looking out of The Cell toward the outfield.


Nothing like watching a game in 100+ degree heat and fighting Sox fans because we had seats in the shade.


Looking toward downtown from the Cell


My favorite dental sign in Logan Square


Frances, Noah, Karli, Megan, and I went to see Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid at Grant Park.