"How many will you be?"

"A lot." It was a jerk answer I realize, but the bar was empty and from first glance there were only booths available and I figured we were just going to stand around. Jerk move, like I said.

"Can you give an estimate?"

"About 20."

The bartender took us to the "back room" where there were a dozen tables we could sit around and a much more open space. They were more than accommodating and as our team entered crunch time, it was time to loosen up a bit too.

It was great to have so much of the team out together. We don't go out often, and too frequently in the past couple months it was to say goodbye to teammates leaving.

So, here's to more laughter (and less jerk).