Suddenly...2019 - Plus The MBIP Year In Review

Whoops, I overslept today, so here’s caption-less photos from the Phil and Karen Luciano Annual Afternoon New Year’s Eve Party at Jimmy’s Bar. And below that the MBIP Year in Review. So there.

Happy New Year everyone!

At the end of the afternoon festivities, Jimmy introduced me to Alice and Mike. It was great to meet them and I found out that Mike sold Dan Fogelberg the infamous six pack of beer that he sang about in his song “Same Old Lang Syne!” He told me that Dan bought a six pack of Olympia beer. A nice bit of New Year’s trivia to end 2018 on!

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The MBIP Year In Review

Below are links to a few highlights from each month in 2018. The year flew by and for me it included a nasty leg infection, The Marty Monologues and open heart surgery. At least it wasn’t boring. Happy New Year and let’s see what 2019 brings!

January

Happy New Beer! It’s Now 2018...I Kind Of Forget What Happened In 2017...So Let’s Just Keep Moving Along...

Can I Eat My Lunch In Here? Starring Running Central! (Originally Headed To Simantel)

The Sixth Annual Counting Of The Gumball Machines @ The Northwoods Mall! (With Special Guest Star Chad Wallace Plus A Beer Break @ Round 1)

February

The MBIP Food Throwdown—Number One: The Jambalaya Jam @ Country Club BBQ!

Saturday Night @ Khaki Jack's (The Last Supper...With Tony As The Owner)

Friday Night @ Cassie’s Birthday Party @ Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

The MBIP Dan Fogelberg Peoria Tour

March

This Used To Be Skandia Restaurant...Now It’s a Break Room For Bergner’s Employees...Until it Closes In About A Month

The Thirsty-Third Friday In March, 2018: The Second Not Quite Annual Coney Dog Festival At The Red Barn!

April

MBIP Spring Break 2018: San Pancho, Mexico—Mexico...A Beach...And A Bitten Leg...Oh My!

Let Them Eat Cake: The 100th Podcast of Tarter Source!

Saturday Storefront: Bergner's—The Journey From Sheridan Village To The Memory Motel

May

Peoria Wingfest 2018!

Saturday Night @ The Red Barn: A Three Course Meal & Three Live Bands!

The Thirsty-Third Friday In May, 2018 - Moo! Seven Months Of Steak...Judgement Night! The Steaks Are High!

June

The Greater Peoria Honor Flight - June 5, 2018

A Tale Of Two Palace Theaters: Peoria and Elmwood

The Third Annual MBIP Invitational Miniature Golf Tournament @ Mt. Hawley Bowl

The Thirsty-Third Friday In June, 2018 - Fake Family Dinner @ The Untamed Chef

July

The Sixth Annual Scott Turley Birthday Extravaganza @ TNT’s In East Peoria!

The Thirsty-Fourth Friday In July, 2018: Fleming Potter Reunion @ Peoria Chiefs/Dozer Park

Saturday Night @ Lauren & Drew’s Wedding! (Plus MBIP Exclusive Bridal Bustle Photos!)

August

MBIP Summer Vacation - Plus A Random Daily Photo From The Past Until September 1st

September

The Third Annual Danny, Patty, Marty MBIP Luncheon...This Year: A Labor Day Lunch & A Mini West Peoria Seitz Seeing Tour!

Saturday Night @ Val & Pat’s Wedding!

Star Wars Peoria: From Outer Space To Farmer Ted’s Inner Garage

Saturday Night @ The Fifth Annual Amber Birthday Extravaganza

October

Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...Going Off The Grid...

November

MBIP On Break Till December 10th, 2018!

December

The Eighth Tattoo - Photos By Matt Buedel

The Thirsty-Third Friday: December, 2018: The Eighth Amber Anniversary Evening @ Last Chance Bar & Grill

Friday Night @ The Fourth Annual Nathalie & Marty Holiday Dinner @ Jim’s Steak House

The Agatucci’s Tom and Jerry - A Peoria Christmas Tradition

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