So pretty much every Thursday evening an unofficial group of Champlain employees head out to VPB for some local brews and shop talk.  The make-up and size of the group change from week to week, but is generally led by Joe Manley.  Kevin, Ken and other CCM division employees are also regulars of the event, including my husband.  The talk is mostly work related (flash, the slacking attitudes of the senior class, hard drive space, etc).  In the fall there is serious football-smack-talk, and that is usually when Joe insists that I come out.  As the only Cowboys fan (that I know) in the area, the Eagles fans take great pride in busting my chops.  I take it as a personal challenge to defend my team and kick all of their butts in fantasy football.  Apparently Ray does not attent quite as often as Joe would like (usually because he's working too hard).  I rarely have a chance to go, as I am usually bogged down in homework.  Due to my current homework-free status, I took a chance and dragged Ray and Kevin out for a beer.  While the evening was uneventful, it was nice to relax, have a beer and chat with the boys.  Just trying to enjoy as much of my freedom as I have left!