From: "Mercyful Fate" 

L> N> Yeah, we use to have a big BBQ.  People would pay $20 each to come and 
L> N> a burger and dog for their cash.  We also sold beer and shit to help.  
L> N> do it 2 or 3 times a year and always draw a decent crowd.  Really helpe
L> N> the cost of the lines.
L> 
L> Lol our user partys where hosted by Sysops around 15-18 years of age so no
L> beer. Also was free to come but in the party video donations where pushed 

Yeah msot of my partires were well after things died off, i found a good
group of local bbsers or guys who useta bbs, and would get together for
monthly partires and get sloppy drunk and baked on the south side of
chicago.. it's was pretty fun but most people have moved on now.. 

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