Friday, May 18, 2007

SWINGING FOR THE FENCES!

It's the weekend and the start of Major League Baseball's INTERLEAGUE PLAY. That could only mean one thing: SUBWAY SERIES! Yes, the bragging rights of New York City is on the line as the YANKEES travel to Shea Stadium to take on the METS. Now if you've been following the season's storyline thus far, you'll know that the METS have been one of the best teams in baseball thus far, while the YANKEES have struggled of late, due to injuries and poor play. With that being said, it's almost a certainty that both teams will get up for this series and you can expect lots of fireworks and they put pride on the line for their respective fans. Of course, THIRD and LONG will carry all the games with Subway Series drink specials during the game. Call (212).447.5711 for more details!

Speaking of baseball, Bud Light sponsored a "HOME RUN DERBY" promo where patrons would try to hit as many home runs as possible before getting 10 outs. This was done on a special XBOX game set up in the back of the bar. The winners of this promo would then get invited to Shea Stadium on June 7th to compete against other NYC winners. The overall winner of the NYC competition will get to go to San Francisco to play in the national championship of "HOME RUN DERBY" during MLB's All-Star Game. I am proud to say that our own STIFFLER came up big and won the local competition at the bar last night. So he will get to represent THIRD and LONG at Shea Stadium next month. I propose that we go to the game and cheer him on. What say you? Congrats, STIFFIE and good luck!

Last night was one of those nights where weird characters dominated the evening. It all started with the white trash couple that stormed in during Happy Hour. He: Caucasian, Really rough looking dockworker type; tattoos across the neck; brawny and totally hopped up on something, god-knows-what. She: African-American, older-type who still dresses as if she was in high school; long-flowing braided weave and really tight leggings that I love oh so much.

They swooped right past me and bounced to the end of the bar. Immediately I didn't get a good feeling about this guy so I watched him closely; He got the sense that I was watching him because every time he'd walk by me, he would stare at me....hard. Creeped me out. So the couple managed to stay at the end of the bar, screaming loudly, making out like high school sweethearts and trying to buy drinks for the poor British guy who happened to be lucky enough to be sitting next to them. Luckily the couple didn't stay very long (realizing that this wasn't their type of scene) and left. Afterwards I found out that the guy told the lucky British guy that he'd just gotten out of prison and was celebrating by hooking up with a black hooker. WTF?

Speaking of Brits, the last couple of nights, we've been invaded by the British Army Boxing Team. Every year at around this time, the boys from England come to NYC for a boxing exhibition and for some R and R. The interesting thing about this year's group is the fact that they have taken to wearing the annoying "Faux-hawk" hair style made popular by DAVID BECKHAM. I asked one of the guys if this was a mandate from the Queen. He didn't find that too funny. Nor did he find it funny when I asked him if anyone ever accused him of being a "poof" because of the hair. I wasn't trying to call him one, just curious if people perceived him of being one, that's all.

Got a surprise visit from TERRY from DERRY, our former day bartender. He just happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped in to say hello. He looks good and sound like he's doing well, which is always good to hear. Also got a visit from REDSKINS GIRL, who's been pretty busy dealing with work and some untimely medical issues of late. Always nice to see her.

And when I thought I've seen enough, after work, I stop at the bodega to pick up some supplies. I walk outside and there's a guy, well dressed in a suit. Very intoxicated and leaning against a Suburu station wagon. No big deal. Then I notice that he's fumbling around in his pockets and pulls out his cell phone. He then unzips his fly and begins to simultaniously (yet awkwardly) dial his phone, maintain his balance and pee, all at the same time. The next couple of minutes were priceless as this poor guy was intent on making that phone call, oblivious to the fact that he's pissing all over some poor guy's car and probably on himself too. He definitely gets the "THAT GUY" AWARD.


WEEKEND HAPPENINGS:

FRIDAY: After-Work Happy Hour (4pm-8pm) $4.00, all beers, mixed well drinks and house wines. $3.00 PBR bottles during all Subway Series games.


SATURDAY: "Kick the Keg" Saturdays (12pm-8pm). $2.00 mugs, ALL BEERS ON TAP. $3.00 PBR bottles during all Subway Series games. Preakness Stakes (5pm) (yours truly will be making a guest appearance behind the bar during the day)


SUNDAY: (LAST SUNDAY FUN-DAY OF THE SUMMER): $4.00 Domestic Drafts/mixed well drinks all day long! $3.00 PBR bottles during all Subway Series games.


Should be a great weekend!



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