Friday, February 1, 2008

COUNTDOWN TO SUPER SUNDAY

It's the Friday before the "BIG GAME" and fans of both teams (New England and NY Giants) are bubbling over with optimism for their team's chances. All you can hear all week is the ongoing debate over who will win. Makes for great drama. Add to the mix the whole "Boston vs New York" rivalry and you can only imagine what things will be like on Sunday. The phone's been ringing off the hook for reservations (we don't take reservations, by the way- it's first come-first serve; that's how we roll), and I predict a wild and crazy evening.

As for the BIG GAME prediction.... As a Cleveland Browns fan, I like to think that I'm one of the few objective folks out there that can keep things real when it comes to predictions. That being said, had the BIG GAME been scheduled for right after the Championship game, and what I witnessed between the two teams back in week 17, I would have seriously liked the GIANTS' chances.

However, since the break between the two games was TWO WEEKS instead of one (which is ridiculous, by the way), I think that's too much time to give to Coach Belichick to plan your demise. And history dictates that he's a master of the game plan, which will be the Giants undoing. Sorry guys, I smell a perfect season here.

SCORE: New England 31, NY Giants 13.


Last night was one of those rare nights that allowed me to enjoy some good conversations with some good people. For starters, I got a surprise visit from one of my former students (from back in my college advisor days); He's a cop now and happened to be in the neighborhood after finishing off his shift. We caught up on things and reminisced about the past. It was good seeing him again.


I also found myself having a pretty good (and very funny) conversation with THAT DAY BARTENDER GUY (better known as Arran, or "Armani"); He's had an interesting life and just a plain funny guy in general.


Then had a nice conversation outside the bar with SILENT BOB and his lovely wife BETTY BOOP on a variety of topics, ranging on the value of true friendship, birthday parties and psycho-stalkers. Talk about being all over the place; but it was good stuff nevertheless.

Later in the evening I got to meet up with another good friend who needed an ear, and I had no problem with lending mine. Everyone needs someone to vent to from time to time (myself included), and it feels good to be able to just get things off of your chest without judgment. I hope I was able to do that for this friend.

And finally, it's FEBRUARY, which means it's time for a new BEER OF THE MONTH! This month's selection is appropriate for President's Day and the rest of the month:

Sam Adams Cherry Wheat (get the reference- George Washington and the Cherry Tree?)

Tastes great on it's own, or try it as part of a "Black and Tan" combo (called a Black Cherry).


Try it out at $4.00/pint, ALL MONTH LONG!


FRIDAY: After-Work Happy Hour (5pm-10pm): $4.00, all Beers, House Wines and Mixed Well Drinks!

SATURDAY: "Kick the Keg" Saturdays"(12pm-8pm): $2.00 mugs, ALL BEERS ON TAP!

SUNDAY: "THIRD and LONG BOWL BASH "(better known as Super Bowl XLII), 6pm. $4.00 Bud/Bud Light drafts, Michelob Light bottles during the game; FREE HALFTIME BUFFET! Great prize giveaways (including a Bud Light Locker cooler and a Budweiser Hibachi Grill)!


Have a great weekend and hope to see you on Sunday! MAKE SURE TO DRESS IN THE COLORS OF BIG BLUE!!!!!!


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