Monday, June 30, 2008

IT'S ALMOST FIREWORKS TIME!

Sorry for the long gap in between posts; Don't want to really get into the particulars, but let's just say it's been one of those weekends.....

As we begin a new week, it just dawned on me that we're already into July and the Fourth of July holiday weekend! Damn time sure flies! We've had our share of extremely hot days thus far and there's no end in sight. And with our dear friends at CON EDISON talking about going on strike, let's just say that I'm somewhat nervous about the state of our A.C. output. Keep your fingers crossed folks.

So what's on the agenda for the Fourth of July? Since the holiday falls on a Friday this year, it's somewhat difficult to predict what the masses will do. I'm sure there will be the usual exodus out of the city with folks headed to the Hamptons, Jersey Shore, or the Poconos. That being said, with the gas prices being what they are these days and the crazy shenanigans of the airline industry, we may find more people staying close to home this time around.

Macy's will hold their Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration on the East River that night. Since we are only three blocks from the river, we usually get a good crowd at the bar before AND after the fireworks. And as tradition dictates, we always serve up our classic Red, White and Blue special: Pabst Blue Ribbon Buckets 5/$10.00 (or $3.00ea.), all night long! That goes along with our regular Friday Happy Hour Special ($4.00 all Draft Beers and Mixed Well Drinks, 5-10pm), which makes for an enjoyable Fourth of July all around!

HOLIDAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Friday, July 4: 4pm-close

Saturday, July 5: 4pm- close

Sunday, July 6: CLOSED

EURO '08: Congrats to SPAIN on a hard-fought, well-deserved victory over GERMANY in yesterday's EURO '08 Final, 1-0.

The tournament itself was (for the most part), smoothly run and pretty exciting to follow. It was a nice shot in the arm for the bar as it brought about a whole new set of patrons that we wouldn't have seen normally. It never ceases to amaze me the passion that follows this sport. Granted, for a place like ours, the only time we really get to experience it is during worldwide events such as the Euro Cup or the World Cup, however, every time one of these events take place, the passionate fans of various countries come out in full force and it is a sight to behold.

HAPPY TRAILS

One of our regulars got a sweet fellowship gig in Washington D.C. and a group of his friends decided to throw him a going-away party on Thursday night. It's always nice to see groups of close friends getting together for various reasons, especially when it's something like a going away party. While D.C. is only four hours away, I'm sure he will be missed by all. Good luck in D.C.!

Good Luck in D.C. Joe!

Is poor Lenny ready to puke here? Hope not...

Again, sincere apologies for the lack of posts the past few days. A lot of stuff going on behind the scenes.... and there's only but so much time in my day. Hope everyone had a great weekend!



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