Saturday, June 5, 2010

LONG HOT SUMMER NIGHTS....

The predictions for a hot, sticky weekend seems to be spot on thus far as we found ourselves sweating our asses off last night. With no less than THREE separate functions taking place, on top of running all day long, the AC unit finally waved the white flag at about midnight. It didn't break down entirely, mind you; it basically went from pumping out nice comfortable cool air to teasing a bar full of sweaty patrons with just a hint of a breeze, every so often. It was brutal.

There was a fundraiser for ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL, an organization that brings hope, inspiration and the joys of achievement to people with disabilities. The girls who put on the event really did a bang up job with the event, with a strong turnout and support for the cause. They raised over $1200 through donations and raffle ticket sales (yours truly won a margarita basket, complete with glasses and Sauza tequila). Well done.


After the fundraiser ended, we got two birthday parties at once and between that and the folks in for the FLYERS/BLACKHAWKS game, it made for a very busy night.





However, the highlight of the night by far was the WWE rumble that took place up the block from the bar. It seems that these two groups of guys got into a beef at one of the other bars and decided to settle things on their own. Things got pretty crazy and one guy ended up getting knocked out. I mean, KNOCKED the f*** out! Of course, all parties scattered when the cops arrived (except the guy taking a concrete nap). The guy eventually came to and was carted off in an ambulance. Crazy stuff.

All told, it was a pretty good night, sweatiness notwithstanding.

Another highlight of the evening was the return of one of the Brew Crew members; SUPERFLY SHAFT had been out of commission for awhile due to illness but it's safe to say that he's back and looking well! I hadn't see him in about a year and was really worried about how he was doing. It's great to have him back in the fold!

(The MAYOR of MURRAY HILL, MR. LOW-KEY and SUPERFLY SHAFT)

Let's see what Saturday brings for us. Don't forget about the BELMONT STAKES viewing party this afternoon @ 4pm! $2 mugs, all beers on tap (except premium brands). 12-7pm.


That's It. That's All I Got.