Day 15
Hard to believe this is my 15th day from the house. Colleen will be leaving Raleigh tomorrow, and that can't come any too soon. I miss her, and she misses me. Nothing like two weeks away from one another to remind each other how much we mean to the other.
Caught a cab this morning unexpectedly. Was going to walk in, until one of my co-workers came to the lobby with an armful of stuff that had to get to the venue. I wish I had known that would be the case. I now have missed two walks (home last night and in this morning) and I would not have had to rush around as much this morning, which would have left me time to get breakfast and talk to Colleen longer. She needs a hug, and I need one from her. ;-) I also really like the exercise, and not getting the chance to walk in annoys me. Of course, I am trying to be a team player, so I'll just plan to walk back tonight either way. :-)
No big plans for today to this point. The grind has started to settle in, honestly, and I'd just as soon try to keep it a quiet couple of days until Colleen does get here. Even Robin and I were saying if we could keep the number of drinks down tonight it would be a good thing. I know I'd appreciate it. :-) Well, it sounds like that might be out after all. I just heard from Bill, and he and I are going to meet this evening for a few pints. That means I will be drinking after all. It'll be good to see Bill. I may try to call John and get him to come out as well. Of course, that could mean tying it on very seriously. But, it wouldn't be a venue gig if I didn't have to come in at least once with a hangover. The three of us can likely do some damage; both to wallets and livers. :-) My goal now will be to convince Robin to abandon the premise of staying sober, and instead going out with us and tying one on.
Dinner was at Patee Thai. I went wimpy and had cashew prawns and green curry puffs. It was tasty enough, but hardly an adventurous dining experience. The restaurant featured tables where you could sit on the floor, but thankfully our booking was for a table with chairs. I was not prepared to sit cross legged for dinner, and I'd likely have had some issue getting up and down.
From there, it was on to hit the Fitzroy area. We found a club called The Night Cat. Oh my Lord! It was fairly seedy, but the drink flowed and they had a cover band led by Eugene Hamilton. This guy was a laugh riot. He was the epitome of the smarmy lounge singer. Costume changes, theatrics, and cheap pops to the crowd. The best part was he sold albums for $20. I had to get a copy, and even got it autographed. Watch out America, Eugene Hamilton is coming!
I have to say that putting on a bit of the Jackal (the term my Aus buddies and I had for our carousing in Raleigh during the redbook) was tougher than I had expected. Jamison's Irish whiskey and Red Bull are an odd combination. Throw in a couple of jam doughnuts (Chambord and Bailey's Irish Cream), some Thai beer, and a few Cascades (aus beer) and I am sure I'll have to pay for it most of Day 16. :) But, it was fun, and good to see Bill.
Caught the cab back with Tony and Robin and actually got back to the room after Andy had. That meant he had an early night, or I was partying far too hard for my own good. Either way, I still have to be up for the early shift and at work by 9AM. Colleen will be here on Friday morning, and I cannot wait!!
Cheers!
Caught a cab this morning unexpectedly. Was going to walk in, until one of my co-workers came to the lobby with an armful of stuff that had to get to the venue. I wish I had known that would be the case. I now have missed two walks (home last night and in this morning) and I would not have had to rush around as much this morning, which would have left me time to get breakfast and talk to Colleen longer. She needs a hug, and I need one from her. ;-) I also really like the exercise, and not getting the chance to walk in annoys me. Of course, I am trying to be a team player, so I'll just plan to walk back tonight either way. :-)
No big plans for today to this point. The grind has started to settle in, honestly, and I'd just as soon try to keep it a quiet couple of days until Colleen does get here. Even Robin and I were saying if we could keep the number of drinks down tonight it would be a good thing. I know I'd appreciate it. :-) Well, it sounds like that might be out after all. I just heard from Bill, and he and I are going to meet this evening for a few pints. That means I will be drinking after all. It'll be good to see Bill. I may try to call John and get him to come out as well. Of course, that could mean tying it on very seriously. But, it wouldn't be a venue gig if I didn't have to come in at least once with a hangover. The three of us can likely do some damage; both to wallets and livers. :-) My goal now will be to convince Robin to abandon the premise of staying sober, and instead going out with us and tying one on.
Dinner was at Patee Thai. I went wimpy and had cashew prawns and green curry puffs. It was tasty enough, but hardly an adventurous dining experience. The restaurant featured tables where you could sit on the floor, but thankfully our booking was for a table with chairs. I was not prepared to sit cross legged for dinner, and I'd likely have had some issue getting up and down.
From there, it was on to hit the Fitzroy area. We found a club called The Night Cat. Oh my Lord! It was fairly seedy, but the drink flowed and they had a cover band led by Eugene Hamilton. This guy was a laugh riot. He was the epitome of the smarmy lounge singer. Costume changes, theatrics, and cheap pops to the crowd. The best part was he sold albums for $20. I had to get a copy, and even got it autographed. Watch out America, Eugene Hamilton is coming!
I have to say that putting on a bit of the Jackal (the term my Aus buddies and I had for our carousing in Raleigh during the redbook) was tougher than I had expected. Jamison's Irish whiskey and Red Bull are an odd combination. Throw in a couple of jam doughnuts (Chambord and Bailey's Irish Cream), some Thai beer, and a few Cascades (aus beer) and I am sure I'll have to pay for it most of Day 16. :) But, it was fun, and good to see Bill.
Caught the cab back with Tony and Robin and actually got back to the room after Andy had. That meant he had an early night, or I was partying far too hard for my own good. Either way, I still have to be up for the early shift and at work by 9AM. Colleen will be here on Friday morning, and I cannot wait!!
Cheers!
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