Weekend of May 6-9 - All together now

Actually started my hangout a day early. Was invited out to have a few with a few friends. Went to Stonewall and sat in the back where my friend knew the bartender. It was Happy Hour so everyone had a little buzz and was very talkative. Every topic from real estate to allergy season was touched on and briefly noted. The Live show that they put on was cool and I even watched and sang along with the Lady's rendition of "Under the Boardwalk". When the live show was not going on there were music videos playing on the TV's and over the speakers. Nice MTV type music from Missy Elliott to Outkast. After our party decided to go their separate ways I decided to barhop and make an appearance up at my usual haunt Splash. For Thursday they were hosting a viewing of the final episode of "Friends" for the happy crowd in attendance and then segued into some video clips just like the other place (guess it's a Thursday thing). Except for the video content (more MTV type dance mixes) it was more of the same theme. I got to see my bartender (Brett) promoted to his new home at the front bar and vowed to see him again the next night when I would normally be there anyway (That is to say Friday Night).

My Friday marked the end of my long and trying week and was very happy to dress for the occasion (which is to be comfortable, upbeat and danceable) and make my way in to see the boys at Splash. Brett gave me a spotlight hello and all of my crew came over to proceed to party in the front. We proceeded to tip multiple dancing boys and drink many a drink. A few trips around the club and through the place to get the feel of the crowd and to enjoy the beats laid down by the DJ, a new one named Bill Bennett, who using plenty of danceable vocals, to bring the boys into the evening followed by some harder house beats to carry us into the evening. I made one extended box appearance (seemingly reserved all for myself), one stage appearance and enjoyed the darkened interior (which some seemed to put to far too much use and had to be escorted out). Anyway, I left around 3pm and got home with plenty of time to sleep and plot on the next day.

I skipped going to see softball as it was a little more chilly than necessary and stayed in house where it was warm. I caught up on some DVR'd movies and cinema and kept myself hydrated. Saturday night rolled around and we started off the night visiting my friends at their new place in Clinton Hill Bklyn. The neighborhood is still up and coming, plenty of toughs on the street, but the building itself was very modern with a video camera entry. To say the living room was spacious is to severely limit the idea of space to be had. Very high windows, High ceilings and two full bathrooms (always important) and plenty of room to grow into. All in attendance commented on the possibilities and look forward to a happy upcoming summer hanging with the full blown gang. After we stepped out into the night it was time to head into the city and make an appearance at Roxy.

DJ Peter Rauhofer was re-celebrating his release of his CD Live at the Roxy 3. The boys seemed to have anticipate a stellar time as the line was down the block and Doorman Derek had his hands full directing us into the door and inside to the party. Once inside just before 1am we immersed ourselves into the crowd and proceeded to get our signature drinks. Stoli Orange and Red Bull for myself and Ketel One and Cranberry for my cohorts. Later on of course we all changeover to my drink but to start with everyone has their own flavor. Peter once again blew the boys away with a great evening. Changing songs and tempo often, along with a live show from Jahkey B "HeartAttack", the party definitely kept the boys yelling for more. I even got to snag myself one of the CD giveaways, which along with my recently purchased CD "Higher" (from A/X website)has me full up on new DJ tunes to listen to on my Ipod. (Unlike my Manny Lehman CD which is copy-locked and can only be listened to in the CAR). We stayed at the party until around 4:30 and then made our way back to the environs of BK. The new cab fare now means the price home went up 3 dollars and we will be driving into the city more often now since we usually pay to park for only $15 dollars.

Anyway, shout outs to Phil, Ernesto, Ricky Thursday and Ricky Friday, Steve, Jimmy, Pais, Q and of course me and all of the boys that made my weekend a unique and fun experience.