So let me tell you about Friday. Joseph picked me up at work (late, but never mind that) at 6:30 and we walked on 34th to the East side, along with all the tourists and mobs of people hoping to see the fireworks that night. His sister met us at the corner of 2nd & 34th and from there she "escorted" us to the family designated area (she's with the NYPD). We were right by the water on 34th, and it was the best place to be. We had the barges that do the fireworks display right in front of us in the river. We sat right in front of the command post, so every time they opened the van we got a cool blast of A/C. The show started late but we didn't care, we were having too much fun telling jokes and playing with some of the kids there. But when they finally started.... let me tell you: the fireworks display was fantastic, and the fact that we had such a great view just made it that much better.
After the show, we decided to stay out and went to Saporo Due in the village. There we met a friend and hanged out for a while. The bartender made us some cool drinks, but my favorite was the Red White & Blue Martini. It was sweet and yummy. It sort of opened my apetite to drink, because after Joseph and I got home I still wanted a drink. Not to say that I drank a lot at the bar, I only had two drinks; the thing is that I'm usually buzzed and happy with just one.
It was a different 4th of July for me. I worked, didn't have any bbq, no beach.... just the fireworks and martinis. I kind of like it. Maybe I'll try the same again next year.
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