"Seriously, it's like 25 blocks from here". -
Dis
This was the statement that precluded our two and a half mile hike to
the
Blue Danube. We were hungry and it was late so we started out for
a place called Roadhouse Annie's that was only a block away. It was
closed. It only seemed
logical to walk 2.5 miles to the next open
restaurant instead of
walking back a block and getting cars.
The gathering was nothing short of amazing. I considered not doing an
aftermath because it seems like no matter what I say, it has probably
already been said about other gatherings. Then I decided that I didn't
care.
The weekend had its ups and downs. There was the shower of doom at
ccunning's place that was supposedly built to be
handicapped
accessible. Apparently I have never taken a handicapped shower because
like everyone else there, I couldn't figure the damn thing out. All I
could manage to do on a regular basis was make the handle fall off the
faucet. However,
ccunning had some wicked powerful
air conditioning
and a stocked kitchen which made the stay far better than just
bearable.
I know I will never forget the gathering but it isn't because of the
drinking or the fireworks. It is the people.
enth was my
airport arrival buddy and is the only person I have ever met that
actually looked perfectly natural with blue hair. He was also all
about using people's real names which makes him
mondo cool in my book.
karma debt came with
ccunning to pick me up and it turns out she
appreciates good
tequila and fresh spices just like
me.
There were a lot of new faces and some that I had seen before. I
enjoyed every minute playing in the park,
getting icy
rubdowns,
jamming on the
sidewalk,
sitting on the steps and talking,
reading
to everyone about the power of playboy,
drinking,
watching the monkeys,
shopping for
vegetarian chili ingredients, and
getting lost
on the way to the
zoo and not caring due to the
good company and
good music. I even
got to hang out with a fellow
parrothead.
I'll tell you the best part
though.
The
hugs.
The
smiles.