When you're standing in a chow line!Yeah, so hiking for the time being has been put on hold as classes are in session. I have been biking lots; mostly to campus and for classes and club work. But, I am happy to say I got out and saw some live music!
It was Friday, the 22nd, and I had bought my tix to go see the Vaselines at Neumos. Local Seattle band The Young Evils was opening followed by The Dum Dum Girls from Cali. KEXP DJ Troy Nelson is in The Young Evils, and The Vaselines heavily influenced the Seattle grunge scene back when that was still a thing. Nirvana actually covered their song "Molly's Lips".
Beer
But before all that, I went to The College Inn Pub, apparently where all the cool grad students hang out. After a few pints with some friends, we ran into some other friends, and of course they all got invited to see the show. I mean after all, it was the Seattle City Arts Fest weekend, and the sad part was it was not even sold out.
After conversing and agreeing to meet at the venue, we departed to Aladdin Falafel Corner for some quick grub before the show. I actually had heard about this places some time ago, way back when I worked for WashPIRG when after a canvasing shift everyone would go out here to eat and lounge on the couches. I, however, was working two jobs at the time and always went straight home after words to sleep.
Anyways, the grub there was great.
We then made our way to the venue, met our friends there and began to listen to the sounds.
The Young Evils
The Young Evils
There was a short food break we took before the Vaselines went on. We went just down the street from Neumos to Rancho Bravo for some of the best taco's you can get on Capitol Hill.
...wait a minute, we need to got back for another epic night that took place about 4 weeks ago....
Actually, a few things happened that weekend. First, the place where the band I play in was being vacated by the tenants and the band mates that lived there. What does that mean? We lost our practice space :(
Second, one of the gentlemen moving out was having a going away blast. That day, if you recall, was a gorgeous Saturday in Seattle. Sunny and just warm enough to be sleepy. What a better way to celebrate than go hit up Paseo for a awesome sandwich (seriously, if you have not eaten here, please do so before you leave town), pick up a six pack and head down to Gas Works park to have a picnic? None!
Later that day we all met at Linda's Tavern in Seattle. Yeah, so we got there about 9ish, and I had to use the facilities. 9pm on a Saturday, as you well know, means the place is not yet jumpin. So I made my way to the Men's room where I was the only occupant. Now this is a regular men's room and it is built to accommodate several gents at a time, which is why it was odd that while I was using it there was a "knock-knock" on the door. I answered "Hello?" like "who the hell is knocking on the men's room door?" And to my surprise, the door opened to reveal seven women standing there begging and pleading with me for my help. Turns out it was a brides maid party on a scavenger hunt and they needed to have their picture taken in a men's room by a urinal and they asked me to take a photo of them. So I did, it was the least I could do. I mean, they already invited themselves into the restroom. But then they said they needed another favor, and one of them handed me a banana. Yes, I was as confused as you are right now. They said I could anything with it, so I proceeded to unzip my pants and stick just part of it in leaving the majority of it exposed. This, of course was received with hoots and hollers from the ladies, and one of them actually got down and put the other end in her mouth while another one took a picture of the event. It does my heart good to know I am now part of someones pre-wedding scavenger hunt memories.
Mind you, this was all before I even had a chance to get a drink from the bar that night; the bar for the evening was set very high indeed. I am happy to report the night lived up to it's expectations. Oh, I almost forgot, it was also someone's birthday that day (you know who you are), so in effect it was a DOUBLE PARTY!
So then Sunday, the following day was the Fremont Ocktober Fest and 5k run. Well, needless to say, I was in no shape to run and did not even make it to the fest until 2pm. But, it was still great. I got my shirt as if I ran and all my beer tokens. I met a friend of mine there, also named Josh, and at one point in the afternoon, his better half left me in charge and responsible for both he and I. Note: never let Josh watch Josh at a beer fest. Well, I mean you could, just be aware of the only possible outcome.
But wait, my weekend of binge drinking is not over yet! We then went to Brouwer's and had absinthe drinks and goat stew, and a few more beers. But wait! We were still hungry and thirsty as the night wore on, so off to the North Lake Tavern for pizza and beer!
...whew...
just recalling it all to tell you all is making me tired. But I am happy to report that despite all that, I was up early on Monday, all fresh eyed and bushy tailed ready for the first day of the quarter....
wow, and now mid-terms are already here.
c'
