That’s the way you got it! Tuesdays around here are nothing to write home about, but that won’t keep me from blogging about it anyway. I will, however, try to keep it short and sweet.
Speaking of sweet, it was the usual shopping day.
I mentioned the brownie-baking accident in yesterday’s post. I was able to recover in sufficient time to bring my specialty to the birthday party for Amelia at Alley Hideout. Thanks for your help, Betty Crocker!
And loud! Yeah, people having a good time tend to be that way, but there was only so much noisy revelry that I could take before I needed to escape. We found some peace and quiet across the highway at the Outback poolside bar.
Then, as darkness fell, we darted back across the highway for a nightcap at Queen Victoria. Once again, the bar was packed with girls and no other customers but us. Maybe they open too early, but I’m not complaining. I’m not their target audience anyway, but from my observations during the last two visits, QV is now the best girly bar in town.
A not-so-interesting bump in the road as I continue my journey through the LTG archives–I explored the whole month of October and most of November 2010 and found nothing worthy of sharing here or tagging for The Story of My Life. It was almost all about politics, like anything I had to say would make a difference (same as now). Anyway, my Aunt Pat’s World Famous Fruit Salad has been a Thanksgiving tradition for me since my earliest memories as a child. And here’s the recipe. You are welcome.
Facebook memories took me back to the good old days on Hooker Hill in Itaewon:
Today’s YouTube video is short and sweet, just the way I like them. It talks about cities in Southeast Asia to avoid and offers an in-country alternative for each of them. I have been to all three of the cited localities, and don’t necessarily agree they should be avoided, but do concur that there are better options available. Seeing that traffic again in Saigon was not a good memory, but I did enjoy my visit there. Da Nang was a much better experience. To each his own.
And perhaps you’ll find these worthy of a smile:
And so it goes, and so it went. And now it is time to get on with it once again. See you next time.
Post Title: Any Way You Want It
First line should echo the Journey song: That’s the way you need it.
Instead, you wrote:
That’s the way you got it!
Sigh…
Looks to have been a good party, albeit noisy.
At least you put Journey at the end so we can hear the real lyrics.
Grand Ole Opry is still there. I had the misfortune to find myself there a few weeks ago.
John mate what’s up with the bloke who looks like Bob from Twin Peaks mate it’s freaking me out mate cheers mate cheers
Re: cities in SE Asia. From what I have heard, Pattaya has actually cleaned up a bit compared to the “old days”. Demographic has shifted – some more local tourists and lots more Chinese and Indian tourists vs. the stereotypical western expat. For a low key Pattaya, I would recommend Hua Hin, which is on the other side of the bay.
Brian, I like Pattaya, which is no surprise given my love of bars. Oddly enough, the crazy bars like on Soi 6 don’t appeal, but I like the beer gardens. Also, it is easy to get out of town and away from the hustle and bustle, like in Jomtien.
I don’t have enough history there to have noted the change in demographics, but I remember seeing lots of Indian restaurants.
Aaron, that’s a dart player named Alan. He throws a killer game.
Daeguowl, Ah, I heard somewhere that it had shut down for good. Glad to learn it has survived. Even when I lived nearby, I’d probably only visit a couple times per month, but I enjoyed the vibe. Reminded me of when I lived in Arkansas. What was the misfortune during your visit?
Kevin, I was familiar with lyrics to the song, but exercised creative license to alter them to better suit my purposes. No one NEEDS a worthless post at LTG, but that’s what they GOT.
Maybe, Rolling Stones-style, we GET what we NEED.
Just can’t stand country music.
Just can’t stand country music
Yes, that would have been torturous for you. I feel the same way about rap music at ear-splitting volume.