Today was my first attempt at Grilling in New York and I must say it was a moderate success. A ten dollar grill from Rite Aid and some really good steaks from the itailian butcher (meat shop?) around the corner were just the right mix.
This cookout was more of a test run than anything. I can’t really compare it to some of the legendary pork roasts I’ve been a part of but it’s good to get back in the game.
Previous Cookouts:
Final Cookout.
Another Cookout.
A Cookout Gone Bad.
Last night I went to Shea Stadium to see the Mets close out the series 2 games to 1. I also got to see a couple Yankee fans escorted out of the stands after things got interesting. I’m not sure how the guy in the photograph above managed to get that bullhorn through security, but more power to him.
The highlight of the night would have to be seeing my favorite baseball player, Billy Wagner actually win a game. Wagner referring to the fans:
“I was pretty shocked. I don’t know if it was Yankee fans rooting for me. Whatever, it felt pretty good. I wouldn’t say making amends, but I was showing that I’m good enough to go back out there after taking a whipping. I guess I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to do better than I did yesterday.”
Ok, I really don’t have a favorite player.
Much like Bobby Fischer (before he went crazy) I defend my title in Air Hockey only when it is needed and then I leave the sport for years at a time. Last night was one of those nights. After several drinks earlier in the night at Lotus Lounge to celebrate Alica’s Birthday we moved on to The Living Room where the title defense began. First I successfully finished of the Frenchmen in the photograph above with ease. After several exhibitions matches to keep the crowd entertained my title was challenged once again. But this time I went down swinging to the new champion, Dave.
*Note: Click on the images below to view larger images.
I also lost my rematch, much like Tyson lost to Lennox lewis. I could make excuses but real champions don’t need excuse… just rematches.
