HAND ME THE BAUCHLADEN

I always felt bad for the brides-to-be who had to go through stuffy nightclubs during their bachelorette party. With a Bauchladen (belly store) hanging from their neck they have to sell shots and condoms. With the hard earned money the bride-to-be sponsors her lady friends in tow. I never wanted to be like them.

But.....I made these plans without my friend Katharina. She crafted a belly store filled with shots, candy and beer. After a few encouraging glasses of Prosecco we made our way to the local festival Annentag in Brakel. Oh, and boy it was worth it!!
After just a few hours I made a good amount of money and I was able to keep my group happy all night. Thanks to the yellow outfits I was always able to locate them.

This all happened in August, but Katharina just gave me a large print of the "Before Picture". Thankfully nobody has the "After Picture".

Thanks ladies, it was a great great night!

SAVE ME A SEAT

For several years before this last, my friend Jeremy has invited me annually to New Jersey for a New York Giants American football game. Beer drinking, reduced-size football tossing, and chili before the game meant the day is, obviously, very nearly the height of cold weather outdoor entertainment. In a parking lot? The Meadowlands? It's great and I missed it this year very much. But thanks to my friend Dan, I was there. Save me a seat, I'll be back.