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I took a few notes on the AirTrain and subway into Manhattan. Sherm and I agree that the AirTrain totally rocks.

Sherm and her pal Sybil arrived at the cafe by the time I had gone upstairs and called Andy at work. We enjoyed our panini, even though Sybil got the ham instead of the mozzarella and vegetables. Sherm and I then strolled across Manhattan to the Hudson and walked along the promenade to Canal. There are many more dogs and many more baby strollers than Sherm and I remembered. We window-shopped at the Guzzi dealer then made our way back to 3d and A to put our feet up.

I walked Jill over to the West Village where she was to meet Liz Penn and her beau. Returning east, I made a point of making a small pilgrimage to the Bagel Store on Houston, where the blonde Russian emigrée provided me a salt bagel with cream cheese.

It truly is a dog eat dog world in New York. Back at the apartment, I answered my brother's phone calls apologizing for his ever-lengthening day, and switched on the debate at nine. I also consumed a couple of my brother's Newkie Browns. Sherm returned and walked over to Two Boots to get us a pizza. After the debate, my brother and I headed over to the Library, where we met his pal and were well-served.

On Saturday, I attended my third Heck's Kitchen summit. Sherm, my brother, and I met up with Brian and Deb at Film Forum to see Tarnation. We enjoyed the film, even if there was a bit too much primitive visual effects. But what can one expect for $218.00? We had a decent meal at Trattoria Spaghetto before walking cross-town, Brian and Deb leaving us at the Bowery.

Usually, I feel bad whenever I go to New York and do absolutely nothing. This time, I did not feel bad about it.

Mookie was good over most the weekend, though I have to call the vet and find out what she means when she says "We have to talk so we can make a plan for dealing with Mookie's [unintelligible]." I will call her soon.

Posted by webs0080 at October 12, 2004 7:37 AM