3/30/11

gearing up, getting ready

For seven years now (how has it been this long?) I've been throwing a big party every year when Tallahassee runs a parade past the front of my house.


That's us in '06, celebrating springtime and morning drinking.

I tend to do a lot of entertaining. I live in my own place (no roommates or kids to shuffle), I'm centrally located, I have a good front stoop for gathering, and it means I don't have to worry about a designated driver. But this party is something special. For one, it starts at 9 am, and there's nothing like having a good excuse to get a beer buzz before breakfast. For another, there's a fucking parade going by the front of my house!

This year might be a little different. Oh, I still expect the crowds, the food, the beer (a neighbor and I even intend to get a keg to make it all easier). But our not-so-esteemed Gov. Voldemort's been asked to be Grand Marshall this year. It's a slap in the face of all the people his administration is screwing, but that's not exactly new for the parade that used to be headed up by a guy dressed as the murdering scumbag Andrew Jackson. That being said, this will be the first year I have to remind people not to throw stuff at anyone in the parade. But booing remains legal. At least he's in the front, which will leave the rest of the parade to be enjoyed, heckled, and admired.

If you are local and read this, come on by. You know where I live. Bring a breakfast dish to share, and if you want something besides Pabst than BYOB. Parade party!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Boo away, and don't stand up; show him the bottom of your shoe and spit on the ground if he looks over.

Honest men don't plead the 5th!

I'd have more severe things to say about this, but I'm signed in on a state computer box.

That Hank said...

Booing and turning our backs will probably be the order of the day. You coming to the party?

Anonymous said...

I can't be trusted to NOT fling poo.

That Hank said...

If I can manage, you can manage.

Ms. Moon said...

This is going to be a unique year for Tallahassee's Springtime Parade. Are we all wearing black?

May said...

Now I'm really pissed I can't be there. You know we're going to be dead, right?

That Hank said...

Mama: Well, I will be. But that's because my best shirt is black.

May: manager up and get yo ass out of there!

Sarcastic Bastard said...

Looks like a fine time to me. Nothing like morning booze.

Love you.

PiecesOfMe said...

damn..that looks like so much fun^^

wish i could come... i can booo very loud!

That Hank said...

You should have been there.