January 22, 2005
The Big Four-O
It's in the teens here in Manhattan. Supposedly there's a big Noreaster heading our way. twelve to 18 inches of snow expected. Im having a freaken great time here on my birthday.
The city looks so diferent from what I remember it to be the last time I came.
Right now Im sitting at an Internet Cafe somewhere in the Village. It's snowing big time outside.
Got lots of stories to tell when I get back. Even the encounter with the owner of a tshirt place selling Castro tshirts.
Anyway, Happy fortieth to me and thanks to all of you that came by and wished me Felicidades.
It's time for booze.
Posted by Val Prieto at January 22, 2005 01:23 PM
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Herman: I wish I were there with you because NY is home, but my doctor won't even let me drive until next week. (Go to my blog to see why). My 50th is in a couple of weeks, and we could have celebrated two milestones. Anyway, happy birthday, enjoy New York and holler when you get back.
Posted by: Joe at January 22, 2005 02:15 PM
Happy birthday, guy! Even though you are going to be frozen up there in Sodom on the Hudson.
Posted by: Mark at January 22, 2005 02:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Val. We'll be toasting your birthday tonight here in NE Florida. Peace.--s
Posted by: j.scott barnard at January 22, 2005 02:51 PM
Happy birthday, ya young punk.
Posted by: homebru at January 22, 2005 03:53 PM
I'm hoisting one to you. Happy Birthday! Where in the village are you?
Posted by: BobG at January 22, 2005 04:37 PM
Hey I think I know where that Internet cafe is! There's only one in the Village! I like that place - it's all dark and blue, and it's got an old Vietnamese guy at the counter - very hip!
I used to go to that cafe for the express purpose of signing on to Mapquest to locate particular Village bars in order to meet my buddies. Otherwise I couldn't find them in the Village's twisting streets. At least that is what I used it for.
Glad you've checked in Val, from some place I think I know! And are enjoying the best part of New York on a day like that!
Posted by: A.M. Mora y Leon at January 22, 2005 05:59 PM
Hey Happy Birthday!
Glad to know you guys are there safe & sound.
Posted by: rita at January 22, 2005 06:08 PM
Feliz cumpleaños! Enjoy the cold weather and remember the only words you need in cold climes: "Remy Martin VSOP, neat please."
Posted by: George L. Moneo at January 22, 2005 08:14 PM
We're all snowed in in Jersey!
Feliz Cumpleaños!
Posted by: Patty at January 22, 2005 08:39 PM
My Cuban step-grandmother used to say "There are only two kinds of people in this worl', boy: jung pungs and ol' far's."
Welcome to "ol' far'" territory.
By the way, you are in perfect "skitching" season in NYC. Just watch out for the manhole covers.
(skitching: grab a cab by the back bumper and let it pull you all over Manhattan--Steve and I perfected the technique. Manhole covers are dangerous because, heated from below, they are the only point of traction on the street.)
Posted by: Aaron's Rantblog at January 23, 2005 12:47 AM
Steve and I would also recommend getting drunk at McSorley's (get the cheddar cheese and onion platter) and then spinning the cube at the Cooper Union.
Posted by: Aaron's Rantblog at January 23, 2005 12:48 AM
Happy birthday, Val!
Posted by: Fausta at January 23, 2005 09:55 AM
Enjoy the snow and happy birthday, Val.
Posted by: Rob A. at January 23, 2005 05:01 PM
