Anytime I get confirmation that I pass is a good day and my confidence keeps going up. Last night was one of those times. Saturday nights usually start early, around 6:00 to a gay/les bar within about 20 minutes from where I live. There are usually hardly any people there then but the bar staff is nice. I planned to go up there for an hour or so and then head to my local bar/restaurant that I've talked about before. It's name is Squid Lips and I'll refer to it as such from now on. Squid Lips is a cool place. It's located right on the intercoastal waterway with it's own dock and beach with tables, chairs and wait service. The front lobby is big and if you are going to one of the multi room dinning rooms the hostess will seat you. To the right is the main bar and is very good size. This is the sports bar part of this place. Walking through the main bar you get to a "screened in" tiki sort of bar. It's not really screened, the widows are plastic and can be zipped up in weather. Walking through that bar and down the ramp is the large deck with another bar. This is where they have the music stage and a dance floor. Really just a space in front of the stage with no tables or chairs. A few steps down one side of the deck leads to the beach. So, that's the visual of this place called Squid Lips. Plus, its only a 10 minute drive (or $10 cab ride) home. :-)
So I went to the gay/les bar, getting there around six and was the only customer. A few minutes later a womand two male friends came in, we were all sitting at the bar. A short time after that a girl came in on her own and based on who was sitting where, took the bar stool next to me. Shortly after she turned and asked me where she could get something to eat, close by. This bar is really a small nightclub and doesn't serve food. I told I was from a neighboring city and was not familiar with the local area but the bartender could help her, which he did. That started up a conversation about lots of things. She moved here from Chicago in Oct, lived in LA for several year and is a makeup artist and has been a personal trainer. She loves basketball and we were able to get the bartender to turn a game on TV. She is single, 52 yrs old and has a daughter. She eventually ordered a small pizza from a nearby place and went and picked it up. Small was giant compared to lots of places. Then she shared it with everyone in the place, including the bartender. There were about 8 people total and there were two pieces left. I stayed until about 8:30 as I wanted to go to Squid Lips. She seemed sad that I was leaving and asked If I'd be coming back next weekend. I told her I am usually there Sat nights and told her about Bingo on Sunday nights and that I'd be there tomorrow, which is today. She sounded like she might come to Bingo too. So I left feeling, another nice chat with a gg...accepted again in the holy grail of girl talk. Yes, we talked about boys too. She likes the actor Charlie Hunnam.
So I get to Squid Lips and as expected there was a good turnout on the deck for the music. They always have good music there. I did find a table and sat there for an hour and a half or so and was on my way home about 10-10:30. I was alone there but the interactions I did have were pleasant, acknowleding smiles from gg's. I got half way home but wasn't quite ready to call it a night. I drove over the causeway to the barrier island to Lou's Blues. It was packed. I had to use the toliet right when I got there and asked a femal bartender where they were. She gestured towards the back and pointed in the right direction. I made my way accross the dance floor looking for the tell-tale sign. Some guy was standing up on a step and could tell what I was looking for and gestured towards the ladies room, more confirmation. :-). With the crowd outside I knew there would be girls in there and sure enough, a waiting line. One girl was leaving and gave me an acknowledging smile and the others did as well when I entered. As I waited stood i front of the mirror and bushed my hair and touched up my lipstick. When a stall opened up I went in did my thing came out, more girls, washed my hands and left.....more confirmation. I went back to the bar and ordered a glass of wine with a glass of ice. Ice waters down the wine and keeps it cold and helps me from getting more intoxicated than I want to. So I was in there about an hour watching those dancing and enjoying the music. My interactions consisted of numerous acknowleding smiles from gg's and appropriate more subtle smiles from guys. More confirmation.
So I went home feeling it was a good day because there were several events that gave me more confirmation that I pass. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if my wife had been with me. Alas, she is still i England for a few more weeks.
Yes, a very good day.
I am sincerely,
Laura Catherine
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