after5's Journal: Locals don't look up.

Today I spent my time invading Boston. And by invading I mean trying not to stick out like a sore thumb.

Since Hanscom AFB decided to stay booked all weekend I'm staying in another civilian hotel, yay for high rates!

But I digress, I started my day by going to the Sam Adams brewery. This was awesome. It's an hour tour or so of the actual brewing facility (unlike Guinness which uses models) and then you sample the Boston Lager, Summer Ale, and Boston Ale.

Oh, and did I mention this was all free? That's right, free beer, for breakfast.

You really can't beat that. And the tour was given by employees that had flown in from other brewery locations, so they weren't exactly well-versed in policy. And let us have seconds and all. Apparently it is also corporate policy to only hire good looking girls, too. So you Sam drinking fellas might appreciate that tidbit.

I also took a picture of a Homestar Runner sticker placed inside the brewery, I found that rather hilarious.

Moving on I walked around the city, well, as much as was reasonable as the weather sucked patootie

I hung out in Harvard Square quite a bit, watching street performers and listening to bands play a few sets. I got ticked off at this group from New York (break dancers) and they were entirely too disrespectful of the audience. They felt like we owed them our attention, versus earning it. I didn't like them one bit.

But there was a classic rock cover band "That Band" that was pretty good, and another guy who had a physical feats act--he juggled and then hung upside down and juggled machetes. He also got points for having this rotating yellow duck that responded to noise, so the louder the audience clapped, the faster it went. He also set it up so that it was in the middle, and we were all clapping for it, and that was it. He hid in the audience and we watched people walk by and stare. They were all trying to figure out what we were clapping at. It was nicely done.

Anyway, that was about it for today, it just took a lot out of me, I'll find out more tomorrow and then maybe head back to Baltimore. Ciao!

Yay Boston!

[Heidi137]

I've never been to Boston. Have you picked up a funny northern accent yet? :)

I hope the self-discovery is going well... have a great week!

And... yay England!

dena's brother??

[lisatb]

hola brother...so that whole drinking beer in the morning that doesn't remind you of anyone does it? like your sister maybe?? anywho...i'm glad you are enjoying yourself and are not getting tired of your own company. don't rush home if you don't want to, i'm fine here, i can hold down the fort. you just worry about having a great time and getting me a wonderful present...but no pressure. i must go, family plots is on!!! love the brother! your dearest sibling.

Re:dena's brother??

[DenaGirl]

Umm...no. If I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times. Bloody Marys make the best breakfast drink. If you start with beer first thing, then you will only be able to drink beer for the rest of the day. That very boring. Start with liquor and then end the night with a beer. You will sleep (pass out) better knowing that you won't be hungover in the morning because you drank responsibly.

Civilian Life

[DenaGirl]

Better get used to the high prices brother dear. For your military privileges are about to run out. Oh yes, you too shall be turned into a lowly civilian at the end of the month. I'm glad you are enjoying Boston and I will relate your many travels to the Boston boys. I'm sure they will be homesick.