Sobriety-Day Three

I managed to make it through July 4th without beer, or any other type of alcohol for that matter. Amazing. This was not easy as my pool pals consumed three 30-packs of Natty Light on our country’s birthday. That’s 90 beers for those too hungover for math.

It wasn’t a bad day. I got some sun, and grilled in the afternoon. I was told by several people that my lack of patience was noticeable. I told them to keep their drunk-ass opinions to themselves.

July 4th in Benny History

1996: Fair St. Louis with Lisa. Watched fireworks from casino boat.

1997: Party in KC at Shannon’s house.

1999: Fireworks in Kirkwood with Paula.

2001: Fair St. Louis with Drunkie Drunk in afternoon. Fireworks in Kirkwood at night.

2002: Pool at condo.

2003: Pool party at Lil’ Bro’s. Got drunk. Last pool party Lil’ Bro has invited me to. 

2004: Pool party at Jane’s in afternoon. Fair St. Louis with Nancy in evening. Saw Wallflowers and Gin Blossoms underneath the Arch. Fireworks.

2005: Fireworks in Kirkwood with Red & Mark K. I’m not sure how I spent the day prior to the fireworks, but a safe bet is at the track.

2006: Pool. Then FP, Fast Eddie’s and Loading Dock with B-Unit & Crowe Dog.

2007 – Pool. Grilled. Sober.

When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.
– Henny Youngman (1906-1998)

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