Yes ... yes ... yes ... I know ... I know ... I know ... Billi Pod has been extremely remiss in making timely postings to keep you loyal and faithful readers out there in the vast hinterlands up-to-date on his comings and goings in The Big Apple, The Greatest City In The World.
The last posting was way back on Sunday, May 22nd, and he knows that many of you were concerned that he had been, perhaps, a late rapture, or something, but that wasn’t the case.
In the name of fair and unbiased reporting Billi Pod must admit to a major case of sloth and procrastination, aided and abetted a bit by the fact that he had a wonderful wonderful time with his dear friend Sandy Mullon of Anna Maria, FL, who was with him in PHC from Monday until Friday morning.
No, I am not blaming it on Sandy in any way, shape, manner or form (when was the last time you saw that phrase?). I had plenty of time to write - I just didn’t ... so ... mea culpa ... my bad ... I be sorry ... forgive me ... and stop the snarky emails, texts and posts ... now, dammit, get the the f**k over it!!!
I will now try to summarize the many things Sandy and I did during her all-too-brief visit ...
On Monday, after her midmorning arrival, we went to The Guggenheim Museum, spending about 3 hours there. Mid-afternoon I learned that our show for the evening, NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL, had been canceled. Bummer! We decided not to attempt to book something else. That evening we met up with Executive Assistant John Scott Reed and had a terrific dinner at Angus McIndoe, my favorite Theater District restaurant. Angus, the owner, treated us with dessert - nice.
After we got back to PHC Sandy and I had a long long discussion about my role for the next several days, which is summarized in this picture.
Yes, it took a bit of “getting-use-to” but I knew in my inner Billi Pod that I had to comply or risk, among other things, at the best ... gonad removal ... so ... it was a no-brainer ... Billi Pod basically zipped it up for the remainder of the time.
To you doubters out there, Sandy will be happy to confirm, just email her at: smullon666@druid.com
Tuesday was the beginning of 4 consecutive days of awesome weather. Each day we did lots and lots of walking. We started our Tuesday adventure by taking the subway up to 86th Street and then walking leisurely across Central Park to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where we spent 3+ hours visiting exhibits that Sandy had selected.
I had previously posted that Sandy teaches art history at State College of Florida. Her background makes our visits to art galleries etc. even more enjoyable. It is like having my own private tour guide. Oh, even so ... we always got audio guides when available.
Our evenings entertainment was the mega-hit musical BILLY ELLIOT. Our seats were terrific and the show was just as good as the first time I saw it over in London the week after it had opened. Billi Pod has seen it twice in London and 3 times in NYC.
After the show we got a bite at the West Way Diner in my ‘hood.
Wednesday was a different day since we headed overseas to the foreign country known as Brooklyn, where we visited The Brooklyn Museum of Art. We left PHC at 10:00am and were back around 3:30pm. The museum is excellent and I highly recommend it.
Our entertainment event for the evening was NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL. This performance wasn’t canceled. It was funny, topical (of course) and well performed.
After the show we had dinner at The Theater Row Diner, on my block.
OK ... OK ... OK ... take a deep breath ... only one more day to report on ... so ...
Thursday was The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), plus a couple of extra artistic sites Sandy had selected. MoMA was its’ usual awe-inspiring event.
Our final show was HOW TO SUCCEED AT BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, starring Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame. We had excellent seats and the show was a lot of fun. I remain impressed with how well Radcliffe sings and dances and just don’t understand why he was snubbed by The Tony Nomination Committee.
When the show was over we had a major dining experience to honor Sandy’s last night in The Big Apple. Where/what was it, you are no doubt breathlessly asking .... well ... it was ... tada ... at a neighborhood pizza place called The Bread Factory. Yes, for Sandy’s final night we each had a slice of pizza and a diet coke. Howz that for royal treatment.
And, this was the second time we had eaten at this place ... yes ... Billi Pod is known for his class and taste ...
On Friday morning Sandy left PHC around 8:15am and Billi Pod began the laborious process of converting PHC back to an all-male unzipped lifestyle, which included, of course, bringing in the exterminator to rid the place of cooties ... awwwww ... come on ... everyone knows that females bring cooties with them wherever they go ... this is fair and unbiased reporting at its best ... just get over it ... Billi Pod did.
Billi Pod’s entertainment event for last night was THE BEST IS YET TO COME: The Music of Cy Coleman - a staged concert of his music playing at the 59th Street Theater. Billi Pod’s report card==>A<==terrific performance by excellent cast and supporting orchestra. See it.
Today is a doubleheader ...
2:00==>KNICKERBOCKER - “A splendid cast makes this comedic take on impending fatherhood a blessed event.” (Off Broadway - complimentary ticket).
And then ...
8:00==>NARRATOR 1 - “Two writers who seem destined for love find their own literary creations are plot-blocking them.” (Off Broadway - complimentary ticket)
Have lots more to write about regarding The Yankees but will save that for later.
Damn, it feels strange not having Sandy Mullon here==>come back soon ... please please please!!!
GO YANKEES AND GO GATORS!!
Billi Pod
“Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.”
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