Sweetwater is closing!

Tis a sad day indeed!
90% of the first dates I've had in the last year have been here. Upon reflection, maybe this place is part of the problem. I mean, not one of them turned into a second date. The last first date I had here that turned into a second date.... Oh, wait. I get it now. That girl must have put a curse on me or something. I've had practically no action since.
Anyway, this place had a really great artichoke appetizer. Now that they're gone, I guess I'll have to make it myself. I guess I'll sit here and tie one on one last time. Enjoy the patio.
(Sound of a record screeching) Update!!! The owner was a real asshole this final day. He deliberately pulled some fucked up bullshit on the customers. No TP, paper towels or soap in the bathroom. One beer on tap. No food. Employees smoking in the doorway. He even called Shawn a bitch because she wanted to buy the last bottle of champagne. No wonder they're going out of business.

The best place in town for a pint and a shot

deVere's Irish pub!
I don't know what it is about this place. The music. The view. The staff. I think it all adds up to the most welcoming environment I've found in recent years. The happy hour is a favorite. Under the shade of an old cork oak tree, this place makes you feel right at home.
The better part is when I park it here and check in on foursquare, a welcome and friendly face of someone I know and love almost always walks in the door and finds me. That's the beauty of establishing a hangout for yourself and living life in public.
That's actually one of the reasons behind this blog. A public venue to espouse the virtue of living in public, among other things. It's served me very well over the years. Twitter, foursquare, Google+, Yelp, OKCupid  and Meetup. The one that has failed me most is the one where I have the greatest control over my privacy...Facebook.
This writing is keeping me from my drinking.
TTYL!