Thursday, February 22, 2007

Ceili's Irish Pub, Aquarius Party, Casino Royale

Last weekend was another great and busy weekend. I started off on Friday going to the new Ceili's Irish Pub on Smithe Street. Upstairs is a good place to get settled. The DJ plays a variety of mixed 70s and 80s music with a bit of pop. There is a dance floor area too. Great vibe, casual scene, and lots of fun.

On Saturday, I went to the Aquarius Party at the Waldorf. Aside from dancing and drinks, there was a variety show with magician Megaseth, comedy by Watermelon, a fashion show, a dance performance, and a fire show by Demanda and Katia of Radiant Heat.

Overall, a great night. I really loved it when the DJ in the West End room mixed in Outfield's "Your Love" and the crowd stopped to sing along:

Josie's on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I'd like to say
You know I like my girls a little bit older

I just wanna use your love tonight
I don't wanna lose your love tonight

 

On Sunday, I went to Amanda and Geoff's for pancake breakfast. I helped her son with his math homework. Then we all went for a walk over to The Drive. We had hopped to catch the street hockey tournament, but we missed it.

So, we stopped at Sweet Cherubim for some cookies. We parted ways and I went to meet a friend for brunch. The sushi place he wanted to go to on Kingsway and Broadway was closed, so we went to Bon's on Nanaimo and Broadway. Good old grilled cheese. Yum!

Then we went over to Deep Cove for a walk. We almost opted for Cates Park. I always used to go there as a kid and look for jelly fish on the beach. We walked around the Deep Cove Park and took in the sights.

In the evening, we went to Silver City at Riverport and saw Casino Royale. Daniel Craig is incredible as James Bond. Pulls it off without class and ease. Lots of great action, less product placement and techie gadgets. I was truly satisfied. However, my friend pointed out the play-by-play during the card game was annoying and I concurred.

Relaxed a bit watching Mythbusters and a Bill Cosby interview on the tele. I had to stay up to pick my brother at the airport at 11:30 pm. Brutal and it was way past my bed time. But you do these things for your siblings.

Listening to: Outfield - Your Love