Do you like to have fun things to do in the outdoors when we have wonderful weather? Do you like to eat foods from different cultures? Do you LOVE BBQ? Well, then check out some of the fun things you can do this weekend…and next weekend right here in the Big Apple. Who knew Madison Square Park had so many fun things to offer us…and it’s not just the Shake Shack! Since our fabulous Mike Woods has forecasted a great weather weekend…here is one suggestion for this weekend.
If you like a little ethnic fare…this Sunday, June 1st is the Filipino Independence Day Parade/Street Fair/Cultural Festival. The parade starts at 12pm on 41st St & Madison Ave heading downtown…where it meets up with the Street Fair which is from 10am-6pm on Madison Ave between 24th & 26th Streets where you can have many tasty Filipino delights, such as Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit, Tapsilog ~ oh, just try as much as you can!!!…and also the Cultural Festival which is from 2:30pm-5:30pm on
Madison Ave &
23rd St.
Here is the link to the site: http://www.aratilis.org/pidci/
For planning ahead…next weekend we have the 6th Annual Big Apple BBQ right here again in Madison Square Park. It’s on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th from 12pm-6pm. Big Bob Gibson from Alabama will be here again…his pulled pork is outrageous! There are many other fantastic BBQ Pittmasters in attendance…so you should check it out!!! Make sure to check with the Fox Weather Authorities to find out which will be the better day to check out the BBQ. But hey…even if it rains ~ the food will still knock your socks off!!!
Here is a link to the site: http://bigapplebbq.org/2008/
Happy eating everyone! I’ll also be posting some great Happy Hours places you can go for a drink or five after a long day at work. Or drop a line with some of your favorite spots…and weekend adventures!
~*Smooches*~
I may have missed some of the section this morning...but I found a list of the top 100 songs of 1968...the fabulous year Mike Woods was brought into the world. I think we have more than some Sinatra! And even though it may not be listed...we ALL know who sang #94.
1. Hey Jude, The Beatles
2. Honey, Bobby Goldsboro
3. Love Is Blue, Paul Mauriat
4. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay, Otis Redding
5. People Got To Be Free, Rascals
6. Sunshine Of Your Love, Cream
7. This Guy's In Love With You, Herb Alpert
8. Stoned Soul Picnic, Fifth Dimension
9. Mrs. Robinson, Simon and Garfunkel
10. Tighten Up, Archie Bell and The Drells
11. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Hugo Montenegro
12. Little Green Apples, O.C. Smith
13. Mony, Mony, Tommy James and The Shondells
14. Hello, I Love You, The Doors
15. Young Girl, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
16. Cry Like A Baby, Box Tops
17. Harper Valley P.T.A., Jeannie C. Riley
18. Grazing In The Grass, Hugh Masekela
19. Midnight Confessions, The Grass Roots
20. Dance To The Music, Sly and The Family Stone
21. The Horse, Cliff Nobles and Co.
22. I Wish It Would Rain, Temptations
23. La-La Means I Love You, Delfonics
24. Turn Around, Look At Me, Vogues
25. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses), John Fred and His Playboy Band
26. Spooky, Classics IV
27. Love Child, Diana Ross and The Supremes
28. Angel Of The Morning, Merrilee Rush
29. The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde, Georgie Fame
30. Those Were The Days, Mary Hopkin
31. Born To Be Wild, Steppenwolf
32. Cowboys To Girls, Intruders
33. Simon Says, 1910 Fruitgum Company
34. Lady Willpower, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
35. A Beautiful Morning, Rascals
36. The Look Of Love, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
37. Hold Me Tight, Johnny Nash
38. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Ohio Express
39. Fire , Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
40. Love Is All Around, Troggs
41. Playboy, Gene and Debbe
42. (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls, Dionne Warwick
43. Classical Gas, Mason Williams
44. Slip Away, Clarence Carter
45. Girl Watcher, O'Kaysions
46. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone, Aretha Franklin
47. Green Tambourine, Lemon Pipers
48. 1, 2, 3, Red Light, 1910 Fruitgum Company
49. Reach Out Of The Darkness, Friend and Lover
50. Jumpin' Jack Flash, The Rolling Stones
51. MacArthur Park, Richard Harris
52. Light My Fire, Jose Feliciano
53. I Love You, People
54. Take Time To Know Her, Percy Sledge
55. Pictures Of Matchstick Men, Status Quo
56. Summertime Blues, Blue Cheer
57. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
58. I Got The Feelin', James Brown and The Famous Flames
59. I've Gotta Get A Message To You, Bee Gees
60. Lady Madonna, The Beatles
61. Hurdy Gurdy Man, Donovan
62. Magic Carpet Ride, Steppenwolf
63. Bottle Of Wine, Fireballs
64. Stay In My Corner, Dells
65. Soul Serenade, Willie Mitchell
66. Delilah, Tom Jones
67. Nobody But Me, Human Beinz
68. I Thank You, Sam and Dave
69. The Fool On The Hill, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
70. Sky Pilot, Eric Burdon and The Animals
71. Indian Lake, The Cowsills
72. I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
73. Over You, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
74. Goin' Out Of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You, The Lettermen
75. Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day, Stevie Wonder
76. The Unicorn, The Irish Rovers
77. (You Keep Me) Hangin' On, Vanilla Fudge
78. Revolution, The Beatles
79. Woman, Woman, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
80. Elenore, Turtles
81. Sweet Inspiration, Sweet Inspirations
82. The Mighty Quinn, Manfred Mann
83. Baby, Now That I've Found You, Foundations
84. White Room, Cream
85. If You Can Want, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
86. Cab Driver, The Mills Brothers
87. Time Has Come Today, The Chambers Brothers
88. Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Dionne Warwick
89. Scarborough Fair/Canticle, Simon and Garfunkel
90. Think, Aretha Franklin
91. You're All I Need To Get By, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
92. Here Comes The Judge, Shorty Long
93. I Say A Little Prayer, Aretha Franklin
94. Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud
95. Sealed With A Kiss, Gary Lewis and The Playboys
96. Piece Of My Heart, Big Brother and The Holding Company
97. Suzie Q., Creedence Clearwater Revival
98. Bend Me Shape, American Breed
99. Hey, Western Union Man, Jerry Butler
100. Never Give You Up, Jerry Butler
After a particularly long and arduous weekend I slowly turn over in my bed to peek out the window...and my eyes see these little puffs of white floating. I rub my eyes because my brain is thinking I am just seeing things...but no! I see SNOW?!? Early on Monday morning on the 19th day of November. SNOW!!! I quickly turn on my TV to see Mike Woods confirm that Northern Jersey is having some snow passing....smiling as I see him in his suit and happy he is in the studio instead of manning the mic on the street...then groaning knowing that this morning's commute will be less than pleasant. It would be a great day to call out from work and just lay watching the snow from my nice warm bed...but sadly I must force myself out and brave the day.
Though a part of me truly loves the fall...I admit the only time I love the snow is when I get to stay indoors and watch it. Or if I were...say in the woods with a nice fireplace. But snow...of any sort on the streets of NYC are never a fun way of commuting. I am happy I got to see my first snow of the season while still laying in my bed...and find it so funny to not see any traces of it at all once I walk out of the doors at the Port Authority...almost making me think I imagined the whole thing. Luckily it is not cold enough for it to really stick.
So...my dear Mr. Mike Woods ~ please tell me you are holding some good weather in your pocket for me for Saturday. I need some Good Moving Day weather!!! I know you can do it...smooth talk Mother Nature to bring out the sun. Maybe my pneumonia will finally get under control too. So far the kickoff to fall has not been kind to me...so I am hoping a change in location will change that for me.
Peace & Hugs...
~*Sherry*~
