Martini Skaters....'Cause That's How We Roll

Action packed week/weekend. Since Nina has left us again for 6weeks we wanted to make sure she had a great time before she left. That way she will just miss us that much more. So, last Friday, Rene' and I decided to take the day off and spend the entire day with Nina. It was a great day. We went to the beach in the morning/afternoon, and it could not have been a more perfect beach day. It was unbelievably gorgeous. The water was perfect for wading in and we actually even got Rene' to go in. Cara, another friend of ours, was able to make it out to and that poor girl is so pasty white I spotted her coming up the boardwalk a mile away;-) Then we went and had lunch out on the river at Sunset Grill. A great patio restaurant/bar right on the Banana River with ok food and even worse service. However, the ambiance is what makes it a good place.
As if that weren't enough for a day, we had to engage in some nightlife as well. I have been wanted to go to that new Red Coconut Club in City Walk and they happened to be doing a grand opening with a local radio station. SO, sounds good right? Well, the club itself was adorable, very Copa Cabana 1950's style. However, the clientele was lacking. No matter, we all tried Martini's and they were actually really good. I almost couldn't handle the first one I got but Nina's was much better. But of course, I did end up spilling part of my second one all over our new friend Nick's shoes. Classic Jenn. After a little music by the house lounge band (oh, you should have seen the drum machine guy! He was going to town!) we headed to our favorite place Pat O'Brien's Piano Bar. Normally, it would have been great but they have since changed the performers and these guys are just not cutting it. They lack the ability to really get a crowd involved. I was disappointed but we still managed to have fun despite it all.
Roll Bounce....We have been talking about going roller skating for a while and could never seen to get it going. Well, since it was one of Nina's last nights and she is a primo skater from back in the day, we had to make this happen. Sunday night was a 2 hour skating session that seemed to suit us and Nina, Rene', Cara and I set out to the Galaxy Skateway in Eau Gallie. It was only $3.50 (including shoes) so who could refuse. It was so ridiculously fun. They still play games, even though the skating music has changed a bit. I missed the old school stuff. Miraculously no one fell, albeit a few blisters were formed. Man, that is when we feel old. Here are a few pics from that night.
Nina has left me yet again but she will be checking this page so for those who read and want to leave her a comment she will be seeing them. Wish her luck and safe and happy trails. She will be back in August and hopefully home for a good long time then. We miss her already and hope she leaves a few comments of her own so everyone can know how she is...hint hint.