Er?! So there I was sitting and caressing Kate's baby, Lovingly (a.k.a Finishing up the New A Plus Newsletter on the Mac PC) .... when these words escaped from Cleston's mouth, "Leo...are you going out for a drink with us tonight?"
Hesitantly, I peered over my shoulder to see Kate smiling, Cleston smiling and Clifton (Cleston's dad) smiling....When I said yes to their invitation, I really had no idea of what I was getting myself into.
We packed up shop around 7 and headed off to ---> Destination Unknown....
Where did we go?
Hoodee's Sports Bar & Grill is a bit of a drive across the country depending on which direction you call home however, it's well worth the drive.
Tucked away, close to Six Roads, this bar had a welcoming feel from the moment that we stepped through the doors. The Entire building was air-conditioned (Made me think twice... can't fit it in to the typical Rum shop category...NO way ! This place exuded an air of sophistication.) Music was playing at the perfect height (not too softly that you can hear everyone's conversations, but still not too loud that you have to shout.) There were quite a number of people laughing and chatting away, genuinely adding to the charisma and personality of the place.
We chose our table and settled in, and in my opinion this is when the madness began. All of a sudden a fairly big bottle of Absolut Vodka 'POOFS' out of nowhere .....bram ! smack-dab in the middle of the table, and soon followed the hurricane glasses, ice and chaser. Forget about ordering the food! I have never seen drinks arrive at lightning speed like that!
The Dj walked up to the stand and changed the general vibe, playing some catchy Soca music and I'm there dreading that drink in front of me.
So apparently Clifton and Kate have this kind of drinking bet going on! and before i'm even half-way through my first drink. I see them refilling their glasses while chatting away about random things. Apparently when you see pop's Clifton turn up....its Drinks can dun The night was off to a great start!
One thing that must be said about Hoodee's, is that they have scrumptious, tantalizing dishes on their menu. Traditional Bajan favorites done exceptionally well. BIGG-UP DE CHICKEN WINGS! bruggadown!!! (That's what I had)
Saturday night's are Karaoke nights and of course by the time the DJ had started it up, I had had more than a little liquid confidence, so I got in on the action....well more like the the howling because thats what I was doing...But the atmosphere of the bar was so laid back and chill that no-one was taking on my high pitched banshee noises.
Seriously speaking though, if you want a nice place to go to on Saturday Night's Hoodee's is most definitely an option you should consider. Not the average spot at all!
Well needless to say, two large Absolut bottles in....I was no longer in control. Thinking back on something, earlier in the night Cleston had introduced me to one of the owners, as a new employee and that this drinking match was part of my training period. The owner had taken one look at my half full glass where all the ice had melted and said, "well it doesn't seem like she is passing it, now does she!"
Well I do believe I should have passed because i was no longer capable of walking in a straight line by the time they dropped me home. The car ride back from far far away land was a big blur with spots of me blacking-out. Cleston and Kate were fine but apparently me and Clifton were out of it. I just remember getting in the car and telling myself to keep my eyes open and not look like a noob! that didn't happen! needless to say. All I can remember was stopping somewhere and somebody went to get milk and then waking up and being home...
But I've been informed that I had fallen asleep and Cleston was purposely pressing brakes repeatedly while i lolled forward unknowingly in the seat.
When we finally pulled up outside of my Gap and I tumbled out of the car....it was said that I was stepping high and wobbling from side to side...
I would love to write the end of this story...but unfortunately...I don't remember how it ended. I knew I just woke up in the living room on the couch with a tummy ache to rival any other.
So the highlight of this experience... Never go drinking with Kate and Cleston..
No, no ! Just kidding!
Check out Hoodee's Sports Bar & Grill
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