December Weekends

Had my first date with Tracy after returning from Libya on Saturdaynight the 4th. We met at the Market East train station downtown.  Then we took the "EL" down to 2nd street where we walked to Restaurante' Primavera for wine and cheese flights.  We sat at the same spot we sat at the first time we went there.  Had a great time getting caught up on stuff.  After dinner we walked towards town, it was a bit chili but we did not notice.  We went into the old Wanamaker's (now Macy's) to see the Christmas display but it must had been too late.  So we walked over to the Comcast Center to see their Christmas display but it was not on, strike two.  Then I suggested we go the Max Brenner's for some hot chocolate.  The place was packed but we got a small table and enjoyed the snack.

Got together with Tracy on Saturday the 11th she came by in the morning.  We went to the new German restaurant in Fox Chase.  Not bad the food was pretty good. We order different wurst plates so we could sample their inventory.  We both had Riesling wine.

Friday night the 17th I headed over to the Slapinsky's.  Had a great time socializing and carrying on.   Joe had just receive a new Samsung Galaxy Tablet in the mail just before I arrived.  Cool device, I may just get one.  He had a neighbor come by who is in the music industry.  A bass player who has played and recorded with many big groups.  We had a gaming geek fest with "Angry Birds" a very obsessive game.  We had fours devices going at once.

Saturday the 18th  I went to my beer distributor and found a case of the Weyerbacher Riserva. I’ve been looking quite awhile for this brew. The price was very steep but should be worth it. Will not know for some time because this brew needs to age for at least a year before consuming, I my opinion.
After my shopping excursion I drove up to the Iron Abbey for lunch and to watch the Fliers game. They had an excellent selection of Christmas beers. I ordered a flight because there was no way I would be able to consume four full Christmas beers in one sitting. (See my beer blog site for a detailed report).

On Sunday the 19th I chatted with Tracy most of the morning she was doing her Xmas shopping today with plans to get together in the evening. I did some shopping myself before the Eagles game. Speaking of the Eagles game, one of the best come backs of all times. They were playing the Giants in their stadium, I think.  Down 31 – 10 with 7 minutes left in the game they scored 4 unanswered touchdowns, with the winning touchdown off of a punt return with only 14 seconds left in the game.

Wrapped up the weekend at Tracy’s place.