Who's jonesing for a pickle at 5:30?

Yesterday was a fine ride as the weather is getting better. The train rides were tougher due to St. Patrick's Day, and people were just rude and belligerent. Yesterday was a good day as I had finally gotten one of the calls I'd needed in order to alleviate stress. Reading about philosophy in a quarterly magazine -- all about perception and relativity. It's interesting.

On the return ride right at W.4th Street I couldn't believe I was momentarily held up by a guy holding a pickle on a stick. Yes, a pickle on a stick from the pickle hut on the sidewalk right before the theater. He handed one to his driver and walked around with his own. Who's jonesing for a pickle at 5:30? Imagine that conversation: "Dude, I'm fallin' asleep here, I need a pick-me-up."
"You want to stop for coffee?"
"Nah, need something weirder. Something that is simultaneously a man and woman repellent -- hey, is that a pickle stand? Perfect!"

Today was even better did it all in a long-sleeve tee and shorts. It's nice not to have to wear the grimey sweatpants. I'm not moving too fast today but made great time b/c I miraculously caught the early train. I need some wd40 for my chain but otherwise it's a fine day for bike rides and I feel very fortunate to have opportunities like this.


Both days had the same set list:
Black Crowes: "My Morning Song" "Go Faster"
The Fluid: "Is It Day I'm Seeing?"
GNR: "Street of Dreams"
Jane's Addiction: "Ain't No Right"
RHCP: "Let's Make Evil"