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August 14, 2005
Stag Night Redux
Weekends in Amsterdam are all well and good, especially for a committed group of friends determined to see the husband-to-be enjoy the best weekend of his life ever, presumably so that when he reflects on what he misses most about the bachelor life, it’ll be that weekend that comes to mind.
But as many more people would like to shake the groom-to-be’s hand than made it to Amsterdam, we had a second stag do last night: starting in Frank Ryan’s, then the Voodoo Lounge, and then the Admiral’s flat. Meanwhile, in another part of town, the hen party was singing it’s collective heart out in a karaoke bar.
At 3 am I was negotiating with an all-night petrol station attendant for some soft drinks to dilute the vodka with. 4 am saw us taking turns singing; I sang what I could remember of The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun, which wasn’t much, but it seemed to be well-received. It was after 5 before myself and the groom’s prospective father-in-law bundled the groom into a taxi. I made it to my own bed by 6 and woke up painfully at 10.
I’m so exhausted and hyped up it’s all I can do to rock myself gently to Razorlight’s Up All Night. Hopefully I’ll pull it together in time for the wedding, next weekend…
Addendum: I never finished my Amsterdam story, and at this stage the details escape me, but I do remember us all blundering into a gay bar and staying for one quick drink. We left fairly shortly after arriving, which the locals weren’t happy about. Before I made it to the door, two of them grabbed me by the legs and hoisted me into the air. Some manner of parade formed as I was treated to a tour of the bar’s ceiling. My friends seemed to think I was enjoying this as much as they were, judging by their delight on their hugely amused faces. I only wish I cold have seen it for myself, though at the same time I am very glad that there are no photographs.
Posted by Oliver at August 14, 2005 04:51 PM
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