Too Damn Hot

It was, considering the humidity, 40 degrees Celsius today. It is just too freaking hot to do anything. Elisabeth's front room has been nicknamed "Canada" because it is the only air-conditioned room and we poor Canadians have been languishing in here with the air-conditioner turned up to "Inuvik". Our plans of shopping in Montclair have fallen by the wayside. Just venturing out in the evening to get a meal is uncomfortable. Tomorrow it is supposed to cool off to the low to mid thirties so we may venture back into the city to spend the day in a nice air-conditioned museum.

Suffice to say this is the last time I am going to schedule a vacation based on a show-tune. I do not like New York in June! Next time we come out it will be during any season *but* summer.

That said, the trip has mostly been fun so far. I'm looking forward to going to the Hamptons this weekend (in fact it just fun to say that). Although, spend a weekend at my "roommate's" gay uncle's country house smacks dangerously of "Withnail and I" - watch me end up wandering around with plastic bags for shoes...

Saturday were going to go by the gallery that represents Odd Nerdrum - I hope I'll get to see some of his work close up.

I could have, maybe should have, spent a week in the Metropolitan. It was amazing to see Ingres paintings close up and to real Classical sculptures. I wish I had brought a sketchbook so I could have done some studies directly from the sculpture.

Going to see Voltaire at CBGBs was a hoot. It was a shame something in there (probably a mold growing on decades of spilled booze) didn't agree with Elaine's sinuses. We left almost immediately after the show.

Shopping-wise I picked up a new pair of boots and a couple of very cool shirts, one of which is ideal for Sin City.

Overall I'd have to say the trip has been a success. I am bristling with ideas and inspiration and itching to get back to start on things.