Ave. of the Americas. Hollywood, pt. 2. The waiter who had confused Gar’s order last time gave a forced smile when he said goodby to us as we got up to leave. I said goodby to the group and entered the subway station to encounter a sign that reminded me the uptown F wouldn’t stop there, so I left to walk, whistle and sing down to W. 4th St. sta. (3111–14). Platform musician (3111–13). Track work (3114).
Christmas Eve.
37th Ave. Used the DR a.t.m. and the gang was all there: Hef on his way out, S—, as well as Kl’d trying to help a loud, confused customer until E’vine felt he needed to intervene shortly before I left. Took a walk thinking I might go to a local diner but then considered changing that to a Chinese restaurant, but then decided it was silly not to go downtown when there was a specific event I could attend. Flyer at 🍋F about lost cat (6635, 3115). Carolers at 82nd St. who were so loud I could still hear them and even identify the carol when I got to 80th St. (3116, 3118–19). Scooter lad (3117).
E. 58th St. Pre‐meeting at בלומס. FF/مسلمش annual Chinese Xmas dinner at LP. Repeatedly hugging إبراهيم. Quite a large group eventually. Knew a few attendees but met most for the first time. Photos by إ and Abby. Much talk in the bar/lounge area after the meal was over.
Ardorbz neighbor with longish hair and collie‐like dog exiting the elevator as I ascended the stairs.
Peanuts from سبزی ਮੰਡੀ, 37th Ave. (with the receipt erroneously saying 25 Dec., 00:31). {Christmas peanuts.}