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Monday, July 17, 2017

Humidity Cycle, from the Target's notes.

Pinched. Dissolving sections that slapped shut. Holiday's 66th Street. 7/13/2017

Hot in the City once again. The kind of heat that will melt you in your socks. We seem to be in some type of humidity cycle. Five days of heat and humidity. Five days of cloudy, it wants to rain weather. The beach brought a level of relief as we found the familiar on-shore winds were still in attendance. Wattman tried his best to catch anything that even looked like it could be riden. But wind, tide, and sectioning surf seemed to work against him. A few nice skates, and a faceplant here and there. Nothing worth a cover. In addition, this week we had a larger crowd. Watt's fourth Bro his kids from the Zone were on hand. With family present, a little more effort to pull out a couple short rides to lift the spirit. Enough to hold the Stoke until next week.

With kids in tow we headed to Dead Freddies Island Grill. Honestly, this place can't decide if its an adult dive or family joint just from the whole set up. Three or four bars, corny pirate props, and an outdoor kids play area. However, the six of us were seated at a surf board table in one of the inside dining rooms because a half hour wait for outdoor seating.

At this point I need to take a minute to say the kids were great. After being pulled around by Dad all day long then watching Uncle wait it out for a few short rides (although they caught the smashmouth endings too), they could have been monsters but they interacted and were well behaved. Yes they're Watt relations, but you have to give credit where it is due. Dead Freddies however, still needs a lot of work. Our previous reviews were not kind and not much seemed to have changed. My shandy was served in a plastic cup and was only slightly cool. Sitting inside... why am I drinking from a plastic cup? If you are going to be a bar, learn how to serve a beer. Wattman and the Lisa's not cold either. We put together our orders of BBQ Wings, Chicken Quesadillas, and breaded Rock(fish) Tacos. WINGS were small and barely warm to the touch. Both the Tacos and Quesadillas were loaded with cheese, little meat/fish, and few other toppings other than light sauce. The redeeming elements were a nice selection of music in the background and prices slightly below OC tourist average. So...family and kids in town? Maybe an option. As a prime OC watering hole for the Revival? Better alternatives await.