Speaking of weekend, friends and I had been thinking about going down to Coney Island to take in the Mermaid Parade, something we haven't done in several years. But it's such a schlep, and SO crowded, that even though it always ends up being a lot of fun, I think we're just not up to it this time. Someone got the bright idea that we should pay the fee to be judges, which gets you seats in the bleachers and no doubt other privileges--so who knows, maybe we'll plan more in advance and do that next year. As for Coney itself, I haven't been there since they've, uh, "remodeled", but I'll pick some cool overcast weekday to drive down and take it in. That can be quite enjoyable.