Anyone go out in Greater Lowell on Wednesday night? Who am I kidding? From the looks of the lines outside of every watering hole in a three mile radius on Thanksgiving Eve it seemed like there were more people out in Lowell than the population who thinks O.J. Simpson is guilty.

I first attempted to get into the Brewery Exchange. Bad idea. Both parking lots that patrons are usually allowed to park in were roped off. Why? I have no idea. This caused commotion as many cars circled the vehicle lined streets and 20-somethings dodge in and out of traffic. The line at the front door snaked down Cabot Street and was about 75 people deep by 10 p.m.

I abandonned that plan and headed towards the tent at Majors Pub to meet some pals. I was then informed that the tent was so crowded it was almost impossible to get a beer. Not fun to elbow your way through a bunch of intoxicated people unless you want a black eye.

My next destination was Hookslide Kelly's on Merrimack Street. After waiting in line for about 10 minutes (yes there was a line!) I finally had a cold beer in hand. Since it was more difficult to get into one of downtown's pubs than to get on an airplane with a lighter, we stayed at the sports bar until last call.

I feel I missed out on much of the Thanksgiving eve festivities. Can anyone fill me in at what was happening at the Worthen, Dubliner, Old Court, Courtyard, Molly Kays, Gus & Pauls, etc?