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“Got my Ray-Bans on and I’m feeling hella cool tonight,
Yeah…
Everybody’s  vibing so don’t nobody start a fight,
Yeah, Yeah, YEAH…
Cheers to the freaking weekend,
I drink to that, Yeah Yeah!”

It was Republic Day weekend in Trinidad & Tobago and it was time to drink to Shades!  That’s right the Trini Party Future remained bright as Shades was still on.  The present curfew in Trinidad and its curtailing of parting hours did little to deter my Trini Party People from coming in throngs to Misty Ridge!

Misty Ridge, with its multiple outdoor levels that allow for completely different vibes at each location, has always been a great venue for any event.  There was a welcome free drink kiosk at the lowest level by the entrance, free corn soup and doubles at a level higher up, and free drinks from the Ocean Spray Cocktail Bar near the dance floor at the highest level. And who could resist just chilling out by the pool near the outskirts of the ranch-styled compound.

The stylish crowd came to Shades runway ready as early as 5pm to the delight of all the paparazzi that were in attendance.  But you know that we at TJJ are not stalkers, so all of our picture perfect models all volunteered to have their picture taken!  There were also some notable local celebrities in the house like the Supa Jigga TC, but alas even with some local soca artists in the house there were no performances for the night…

The DJs kept the vibes going till the 9pm hour giving patrons ample time to reach home before the 11pm curfew!  In the end with a great venue and sweet vibes "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades…"

Keiron was there… where were you?

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