To celebrate, he booked Michael's Bar and Lounge at the La Jolla Hyatt at the Aventine. In addition to his immediate and extended family, many of our high school friends showed up. It was practically a reunion! Mr. Saliva (who also doubled as the unofficial event photographer with his killer camera), Mr. Reunion Organizer, Tatonka, Superman, Scregman (wow!!!), Ms. Lollypop and her husband, the Taquitos, and many more.
There was an assortment of dips for the pita bread as well as quesadillas. Bert and I had sushi earlier that evening so we didn't really try these.
There were also buffalo wings with ranch dip...
It was a free for all at the bar. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, you name it. Bert had a Ballast Point Stout (kinda chocolatey and dark but not as good as that Airdale Imperial Stout) while I had a fruity drink. Thane also ordered Patron shots for nearly everyone. I only had a sip because that stuff burns! Tatonka had about four Long Islands. Mrs. Taquito had a mixed drink called "Nuts and Berries" (gosh, that sounds nasty) that looked and smelled good - Frangelico, Chambord and Cream. Mmmmm....
Thane is such a great guy. He and Bert have been friends since 7th grade. That's a good 30 years folks! He was not only the best man at Mr. Drummer's wedding, but at our wedding. Even though there was heavy rain earlier that day and steady rain that same evening, we would not have missed celebrating Thane's self-described "Post-Nuptial Celebration" for the world. So once again, Congratulations to our dear friend and his wife! Welcome to the family!
