Clint Eastwood. Doris Day. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The list of people who attended our party does not include them.
But it does include a living wind-up doll. A man with a bag over his head. A magician. Yes, it was a magical night even before Clair Voyant led the séance at which Robinson Jeffers read his latest poem, “Would You People Leave Me Alone?”
The prizes we gave away! Gift certificates from the Mucky Duck, Pink Tuna, Luminata Books and Gifts, and Royal Seafood. Coupons from Trick or Treat Cabaret. Rotations and alignments from Peninsula Tire Service and oil changes from Express Tires and Salinas Valley Dodge Chrysler. One man even won TWO oil changes. Are you listening? He’s good for 6,000 miles!
We also gave away—that’s right, just gave away!—a beautiful antique replica clock from Ambrosia. And a beautiful book and poster from Ocean Art Outlet. And a $100 gift certificate from Gasper’s Jewelers. And a round-trip ticket to the airport from Monterey Airbus. And a limousine ride from Main Event Limousine. And a CD and gift certificate from the Jazz and Blues Company in Carmel. All of these prizes, absolutely free to readers of the Foolish Times.
And the food! Chef Alejandro put out a beautiful and delicious spread, all of it absolutely free to readers of the Foolish Times. The staff at Mexcal Restaurant were professional, attentive, courteous. If you haven’t tried Mexcal Restaurant yet, what are you waiting for?
And did I mention the entertainment? Tony Miles put on quite a show. There is no musical genre this man is not fluent in—blues, rock, reggae, dance music, you name it. Catch him if you can—he may not be around these parts for long.
Yes, if you missed this party, you need to kick yourself. And if you can’t kick yourself, get your significant other or a close friend to kick you instead.
But not too hard. We do this sort of thing regularly, so keep your eyes peeled for the next party. But only if you like free food and prizes. (Clint? Doris? Arnold? Are you listening?)
