
Post 21 - Party Time! I handed out about 75 invitations - I reckon about 65 people came or popped in for a drink... I wanted to have a private party here in le Marin to celebrate my boat purchase with the many friends and associates that I've met since arriving here last December. So many people offered me help and friendship that I'm able to drop-in to pretty much any bar and chat with a familiar face or two. That's been so cool... Former model and entrepreneur Maggie sometimes runs 140km, non-stop with her partner Rudy!!! The party happened a bit last minute, largely due to the fact that the bars and restaurants are under increasing pressure to pay more than just lip service to the restrictions. However, as it turned out, I couldn't have chosen a better venue than the Double V restaurant bar owned and run by Eric. Eric and his staff did a fantastic job. They also managed to serve just my invited guests with drinks and the superb tapas. I gave a little speech to thank ...