A Wino's Adventure

Hahaha! Dislocation!!

Soooo...I went up to Napa and Sonoma Saturday. I was only going to pick up a wine club shipment and drive around a bit. Silly me! I went to my favorite wineries in Napa and then went to Sonoma. I decided to drive a bit on Route 12 when I noticed a little bar that looked intriguing called the Blue Moon Saloon. I was tired of wine and decided to have a G & T before a little dinner and then drive home. Little did I know what really was going to happen. First of all, I think I spent all of twenty dollars the whole night. Five minutes after walking into the bar, one of the patrons bought my drink. I thought, huh, that's cool! I talked with him for a bit and then this woman walks in. She sits down next to me and starts talking just out of the blue. She buys my next drink and we talk about several different things. She happens to be the daughter of one of the owners of the Ponds Corporation. They also own a goodly portion of Sonoma. She's was at the bar to meet an old boyfriend. He comes in and we all get to talking about various subjects. They invite me to go bar hopping with them. I figured what the heck, there aren't that many bars in the area. Oh Contraire! I think we were in Glen Ellen most of the time but I really am not sure even now. She had a cottage just up the road from the Valley of the Moon winery just of Route 12 and she insisted that I stay overnight. I met several interesting people and visited some pretty small town bars. I also met "Jerry Garcia". I kid you not! This guy is the spitting image of Jerry. He was a little short and thinner, but looked just like him. Sweet man!

Now I know...you all are saying big deal, Chris..this happens all the time! Well, for me, not so much. It's been a bit since I've spent any length of time in some small town bars. I'd forgotten how friendly people can be and how much I miss that. I finally was able to buy a round...I had to fight to do it but they all finally caved in.

So to Rhonda and Mike at the Blue Moon Saloon: Thank you for restoring my faith in true humanity. I'll definitely be back!

To Catherine Dale: May you find what you're looking for...It was good to find yet another kindred spirit. Thank you for pulling me out of myself for one night. I certainly needed it.

Peace and Lots of Love!
MC