The Don Gordo birthday bash went off as planned and a good time was had by all. An enthusiastic group of gentlemen met at the Del Rey and then went en masse to Costa del Sol. We drank several large bottles of wine, enjoyed fantastic appetizers and most of us enjoyed the chicken parmesan. All in all, it was a great feast prepared with TLC by the good folks at CDS. A few first timers were there and enjoyed the good natured ball busting that we've come to expect from this event. I don't think I've been insulted that many times in two hours since I was married.
Afterwards, a few of us went to Idem to feast on the very nice looking line up. From there, we went to Key Largo. Don Gordo, shy and retiring as always, wore his "Hoy es mi cumpleanos" t-shirt. At midnight, he took the sweaty thing off and had me wear it. I was honored.

Many fellow CRTers came by to toast another year and to generally have a good time. We succeded!!
The only downside to the event were the no--call/no shows. A few guys posted on the roll call, but didn't make it, leaving the rest of us to pay the bill for the expected larger crowd. Even though it cost us a bit more, those who did show were an enthusiastic crowd and demonstrated why CRT and its members are a wonderful thing.
Ciaociao