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August 12, 2007
My First Russian River Experience
After a grueling Friday at work of dealing with the "not so bright" people, David and I took off for Guerneville around 2:45. Traffic heading up was a bit much but we arrived around 6. We checked into the Inn at the Willows, set up the grill and tent, went to Safeway for food and came back and fixed a cocktail.
We decided that we would rather go eat somewhere so we ventured down to a place that sold burgers and sushi (yeah weird but theres a place like that here in SF down on 3rd near South Park). We stopped by the Rainbow Cattle Company for a few drinks before heading back to the camp site for a quick disco spin and some free vodka (well vodka we bought). We headed back out to the Rainbow Cattle Company, got a bit drunk, headed over to check out the piano bar at Triple R, and I dont remember anything after that point or going back to the tent. I dont think it was because I was drunk so much as I was up since 5am and exhausted.
Saturday we went for breakfast at Pats. Nice little diner, great food, and a fantastic waitress who reminded me of my mom in a weird way. On the way back, I wanted to walk out on the bridge to get some pictures. There we ran into my friend David (Men In Gear/Lonestar) and he asked if we would be over at the pool. He was staying over at the Triple R and we were planning on hitting the pool there anyway. We changed into some shorts and headed over. It was a great time. Met a couple from San Mateo who both seemed nice. I found out from the one, later that night, that he mistook me for vanilla earlier that afternoon and thats why he didnt say too much to me. We hung out with David and his partner, and David (my David) ran into some friends of his. I saw some people I knew as well.
That night David got sick which we think may have been food poisoning. We arent sure where but he wasnt up to going out. He stayed at the tent and slept while I went out to meet the guys. It was a fun night. I really enjoyed hanging out with the guys from San Mateo, David and his partner, the bartender Chris at the Rainbow Cattle Company, as well as another guy who was showing us how much he liked cock. I found out later from him that he was sewing his wild oats after coming out of a 6 1/2 year relationship.
So this morning it was breakfast again at Pats, and packing up to head back. It was a great weekend and I really enjoyed the Russian River. I plan on going back but next time Im going to be staying at the Triple R. Seems like thats where all the fun really happens.
Posted by Des at August 12, 2007 02:49 PM