Stephen Reports: "Singer-songwriter Graham Nash celebrated his 60th birthday with friends and relatives amid a sea of pink. More than 150 guests attended Saturday's off-beat party at the Madonna Inn, including Stephen Stills and David Crosby, who wore a pink bunny costume."
As usual, I am a few days late for the party. I travel to San Luis Obispo often, and I was just there for a Gas Company staff meeting (we have a large operating base up there). Night before last, I was at the Madonna Inn, as usual, for dinner (they have good, old-fashioned white linen food there -- famous for their filets) . A little JMDL bird had told me of the "pink party" that took place on Saturday night. Annually, I host Brad's big birthday dinner at the Madonna Inn since his birthday falls at the same time as our annual big car show (held in conjunction with the SF gay car club) which is also held in San Luis Obispo. Since we have been there every year for ten years, and he was doing it there five years before me, we've gotten to know the managers quite well. So, I asked questions, but the staff were all told they couldn't speak about the party. But, it was WILD, I was told, among some other insignificant, glossy details. After some prodding, one of my SLO pals told me he did see JM and she looked to have a great time, very chatty. That's all he would say, except that she spent the night (but wouldn't divulge which theme room she chose). If you ever make it up the California Coast -- I highly recommend the Dining Room for dinner -- if there are six of you, ask for the gold booth. If you are bucks up, stay there. My favorite is the Cave Room. Guys, you have to go to the men's room, if nothing else. Some TV show just rated it one of the best public bathrooms in the world. It's such a campy place -- and the scary thing is the owners really think it's beautiful. Well, if you like pink. The old gas station, now a gourmet shop, looks to be inspired by Bedrock architecture. The MI is one of my favorite places in California. No regrets, Coyote Rick Casa Alegre Hollywood, California "Only fools are afraid to be burned by fire..."
