When it comes to parties, the Spanish are hard to beat. Last night we were invited to the Pedrera to celebrate the birthday of José who owns the site.
Every Friday night a resident group perform live at the Pedrera. Last night the singer who had performed at Jim's birthday party joined them. So the entertainment was well taken care of. Everyone was given a free drink to start the evening, so the mood was happy.
Later we were brought a selection of tapas at each table and then, at midnight, five very large birthday cakes were carried out into the room. Four were for José; the fifth one was for John Hatch who lives down the road and happens to share the same birthday. Neither of them were expecting such a wonderful surprise and both were suitably moved by the gesture organised by José's wife, Maria.
Last week José donated 300€ of prize money to the ladies' darts competition and 300€ to the mens' pool competition .
Since he has taken over the Pedrera, José has spent a lot of money improving the facilities. The next phase will see the opening of the new restaurant where the pool room used to be. With dark red walls, discrete lighting and chairs upholstered by José himself; the restaurant will, I am sure, be a very tasteful place to dine.
I just hope that soon, José makes some profit out of a business which he has devoted a lot of time, money and heart to.
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