Ariel's Birthday Bash

Calling all Lane 6 Swimmers!! It was a sterling night to celebrate the birthday of our very own Ariel! Indeed thanks to the gracious hosting and culinary talents of the ever amazing Rockfish in celebration of the birthday of that rocking swimmer and number one mermaid, Ariel it was an enormously memorable evening of fun for everyone and delightful merriment. An excellent time was had by all---lots of joyful chatting and incredible amounts of exceptional food and drink. The evening began with the noshing of Indian delicacies prepared by Bubbles and assorted finger foods, each savored by the hungry Lane 6 fishies. We sampled the South Indian fare with great pleasure and could easily have made a meal of the noshing!! But then the real fun began with one of a kind dishes created and prepared by the Rockfish-- from vegetarian, chicken, home grown and magnificent veggies, the very necessary brown rice and of course unique sauces to homemade chocolate cake. What an evening for food!! Was Rockfish really a chef??? My reaction was pure text...OMG!
And finishing things off in addition to that sinful Rockfish chocolate cake were delightful South Indian desserts from Bubbles. So different from what our western tastes expected and so delicious!
And lest I forget the drink--magnificent wines from our very own Napa valley and the heart of the California wine centers graced the table thanks to our triathleting and swimming friends!! Delicious varietals were sampled and enjoyed by this happy dolphin!! Many thanks to those who swim, bike and run!
But what makes every fine evening unique is the company. And for this birthday bash we had swimmers from all parts of the pool from near to far, from slow to fast. It was a truly eclectic mix and not a finer one to be found.
What's that you say?? Were there non Lane 6 types splashing about at the birthday shindig? Hmmm. Indeed!! It was a famous combination of triathletes, fleet of feet runners and those fast and talented in and on the water. A finer group we could not imagine! Lots of fine conversation and stories were traded and enjoyed until the late hours!!
Of course needless to say the heart of the occasion was the birthday of the talented Ariel who incidentally is set to advance to the State Senior Games and go for the gold there. Nice going Ariel!! And lots of good luck at your next competition!! We look forward to another excellent year of swimming from you!
So Lane 6 Babes (and Boys!), there you have it. And for those of you who missed it, you really missed a great evening. Enjoy the pix and the memories and stay tuned for our next grand adventure right here at the Lane 6 blog!!