Third Saturday: February Edition

Unfortunately, I didnt make it today. I was very tired and overslept my alarm.

However, I have word that there were about 8 people that showed up. That is very good times.

I have to say that after 11 months of doing this, I am thoroughly impressed and satisfied that this seems to be catching on. All it took was a little perseverance, and now it appears that we have a tradition going.

This is exactly the way it was supposed to happen. Family getting together instinctively for a tradition like this, without invitations, or hand holding...

Good times, Cousins. Very good times.

Third Saturday Breakfast

Don't forget, Cousins:

This Saturday is the third Saturday of the month-- which means I'll see y'all at breakfast, Mesa Cafe at 10am.

Enjoy your Friday!

Third Saturday: January Edition

Ronny, Danny, lil David, Robert, Louie, Eric, and I showed up this time.

Ronny and Danny showed up at 9:45. They had to leave early because Danny had an appointment with a stylist. Danny’s got nice hair, so no barber could do it up right.

Robert and I were there about 10 sharp. Marina dropped off lil David about 5 minutes after. Louie showed up about 15 minutes later. Eric showed up 20 minutes after that. After the arrival times for Monica’s Birthday at Harry’s, I think this scientific study shows there’s truth to what we’ve said all along—call it earlier than you want it to happen, because people will be streaming in for a while.

After passing around the chisme, the funny stories about people we knew, and our own version of ‘The Big Idea’, we all left around 11:40 or so.

These breakfast gatherings are always good times, whether the groups are big or small. What’s nice is that people don’t feel like they have to go or like they are forced to go. Someone will always be there, and while breakfast alone gives you time to think, anyone else showing up helps make good conversation possible.

See y’all at the next Third Saturday breakfast (take a look at the calendar to find out when it is)—and hopefully sooner.

Third Saturday Breakfast

Here's your reminder, Cousins.

THE THIRD SATURDAY BREAKFAST WILL BE HELD THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 @ 10AM AT THE MESA CAFE

Just had to put that in all caps and bold to eliminate any confusion. Remember, we changed it to Saturday for a reason... *points around the room*

See you then and there!

Third Saturday: December Edition

I hope the Holiday Season is treating y'all well.

Breakfast at the Mesa Cafe wasn't as crowded this month. Not to say that it's a bad thing. Sometimes a little quiet can be a good thing.

Bosco showed up with children Alyssa, Joseph and Gabriel in tow. Papas was there, as well. Wolf and Joaquin showed up later for a cup of coffee.

As I wrote when I first started the Herd, there is no requirement to show up. Someone will be there. The group is different every time. We're just trying to build a tradition, start something to build our ties to each other. We started going on Sundays, but we switched to Saturdays to accommodate more people.

While it would be nice if some people showed up every now and again... *cough* Garcias, Aspurias, Jaimes', Hernandez' *cough* ...there is no expectations for anyone to go. And it would be nice if some people came when they were in town (nods to the Montross in the corner), no one's gonna say anything to folks who go less than others.

So far, Ronny, Matt, Papas, Bosco, Robert and I are the regulars. And every time, no matter who or how many, it's always good times.


For anyone who didn't get a copy of the letter I sent out last May, here's the reason we do this monthly breakfast in the first place. And no, it's not just for the guys, the younger ones, or the single ones...


May 1, 2007

To All of My Cousins-

Each of us has a lot going on, especially as most of us grow older, form our own families, begin careers, and become tied to other responsibilities. Sometimes these things can make us forget about family, and we can become distracted from the things that are most important.

Whether it is helping each other get a job, start a business, help someone move, help someone out of a bad situation, or just to enjoy some laughs for an hour or so—just being able to get together to talk is important for all of us.

On the Sunday after Uncle Bob passed away, we got together for breakfast at Mesa Café. It’s not something we had done much before, though we probably should have. We did it for our cousin Robert, and we did it to show our ties to each other.

And so, a new tradition began.


There is an open invitation to all of you, and any I forgot, to join us on the third Sunday of every month, at 10am, at the Mesa Café.


This is mostly for those old enough to sit still, but it would also be nice for us to set an example and be role models for the younger cousins. If you want to bring the younger brothers, sisters, nieces or nephews, feel free to do so (just try to keep an eye on them).

Let’s make sure to keep the cousins together. If nothing else, family is all we’ve got.

If you can let me know at least a day ahead of time if you will be going, it’ll make it easier to get a table and make arrangements. My cell phone number is 805-637-6836.

-David

Third Saturday Breakfast

Third Saturday Breakfast is on December 15th.

That would be this coming Saturday.

Don't forget, mark your calendars (click the link for one), and spread the word.

Last month we had a great turnout. Let's see if we can replicate that or even beat it this month.

See y'all then.

Third Saturday: November '07 Edition

So it looks like Saturdays are a hit. We had 10 people at the table, but there were a lot more family members who showed up.

Junior, Peggy, Natalie, Sara, Isaac, Jesse, and the two boyfriends, Jason and Marcos, also happened to be there for breakfast by coincidence.

Marina, Ronny Chackel and Ruben hosted their own table with Matt, Reina, Victoria, Jessica and David.

At our table were Ronny, Danny, Renee, Robert, Raquel, Wolf, Bosco, Joseph, Gabriel and myself.

So there were 24 family members (Wolf is family), plus two more, at the restaurant. Three separate tables, but it’s good times all the same.


Here’s some of the funnier moments of the morning:

• - I don’t know if this is true. Wolf and Danny went to see a movie. Mind you, they’re about a decade and a half apart in age. The movie didn’t work out, so they went to Sharkees, a lower State Street bar, instead. Not like Sharkees is next door to the theater, either.

• - Matt was on his route on Friday when the earthquake struck. He called the UPS Center and told them he had to get off work early to check on his stuff at home—cuz a 3.4 earthquake is violent, right? The response from the Center: “Finish your route!”

• - Robert was miffed because he hadn’t had a mention in this blog. I told him that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He’s a straight and narrow guy, not too up, not too down. He’s like his favorite drink—a glass of milk. There’s your mention, Rob. Now buck up, buttercup.

• - Bosco looked at his watch and said “It’s 11 already. It’s late. You should start drinking by 9.”

• - We saw Cousins Yolie and Linda (Borrayo) at the bar. At the bar. Interesting. They asked if Bosco’s two boys were twins. The responses from the group:
• - They’re just a year apart
• - They’re 9 months apart
• - They were born at the same time from two different moms.
  

• - Someone asked Marina if she was sitting with us. She said no, because it was for the cousins. The she pointed to two of the little ones and said “They’re cousins, they’re sitting with you guys.” And Matt had to correct her: “Mom-- Danny and David are brothers, not cousins.”

• - Someone reminded Wolf that his movie came out this week. Wolf said “Which movie?” So they told him: “Be A Wolf”. The movie is actually “Beowulf”, but they told Wolf he should ask to get in free since he is, you know, a Wolf.

Didn't Take Long

By Popular Demand, we're changing the Third Sunday Breakfasts to the Third Saturday of each month.

So now people will have money for breakfast AND get to sleep off the hangover on Sunday. What a deal!

See y'all on Saturday.