Come As You Are - 362 days to go!! - Beat the Rush!

Dear Lost Souls,

Only 362 days until Mardi Gras!  To begin to prepare, the Haberdashery will be gathering at its usual time and place tonight.

Yes, Friday Night Cocktail Hour is on.  Please feel free to stop by for a Quickie . . . or  . . . youknowthedrill.

Yours,

Greg

Mardi Gras 2002 - Come As You Are

Hello hello!

You are hereby invited to this year's Mardi Gras Celebration at the Haberdashery.  Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is actually on February 12th this year.  We will be celebrating the weekend before . . . which is also the big weekend to celebrate in New Orleans.  So, if you are in New Orleans this coming weekend . . . you are excused from the party . . . otherwise . . . we'll see you there!  The preparations are well underway and we are hoping that you will come help us make this year's party a big success.

The real party is all day Saturday, but we will start ramping up on Friday night at our usual Friday Night Cocktail hour, which starts around 7:30pm.    First thing Saturday morning (that is midmorning in my world) there will be Bloody Mary's and lots of chopping for those who want to show up early and learn some of the insider secrets of the day's menu.  Frank Ireland Hoppe will be our celebrity bar tender this year and will be featuring Hurricanes (beware . . . they call 'em "Hurricanes" for a reason) as well as a full bar selection.  You are encouraged to test the limits of his genius.  The main wave of food will be served in the late afternoon . . . say around 5pm.  Desert will follow later into the evening.  There will be lots of beads, lots of food and (if past years are good indicators), the company will be outstanding!!  Please come with a healthy appetite and a plan for getting home safely.

The festivities will be at:

2107 Hearst Avenue

North Berkeley at the corner of Hearst and Shattuck I believe that all of you should know how to get there but, if you need directions or have any questions please give me a call:

I know that there are lots of busy people out there, so please feel free to stop by for a quickie . . . or linger indefinitely.

Yous, Greg

Come As You Are: T -8 Days

Dear Lost Souls,

Fat Tuesday looms large.  We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Mardi Gras festivities next Saturday.  In the mean time, the show must go on:

Yes, Cocktail Hour is on for tonight.  You are invited to join us for a beverage of your choice beginning at 7:30pm at 2107 Hearst Avenue. If you have other plans for the evening, please feel free to stop by for a quickie on your way, or to linger through the evening.

Yours,

Greg

Come As You Are - The Mardi Gras Season

Dear Lost Souls,

We find ourselves deep in the Mardi Gras Season!  I hope that you have been getting your fill of King Cakes, Muffalletta, and Po-boys.  The Haberdashery is busy planning the menu for our annual Mardi Gras event on Saturday February 9th.  There is sure to be Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Puddin', and Hurricanes . . . as well as a couple of other specialties.  Start fasting, Baby, y'hear!

Yes, Cocktail Hour is on for this Friday night.  Cocktails will be served starting at 7:30pm at our usual locale.  You are invited to join us as we head into our final training regimen for the big event, just two short weeks away.  Please feel free to stop by for a quickie . . . or linger indefinitely.

Yours,

Greg

Come As You Are - What party looms on yonder horizon?

Dear Lost Souls,

Just a quickie to invite you by for one.  Cocktail hour is on for tonight.  In the spirit of the season, I have prepared some "comfort food" to help us all weather the cold.  Please join us for a cocktail and fellowship starting at 7:30pm tonight.

Mark your Calenders!!!

I have tentatively set the date of this years Mardi Gras party for February 9th . . . ALL day.  It is early this year, so start your taper now!

More details later.

Yours,

Greg

Come As You Are - A public service announcement

Dear Lost Souls,

This week, as a public service announcement, the Haberdashery is pleased to bring you information about how to eat out at San Francisco's finest restaurants for a reasonable price. Attached please find an email forwarded by a friend of mine. It looks like a good deal for a good cause . . . and, more importantly, involves good food!!

Yes, friends, Cocktail Hour is on for this Friday night. Please join us for an evening aperitif starting at 7:30pm at 2107 Hearst. Though the weather outside is frightful, the company is always delightful. We'll look forward to seeing you there.

Please feel free to stop by for a quickie . . . or linger indefinitely.

Yours,

Greg

CAYA; 2002 Year of the Palindrome

Dear Lost Souls,

Welcome to the international year of the palindrome!!

In honor of this most auspicious year, Haberdashery attendees will only be allowed to communicate in palindromes for the entire year.  In order to simplify this, you may use single word palindromes, complete sentence palindromes or you may simply speak in one continuous palindrome that begins at your arrival and ends with the last words you speak as you are leaving.  Imagine the fun we'll have!

Yes, Cocktail hour is on for this Friday Night!  Drinks will be served at 7:30pm.  Please join us for a toast to the back side of New Years.  As always, feel free to stop by for a quickie, or linger indefinitely.

Yours,

Greg