The Big Day

Today's the day. I've made chili for an army, and other folks have cooked probably four or five times as much food. We've gathered gifts, purchased plates, and bought a band. Now it's time to ge set things up and wait.

You see, I'm part of the group of folks throwing a benefit for our buddy Jacob Obletz. Jacob's a horse-powered logger who managed to drop a tree on himself this winter. He's OK, but his medical bills are every bit as crushing and suffocating as the tree was.

So we're throwing a party for him, partly to celebrate that he's alive and reasonably well, and partly to try to raise money for his bills. We'll see how it goes. If you're interested in coming, it's from noon 'till five at Zar's Melodee Bar (corner of Klaus road and Hwy. 112 south of Ashland's Airport). There's a five-dollar cover at the door and includes all the indian tacos, chili, spanish rice, and desert that you can eat. There's also a silent auction with a bunch of cool stuff for sale. Maybe we'll see you there!