The Oarhouse Reopens, 1.11.08

It's a story that needs a line or two from all of us. But beyond that, the Oarhouse is once again -- in its rightful place in Malate.

first there was darkness... (thanks for that initial three hour brownout, meralco)

then there was light.

the women of the japanese karaoke place next door came out and did their nightly salt-throw blessing.

anabel and reg thought that with electricity, maybe opening night was going to turn out okay after all.

then the people came, one by one and now in pairs..

in threes.

with more good welcome hugs..

and like-minded shirts...

with the smiles and the glares (stop me if this starts sounding like the star-spangled banner)

and the long sensual drag...

of tales at the bar.

Simply put, it's good to be back at OUR house. Thanks everyone.

-- Ben Razon, 1.11.08

(To the memory of Pepito Bosch and Santi Bose)