07-31-2014, 07:26 PM
I tagged along with 'Mr. Mayor' and his entourage as he made his way about town for this bachelor party. Everywhere we went, he was swarmed by women (and more than a few men as well, if I'm being honest). I just cannot understand what they all see in him; he's far too girly. I like my men beefy, muscular and macho... But whatev... he's nice enough and he's getting married anyway so who cares?
The first stop was a more public event in town hall. It was co-ed, though since it was the kick-off of the stag activities, there were quite a bit more men around than women. There were delicious little bite-sized hors d' oeuvres (I stuffed quite a few into my pack for later... I never spend money for that quality food.) and a toast with sparkling cider or champagne. (I had one of each because... why not?) The mayor gave a short speech (short for him, anyway...) thanking everyone for their support and well-wishes. There was a box set up where many people were signing cards and dropping them into it. I got bored quickly, this stiff-shirt kind of shindig isn't for me but I toughed it out the full two hours before he said goodbye and the fellas left.
Of course... that's where the real fun began.
We be-bopped around what seemed like all of Menewsha, popping in and out of various hangout spots and staying for a couple of minutes at least. Some people will jump at any idea to get drunk, I tell you... It's silly how many guys we lost along the way because they passed out or just chickened out and went home. But that's OK, their loss.
Those early-to-bedders missed out on some crazy shenanigans. Most notably, one of the pranksters in the group decided to fill up an inflatable 'love doll' with helium and let her loose in the center of town. He broke away from the group screaming, "Get back here, you whore!" To his credit, he did a good job acting like a jilted lover... it really put the O.e on our otherwise O.O faces. That really was something... hardly anyone can get a reaction outta me like that.
As the night went on, liquor seemed to lose its appeal to many of us and the mayor and some of his friends began to wax sentimental. It seems he really does love this chick he's marrying... can't say I've ever really met her, though.
We ended our night in Discovery Bay where we sat on the beach sipping coffee, tea or still a little booze for the hardier folks, and enjoying a nice summer breeze while the waves rolled in. By then, our large gang had dwindled down to a group where most of us came to know each other by name. We lit a fire and exchanged stories of life, love and adventure before our little group disbanded. The mayor and his groomsmen left to head back to wherever they needed to rest and ready for the wedding. I stayed with a couple of the other guys and enjoyed a night's rest on the sand.
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