Party´s Over! (I think) The place, Casa de Granada, was surprisingly nice! They have an air conditioned inside with many tables and a two-sided terraza outside. The terraza was narrow, just enough room for a small table, 3 chairs, and barely enough space to pass by each table. But no problem. GREAT view from up there. I´ll definitely go back someday.

As expected, there were few who showed up. Message board member Murdy was there before me (as any self-respecting, prompt United Statesen would be) and we had a nice long talk before message board member (and madrileño) replay arrived. replay drove me there and so while he parked the car at the Plaza de Santa Ana in an underground car park Murdy and I got acquainted.

replay, Murdy, and I talked quite a bit before Murdy had to leave. Too bad he couldn´t stay longer. replay and I were there quite a while, finally getting a table outside on the terraza. We were there for about 2 hours before message board member Barry and his two companions arrived. We five talked about life in Spain, each own´s future plans, politics, and other things over several beers. Barry did NOT get me drunk, by the way.

A while later my very good friend Julio, owner of Hostal Horizonte , arrived. Julio couldn´t stay late but long enough for us to catch up since our last visit last January. After Julio left it was the 5 of us again and we talked until replay and I left at around 11:30pm.

NO WOMEN were in attendance - to replay´s and Julio disappointment. hehehe... Oh well. Better luck next time.

No photos were taken either, I´m afraid. It was a small gathering and in some ways it was better because we could all talk together as one group as opposed to different groups talking amongst themselves. A pleasant evening was had by all, I believe.

Saludos, MadridMan

I'm glad the gathering was fun for those who attended. I had every intention of being there but I had something come up. Maybe next time.

No problem at all, MedicalMan. It´s been my experience over the years that usually about 50% of those who intend to attend do not. Stuff happens. And sometimes we just don´t feel like leaving the house.

Saludos, MadridMan

Yes, I was the first to arrive...but thank God you have a picture of yourself on the website, because for a fews minutes there I didn't know what to do. When in doubt, a caña and tapa!

Feeling was very much mutual MadridMan. It was great to finally meet you and I very much enjoyed talking to you and replay. In a sense it was good there weren't many people; that way we had more time to talk.

It was a shame I couldn't stay longer, but my wife already had her dinner plans arranged and well...those are the kinds of things the priest is talking about when he describes what getting married entails.

But it made me look forward to attending future events.

Replay, I will get more info about NYC if I think of anything you might want to know.

Barry, though I didn't meet you (I wish I had from how they described you! All very good, don't worry ), thanks for choosing a great place.

Saludos