Through no fault of my own (it is complicated, but let's say it was my wife's fault) we were invited to the 50th birthday party of one of Houston's richest people.
This fellow - 100% self made - is probably worth over $1 billion. So when his wife throws him a 50th birthday party, it is one heck of a birthday party. And much to my chagrin, this fellow was about the nicest guy in the room.
From the ice-bar (think slab so clear ice about 2' thick, surrounding a conventional sized bar) to the 12 different buffet stations (Main lobster, roast beef, beef tenderloin, sausage (??) oysters, you name it) to the free flowing booze (Veuve Clicquot champagne, Marker's Mark Bourbon, you name it) to the live 12 piece band, to the 20 minute fireworks display.
All of Houston's movers and shakers were there. (and I was, too!) The Mayor, Rich Kinder (probably the richest guy in town) and everyone else you think makes Houston, Houston.
Happy 50th. Thanks for giving me a tiny view into another world.
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