169 Turkey

in 2019 I celebrated Thanksgiving at my home away from home.

Everything was delicious.

The 169 Bar.

Thanks to the gracious Charles Hanson and my many friends.

The same goes for 2025.

Peace and love and a big gin-tonic too.

See Ya Mike

Michael Kessler, my long time, 24/7 169 employee and friend passed away last night, April 6, 2017 at 3:33 a.m. He just found out he was terminal 2 months ago, not having a clue before. He had lost use of his hands and I was told by his sister he's speech too. When I visited him, last week we talked, but he only lasted an hour before he passed out. But! Tonight a friend dropped by and hooked him up with some herb juice out of a vapor...took 6 big hits and he woke up, talking and laughing for 6 hours...the friend left at 1:30am and Mike passed at 3:33am, I'm not sure there would be a better way to go...below is a pic of Mike, during happier times, at his B-Day at 169 this past July. Rest In Peace, Mike...