A SUPERIOR Christmas Party!

12/14/03 - Boccacio's Westlake

Party courtesy of Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart, Oliver and Hedges
Photography courtesy of Iain Nasatir
Commentary courtesy of Hench

Well, Terry Henchy and I arrived at Boccacio's at 6pm sharp, and of course the usual suspects (you know who you are) were already enjoying some of the fine hospitality provided by Joe and Hamid's staff at Boccacio's. I made sure to celebrate the day's capture of Saddam by having a few cold beers, and I found many of the guests to be more than willing to toast with me. Some didn't even know what we were toasting, but were still eager. We then had a fabulous multi-course dinner featuring Whitefish and Filet Wellington that was exceptionally prepared. Of course, to accompany such a fare, it would only be proper to have exceptional wines to compliment each course, and here again, Joe did not disappoint. All of the wines were so good, a second (or third) glass was necessary so as to savor the flavor and appreciate their "fullest potential." After dinner, the obligatory speeches were made, the obvious jokes offered, and more wine was socially swilled. It turned out to be a perfect evening, and we can't thank those involved enough. Here is photographic evidence a great time was had by all:

Janet, Doug and Gary, obviously in "Holiday Spirits." We here at Hench Engineering make no judgments as to the actual amount of "Holiday Spirits."

The Knebles and Nagles......

Katie, Alex and Mona...

Regina and Steven. They've managed to acquire quite a few wine "samples" there. Hey, I just got a new idea for another American restaurant ritual: The Doggie Bottle!

Mona and Bob Davis

Roger has died and gone to heaven. Nah, it's just time for Diane to take him home.

The Kings. All the way from outer Chino Hills.

It's late in the evening, and who knows what Chris just promised Linda, but it must be good.

No, you're not seeing double, that's two Henchys in one photo. On the other hand, by this hour, Hench IS seeing double.

And the Olivars close out our report. That's Harry's dinner speech hanging out of his jacket pocket, a good lawyer is always well prepared. When you pay the bill, you get to make a speech, and everyone pretends to listen.