I've been trying to remember when I first met Chich, but it feels like he's always been my friend. Whether we were sitting at San Rafael Joes', the 4th St Tavern, the Lighthouse, on the Golden Gate Ferry or Perry's Embarcadero it was always a good time! We went to concerts, county fairs, horse races, football games, ferry rides, petti cab rides, art shows, a wedding, countless bars and restaurants. We played dice games, gambled, went cheese tasting, studied for my Tequila Masters at Tommy's and when I lost a friend a few years ago he went with me on a memorial photo trip all over marin. There were so many conversations, inside jokes (including our own language) and hysterical stories I've been trying to remember all them and as each one hits me I am devestated by the thought of it never happening again. I am comforted by the extreme laughter and good times we shared and was lucky to have 14+ years of memories with him. He was one of my very Best Friends and I will forever miss him and the trouble we got into. I will never forget to toast him a shot of Fernet (even though I hate it) and share the tales with all those who loved him, there are so many of us. He really was the mayor of marin and I will do my best to continue in his spirit and belief of Laissez les bon temps rouler! Whoop Whoop!