Yeee—Haw!
Well done to everyone who saddled up for an All-American experience yesterday at the Restaurante Vale da Telha in aid of the Algarve’s Madrugada Charity for people with life-threatening illnesses.
Them good old boys (and girls) were drinking whiskey and rye, not to mention beer, wine vodka, gin etc!
DJ Rockindad (aka Brian Jutsum, who generously turned his 60th birthday bash into a charity function for a good cause) played classic American hits from the past 60 years—rock ‘n’ roll, soul, rock, country, swing etc.
And Cath , Faith, June & Louise led everyone in a spot of Line Dancing to help create a genuine All-American atmosphere.
As Brian explained: “The Madrugada Charity has been particularly good to Vale da Telha residents in recent years and I thought let’s do something for them. After all, more of us might one day find ourselves in need of their services.
“So, all the proceeds from this American music-themed night will be donated to Madraguda. It just seems a perfect balance for everyone to have had such a great night with such a worthwhile Charity getting the benefit once it’s over.”
Brian played 60 years of classic American music to mark, as he says “my being on this Planet for 60 years, and loving this kind of music so much”.
Hot Dogs, Popcorn, and American snacks, cakes and desserts were sold through the night to raise funds for the Charity.
And we all owe a real “thank-you” to Jose and his staff, after Jose opened up the restaurant on what is normally their day off to superbly host this great evening.
Here is a selection of photographs:
