Despite a rainy & stormy start to our Wed party for Save Our Coast during our "Cocktails for the Lighthouse" campaign, we drew a nice crowd and managed to raise around $500 for the cause. We passed a fun time getting to meet all the scientists and personnel behind the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, and everybody seemed to enjoy hangin' out with some cocktails and good food. I think Pelican Club did alright, and the 4 cocktails they are running with Tru Organic Spirits are very good, too, especially the Red Lotus with lychee liqueur and Tru Vodka, a very sophisticated cocktail that beats the hell outta any Cosmo.

So far, little Green Goddess has raised an additional $150+ for LPBF and their efforts to repair the New Canal Lighthouse. We still are going strong with the campaign thru Halloween... my goal is to reach $400!

I also want to thank the people who supported us with cool stuff for the raffle: Dave from Uncorked Wines (who stayed and helped beyond the call of duty), Tru Organic Spirits, Christian from Obsello Absinthe, Fresh & Wild from Portland, OR, and Scott from International Wines. And of course, thanks to everybody who came to Exchange Alley despite the rainy beginning.

If you didn't make it down to the Alley, you can come down later and try one of our Lighthouse cocktails, or just check out LPBF on the Web at www.saveourlake.org