The Caf was subtle about its advertisements for the annual Thanksgiving meal -- a little poster near the Grain Gallery, a scant mention in The Chimes.But that didn´t stop the entire building from being packed just 15 minutes after it opened.
The girls of the Decadox scoured the Caf for an open seat and finally found a cramped little table in the back. Then we loaded up on all things wonderful -- artisan breads and spreads, a mixed green salad with berries and cantaloupe, summer squash stuffing, mashed potatoes and of course, turkey, carved by Biola semi-celebrity Ric
k Bee, director of alumni relations.
k Bee, director of alumni relations.While we ate, we named things we were thankful for -- being able to live together, God´s patience in our lives, etc. We also named a few things we were NOT thankful for -- sin in the world and AIDS topped that list.
Before we left, however, the biggest celebrity of them all had arrived -- a particular, distinguished gentleman by the name of Barry Hugh Corey, who had donned a chef´s hat and posted himself in the turkey carving station. We seized upon this, pushing a few hungry students aside and asking for a picture with our university president. I think he was caught a bit off guard as six girls crouched in front of the serving station and began taking pictures in the middle of the school cafeteria. But it was just an opportunity too good to pass up.
When we headed out of the building, Claire spotted the man behind all the magic -- the usually-discreet Chef Peter. We called him out from behind a serving station and he posed for a picture with us.
We were stuffed, but it was the perfect way to welcome in Thanksgiving and the holiday season!
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