This past week Theresa and I were hosting an exclusive Brokers and Realtors Taco Party to show off one of the most beautiful homes for sale in San Diego County, when we ran into the Mole.
He must have heard about the awesome estate home with an almost one acre flat lot, swimming pool with slide, jacuzzi, palapa covered cabanas and over 7400 square feet of "living large" space which includes disappearing walls, a movie theater room, mother in law quarters and a gym. It is a pretty cool pad.
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As I was checking on our guests, I discovered what had really lured the Mole to our listing was the Bocce Ball Court. I luckily got a glance of him as he held his Karl Strauss Amber Lager in his left hand, I mean claw as he twisted his upper body to put enough English on the Boccia balls as he rolled them on the dense flat brown surface with his right claw until they came to rest very close to the small white ball, or pallino as they say in Italy.
I yelled out, "hey Mole. I didn't know you knew how to play Bocce ball." Mole turned with his big grin and said, "I always like surprising you boss! I have played a few times." He then added, "I'm getting kind of hot out here. watcha think about me jumping in the pool? I have never been on a slide before." I had to laugh. "Yeah Mole that would not go over too well. I know our boys and Theresa have met you, but I think you would spook our guests. Especially if they heard you speak."
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I warned the Mole it was a real estate agent only event, but I knew the owners had heard about him and though they had never personally met him, I knew they really liked him. Who wouldn't? The Mole never "talks out of school" as they say and has a great attitude about life. A trusted friend. Something we can always use more of.
As the Mole flipped me a green Bocce ball he challenged me to play him for a wager of ten bucks. That is steep in my book, but heck, I'll take the Mole's money. As we started playing he said, "hey Boss, you pays me to get the latest info, so here it is. You may be surprised but there are two sushi restaurants coming to 4S Ranch. "I hears the awesome Sushi on the Rocks, from La Jolla is going in by Starbucks and "Sushi Mento" I think it s called is replacing Sublime Pizza by your Community Hub and Brett's Barbecue. That should make Flippin Pizza real happy."
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The Mole then passed me a file with the picture to the right in it. He then said, "Boss, back in Jersey two businesses selling the same thing so close to each other would not be pretty. I think it could mean a Sushi War." I explained, "Mole it won't be a war, just competition. Nothing wrong with free enterprise. It is the American way."
As I made an awesome roll of one of the green Bocce Balls, I explained to the Mole that competition is good for everyone. Mole replied, "I gets it boss, they might keep the prices down and the service and quality high in order to get the most patrons. Hey, it's like Frank's Pizza in Parsippany, Jersey. I love that place."
"Well kind of like that mole, but were not talking garlic knots or ketchup on your toasted everything bagel with a thick slice of Taylor Ham. It is raw fish Mole." "I gets it boss. We might have some good Unagi specials." I had to break out laughing again. Mole then confirmed to my surprise, he actually likes sushi. Seems the Mole is full of new information and as usual some surprises.
The Mole then got on a roll both with his throws of the red Boccia balls but also with how great America is. I have always liked listening to inspired people or even human moles speak about our country.
As the mole tossed the last red ball it rolled up within about a half an inch of the Pallino for his decisive win. I just shook my head and handed him ten bucks. it was an expensive lesson. The darn Mole just beat me yet again.
I told him, "Your amazing mole. You could do a beer commercial. Of course you would be surrounded by the hottest looking female moles and you could say in your deep Jersey voice, "yous guys knows I don't always drink, but when I do it is Karl Strauss."
After wishing the Mole well, I walked back into the home where Jeanne our Office Manager and Theresa were hanging out in the great room by the amazing kitchen.
Jeanne asked how the Mole was doing?
I asked Jeanne how she knew he was even around? She replied, "Heck, he was working out in the gym earlier waiting for you. Something about spanking you in some Italian game he played growing up in Italy."
I just shook my head yet again...that darn Mole.
Enjoy your week,
Ray & Theresa Shay
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