I met him once, maybe a year or two ago, i had had a drink outside his bar and when the bill came i had been charged for beers instead of sodas.

the outside bartender got a bit uppity at my refusal to pay for something i hadn't had and i asked for the manager to be summoned.

the manager, whom i now recognise as darel, came and resolved matters in a friendly and professional manner, placating both myself and the bartender.


i dont know anything about his recent troubles, but if the reports of his heavy cocaine usage are to be believed, then it all makes perfect sense. cocaine is a very nasty and dangerous stimulant indeed.