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April 10, 2007 at 2:19pm

Tragedy at the Tempest

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What is an Unhappy Hour?

It’s not dedicated hours of no televised sports, no half-price buffalo wings, and no mock turtleneck-wearing himbos bathed in Old Spice. Rather, it’s when a bar has one of its prized possessions stolen during happy hour.

A couple weeks ago some wad stole the framed Marilyn Monroe from the Tempest Lounge’s bathroom leaving a terrible scar on the wall.

“In my 'can't believe someone would do such a thing' moment of anger I typed up a scathing note and hung it in its place,” explains Tempest co-owner Denise Tempest.  “Tempest regulars have been hurt and saddened that someone would actually deface the place they love so and one has taken it a step further. A Tempest loyalist has added to my note, offering a reward of $50 for the return of Marilyn.  Their offer is to do an anonymous trade in exchange for $50.  I am so moved and so grateful to the Tempest patrons.  Michelle and I feel so very fortunate to have patrons who care so much about Tempest.”

Before Tempest bartender Lovely Larry gets all Dirty Harry on Tacoma, let’s find Marilyn and return the Tempest to an even temper.

If you have any information on the location of said Marilyn, give them a shout out at 253.272.4904, or drop them a note at info@tempestlounge.com or â€" Suzy Stump

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