The Basement

I'll admit it. I anxiously awaited for Wednesday, December 20th, to come. Why? Rocky VI was opening. Yes, it's true. And, I have to say, it was awesome! If you liked the first one, you're going to love this one. It is very true to the original.

There was one quote from the movie that has stayed with me. It's where Rocky says, " I think I still got something left in the basement." He was referring to how he's not finished yet-not too old. He still had some things he wanted to do in life.

Now, I know we aren't close to 60, but here's the question: What's in your basement? What would you still like to do?

The Grove

Who would think that one of the best things to do on a Saturday night was drive or walk around in circles? But, that is exactly what we did, isn't it? The car I went in, was always full of girls. We drove around and around, hung out the windows, and shouted crazy things at people. Then, we parked the car and continued the mayhem on foot. What fun! The goal was to see and be seen. Of course, for you lucky ones, who didn't have a 12:00 curfew, you were able to go to Rocky Horror.

So, what other memories do you have of the Grove?

Next Get Together - Save the Date - January 12th

On Friday, January 12th, I'll be celebrating my 43th birthday and would like to invite everyone

Location - Benchwarmers Raw Bar & Grill
6969 Taft Street (between the Publix and the Flippers Movie Theatre)

Time - 7:00 - ??????????????

Benchwarmers serves wings, steaks, burgers (regular food) and has beer and wine only.
If you want to bring kids, they have the Flippers Movie Theater and Game Room -
Inside Benchwarmers they have pool tables and video games also

Anybody wanting the "hard stuff" can go down to Joe's Bar about 1/2 block east and then come back.

NO RSVP LIST!! If you show up - glad you could come - if you don't show up - we will miss you

NO BALLOONS - NO CAKE - NO PRESENTS - NO DRAMA

Everyone's responsible for their own check

I just want to have a fun get together with all my friends - both old and new

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Fish Tale

Last night, some of us finally met the notorious Fish and his wife, Ada at our Christmas party. What a great couple of people. He shared some really funny stories, like the one where some of you guys tormented Mr. Walters by putting water in the French Horn right before it was to be played in a solo. Hmm, I wonder who did that? Fish wouldn't say.

Karen C. and Robin were also there for the first time looking (and behaving) exactly the way they did back in the day. It was so much fun watching band-ees be band-ees. The excitement grew as more and more people showed up. And, even though some of us couldn't make it in person, there were plenty of phone calls and texts back and forth with updates on what was going on. I can't wait until the next time.

And the Most Memorable Goes To

For me, 2006 was very memorable. It seems strange that at this time last year, we didn't know where half of us were, we weren't talking, and forget about hanging out together. What a difference a year makes. What has been the most memorable band moment for you this year?

All I want for Christmas...

Well, what is it? What do YOU want for Christmas?

Just a little bit.

People come and go. And, whether we want to admit it or not, they influence us. They can influence us to be good or bad. Even people we wouldn't consider our friends leave an impression on us. Everyone does. Who in the past would you have to admit influenced you and how?

Diversions

When I get bored, anxious, stressed out, whatever, I seem to end up in my car. I love to go really fast with the music very loud, and the windows open. What are some of the things you like to do?

Things that make you go, hmmmmm.

My brain is full of strange facts. I'm sure I am not the only one. Read some of the ones I know, and add some of your own.

Termites eat through wood two times faster when listening to rock music!

No piece of paper can be folded more then 7 times

The first MTV video was "Video Killed the Radio Star," by the Buggles

Christmas Tree Sale

I was driving home from work last night and passed a Christmas Tree Lot.

I remember working the Tree lot at HML.

What are some of your favorite memories of working at the tree lot???

Now that's HOT!

A group of friends and I were talking, and an interesting topic came up. Clothing. We talked about what the sexiest outfit the opposite sex could wear. You would be amazed at the variety of responses.

What would it be for you?

A Full Life

When Jose Marti named the things that every man ought to do before he dies, he said: Plant a tree, write a book, have a son. That's a great start. Any other suggestions?

You ate what?!

For some reason, at our family get-togethers, the topic of conversation for the older people always seems to come back to three topics: Cuba, old music and musicians, and all of the strange things they have eaten. According to their stories, they have eaten rabbit, horse, goat, and even iguana. The strangest thing I ever heard was picadillo from a plantain peel. I know, gross.

What has been the strangest thing you have ever eaten?