I just want to remind everyone that this coming Friday (May 5th, 2006) will be our Monthly First Friday Get-Together at Cryan's in South Orange. It will be well attended.

There will be many things to celebrate. First I want to thank Frank for reminding everyone that Friday May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. This gives us the opportunity to celebrate the victory of the Mexican Army over the cruel and ruthless Spanish Imperialists.

There is also another victory to celebrate. As most of you know, this past April 15th, A new law was passed that made it illegal to smoke in bars and restaurants in the state of New Jersey. This is a great victory for the people of the state of New Jersey. No longer will our rights be violated.

You may not agree with all of my views, but you are free to disagree with me because we live in The United States of America and we have Freedom of Speech. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

You have certainly delivered some stirring sentiments, Dennis, but where are Bobby and I supposed to smoke our cigars?!

Jose Cuervo meets Jameson and Old Bushmil, now thats worth drinking to if I may say soooo!!!!

Rico, it ain't a party without you, so be sure to bring your bad self.

By the way, it will be worth showing up just to see what I'm planning on wearing.

John, the lawyers for "Mr. Ed" will be waiting for you at the usual First Fridays gathering place. Their from the law firm of Didhe, Doher & Howe...

A few photos from the last FF:

Mr. Bob Davis, Don Scher (obscuring Doris Flatley!), Lucia, Rico:

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Our new friends Jean and Ellen, and gool od' Marty Kimball:

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Bobby Davis, Bobby Jones (who looks like he just bit into a jalapino) and Jean:

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FF chairman Dennis Molinaro and your webmaster in his swanky shirt:

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