Dan, it was indeed an excellent get-together last night. While I'm no Allen Funt (although I do try to achieve his fabulous hairline), I did take a few photos:
It pays to know somebody! Bob Davis usually manages to secure the coveted Roseville Alcove at Cryan's. Here the FF gang assembles:
Some old classmates catch up as "Stoic Ed" Barnes is caught in mid-ponder:
The conversation is always lively at First Friday. Doris Flatley and Don ("Shut up!") Scher (left) brought some Barringer alumni stuff:
We usually are lucky enough to get Tracy to wait on us. She's the best:
It was a good opportunity to photgraph some famous couples, like the LaFiuras:
And the Lanes:
This isn't a famous couple, just two friends from Kindergarten, your webmaster and Eileen Strallow:
Bob Davis and Pat Farrelly dropped by. Here Bob chatrs with the Lanes:
Members of the First Friday Ladies' Auxiliary -- Deb Barnes, Donna LaFiura and Eileen:
Bill Tortoriello chats with surprise guest Dennis Barbiere, who remided Lucia of that guy who played Zorro:
Dan Lane brought some fabulous Bodholt's Diner casual wear and proudly modeled it:
A close-up reveals the snazzy logo. These are available in various styles and sizes. Contact Dan at
kpd112@aol.com :
As usual, the mighty Class of '65 produced the most celebrants -- Tony Parisi, Eileen, Bill, Deb, Dennis, Donna and yours truly:
The gang's all here, mostly. A few stalwart regulars couldn't make it this month (Dennis M., Marty K., Rico, Pat, Joan, Bernie, Carin, et al, so of course we talked about them. Drop by any First Friday and join us!
