I'm not quite sure what year it was, 00, 01, 02? Anyway, as an adult, I can't remember a memorable time when I "went out" to bring in the new year.. Years ago, it was the thing to do . . .getting together with a group of people and joining in on the who could show the most enthusiasm about how the upcoming year is going to be better for you and for me . . . and downing a bottle of champagne or “Hennessy” by themselves, etc., etc., etc. I can count on half-a-hand the times I had a gig on New Years eve.
But I do certainly remember since the early 80s, spending new year eves with Mommy. It was always a time that we would have something to eat (spagetti or chilli) and watch "Dick Clark" in New York counting down the last seconds of the year. But a couple of times between 2000 and 2002, I did have to play a couple of gigs. So . . . what the heck, I took Mommy with me. But one time stands out in my mind. Mommy and Me and a friend, took to the streets that New Years eve and Mommy partied heavy! Mommy ate, gave advice, danced . . . ate, gave advice dance . . . and ate, gave advice and danced some more. My friend “Lorna” supervised when I was on stage, but on the breaks, me and Mommy boogied, boogied and boogied some more. She had the greatest time!
We danced and laughed and just had fun. For Mommy, I think that it was a welcomed change from staying home and watching television. I think that she remembered it and treasured the time she spent laughing and dancing with me. We spent a time together that was different. Yep, Dick Clark didn’t see us sitting around, WE MISSED THE BALL DROP THIS TIME.
LITTLE BROTER, KERMIT SAID:
ReplyDeleteGood memory. Although, the spaghetti was pretty good when we
were younger! However, I'm sure Mommy enjoyed the change of pace.