Friends Come and Go, but Vikings are Forever!

Last night was an unoffical Nolan Viking reunion. What started out as a handful of people turned in to a much larger event. It was at Duke's in Bedford. The Cowboy game was on (which by the way - nice win boys!). It was packed with Cowboys fans so I was very pleased that we called ahead and got them to reserve tables for 50 people. Score!!! It was really great to see some folks I hadn't seen in years and some since high school.

This is Heather Blum Bryant. She lived down the street from me in high school. She's always been super nice and hasn't changed a bit. When I was in the 5th grade we moved resulting in me transferring schools. I went to St. John's for one day...one day only. Heather was the only person that talked to me. She was so sweet. But I still had a major tantrum after school and refused to ever go back. Thanks Heather for being so nice then and now!

Carly Strickland Andrews - I could go on and on and on and on about all the memories I have with Carly. We met in the 7th grade. Had a close group and then drifted apart in high school probably over a boy (as usual) or something stupid like that. We reconnected again our freshman year in college thanks to John Hamer and we've been having a blast ever since. I have lots of pictures to prove it but I'll spare us both the embarrasment. She is family. Love you Carly!

Denise George Smith. Loved catching up with her! My sophomore year in high school we managed to squeeze 4 people into Denise's MG - pretty sure we ran a crub too by the old Bennigans. I also attempted to learn how to drive a standard in her car. Another bad idea. It was great seeing her!

Chad Perry! I always remembered Chad being a pretty funny guy in high school but it wasn't until recently when Chad met us out to watch the TCU game that I realized he is hilarious!! Looking forward to more fun times Chad! Bring Cara out!

And Chris Andrews...I've known Chris since 9th grade. Like Carly, we have lots of memories together and consider them both family. We have a ton of inside jokes and quotes that nobody gets or that people think are stupid so they just ignore it but I get Chris' humor and I love the "dude".

It was a great night! Good friends and a good win for the BOYS. Sure, I have a smokers hangover and I didn't even smoke. But that's what ya get when you go to a sports bar (that allows smoking). But who cares - it was all worth it reconnect with old friends and get to know some that I didn't know very well. I'm looking forward to doing it again later in the year. An "unofficial" reunion...so that's how you get them to show up...NOW YOU TELL ME!!