Twice a year we gather at Dog Prairie Tavern to share stories and
toast our friendship, once in July (Christmas in July) and of course the
Christmas holiday season. So in a way I guess we are a sentimental crew
celebrating Christmas twice a year but it goes further with the many stories
told, some old and some new. The tavern is filled with laughter from the
many stories shared with each other, so the sentiment is more of a remembrance
of the fun times we shared over many years. The stories seem to get
better every year so maybe some get exaggerated but only in the best of ways.
This is not a sports or wine bar, it's a country tavern in St Paul
although it's only 30 minutes from my house but it has the feel that it's many
miles and years away from today's life. I prefer wine over beer but at
these festivities I drink beer, the amber color not the craft beers which they
may not even carry, I don't know I've never ask. I know they have wine
because I've seen some of the wives drinking a glass but it's white Zinfandel
so not real wine. Meeting at Dog Prairie has become a 23 year tradition
originally setup by Bob K and Rich G but scheduled yearly by Don A.
It starts at 3pm but people stroll in all evening so the longer
you stay the more old friends you see. Facebook is good but nothing beats
sitting down with an old friend sharing stories and laughing the night away.
This Christmas gathering is of McDonnell Douglas/ Boeing product support
employees past and present, so there are new faces that sometimes appear but
these new faces become old friends after an evening of cheerful conversation.
The Dog Prairie tavern is owned by a former McDonnell Douglas
employee, retired in 1985, now run by his grandson. It has good bar food
with friendly people and a laid back country atmosphere. Nothing beats a
good time with old friends no matter where you are but Dog Prairie seems to fit
our crowd well.
Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year to all my friends, I wish you the best and hope to
see you soon.
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