Understanding how we look at people is an important part of my cast of characters. Whether they worked with me or were patrons of Fred's they fell into categories I created , none any better or for that matter any worse than the other. All beloved and tucked into that special place forever locked within my heart. My youngest son vowed when he reached a certain age he would be "outta here." He was but to talk to him now it is an amazing transformation. He'll tell us about people from that small New England town that have sent him messages and pics. Amazed and bewildered I listen. We all now understand that "outta here" doesn't mean "outta mind." He too has a cast of characters he follows as does his brothers. I am sure that when they tell each other about someone from the past it can be directly related in someway to Fred's, a constant place.
At Fred's many went by nicknames and not necessarily created by us. There was Happy, Pee-wee, Sim, Sweet Corn, Albie, Gracie Baby, Doc, the Sarge, the Colonel, Heiney, Prune Face (that was created by us) as was Dip-shit but all are cherished memories. Many in our cast put themselves into their own category. You were either a regular or irregular. Depending on their day it could of also meant a bowel habit. Each could and did tell the other "no way..you're full of shit!"
At Fred's many went by nicknames and not necessarily created by us. There was Happy, Pee-wee, Sim, Sweet Corn, Albie, Gracie Baby, Doc, the Sarge, the Colonel, Heiney, Prune Face (that was created by us) as was Dip-shit but all are cherished memories. Many in our cast put themselves into their own category. You were either a regular or irregular. Depending on their day it could of also meant a bowel habit. Each could and did tell the other "no way..you're full of shit!"
Baltic was the best place to grow up. It was so simple, but meaningful. I wish my children could have the carefree life that I had growing up. I miss those days.
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