Sunday, February 26, 2012

Congo

I did. I didn't. I did. I didn't. Boy, was this boy confused. Well, I think I was anyway. Friday night dances at the Congo were the thing back then. The Woodfords Congregation Church, just up the hill from the Corner was the place to be on Friday nights. When I got to Lincoln Junior there was always a lot of chatter in the halls and at lunch about, "Are you going? What time are you going to be there?" The older guys in our gang always said they went, but I had no proof. As for me, I always talked big early in the week but always bailed by Friday evening. I was, back then, and still am today a rather shy and quiet kind of guy. Now, I know many who know me pretty well are laughing about this last comment, but I am. Truly! I guess you could say, 'I pick my spots'. I enjoy crowded places with good friends, as I did at Brian Boru Friday evening, but when we ventured across the street to the CCCC for the games, I chose to sit by myself away from friends and really had a fine time. This some times confuses my friends, but hey, it's me. I'm sort of like the kaleidoscope. Everytime it moves things change, evolve, clash, confound. That's me! Now, why is it that every time I pass this church, I think about ballroom dancing lessons. I'm such a fraidy cat!

16 comments:

  1. You obviously are on the line between introvert and extrovert...not a bad place to be! Your comments reminded me of high school Friday night dances...so much fun!!

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  2. You certainly have a funny bone! Maybe you were just afraid of wimmen? You know, those strange creatures who hold such allure for the male of the species...

    The "shy and quiet" comment eludes me. Really? Wait, I can hear the sound of laughter from here!

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  3. Church + dances = unusual l(to me) combination. I understand your kind of shyness - c'est moi aussi.

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  4. I thought most churches didn't like dancing. But I think it's nice if they have activities for young people. Although I guess dancing isn't for everyone. :)

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  5. Ballroom dancing classes ARE scary Birdman, your fears are founded!!

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  6. Wonderful scene. Boys and dances..too funny!

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  7. Your probably a regular Gene Kelly.

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  8. This picture is adorable! :)
    So nice to read your blog!
    Léia

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  9. Charming portrait of your kaleidoscope personality of which I think we all have a bit of -- barbara

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  10. It reminded me of high school dances with the nuns running around saying "Leave room for the Holy Ghost" if couples got too friendly. Now that's scary.

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  11. I had some pretty scary social experiences taking dancing lesson when I was a teenager. It turned out I was a better dancer when I was left to figure out the moves myself.

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  12. RedPat's comment has cracked me up! I love reading about your memories.

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  13. I loved the Friday night dances in junior high school. Never missed one, unless I was grounded.

    You're a weird dude, Bird. Though I understand some of your psyche. I'm an INTJ, with the I = introvert.

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  14. Oh My.... Teen boys plus dancing don't do too well.... I never cared much for dancing either --although once I had a 'steady' boyfriend, we enjoyed going to them together. But--I've never been a party person much --or anyone who enjoyed being in groups like that.... I can understand how you felt...
    Betsy

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