OUTBURST rang in the New Year at the Mantle residence, as Nancy and Jim graciously opened their home for the occasion. Carol's daughters Montana and Madison, along with former quartet-mate Heather Walsh and her son Jamie, were in attendance for this very special evening. With a rip-roaring game of Battle of the Sexes, lots of laughter, some singing, and a few drinks, the last hours of 2008 passed almost unnoticed. But at the stroke of midnight, as Dick Clark welcomed 2009, so did the members of OUTBURST and their loved ones. With glasses raised in a toast to the New Year the warmth and love for one another filled the air and hugs and kisses went 'round the room. Excitement mounted as the Midnight Buffet was presented...ham, mashed potato casserole, sweet potatoes, chicken & mushroom pie, rolls, veggies and dip, and of course Carol's world renowned Toblerone Cheesecake...yum! It was a feast fit for a king...or even Ivan the Terrible! (Sorry, inside joke) Musical Crackers were opened and tunes were gleefully tooted with no great satisfaction as the horns were obviously faulty! But an honest effort was given before defeat was admitted..."these horns don't work!" Some tidying-up took place and the real singing began...ABBA Song Star! (or something like that). Maddie and Montana started things rolling and did a really fantastic job! There was minimal arguing over who got to hold the mics next...but Heather and Debbie won the honor! They tried a group-sing after that with two and three to a mic but that proved a bit challenging...at any rate, ABBA would have been proud as the gang sang themselves silly until nearly 3am. It was a night to remember, one for the journals, and one that will be cherished.
OUTBURST would like to wish a Happy New Year to everyone who reads this, and hopes that the year ahead holds nothing but wonderful things for all. They thank their 'Better Halves" for their continued and loving support...they couldn't do it without their men at their sides...or at least in the audience!
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
WITH LOVE,
from OUTBURST
