Thanksgiving Eve. One of the biggest party nights of the year. When I was in high school, this night was the beginning of the long weekend. That meant one thing. Kegger at Chester Park. Whose got the keg? More importantly, whose got money for the deposit for the tap? All you needed was $2 and a cup, and this was going to be the best night of the year. Everyone, including the players, where getting tuned up for the big game tomorrow. That’s right, St James versus Chester High. Go Bulldogs!

After graduation, this was the night that the kids that went off to college would be back in town for the holiday. Where are we meeting tonight? Wallio’s Frog Pond, The Liberty, or both? Who’s going down to the Campus Casino college bar in Sun Hill? Man, we’re gonna get ripped!

And after college, it was still a night for the Alumni to get together. For me, who was working at Wawa’s corporate office, the gang would cut out early and head to the Ramada Inn on 202, or The Lobster Pot down the road to start the party. I’d stay most all night with the gang, even though I would be working on Thanksgiving. Sure, it was a pain, but I was getting paid double-time baby!

Wherever you’re celebrating tonight, be safe, have fun, and have a great night!