Abio Episode 9: Cheri Comes and She Goes - February 11 2024
For Sunday, February 11, 2024 Drummer Column, Gibbs, 1,089 words Abio episode 9: descent into the maelstrom My lovely joyous Jane had been gone for too many days. I was sitting in Romey’s Bar late trying to be convivial. Romey let people 18 and up come in for food, but no booze until 21, which I was not. Many friends were there, but I barely spoke. It was late Friday night, after work and a shower. A few words about that shower. Carbon is so dirty, that after each shift, all workers were required to shower together in a large basement facility. Yes, about two dozen guys showered elbow to elbow after their shift, all lathered up. It was weird, but we got used to it. My friend Gretchen was shooting against Cheri, a new girl in town from Brockport, 14 miles southwest. Cheri was a good shot and winning soundly. She was on the 8 ball while Gretchen’s balls were scattered about. She sank the 8 and Gretchen had to pay for the next game. Cheri won again. She was expe...