Looming shadows darken the city streets and have cast a shadow over Happy Land. The flickering Street lights, fad to black more often. What has brought this somber mood to the once very festive land? Some visitors to the town even hide behind the shadows of illusion to voice and goad on the uneasiness in the Land.
As the residents voiced their opionion in The Board, (the local tavern) what seemed to be evident is the PASSION FOR THE 05 Board. Some old timers, as they are often refereed to, want to see a more ‘bridal board’ some newcomers shout for a more ‘free’ flowing Board, with many topics included. Some new visitors feel like ‘outsiders’ when responses are slow. Who is right?? Could it be the upcoming 2005 is bring stresses upon the many once happy brides? The owners of the tavern remain quiet, as they only eject a rowdy member when it becomes offensive.
The Board was once requested by a handful of old timers, (ten or so) and due to the caring, inviting nature of these ones, the tavern is now boasts over 230+ strong, regular voices on bridal woes, mixed with the daily ' things' of life, i.e. Happy Birthdays. What seems to be missing, is that many that now frequent the tavern, bring a style of their own, that, like a patchwork quilt blanket, makes a beautiful picture if looked at as ONE.
As time speeds towards the ‘goodwill &peace to all ‘, I left the tavern feeling despondent at the turn of recent events, but hopeful that the voices find peace & harmony within the home they created THE BOARDS.
