First Night in Burlington, 2008-2009

For the second year in a row, we joined the Kuntz's and Salerno's as we participated in Burlington's First Night to welcome 2009. The various programs we took in covered everything from French-Canadian rock to monsters of Vermont. Banjo Dan was a personal highlight. Of course, we did have to seek nourishment (pictured above) at Sweetwaters on Church Street. We avoided the usual parade since the wind chill temperature hovered around -16 degrees F (the walk back to the hotel tested our ability to endure Arctic conditions). Naturally, the entire proceedings had to begin with lunch at La Provence in Brandon. It was a very pleasant (although at times chilling) experience. Below is a photo of the group (sans Janet, the photographer) as we prepared to venture forth into First Night activities. And to the side is a pix of Banjo Dan's group.