Retro RFH 80s Girls Auld Ichabod’s Acquaintance

RFH Class of ’83 girls’ Christmas night get-together at Ichabod’s
Photo/Jill Sorrentino

Well, we know full well that in the rare event auld acquaintance be forgot, there’s always a reminder of what was — and how unforgettable it is. This time the auld acquaintance is among a gaggle of girls who are all still friends from the RFH Class of ’83.

They dubbed themselves the original Brat Pack. The added “B” puts a jolt of bawdy into the velvety smooth cool behind the classic Rat Pack. These girls, like many RFHers, loved to hang out at Ichabod’s, now Woody’s, which is, yes, owned by and RFHer, of course — Class of ’78’s Chris Wood. And, of course, like many RFHers, knew how to raise their own brand of not-so-hooligan hell.

Back in the day, in this case the 80s, Ichabod’s was one of the hottest of RFH hang out spots in Sea Bright. If there was an RFHer to find, you’d likely find them there not forgetting auld acquaintances. Ever.

This snapshot, courtesy of RFHer Jill Sorrentino is a freeze frame of the infamous scene of the Ichabod’s crime. In this case, it was a Christmas night get-together in 1986, three years after these girls (and guy photo bomber). One, as with the last auld acquaintance RFH photo, is gone — Sara Mackin.

Yeah, the post-family time Christmas night chill out among buds was very popular back in the day. “They would open (Ichabod’s on Christmas night) after 7 p.m.,” Sorrentino said. Believe us, we know.

The after dinner escapes to friends occurred on a regular holiday basis. Dinner, beep of the ol’ friends’ horn and out the door we went, over the river and to Ocean Avenue to Ichabod’s (or some other Sea Bright hang-out close by) we’d go. “I miss the good old days,” Sorrentino said. So do we.

So, as you approach the New Year, be sure the auld acquaintance is not forgot. Remember with a toast and a little getaway among RFH friends forever.

Cheers!