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WRAT Holiday Party Memories Through The Years – Part 1

It’s the time of the season when company parties come in to play. Although things have been toned down over the last few decades due to social awareness, we can…

It's the time of the season when company parties come in to play. Although things have been toned down over the last few decades due to social awareness, we can still look back fondly at the crazy times we used to have at our own company parties at the Rat!

In the early days of the station in the mid to late 90's, we used to go to a restaurant or hall, have our dinner, dance, and door prizes. Then a bunch of us would head to the after party at a local bar in the area. Some of these photos are from those days.

Personally I think that one of the reason's the Rat got off to such a great start in those early days, was because of the bond that we all made. Most of us were the same age - mid to late 20's. God that sounds weird! We for the most part were single and liked to be part of the rock and roll lifestyle the job at the station afforded us. Mind you, we weren't rock stars, we just partied like them.

I'm purposely leaving off the names of the individuals on here because, quite frankly it doesn't matter. Some you may recognize, some you may not. They all had and in some case still have a big part in the station's success over the past 26 years. All of them have left an indelible mark on Rat Radio and I'm honored to honor them here and now, THIS holiday season.

Oh and don't worry if you don't see some of your favorites. There's plenty more pics for me to upload from the Rat Holiday Party treasure trove. Start out by checking out these gems from the 90s. Talk about 90's paloooza!  Jeesh. Well, Happy Holidays, and more pics to come.

Man, I've really gotten gray.

Believe it or not, Jimmy’s first job was overnights at a Christian Radio Station. He claims he got into radio because like Rocky Balboa once said, “cause I can’t sing or dance.” Jimmy loves to write about all local happenings, especially around his town of Toms River. Favorite Pastime (other than masturbation, of course): Cheering for the Yankees, and crying for the J-E-T-S!!! Favorite Food: Hot Sauce…I collect ’em! Favorite Drink: PRUNO…look it up, if you dare! Favorite Movies: The Exorcist, Planet of The Apes (the original), To Kill a Mockingbird, Annie Hall, and of course GF 1 & GF 2…I heard that’s how the real fans refer to them. Favorite Movie Line: easy…Murry-Caddyshack-“big hitter, the Lama”…f#$*in’ riot! Best Rat Rock Bands: STP, VH, ZEP, PEARL JAM, FOOS, PEPPERS,AC/DC Favorite New Bands: Glorious Sons, Rival Sons, Dirty Honey Most Embarrassing Moment: the moment my mother reads this shit! Best Day: I know a lot of folks say this, but it’s true: the day my little girl Jynell and my boy Big D were born! Next to that, it would have to be the day I was baked on earth day in Central Park and met Keefer Sutherland…baked too, I believe.