Dorma thinks the date started with dinner at Sal’s Italian Restaurant next to the old drive-in theater, and Sal came by the table and sang, “That’s Amore.”
But she can’t be certain.
Ted could have sprung for Burger King.
It’s been a while since Ted Muncie borrowed his grandfather’s 1960 Ford Fairlane and drove Dorma Roberts down to Sarasota High for the opener to the Southeast Seminoles football season.
Their first date, Sept. 18, 1964 - 41 years ago Sunday.
Happy anniversary, kids.
“It’s hard to remember the details,” Dorma said. “It’s been so long.”
Dorma remembers this: In study hall a few days earlier she leaned toward her friend Cynthia, pointed to Ted and said somewhat boldly, “Cynthia, he’s going to take me to the football game Friday night.”
“Me?” said Ted Muncie, hearing the news for the first time.
He couldn’t believe his luck.
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