Yes, the past weekend found me heading out with the
prettiest girl in the world on my arm, the lovely Coupon Clip-Her, bound for
the Bradentucky Bombers’ annual prom.
Held at a local watering hole, the gathering was rockabilly themed, with
all of the lovely ladies coming dressed in stunning pin-up and vintage
fashions. It really was a sight to see
and is a fashion trend that needs to make a marked return as all of these
ladies managed to take one’s breath away.
Of course, the rockabilly fashion for guys is just a
bit more difficult to pull off, unless you have a leather jacket and hair that
you can work into a pompadour. I don’t
so in terms of theme I may have failed but the guys represented nicely with
Side of Bacon/Punchline rocking the classic greaser look and Ludi-Kris Speed
just outshining us all as he matched his lovely wife.
And, all in all, it was a good time. Food was
eaten, awards were given, copious amounts of drinks were imbibed and dancing
was prevalent.
There was even a piñata.
But it’s still a struggle for me to loosen up and to
really let it go. My self-conscious
shyness, my social awkwardness, just seem to rear their heads at these things,
forcing me to the back of the room and into the shadows, nursing my drink and
checking my watch. It’s not that it doesn’t
look fun; it does! It’s more that, for
whatever reason, I just don’t know how to assert myself and join in. But I’m learning and I’m hoping that more and
more time spent with these folks will help me to unpack my insecurities and to
really let the inner “me” shine, as stupid as that sounds.
Ah, I’m such a dork.
One day, I’ll learn.
But, aside from those little goofy things, from my
little perch at the back, I was able to take in a number of highlights. Such as:
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Small Block taking pity on me in my
shyness and giving me a pep talk, encouraging me in this crazy journey called
derby. Class guy and the pep talk was
much appreciated.
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In lieu of a microphone, Side of
Bacon/Punchline having to shout his MC duties out to the crowd. Never did get to talk to him after that;
guessing he wasn’t able to do much talking after that!
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Watching the dance floor get flooded
with derby girls left and right as Psy’s hit, “Gangnam Style” hit the airwaves
and got everybody’s toes tapping.
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Seeing a well-deserved award go to Bust’N
Leave-Her for “Most Improved Player” this year.
She’s a quality lady and this award was well-deserved.
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Watching Spidey step up to the dance
floor and rock it as “I Like Big Butts” began to play. And rock it he did…
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Laughing as Sgt. Airborne misunderstood
Bacon’s shouting at him and he proceeded to the front, anticipating an award
when he was only being told to be quiet.
Good times..
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Witnessing once again super-photographer
and friend of derby, Ken LeBleu, as he posed and pointed his camera tirelessly
through the evening, capturing great moments and smiles throughout. Seriously, if you haven’t seen his work, you
need to check it out: www.lebleuphoto.com.
And there were more moments to be had throughout the
evening, some no doubt far more exciting than what I’ve shared. But I’m a simple guy and, watching from the
back, that’s what stood out. Hopefully
next year I’ll be emboldened to step out of my little bubble a little bit more
but until then, the ultimate highlight of the evening for me was after we had
left the noise and the clamor behind us, my lovely wife and I snuggled up on a
blanket in our backyard with a roaring bonfire before us.
That’s the perfect ending to a fun evening. And she’s the only one I’m really worried about impressing anyway…
(At the risk of being annoying, I’m still imploring
you to keep the Rescue Project Rainbow fundraiser in your thoughts; they need
our help to help make Christmas great for these needy families. Anything you can possibly give toward the
cause would be greatly appreciated and put to great use. Please try to take the time to donate and
share the link to the fundraiser found here.
Thanks!)
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