The Big Event!

Dearest Reader,

Here’s how it went:  The 2 marrieds and I arrive at the saloon and this good looking tall guy approaches me.  I feel a little giddy until he tells me he’s a pilot and flying out in the morning.  It’s very hard not to roll my eyes.

Me:  No, you’re not.  You’re drinking.  Pilots don’t drink before flights. 

Pseudo-pilot dude:  Uh… the airlines have loosened up their restrictions.

I give him the “how stupid do you think I am” look.  For some reason, this does not turn on my new “pilot” friend and he soon disappears. 

Looking around the bar, we spot this guy who really stands out. He has grown his mutton chops into semi-moustaches sticking out six inches from both sides of his head.  My friend is intrigued and asks if she can have her picture taken with him.  He agrees.  Later we notice he is groping her boob in the photo.

Everyone seems to know each other and I ask one of the regular gals if there are any guys who will dance with me.  She pulls a cowboy aside and we two-step.  I’m proud of my resourcefulness in talking to her but notice the guy assumes some non-existent intimacy. 

The last dance is Sweet Home Alabama and my married friend and I rock out to it.  After all, she is one half of my date!  It is the best dance of the evening and everything ends on a high note.

Lessons:

• Next time, I will go to a dance place with rock-and-roll rather than country western music  You don’t have to wait for a guy to ask you to dance and you can minimize unwanted contact.
•  I also will consider wearing some kind of conversation-starter.  Mutton Chops was very popular and so was his obscene t-shirt wearing little girlfriend.  They had people approaching them all evening due to their unique appearances.  Of course, I wouldn’t be as extreme but a statement t-shirt might be helpful.
• People who lie, grope, and exploit situations are not my people.  I will find a place with my peeps next time.

Onto No Fears #2!  
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XO M.J.