Saturday night we joined our friends from HomeTown Heroes at Shagging For Dollars – a Monroe Shag Club Charity Event supporting HomeTown Heroes and Healthquest.
And let’s just say Mel and I were a little over dressed. Seriously. I have to give myself a little break here. I mean, I made it clear I had NO IDEA what “Shagging For Dollars” was.
I made some assumptions:
I assumed it was some sort of dancing, party event – I assumed the attendees would be dancing – WRONG.
I assumed since the ticket said “Wild Wild West” theme it was a “dress” up event. So, so very WRONG.
So Mel and I dress up in our best Indian wear – I mean you can’t have the Wild West without Indians right? As we are driving down the road, moms are pointing at us with their kids looking at us, waving, and laughing. I mean would you blame them?
My first indication something was very wrong was when we got out of our car and started walking, the couple next to us asked, “Are you in the show?”.
OMG…what show? And why aren’t YOU dressed up? Mel is looking at me like “What in the world did you get us into?” and all I can do is smile and cross my fingers that we aren’t the ONLY ones dressed up.
I was so relieved when we walked in and there was a group of “Cowboys” standing there…and then…they walked into the event room and got on the stage to perform. &*@#^&()!!!!! Are you kidding me?
We walk into the room – Are there we are…two Indians in full garb surrounded by…tables full of people dressed in EVERYDAY CLOTHING WATCHING the “Wild Wild West Show”. Talk about crashing a party. BOTH of my assumptions were shot down in a matter of seconds.
It felt like everyone in that room (and we are talking a couple hundred) turned and looked at us. We backed out ever so slowly. Mel looked at me and said “I can’t believe you did this to me Katie,” and we both started laughing. Not one who likes to bring attention to myself, I sure did make sure we stood out like a sore thumb that night. Jeez. So we walk on the outside of the room and go to get a snack. Not one who drinks very often, I said, “I need a drink Mel. Like NOW.” As we were snacking on our food, Stacy sees us and calls us over to her table. Thank God. At least now we were with people we knew!
Sitting with some of the greatest people at HomeTown Heroes, Donnie, Stacy, Forrest, Colette, Mike, and Windy, we ended up having such a good time for such a good cause! We were helping HomeTown Heroes earn some money for the kids they support.
We watched as the Monroe Shag Club put on an great Wild West Show, individual and couple Shag Club Members also danced for us. There was a silent auction and 50/50. It was definitely a successful benefit for HomeTown Heroes and I am so honored to have been a part of it. It ended up being such a fun night – even if Mel and I looked like we actually belonged on that stage.
I can’t wait for the next HomeTown Heroes event I can attend! I love being able to support such a good cause! Check HomeTown Heroes out on Facebook to find out about who they are and what their next event will be! You never know, you might just catch me when I make another assumption I shouldn’t!
Oh, and by the way, Stacy, one of the members of HomeTown Heroes has now dubbed me “Grace”. Seems as if I am getting a reputation over there. First I spend all day baking cheesecakes for the Sugar Plum Bake Off only to turn around and walk out when I realize I should not have cut my cake, falling down the stairs, getting burned to a crisp at the Golf Tournament, and now dressing like an Indian at a non dress up event. Hmmm….what will I mess up next?
Well at least you didn’t make the scandalous assumption I did when I read that flyer!
HAHAH…I have heard that a lot!
Mel told me all about the party in great detail. I laughed so hard my side ached. Quyite a pair of “injuns”
HAHHHA!!! I heard!
Love it! Must have been a great time for everyone! Thank you so much for supporting Team Alex also and your blog post about the walk. Hope to meet you soon!
YEA! I hope to meet you soon too! It is my pleasure supporting Team Alex and all of HomeTown Heroes!
I just wanted to say that I was the southern belle who was working in the silent auction area and we loved that you came in costume! You both looked great and we even talked about you two on the way to breakfast at 2 a.m.-Although I don’t have the performing gene my husband sang “Should’ve been a cowboy”,my sister in law and brother in law did the first spot light dance and my other shag club family worked many hours to put on a successful show. We are so glad you enjoyed yourself and showed off your spirit by arriving in theme apparel!
That comment really made me smile Paula! And WOW – You have a talented family!
You all did such a wonderful job! Thank you!
We were delighted that you came to the event and I even thought about grabbing you for the show! I am the Chairperson and was running around in a Saloon Girl Costume. It is such a pleasure to work with such a great charity like Hometown Heroes. Stay tune for next year’s event…we are thinking “Shagadelic” for the 60’s. Have Mel start thinking about his next year’s costume….maybe a Leisure Suit in pale blue!
HAHA! I know Mel would have been happy to jump on stage a do his version of an Indian dance! HA! Thanks so much Monica! We had a blast and it will definitely be back next year for sure! Yes…Mel in a pale blue leisure suit…I am thinking he could pull that off!!!
Thanks for all you do!
So see Running Fox, you were a hit! I can’t wait for the blue liesure suit…LOL!
BTW…GRACE isn’t just for the fumbles, but also for the devine presence you bring to our HTH family!
BIG HUGS!
Awwww…….thanks!
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