hanging it out in ybor
kateI don’t go out too often. Several reasons.
The terms “acting-single mom” and “barfly” don’t really go together. Or maybe they do and I want to fight the cliché. Although one might suspect that lurking in a poorly lit facility filled with drinkers might make me more approachable, one would be wrong. I mean, have you seen my hair? Therefore I usually stay home with my two favorite men, Ben and Jerry, and watch the latest Owen Wilson film in peace. And peruse the Internet. But I digress.
Saturday 
night I braved the elements and dragged my friend Lynda along to The Blue Shark. Tommy was there with JGLB – and that alone is worth the trip from Wesley Chapel to Ybor City. Hell, I’d drive to Orlando just to see this group of guys sing and play their hearts out while scantily clad women gyrate in front of (and sometimes on) the stage. I especially love when Johnny and Tommy synchronize their dance moves. Too cute and I just wanna jump up there and squeeze them.
Brett walked right up and said hello. Even introduced me to his woman. Of course, this occurred before humidity hit me. Brett then dragged us upstairs where I met David Pinero and heard his theories on Internet 
revenue. Imagine my surprise when this mild-mannered man later busted a move on the dance floor. Few more beers in me and I’d have joined him.
Then I turned around and met these women.
For 
a second I thought my synagogue was sponsoring a “Roman Revelry” party somewhere on 7th Avenue. Turns out Carmine’s hosted Toga Night and these girls only looked like my mother-in-law’s Mah Jong partners. The resemblance was uncanny.
There is something admirable about ladies who have nipples 
that point to the ground, yet possess more body confidence than I ever will. Even after my plastic surgery procedure this June, I doubt I will feel as comfortable dancing in public as these delightful dames.
Check out the heart.
God love her.
Years ago, I used to drink alcohol through a straw because 1) it made American beer taste better; 2) it made American men taste better; 3) my lipstick lasted longer; and 4) funneling in public is frowned upon. Glad to see this habit is making a 
comeback.
As midnight approached, Lynda and I headed home. I look forward to future dates with Brett, David, and Brett’s super-cute sweetie. Tommy 
is always a charmer – I’d even pay a cover charge next time! And that saxophone player from the first band was hot. Of course, if I were truly single, the only action I’d see would be from this guy. I just know it.
Reason enough to stay married.
***cross-posted at Out in Left Field***
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September 17th, 2006 at 7:13 pm
damn, i missed it.
September 17th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
Yes, I thank the gods I have already consumed my life’s quota of booze.
September 18th, 2006 at 12:36 am
Well if you missed it, feel free to get a feel for by looking over the slideshow of pictures I put together at the Blue Shark’s defacto website.
It was really all that!
September 18th, 2006 at 10:46 am
I was at Rough Riders toga party, it was a great time!
September 18th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
thanks to Kate, and all who attended. please make plans to attend:
Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitarist Jim “Kimo” West at Kapok Special Events Pavillion Fri Oct 9! SPONSORED BY STICKS OF FIRE! see http://downtownwestevents.com
September 18th, 2006 at 6:10 pm
Anna, Dorothy and Pam want to thank Johnny, Ray, Ben, Tommy, George, Wally, Penny, Jeri (Yea!! Jeri…glad to see ya back), Lorelei, Otis, Dirty E, Dr. Gary Brown, City Groove, Loretta Lindsey, David Pinero and all others that helped make the Blue Shark Grand Re-opening a huge success. We ALL had a blast as did the other 200+ people there. We really appreciated all your hard work. It sounds like Kate needs to get out more!!!!! The Blue Shark with ANY of their excellant entertainment is always an improvement over hanging out with Ben and Jerry!!! For whatever it’s worth, Anna insists we say Chunky Monkey is the best thing next to JGLB at the Blue Shark anyday except when maybe they play at 42nd St!!!! OK, satisfied Anna? now go sit down!!! Anna, Dorothy and Pam are sure we speak for Rita, Sylvia, and all the other female Blue Shark “barflies” ….. Kate took pictures of the wrong “barflies” — where are the pictures of us??!!! None of our nipples point south except maybe when we bend over!!! By the way, thanks Kate, we never knew we had nick-names before. We are now the Blue Shark Barfly Sisterhood. Before we thought we were just TRAMPS!! Isn’t America great!!!
ps… David Pinero, next time you take a picture of Pam, she asks that you make the fat under her chin disappear!! Love ya anyway Dave!!
September 18th, 2006 at 6:40 pm
Oh by the one we forgot to thank Downdown West Events, for putting on a fabulous show!!!. We also were disapointed that we didn’t see Wes Stephano, are pimp Daddy there. Maybe next time.
September 18th, 2006 at 9:05 pm
There’s something to be said about a woman drinking a tallboy through a straw and holding a ciggie in the same hand. I think the word I’m looking for is NO!
September 20th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
anna, dorothy and pam: whaddaya mean i wasn’t there? you guys dont remember seeing me?
September 20th, 2006 at 6:02 pm
Wes, Anna, Dorothy and Pam were too busy being “barflies” and making sure our nipples pointed North to really look for you. We thought we spotted you once but realized it was JOHHNY G LYON!!!!!!!!!