Craig is a member of Acheans and invited JSH and I to attend along with Lizzie (obviously), Justin and Mary Noller.
I have never been to Mardi Gras Ball. The opinions I have heard vary from "it is awesome" to "it is awesome only if you are in the krewe or know people in the krewe" to "it sucks and is just alot of standing around watching people you don't know do stuff." My opinion: It was a pretty cool experience and if you are with good people---it is a great time.
I didn't realize that it was a full dress tuxedo event--thus, another trip to Perlis was required. At this point, let me go on a rant regarding the complete racket that Perlis has going on with tuxedo rentals during Mardi Gras season. I spend at least 3 1/2 bills on tuxedos for the month of January. Each time I went in there to pick up a tux, they had multiple racks of tuxedos lined up for that weekend's events. The worst part is that for DC Mardi Gras ball I had to rent two shirts because it was anticipated we would need to wear the tuxedos twice. Perlis charged me a rental and one-half just for the tuxedo with one extra shirt (which I didn't end up wearing). Really? I mean I guess it's good to see someone is prospering during this economic downturn. The worst part is that the tuxedos are crappy and hardly ever fit. For Acheans, the shirt didn't fit around the collar so there was an open hole in between the buttons near by neck. Thus, if I turned the right way, you could see my 3 chest hairs. Sexy.
I guess I could be a grown up and buy a tuxedo. I am done growing. But, what fun would that be?
Anywho, moving on. We had a great time hanging with Lizzie, Justin, and Mary Noller. Craig was hilarious in his costume (he was a horse or donkey) and we ended up drinking alot. After the end of the ball, we got to attend the Queen's breakfast---which didn't start until midnight. I called it the "bacon breakfast" because they had great bacon and lots of it. After 3 plates of bacon, we called it a night and headed home for some much needed sleep.
The highlight of the night was the high life. The bar at the ball was serving Miller High Life---a favorite of mine. JSH and I took a great picture in our formal attire with our respective champagnes---her "champers" and my champagne of beer. I think it is the early clubhouse leader for the Christmas card in 2009.
Tell me what you think:
Happy Holidays!
The Haynes Family and High Life
Nothin' But the Best!
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