Maida Steel's Birthday

We all went out last night to celebrate Maida Steel's birthday. It's been quite some time since I went "clubbing" God, do I feel old. After starting the evening out at Primanti's for dinner, we headed to Station Square.

Our first stop was Matrix. There are four different rooms there. The first room was the "Salsa" room. We had to get out of there fast. Too many Charros there (Cootchie, Cootchie). We then wandered into the "Liquid" room, no one was in there.

We then went into the "Hip Hop" room. This was one of the most crowded rooms. Lots of scantily-clad girls dancing on platforms. Next, the "Retro" room. It was in this room, with The Bee Gees, Stayin' Alive blaring, that I got felt up for the first time of the evening. Mind you, it was only my left arm, but what gives a perfect stranger the right to rub my arm up and down as they pass?

The youngsters stay and Twiggy, Adam and I head back to Liquid for people watching. We watched this old dude and his girl totally dance their faces off. I took some amusing videos, but because of the flashing lights, they didn't turn out.

We then started watching this gal. All night long, we were waiting for her to show us her "Britney". She did not disappoint us, however, thank goodness she DID have panties on. Adam kept predicting that she was going to fall backwards over the railing. She probably did, but we left and didn't get to see it.

Next stop, Saddle Ridge, so Maida could ride the bull. I absolutely hate to admit it, but I totally fit in at this place. I guess there is a little redneck in me after all.

So, they all go get in line to ride the bull. I am scoping out a spot to take photos. I decide to head over to where they are standing in line and as I am making my way there, I pass this guy and he looks at me and under his drunk breath says "Damn, you're cute". As I reach my friends and start talking to them, this same dude walks past and totally smacks me on the ass. Okay, nothing makes me want to punch a guy more than when they smack me on the ass uninvited. Come on guys, personal space!!! Do you really think that is going to get you anywhere???

So I watch Mel, Maida and Adam ride the bull.

We then head for the dance floor. This was actually fun! We met some real characters, like this couple. The guy was totally smashed. His partner was totally trying to hold him up. We referred to them as Summer and Fall, she was Summer because she had Summer Teeth (summer there and summer not) and he kept Falling! At one point, he was sitting on the floor in his own puke.

Happy Birthday, Maida Steel! I love you and I hope you had an awesome night and enjoyed your birthday spanking from Mel Practice!

Scarehouse 2007

Well, tonight is the last night I will be working at The Scarehouse in Etna. It sure has been fun. I've met a lot of new friends and I think I "may" have conquered my fear of haunted places.

It all started with roller derby. The Steel City Derby Demons and The Scarehouse made a deal to cross promote. In August, Maida Steel and I went to The Scarehouse to film a commercial.

The house was under construction then, but I could tell that it was going to be awesome. In early October, Scott, one of the owners was looking for someone to sell the R.I.P passes that would get you to the front of the line with no waiting. Of course, you are going to pay more for this and many, many people chose to do so with lines ranging some nights three to three and a half hours long.

The first night that I worked, Davey, one of the Scarehouse gouls, named me Drewcilla or Drew for short. Davey was alwasy walking around, talking about having "the corruption" and not being very willing to share his "spirits".

I loved working with Dave and Jim, our security dudes.

Maida and I spend a little time with "The Wayne-iac"

I met lots of interesting people, like this dude, that was in a leather jacket that looked likea skeleton. The hood actually zipped up to make a full mask that he could both see and breathe out of.

I ran into a gal who I have been reading her journal online for about two years now. I about peed myself when I saw her standing in line. Of course, I couldn't contain myself and had to accost her with the fact that I've been reading all about her for years. Later, I hoped that she wouldn't think that I am a total psycho stalker and quietly block me from her site.

The best quote from this experience comes from some dude purchasing a ticket. When asked if he would like to donate a dollar to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, he replied "No thanks, I'm not religious" I had to turn around so that he wouldn't see me laughing and trying so hard not to pee myself. Double Destroyer, a fellow rollergal that was working the front desk decided that this should be our "catch all" response for anything, like "Would you like fries with that?" "No thanks, I'm not religious". It sounds pretty good to me.