Rockin the Honky Tonk for a Boobie Walk UYE

Booze, Boogie, & Boots, all for the Boobies! (Try saying that 10x fast)!
Ok, so this Rockin’ the Honky Tonk for a Boobie Walk UYE was awhile ago, but works out perfectly to review now, especially since there’s a month to go before my Boobie Walk. Yes, that’s right, I’m doing the Avon 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk in SF (July 10 – 11, 2010).
*Special thanks to all who have donated to this cause that’s so near and dear to my heart. Breast cancer is a horrible disease, which affects everyone. Anywho, for those who haven’t donated and are interested, please help me achieve my fundraising goal (as I’m super close). Any amount would be greatly appreciated, and here’s the link:
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Special thanks to Janice and Jason for organizing this event. Here are my highlights:
1) Unilocalers — Some amazing Unilocaler and non-​Yelper friends were in attendance, and even saw a few earlier at the Bubbles and Brunch SF Elite event. Anywho, it was so great to see them and some decked out in the finest western gear. Holy goodness, there was even an Indian cowboy (go Badri)! This was definitely an excuse for Janice and I to show off our new cowgirl boots. Yeehaw!
2) Dentist Chair — As someone who enjoys going to the dentist, I never imagined taking shots from a dentist chair. While it looked intimidating and absolutely crazy, of course, I did it and downed a Kamikaze shot. It was easier than expected, and very little spillage on my mouth and shirt (unlike another Unilocaler, who shall remain nameless). Oh Mylanta!
3) Mechanical Bull — With a lil’ liquid courage (see #2) and some words of encouragement, I seized that bull by the horns, and rode it. Guess who won for staying on that bull the longest? I showed that bullie who the new bullie is now!
4) Boogie — We tried to line dance the best we could. The live band was incredible as they played not only country hits (of yesterday and today), but also top 40 and pop hits! Yup, we were definitely working it (swaying hips and booty shaking)!
What an amazing and digalicious event. It’s not often that you get SF city dwellers (Jason, Janice, and myself) making the trek down to the Saddlerack in Fremont. Thanks to all who came out as the SBC did represent (Badri, Bobby, Peter, Hannah, Kevin L, Kevin N, Julie, Terre, John, Dennise) and Sergio from EB, as it was definitely a boot stomping good time! It was so worth it to be in the company of so many amazing people for such a wonderful cause!
Cheers!

Honky tonk badonkadonk =D
Give me a lil country and I get my hips swingin, my boots tappin, the rest is… well, just check out the pics!
I know this isn’t exactly a place that regular people go to on a Saturday night, but my friends aren’t exactly regular and the cause we were celebrating wasn’t one either. Gill C’s Avon Breast cancer walk is slated for July and you can still donate my clicking on this link:
A huge THANK YOU to the folks who yeehawed with me at Saddle Rack. This was a UYE that rocked my world and I wish I could fully describe in words the feeling of having your favorite people in a country bar, out in the ‘burbs. All I can say is to those of you who missed it, well, TOO BAD! =P
* Thanks to Jason C for the brilliant idea on this UYE — I can’t take all the credit, I was just the secretary! *

Yep, it was a good-​times at this event! Plus, it was nice to support Gill C. on her Avon Breast Cancer Walk (July 11 – 13): [
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Originally, I only decided to attend and support Gill — and Janice C. who organized it — well, because they are cool like that. lol. Otherwise, the distance to the Saddle Rack and my lack of appreciation for country music would have kept me away. But, I ended up enjoying the venue’s vibe and even their music, and having Unilocalers, friends-​of-​yelpers and some from the SBC showing up in Western regatta was something else. Everyone having a good time while in support of a good cause was fantastic!
This is my second Janice C. social invite and once again it was such a good-​times! All I can say is, do not turn down an invite from her (ooh, I should trademark that phrase). :D

One of the most entertaining UYEs I have been to recently! And again for a good cause — I seem to be filling up on good karma points this spring: D
Great location picked by fellow Unilocalers Janice C. and Gill C. — I had never heard of this place and have to admit I was a little less than ecstatic when I first saw the event description. Then, I read the reviews and got more excited since almost everybody seemed to be having a good time. Finally, I made it there and YEEHAW!!! An Indian in a country western bar (good thing I’m not THAT kind of Indian with so many cowboys around LOL ;p)
Saddle Rack deserves its own review so I’ll save this for reviewing the UYE itself. Organized by Janice C. in support of our dear friend Gill C. who will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (39 miles). You can read more about Gill’s motivation and commitment here
A nice group of Unilocalers responded. Shout-​outs to Gill C., Janice C., Jason C., Terre P., John P., Dennise O., Bobby L., Kevin N., Julie K., Peter L., Kevin L., Hannah C., and a couple of new people (so sorry I can’t remember names!!!)
I passed up on both the barber chair and the mechanical bull. Weak, I know but I was on allergy meds and had to watch it — that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!!! haha
But we had a blast, everyone who gave the barber chair a shot seemed to really enjoy getting alcohol poured down their throats (what’s not to like!!!) and then of course, came the bull rides. It is important that you do the bull ride AFTER the barber chair to maximize the entertainment value, especially to those watching ;p
I think Gill C. won the prize for the Unilocaler who stayed on the bull the longest (I left before this momentous occasion unfortunately) so congrats Gill!!! :D
All in all, great evening — props to those who dressed up in western garb — I bet Kevin N. felt at least partly that he was home again in the great state of Texas (and Kevin, this is the ONLY time you will ever hear me put Great and Texas in the same sentence so make the most of it ;p)
Music was lively and even though country music was the main theme, it was a lot of foot-​tapping fun and thoroughly enjoyable with the live band mixing it up with the DJ as people twirled and line danced away — I don’t think I’d ever do it but line dancing is such an elegant and graceful thing to witness and there were some people who were obviously trained and took this very seriously so well done people!!!
Sometime during the event, I borrowed John P. s cowboy hat and thought I’d landed me a cow-​girl ;p but it was Janice and she’s already taken :) Time to get back on that horse and ride off into the sunset… wait, I take that back… time to put the top down and drive off into the sunset… ahhh, much better now ;p
~ 5 stars overall for a most unexpected evening of fun and frolic among some of the most awesome friends and an opportunity to remove another stereotype from my head. And a great cause — good luck in your walk Gill — we’re proud of you — go do it!
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