The Starlighters Dance Club Dance Event

"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous
 

Time To Get Together And.... Dance!! 1/21/2012 (Page One)

Page 1 - Pre-Dance Visiting | Page 2 - Who Was Here??
Page 3 - Serious Dancing Begins

You Are Invited To The Yorba Linda Country Club

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda

A Quick Collage Overview

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
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Let The Visiting Begin...

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
"Haven't seen you in months...."

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Kathy sports the latest in fashion, the Pea Coat

Did You Know? - The term "pea coat" originated from the Dutch or West Frisian word pijjekker, in which pij referred to the type of cloth used, a coarse kind of twilled blue cloth with a nap on one side.

A pea coat (or pea jacket, pilot jacket) is an outer coat, generally of a navy-colored heavy wool, originally worn by sailors of American and European navies. Pea coats are characterized by broad lapels, double-breasted fronts, often large wooden or metal buttons, and vertical or slash pockets. References to the pea jacket appear in American newspapers at least as early as the 1720s, and modern renditions still maintain the original design and composition.

A "bridge coat" is a pea coat that extends to the thighs, and is a uniform exclusively for officers and Chief Petty Officers. The "reefer" is for officers only, and is identical to the basic design but usually has gold buttons and epaulettes.

The standard for historical pea coats was 30 ounces (approx. 850 g) wool, most often made of heavy Melton Cloth through the 1970s in the U.S. Navy. Presently coats are made from 22–32 oz (620–910 g) wool.

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Catching up requires a lot of work

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
David explains something requiring one hand waving and the other on the hip....

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Devi and Nick discussing the evenings plans

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
They have reached an agreement

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
The wine begins to flow... This is a good sign

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Difficult maneuver... Signals from behind by Judy help guide the bottle to the glass with minimum spillage

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Close up inspection of the dance floor always a requirement

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Here's to ya!

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
The room is made more beautiful by the ladies this evening

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Check in continues.... Cliff does not get a name tag!! We need a computer


Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Sue checks in

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
The stories are flying....

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Leon Brander visits with everyone

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
It's lonely at the top

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
David is still telling the story

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
The Horses Due Vers have now been approved for use by the general membership


Nope! Not even close! Yorba Linda does an outstanding job .... Besides this offer expired in 1982!

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
The hors d'ouvers fairy has visited this table

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Dancing is about to begin

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Bob brings a bottle of Ripple to the party

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Bob would be glad to share his Ripple with anyone having Silver Oak

Did You Know? - Low-end fortified wine is an inexpensive fortified wine that typically has an alcohol content between 13% and 20% ABV. These inexpensive wines usually contain added sugar, artificial color, and artificial flavor.

Ripple was a fortified wine produced by E & J Gallo Winery that was popular in the United States, particularly in the 1970s. Possessing a low 11% ABV, it was originally marketed to "casual" drinkers. Due to its low price, it had a reputation as a drink for alcoholics and the destitute. It was popular among young drinkers, both underage and college students. The TV series Sanford & Son often referred to ripple, as it was Fred Sanford's alcoholic beverage of choice.

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
We had an excellent turnout last night....

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Jan uses this opportunity to try wines from all the bottles at the various tables.... SMART

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Barbara Martin and Janet Talbott sharing stories

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Sue Liles and Elsa Moore discuss what? Golf, of course

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
David has told "the story" so many times it is now this tall

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Darwin gives Leon an update

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Ah ha... Caught going over the script!

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
"No... I will not publish this picture....."

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Checking in is now complete... We be here

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
The band kicks in to high gear

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Good evening ladies.... May I have this dance dance dance dance dance?

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
We have an angel in the center.... Judy Dickinson is glowing

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Judy Voltmer visits with Ed Watson

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Meanwhile the dancers are taking to the dance floor

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Warming up on this cold evening

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Foxtrot underway

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda

Starlighters January 2012 Semi-Formal at Yorba Linda
Leon tries a new dance step.... Marcia is positioned to catch him.... in case


YES!!!!

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