Tim Hendricks

SQUARE DANCING’S RIP VAN WINKLE

Country Squares

Last night I met some of the most wonderful people in the world.  Up in the Smokey Mountains, in the town of Oak Ridge, I called for the Country Squares.  Their caller was out on a cruise and they needed a replacement caller, so I guess they figured I would be better than not having a caller at all!  It was a regular club dance, but they made it a Prom Night theme dance.  Most of the dancers were wearing so variation of black and white.  Do you have any idea what that does for sight calling lol!

This club was so friendly I really didn’t want the dance to end.  After the dance there was a small get together at a members home where we sat on their deck enjoying the absolutely beautiful weather, snacks, beverages, great stories, and even better company.  A special thanks go out to our hosts Eric and Petra Strassburger.  They allowed us to spend the night with them and treated us like family.

I was able to meet a few people from area clubs and enjoyed it immensely.   I hope I will be invited back sometime, as I would love to see my new friends again.