Member's Night

Last night Lyle and I went to check out the NCO club- Rockers. It was Member's Night, which advertised free dinner buffet from 5-7,then games and prizes from 7-9. It was advertised as Adult's only so we went on a date.

We have visited Member's Night at our last three bases. Sheppard AFB it was a family night, with games and prizes for the kids as well as adults. There were always 2 buffets, one with kid friendly food and one for adults. It was always a good time. Then we moved to Grand Forks. Those of you that have been to a member's night in the Forks knows what I mean when I say it was always a let down. Spaghetti with meat sauce and "garlic bread" made from yesterdays hamburger and hotdog buns and cheap silly prizes. But it was free and friends always made it a nice night away from the kitchen.

Last night was a definite change for the good! We dined on an endless buffet of Steak, chicken, sausage with peppers and onions, Mashed potatoes, veggies, rice, salad. And so many different desserts we couldn't sample them all (we tried.... Hard!). They had real entertainment in the form of a DJ and a "Jamaican" MC. They were full of jokes and we laughed all night long. There were prize drawings for Club Cash (they gave away over $1000 just in cash)and games for the other prizes, including Ipod shuffles and Dvd players (yes, multiple of each!). Anyone that took part in any of the games got T-shirts and hats. Lyle and I both were called up for the scavenger hunt, which had us running around for change. I was eliminated right away, I wasn't quick enough getting back. Lyle was eliminated soon after for running. It isn't easy trying to find $1.76 when no one here uses pennies (except the Post Office).

It was fun, we ate good food, laughed hard and got away from the kids. And best of all it was FREE!