My top ten reasons why I should spend 85.00 to attend a benefit function:

1. It's a social event and I don't know anyone. Hence I might meet someone

2. No athletic skills are required, i.e. gymnastics, scuba diving,or calisthenics...

3. I will not be required to know how to operate anything, such as sporting equipment, i.e.. baseball mitt, bat, golf clubs, go-carts, etc...

4. People had to pay to attend this event, this will weed out the unattractive possibility that slugs will be in attendance.

5. I can write the 40.00 ( why not the full amount?) off on my 2003 tax return as a donation.

6. I can use that 150.00 black dress that is hanging in the back of my closet that I only wore once.

7. I can use that 40.00 small purse with the sequins on it.

8. I will not be expected to perform any function other than decent conversation skills.

9. It's a good cause and someone will benefit from my money other than Via Spiga

10. I left any decent prospects in the dating department in the West Indies...