Tree party invite
Here are the details on our 11th annual tree decorating party. Truly the event of the season ....

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Desecrate the Christmas Tree

Who: The Benz and Edge's
What: Our 11th annual Christmas tree desecration party, in which assorted stooges put homemade, stupendously cool decorations on our unsuspecting evergreen. We have only one rule: You CAN'T buy the decoration.
Where: 11517 Hardin Valley Road. I-40 to Campbell Station Road exit. North on Campbell Station road until it Ts. Go left at the T on Hardin Valley Road. Our house is exactly 1/10th mile on the righthand side of the road. We'll have it lit up, but watch closely. It can be tough to spot.
Or if you prefer, head north on Pellissippi, take the Hardin Valley Road exit, then head west (toward Pellissippi State) for 2.4 miles. The house will be on the right. Map? Lost? Call 691-7731.
When: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Children are welcome.
Why: Why not, wise guy?
How: Make your own decoration. We'll have beer, Spiney's infamous margaritas, non-alcoholic beverages and vats of steaming green chile. Extra beverages and/or food will be welcome but aren't required.

Spiney plays Road Kill Rudolph during the 1997 incarnation of the Christmas tree party. Rudolph, the twisted brain child of Herb Himes, won that year despite controvery over whether it was truly an ornament or if it should have been classed as a "treeside novelty." Himes included an ornament component to Rudolph, however, making it the clear-cut winner.