That shouldn't be too hard of a goal to meet. As long as you don't procrastinate for 2 1/2 months.
Well I havent been bringing back carloads of stuff, but we have been going over there and bringing back stuff every 2-3 days. But there is still a LOT of stuff there. Im deciding we really dont need the other 10-15 bedsheets, especially since there are no Disney characters on them!
I took the 8-10 sheets with Disney characters yesterday! Plus we already had at least 3-4 over here already
That's the kind of nickname you can never live down.
I think in the next TR, thats how Ill refer to him! I need to include his story in the introduction!
Were the wires made of gold instead of copper?
I think it was one of those were trying to teach you a lesson charges.
It is bad enough that they're kicking you off the ship, but they've just got to rub it in with the dish names.
That never even occurred to me!
Honesty is always a good policy!
I like to think that is true! Except when setting departure times for spouses and parents!
That looks like it would be an awesome trip! I'm sure you guys will have a great time!
Its been on our bucket list for many years. Im glad we finally pulled the trigger!
Seems like things always work out that way.
Oh wow... sorry to hear that. She must have been miserable.
After she recovered from the nausea and symptoms that felt like food poisoning, she was better, but for the whole next week she kept having me scratch her back and shoulders with a hairbrush. The itching feeling was driving her crazy. So yeah, I guess thats pretty miserable.
Free drinks. Can't go wrong there.
I know, it was crazy! Many of these people Ive known for years, but even the gal sitting next to me who I had just met that day bought me a drink. I certainly wasnt complaining! Justin and I started off the night with a shot of Tequila!
Anytime I have to eat in a hotel ballroom with a bunch of other people, I usually try to find out where the nearest fast food place is.
This wasnt even that organized. They were having pizza delivered backstage to the theater. Luckily they ended up having plenty of pizza delivered, but it took about half an hour to 45 minutes in line to get to the pizza. We chomped on the sandwiches while waiting in case they ran out, but the pizza guys kept delivering. So we had hoagies and pizza for dinner that night. I would say dinner of champions!
Pyrotechnics make everything better.
Well, it was fine to be talking future trips, but when Jill and I start chatting about restaurants in Denver I thought that was a little too OT and it was time to stop taking up space in the thread.
No worries, the real Disney part of the TR has passed. Im just going to have a few more updates for this trip, and then tomorrow were in single digits for our midweek getaway to DLR. Ill probably post about that before I get to starting my PTR/TR for the next big WDW/Cruise trip.
That band concert looks great! I would love to do something like that. Back when I was young I played guitar, but outside of a few recital performances I never performed. I was just too shy, even though I think I was pretty good at one point. I think now I would have the courage to perform, but playing guitar is one the things that has fallen into the black-hole that is real-life and I haven't played in 20 years. At times I regret it, but on the other hand don't see where I would fit it in.
Do you ever post your performances on-line? Would like to hear a few pieces.
We always tell people with the same excuse, that its just like riding a bike. It comes back to you really quickly once you start up again.
This is a clip from the large groups performance last summer. This is the piece that I had the solo in (which freaked me out because I could never get it quite right in rehearsal). In the end I think it came out OK. If you listen, its the saxophone a few measures after the heavy funk groove gets started.
See Rock City from Gay Games 9 Concert
This is a link to videos from our last concert. If you listen to the Divine Comedy Purgatorio, youll hear me playing a soprano sax solo where I represent a little evil demon spirit.
Recent Freedom Band Performances
Here is a link to some very old performances
2004-2006 Freedom Band Performances
Wow, you snuck in a couple of big updates on me. I'm sorry Fran was struggling so much. I'm sure you probably felt helpless as far as what you could do for her.
Im trying to get through the end of the trip a little quicker since its not Disney related. I often feel helpless when it comes to Fran. She has so much pain due to the RA and there is nothing that I can do to fix it.
I love it when we get the chance to stay in Embassy Suites. They're one of the few places that feel big enough for my family and the breakfast is a nice perk. It just feels like we can never afford them.
Rarely do we get to stay there either, but they are so spacious. Even with just two of us, its nice to have a bedroom and a living room. That way I dont worry about waking Fran up when she is napping.
That concert hall is huge! Looks like the show was quite the production. And anything that ends with pyrotechnics can't be all bad, right?
The only bigger venue Ive played is the Hollywood Bowl. Its really nice when you get to play in such impressive places!
Both DH and I eat Jalapenos in our omelets, they make a great added heat in the morning. We really do eat them along with any meal in this house, but again we both grew up in Texas.
Yikes! I cant eat jalapenos at any time let alone breakfast! I grew up in Boston and the South SF Bay Area. Neither place is known for its tolerance to heat!
Alison the concert looks huge and what a production to put on. WOW.
Like I said, it was one of the biggest halls that I have played in.
And it must be someone that does not wear a dress to come up with you all having to wear them for 10 hours. That is a tad too much to ask. I am glad you found something to wear that long and that looks great one you!
Yeah, it was men who came up with that!
Your sub sandwiches looks awesome, what a find, to have someone slice the meat per order so it remains juicy! Yummy!
They were very good sandwiches, Ill remember the place if we ever get back to Ft. Lauderdale.
Hi!
The venue for your concert was beautiful. I admire anyone that can perform on a stage like that. I can talk in front of a crowd but not perform. I'm glad Fran felt better.
Thanks! Im glad she felt better too!
The room looks very spacious! And the lobby is very impressive.
Oh no poor Fran! Thank goodness she felt better in time the next day for rehearsals and the performance.
The venue is really big, wow! Is that the biggest venue you've played at before?
It was a very nice hotel, and yes I am glad that Fran felt better enough to play. The biggest venue Ive played was the Hollywood Bowl. CSUN held graduation there one year, and the band played for the graduates who walked into the ceremony. So that was the biggest place Ive played, but it was a total fiasco and they never did that one again!
Wow, what a venue.
One of these days, I'd love to see you ladies perform.
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When you move back to California, youll have plenty of opportunities!
They give us steroids and puriton now before the infusion to prevent reaction. I was delighted when towards the end of the post when Fran perked up.
How often do you all get together for a show? Hope Fran is better now!
I didn't even know that was possible! I thought in the US government, there was no such thing as a grey area. If you owed 10 cents, they'd spend $10,000 to collect it. 
