R U Ready to Rock?!?

So, a quick run-down of the weekend.

Friday night was BOC. Very good show. For a bunch of old farts, they can still play some damn fine tunes. Buck Dharma is, I think, one of the more underrated guitarists in rock then and now. And that's a shame, really. The man is so much more than 'Don't Fear the Reaper.' For anyone out there who's curious, go ahead and pick up one of the early albums (Secret Treaties is a good one), and I guarantee some quality listening. Also, I have to award bonus points to BOC bassist Danny Miranda who put on almost a good a show as the rest of the group.

Oh yeah, and there was the flasher chick. Yeah. Stupid, really. Even stupider when you consider the fact that just off to her right were two kids, probably no more than 9, probably at their first concert ever. Great memories to be sure. Aaaaand there was also the drunk chick on the metro link. No, wait. She was beyond drunk. I'm not sure what the word for it is, but that's what she was. And she had her kid with her, and they got into a mini-argument.

Kid: "Mom, shut up."

Mom: "No, you shut up."

etc, etc.

And there was this gem from some guy with her (husband?) directed to the train driver:

"So, if you were ever held up, do you think you might be...attracted to him?"

And he was sober!

Jeez.

And last night was Cowboy Mouth. I'd been so busy during the week I hadn't had a chance to get excited until yesterday. Mmmm-boy, good times. I rocked more than I had since....well, the last time I saw them. I still think Mississippi Nights is my favorite show, but this was still an excellent show. I think we were probably spoiled after the February shows. But, I think it was offset by the fact that our three virgins had an excellent time. Since they had a good time, that made everything better for me. Oh yeah: Paul has a new guitar. It's very cool.

Did you know it rained this week?

It rained.

Lots.

My car took a light pelting from some hail, and my basement leaked a bit, but considering how bad some places got hit, I consider myself quite fortunate. Still annoying. But, Steve and I got the gutters cleaned yesterday, just in time for it to rain some more today. Cleaning the gutters is a joy few can truly comprehend, and I'm not one of them. Thankfully, we can use our Super Hose Extension Tube and never go up on the ladder again!!!

I used three exclamation points there, just so you know.

Tomorrow (today?) is my day off work. I intend to use it wisely, i.e. sleep as late as humanly possible.

Um...yeah, that's about it. This week contains no author visits at work, and pretty much nothing whatsoever to do outside of coming home and relaxing. The end. I can't wait.


I'm always leaving but I never go away,
Dave