Collin Ray ROCKS!!!

This is only a small portion of the pictures we got at the concert. I REALLY need a camera with better zooom...maybe for Christmas! =-)

We had a blast! My hunny was able to get out of work about a half hour early, so we left around 4:15. The traffic wasn't horrible, but pretty much typical for the time of day and route we were taking. We stopped for dinner around 6:45 and got to the fairgrounds a little after 7. At first we were surprised by how "dead" the fair seamed. There weren't many people anywhere. The grandstands were right in front of us, so we headed there first, and there was a decent crowd of people getting seats for the show. We decided to grab our seats and just chill for a while. We were about 8 rows back or so, and on the end...NICE! The place filled up gradually and then it was time!!! Collin came out sporting sunglasses as he was facing the setting sun, but soon as it was down, off they came. He put on an amazing show. He sang all of my favorite songs =-). Even my hunny enjoyed the show. Collin even sang a Don Henley song and a Beattle song, and the fact that he sang them like they were intended to be sang really impressed my hunny. So much so, that if all works out and there aren't any plans on July 5th, we're going to get to see him in Pleasanton (Quite a bit closer than Stockton).
Sadly the show ended, but I was thrilled cause I got to see Collin and had really great seats. I thought for sure it was super late. Turns out it wasn't even 10pm yet, so we got to walk around the fair a bit. We saw some sheep (after two pens we determined...they all look alike!!!), then we wondered over to the pigs, sheep and turkeys, then meandered around a bit. Oh, they even had the official Budweiser Clydesdales there! They are magnificent creatures...absolutey beautiful (and HUGE)!
The trip home only took an hour and a half or so...much better than the two and a half to get there!!!!
It really was a wonderful evening! Here's to hopin that we get to see his show in a couple weeks again!

Quick Update

 

My hunny and I had a great time at the concert last night.  Collin TOTALLY rocks.  We weren't too far from stage, and I'll have pictures to post this evening or tomorrow, once I get home and download them to my computer =-)  I'll give more details then! 

Thanks for dropping by!  Have a great one!

In This Life-Collin Raye

I'm not really a Days of Our Lives Watcher, but this is my favorite Collin Raye song.

Collin Raye...TONIGHT!

Tonight's gonna be a long/late night, but totally worth it. When I was in high school my favorite singer was Collin Raye. Most people say "Who?", but that doesn't bother me. He's a great country singer, with some amazing songs out. Of course, I had to sneak to listen to him when I was in High School, as students were not allowed to listen to anything other than approved Christian music. I would have been expelled for listening to Collin Raye...I still think it is ridiculous, but eh, I was a "Rebel"...just a subtle one! =-)

Anyway, it has been about ten years since I have seen Collin in concert, and I recently found out that he is going to be at the San Joaquin County Fair in Stockton, CA tonight. My hunny is so sweet and agreed to go with me to see him. What's the big deal, you may wonder...well, I'll tell you...Stockton is at least and hour and a half away from here, when there is no traffic, we'll be leaving about 4pm, right smack in the middle of traffic...and still he will go with me (awe). But wait! There's more!!!! Not only is he willing to endure traffic, the concert doesn't start until 8pm, so that means we wont likely get home till midnight or so, and we both have the early shift at our jobs (me at 6am, him at 7am). So, my hunny gets the "SuperSweetie" Award for being willing to face traffic, little sleep and mid-week adventures, just so I can see Collin Raye! My hunny's the BEST! (no wonders why I keep him!!!!)

The Proof is in the Pudding!!!

This particular flavor of pudding is Friendship.



In the past week or so I have been reminded of the difference between a True friend and a "Fair Weather" friend. I wont go into great details, but I have had the opportunity to hang out with my best bud BlueRose quite a bit this weekend, and it was really nice. We may live together now, but it doesn't mean we get to spend much time together. She has her hunny, friends and a much later daily schedule than I do, so at most we usually get dinner together a few times a week. Every once in a while, though, the stars align and we get to spend a lazy and fun weekend together, like this past one.



On Saturday BlueRose went with me to get my hair cut. Nothing major, just refreshing the layers. Aahhhhhh...feels much better now! =-) We also ran a couple quick errands, and then we had a family dinner (BBQ'd burgers...mmmmm). After dinner she and I got to hang out for a while, chatting away. Then on Sunday we watched a movie (no marathon like we have been known to do...7+ movies in one day), then went to Red Robin for lunch (Garlic fries...YUM). It was just really nice to get to reconnect and be reminded that she is an awesome person, and I couldn't ask for a better friend in this lifetime. Thanks for that, my friend/sister!

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Then, on the other side of the coin, I was reminded that some friendships aren't to the same level. Whereas I would do pretty much anything within my capabilities to help a friend out whenever possible, it isn't always a two way street. The details aren't necessary, but the lesson learned is. Please, be good to the friends that you have...you may need them some day!