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!

Back to School???

But it's Summer Vacation time, not school time!



Recently I was discussing with a friend how much I wish we could have Summer Vacations from work, like students get from school. Could you imagine? Two-three months of sleeping in, goofing off and just enjoying each day? Wow...how nice that would be (of course I would expect to get paid for that time period, as well...I mean, you have to have money to live on, after all!!!). Unfortunately, life doesn't work that way for most of us, so we have to trudge ourselves into work each day, watching the summer vacationers set off in their bermuda shorts to enjoy the waves as we set off in our work gear to suffer through the day...but hey, someone has to do it! ;-) Now comes to the completely Ironic bit, in a twisted sort of way. Not only do I not get Summer Vacation, but now I find out I have to go to school...in the middle of summer and there's even tests and homework--AAACK! OH, and the days are 10 hours long....WAAAAAAAAHHHHH! Actually it is to further my career and knowledge, but still...school in the summer...ICK! My boss told me yesterday that I will be the first in our group to take the PC and Windows training courses. Fun fun fun! I had a choice though (oooh, how thoughtful...choices). I could take the one that was scheduled for the last week in June, but is located in San Francisco (downtown SF--Market Street---ugh!) OR I could take the one scheduled for the first week of July in Fremont (much close, less traffic, much more familiar for me), but as you read, the first week of JULY? Yup, folks, I have to go to school on a National holiday...sigh! Worst part is, that was my choice. Although, anyone from this area (or familiar with it) would understand giving up a day off to not have to drive to SF each day for a week to make a 9am class. Basically I'd have to leave by 7...no way! So, while everyone else in the Nation (yes major generalization there, but it is my pity party after all) is out of work, enjoying BBQ's, I will be cramming my brain with information that I will then have to spit out in correct form onto a test...then I will be Certified!!! oooooh! Of course there are those who will say that I am certified allready...NUTS, that is!

Memorial Day Weekend

What a weekend!!!

This past weekend was another really nice weekend! Even better, it was a 3-Day weekend! Right on!
On Saturday evening, My hunny and I went out to dinner at the new Chili's by our house...Mmmm! The best part, though, was time with my Love! I'm such a lucky lady!
My hunny headed over the hill to the Valley to see his Dad on Sunday, so I hung out with BlueRose for the morning. We had a good lunch at "Cluck U", then stopped at Costco to pick up the main attraction for Monday's dinner (rib eye steaks...yum-o). After that we took our giant color pads outside and spent a couple hours coloring Bambi pictures. After she left to go see her hunny, I headed back out for another round with the color pad.
Monday was a bunch of the same. I colored one more page in the book, and read some more of the "Strange Candy" book by Laurell K. Hamilton. It's a compilation of a bunch of her short stories. Love it! After my hunny got home Dad fired up the grill, and we soon ate an amazing dinner of steaks, homemade macaroni salad, fruit salad and fresh green beans...outstanding!
The weekend went by quickly as they always seem to do, but it was definitely an enjoyable one! Good weather, good food, great family! Gotta love it!!!