Thursday Thoughts

- It is Memorial Day this coming Monday and in case you don't know why we celebrate it here is the reason: "This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country." So, thank you to all of the men and women who have passed in service of the greatest country in the world.
- The long weekend coming up is much needed and I hope to take advantage of it and the weather is nice. Maybe some fishing and golf is in order.
- The Indy 500 is also this weekend, but who cares!? Down with the IRL (crapwagons), up with Champ Car!
- My neighbor just went out and bought the same truck that I have. Mine is better however, it has leather and all of the options.
- My wife, Jessica, is wonderful.

Concert Reviews

As promised, here you go:

Friday: Blackhawk at the Medina Ballroom.

This may be the 15th time I have seen them, and it never tires. They have two new band members that really make them sound like the original Blackhawk. Their harmony was spot on again and the music was wonderful. We ran into a few old friends that we only see at these shows which was fun. Overall, if I have to give it a 1 out of 10 number, I would give it a 7.5.

Saturday: Lynyrd Skynyrd/Hank Williams Jr. at the Target Center.

Well, this show was interesting. Jessica and I stayed at a great hotel (a little trendy, but whatever) called Graves 601. We went to the pre-concert gathering at Champps downtown and found A LOT of drunk cowboys. Anyway, our seats were great and the opening act (Chris Jansen Band?) was a lot of fun. And then, the fun really started. Skynyrd came out and absolutely rocked the joint! The three guitar sound Skynryd made famous lives, and lives to please. Wow, were they playing to the crowd. A TON of fun. 10 out of 10. The, Hank Jr came out. Now, I have been listening to him for a very long time and prefer Hank 3, but he can play to the crowd too. I was a bit disappointed in not having an encore and he was a bit boring at times, but overall still fun. 8 out of 10 on this one. Have a great week.

CONCERTS!

Hi everyone. Cub, myself, and our two buddies made it to Brainerd for some fishing last Friday and there was a ton of fun ahead. We caught our limit of Sunfish the evening before walleye opener and went in for a few beers. We then woke up at 0500 on Opener morning and a few Walleye were caught. THEN, we spent the day lounging and fishing for sunfish again. It was just really nice to get out of town with the guys for a few days. So, this coming weekend the fun continues. Jessica, Ed, Carrie, Tom (good friend), a few others and myself are going to a small venue to see a band called Blackhawk on Friday. This has been an annual occasion since Cub and I got out of the military (Cub will not be there due to Amber's impregnated condition). They are a great southern-rock/country band. THEN, on Saturday Jessica and I are going to see Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Target center and staying at an amazing hotel in Minneapolis. I am really excited for both shows. So, let the party continue. I will write full reviews next week.

Walter..we are coming for you

We made it out of Chicago mostly hung over a down a bunch of money. But, wow did we have fun. The highlight of the trip was watching the Cubs play at Wrigley Field. It is a complete culture shift down there in that people are actually vocal (and drunk) at sporting events. Anyway, this week is creeping a little but this weekend will be a ton of fun. Almost a state holiday, this weekend is Walleye fishing opener and we will be going on a man-vaction for it. Something like 1 million people make it to the lake and we will be 4 of them. Cub, myself, and 2 buddies are going to a cabin for some fishing a few beers. We are all excited and hope to catch a few fish. Have a great weekend!