Road trip, part deux
 

So I just got back yesterday from a trip seeing some guitar player. SHe's pretty good.;) Ok now onto the serious stuff. I had to work until 11 A.M last Monday so I had to leave for Chicago immideately after work. Got in about 6:45 P.M, which was perfect. I have to say the setup at the HOB there is a bit confusing but not that big a deal. I secured a place right up by the stage and the show was excellent as usual. I believe Kristen's parents were up in teh balcony, but I cant say for sure. SO the next day it was on to Des Moines and the Val Air Ballroom. This place was really cool, and old 50's vintage concert room. One guy told me Buddly Holly played there back in the day. There was a bit of a smaller crowd here but the show was still top notch. Lindsey really liked the place, and mentioned something about how they dont make em like this anymore. Of course the next night was supposed to be Lincoln, but we all know what happened there, and I dont see any reason to beat that dead horse anymore. The good thing for me is that allowed me to get more of a head start to Albuquerque the next morning. I ran into the obligatory blizzard just south of Denver:mad: , and I couldnt see 10 feet in front of my windshield for about 2 hours. The next morning leaving Raton NM, It was the same thing until I got past Santa Fe, then it was smooth sailing into Albuquerque. The Isleta casino where he played was a niced small place, not huge at all. I managed to get right up front for both shows and I had a great time. Got some excellent pictures too, which I will hopefully have up shortly. Next was Boulder, and I must say it was one of the nicest most interesting places I've been to in awhile. Beautiful scenery and a very eclectic mix of people.Both shows were general admission, and my fellow road warrior Pattie and I were right up front both nights. Oh one last thing, a few hours before the Tuesday show, I was eating at this outdoor Italian cafe when Lindsey mustve seen me and walked up and said "Hey David, what's up?" I was stunned that he remembered my name, but we chatted for about 10 minutes before he went on his way. :)

Wow David ..you are quite the road warrior.!lol..How wonderful ,your living your life as such an adventure!My days as being the gypsy have come and gone ..sighhh..how I miss the open road...Anyway Thanks so much for sharing your fun and review with us..You are one Lucky dude..Lindsey calls you by name and stops to chat with you..WOW..I would...........die...
Next time you see him...could you please ask him to Please come see us in Eastern Canada..I'm dying here reading everyones reviews and not being able to see it for myself...
Glad you made it home safe...Take Care...Jill

It definitely helps being single that's for sure!:)

Hey David!! I don't know if you remember me, but I stood next to you at the Chicago concert (with my friend). It is so cool that you have seen/met Lindsey so many times! Lindsey knows you by name. That is just awesome. Happy for ya!

David, you road warrior!! ;)

The memories you make, David! Cool person you must be :D
So glad you got to do this and love the fact that you just get to go see the country and meet people that way........

And that Lindsey approached you and chatted... says alot about you too :D

Happy memories to ya!

Wow again dude. What did you chat about? European tour?:rolleyes: ;) Please tell me that you checked that out during the chats with your friend....

A European tour IS going to happen. I feel it in my bones.

I would recommend trying some calcium then. :angel:

You know, one of these days I will remember to ask him!:lol:

David, thanks so much for posting the details of your latest adventure! Glad you had a great time and that you navigated safely through the blizzards. Being a southern girl who CAN NOT drive in snow/ice, I admire you.;)

I've always wanted to do a road trip and follow the Mac or Lindsey to a few shows, but that's hard to do with a 9-year-old daughter who wants to be at every show with me. :) Hmmm, maybe this summer. 'Til then, I'm road-tripping vicariously through you! :laugh:

David, as you can see, you are living out the fantasy of many of us Ledgies. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and stories with us, both on the Ledge, and in person when we meet you at a concert. You're really a great guy. I hope to see you at at least one more concert this summer!

It was very nice to meet u too.:nod:

I really enjoyed talking to you too. ANd I'm dlag you could make it to the show!:)

David, quite seriously, PLEASE ask him about a European tour!!
And thanks again for posting all your adventures here, it's so much fun to hear about people getting to do stuff like this! :angel: