On the Road Again

Those that follow us in the blogging world know that we have some far reaching travel plans. In the last few weeks we have been in contact with an old friend that is project manager for an RV park and marina facility in Marysville, CA. We are pulling there around the 1st of April, to be Assistant Flunkies. In the mean time I am leaving here on the 7th of Feb to take the Miata and do some preliminary work at the site. I'll be flying back to Vegas on the 19th. We will be moving the trailer back to Jody's mothers the first of March, more dog sitting while they go on a cruise and I have another gig close by on the 22nd. Hang out there for a couple weeks then off to California. I will make it a point to go visit Carl and Robin and Aunt Rosalee while I am in the area. We are still planning a trip to Idaho in the summer, but we won't be pulling the trailer. So beware we will be banging on your door.

New Motorcycle!!!

I went motorcycle shopping the other day and we looked at dozens of bikes and even got a couple of test drives. It is totally awesome some of the great rides that are out there to be ridden into the wind and bugs. So I have narrowed the choice down to these two machines and let me tell you both are vehicles that the boys on TV would be proud. And I think Shorty would especially take interest in the fine artistic value, not to mention they are both my favorite color. So I need you to give your opinion and vote for your favorite.

It's been a long time

I just got home from my 2nd rehearsal for the Hurricane Valley Choir, this group was formed one month ago and we have a concert on Feb 2. I am in the bass section, the last time I sang in a choir I was a 2nd Tenor. That was in the Blue Jacket Choir in Boot Camp, Sept of 71. Ya suppose age has any thing to do that. It's a good way to keep the voice exercised. So with one rehearsal to go before the show, everything will be perfect. Yeah Right.

Got The Gig!!

It would seem the audition thing really works, and it's a lot easier than a job interview. If you're in the area I will be playing at the Xetava Gardens Cafe' on the 25th of January. Dinner Hours 6 to 8 p.m. The address is 815 Coyote Gulch Ct. Ivins, UT 84738 You can check out there website at www.xetavagardenscafe.com, we found a little bit of Portland in Utah.

Still Paying My Dues. Damn!!

Well off we go this afternoon to audition at a restaurant for that next gig. You would think after 40 years they would just take my word that I can play and sing. What's wrong with these people? Should I get the job I'll get a meal and $50, now you tell me is that enough compensation for 40 years of experience? Probably not, but it's better than going to a joint and paying over $50 for dinner and listening to god knows what. I wonder if Jack and Freeman have to audition, I'm guessing NO, don't get me wrong I am not comparing myself or talents to either one of those guys. I just want once, someone to say, "Phil we would like you to come to our venue, play an hour of your original songs and we will pay you $50000." Would it be OK if we got Eric Clapton to open for you? OH and we will cover all your travel and accommodations, is there anything special you would like in your dressing room? Dressing Room, that's a post for another day. Wow, somebody wake me up.

Cruising the Strip

Running up and down the Strip can be pretty exciting, ya gots to watch out for all the dummy's, driving and walking. Luckily the Miata is good for bobbing and weaving, in the truck there would be no mercy. We have been here since Thursday and heading home Sunday and then back again on Wednesday to take Jody to the airport and then back AGAIN on Saturday to pick her up. Good thing I like to drive. Note: No Luck at the Tables this trip.

New Years Celebration - At Home!!

Didn't have a gig this New Years Eve, so Jody and I Toasted the New Year with Extra Dry Champagne. Please note that our toast was at precisely midnight EST and then it was lights out. I don't think that is cheating, but no cares anyway. 07 was a great year, we hardly knew ya.