Takin' it on the road

We're getting ready to go see the kids (step daughter and grand daughter) in the HOT part of the state. It's always such a thrill to go see them, and it's amazing how quickly our grandaughter is growing. She's already 6 years old and in first grade!

Such a transition in six short years! From this:

to this:

Don't blink or you can miss something!

Out of town, not out to lunch . . . .

I've been visiting my grand daughter and step daughter for the last five days, with a couple more days to go yet. I don't get to see them often enough, so I am very focused on them during my time here. Plus my grand daughter, who is five, always wants to play on the computer with me if I have it out, so blog posting is at a low priority right now.

She and I made a visit to worship at the Church of Chuck E. Cheese here locally, and I got the pictures here posted. She is an utter joy to be with, and I am quite happy, though also very tired. It's good to be the grandpa!

A report from our Maryland correspondent

I visited quite a few people in Maryland on my recent vacation trip back there, one of whom I have known since our days in the Cub Scouts together, Billy. He went to see a concert recently at a local club there by my other friend Tony's band, Electric Food. Here's his review:

I went to see the Electric Food last Saturday. They had a good beat, and easy to dance to. The Braddock Inn had delicious food. The service was very slow. I guess they were not prepared for the crowd. There had to be at least 100 people there. The band played as long as they were allowed. Their special guest was great. I would be surprised if you don't hear or see her on the country western circuit soon. Electric Food plays their own original music, which is why I did not recognize any of the songs. Some of their tunes did take on some popular songs, but the music was completely different. The singer, Tom had a voice similar to Jim Morrison, strong and deep. I could hardly hear Tony's instrument over the rest of the band. But they were great! They sound like they have played together for some time. The band was tight and were able to feed off each other as they performed. I signed up on their mailing list, so as to follow their schedule.

Thanks Billy! I only wish I could have been there to see the performance. If you're ever in the Braddock, MD area, you might want to see if Electric Food is plugged in.

Quote for the Day (Time Off Division)

No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one. - Elbert Hubbard