Progressive Nation 2009

8-17-09 Week in Review

A real crazy one. I can't quite remember but we had stuff going on every night last week. I do know I had my spiritual interview for acceptance on the praise team at our new Church (pass). My audition is in a couple of weeks. Too bad I'll hardly be playing the drums until that time. Thursday I headed back to the QC for work. Kind of strange to be a visitor.

Friday we headed up to Minneapolis. We did a bit of shopping on Friday and was then off to see Dream Theater. Progressive Nation was great. All the bands did a great job. I really enjoyed Zappa plays Zappa. Dream Theater was great too. I wish they'd play longer sets...they can only fit like 6 songs in 90 minutes. Afterwards we tried to get dinner. Apparently 11:00 is too late for dinner in Minneapolis. We eventually got some nachos at Bent River Brewery and saw some of the guys (and gal) from Bigelf and Zappa there.

Saturday we checked out the science museum and the uptown. We had a great dinner at an out of the way french place. Sunday we had breakfast and then headed home. I was able to complete the circles and hang the knife rack. In combination with the stuff we hung up this week, we were able to scratch more off the to do list!

Tonight we watched Grand Torino. Great movie. Not 100% my thing but a great movie none the less. Go watch it.

8-10-09 Week in Review

Hi all.

Last week was rather hectic at work. Other than that we visited Church two nights, one to hear about some mission trips and the other to learn about opportunities to serve. I got an interview setup to join the praise team. It'll be nice to play in that situation again. They suggested that Jodi join on the tech team so that we could serve together. I thought it was a great idea and there seems to be some spots that Jodi is interested in. I think they are shooting low and don't realize that she could do many of the more advanced jobs already!

Friday I packed up the kit and Saturday we headed down to Music on the Lawn 2009 take 2. Oddly enough it was exactly one year after the outdoor concert last year, when the guys from Park Lane and I first met. Anyhow, we got set up, got Butch setup, and were ready to got in plenty of time. The other band did their thing and then we took the stage. I'm told it sounded great, we had quite a few people and the kids were going nuts. Leo let the kids up on the stage during my drum solo which I thought was a great addition. I kept the kids engaged all night by occasionally throwing out a drumstick. Good thing I chew through those things quickly!

Sunday we visited my parents. Apparently they are refinishing half their house. Jodi helped picked colors and I hung out with my Dad. That evening we headed to their Church an I helped a local band out and ran sound for them. It wasn't too bad but I wasn't really happy with the sound. I think I was at the extent of the equipment, especially the monitors were mucking things up.

8-3-09 Week in Review

Tues and Thurs were BBQs down the street. I met a guy who not only knew who Dream Theater was but also had some Cds. I showed him a picture of my kit and we immediately had to return to view it in person. I got most the patio sealed as well. Saturday Jodi and I went to the Lost Island water park. I was much more crowded this year, perhaps this is because it was the first hot day in over a month! It was funny but between Jodi wussing out on some of the rides and then giving up early, it could have been more fun. I did learn how to race better. My best time was 11.15 which was the best Jodi had seen that day. I was able to beat three frat guys too who knew the lifeguard and was getting tips from him. Sunday I headed down for rehearsal. It was fairly productive.

Check out this picture we took tonight...unfortunately we were not able to capture the actual colors/effect.

Music on the Lawn - Rescheduled

 

 

13^th Annual

Music on the Lawn

 

 

Saturday, August 15^th, 2009

5 – 8 pm

Park View Lutheran Church

14 Grove Road Park View, IA

 

 

Live music by

 

Legacy

Fulton, IL

www.legacymusicministry.com

Dave Paris Group

Cedar Rapids, IA

www.daveparis.com

Park Lane

Eldridge, IA

www.parklanerocks.com

 

 

Come out for this great outdoor event.

Music, food, Bounce jumping balloon – all FREE!

Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Concessions provided by the LYTES youth group.

For more info call (563)285-9035.

Rain or shine event - will move indoors if necessary.

July - Month in Review

Sorry for not keeping this up...I guess we've been buys.

Let's see what happened...got a new boss (4th one this fiscal year).

Visited Mo.

Sat in hot tub and enjoyed fireworks.

Decided to join Prairie Lakes Church.

Had a major storm that blew siding off our house and destroyed our hot tub cover.

Moved hot tub.

Built fence around hot tub.

Did landscaping around hot tub.

Got granite counter tops.

Visited Chicago and spent two days at Ignite 2009.

Had two weeks of shutdown at work.

Rocked my face off with Park Lane at Refuge Rock.

I guess that's the big stuff. I'll try to keep this more up to date.

Here are a few pictures from Refuge Rock.