Elsie and Zoe sittin in a tree...

Well, Zoe was sittin' in the tree. Elsie was doin' circles below. Crazy Cat!
Looks like an Ohio tree doesn't it. This is a Tabubea Tree and it should be covered in yellow flowers in a few weeks. However, with the recent frosts I believe it will pass on blooming this year.

Then, Zoe came down - which was really quite humorous..too bad I didn't get a video - then Elsie played Cat and Dog for a while which I did capture and is included for your viewing pleasure.

This wedding was H.O.T.T. Hott

Today Eric and Nicole reaffirmed their vows after eight years of marriage. The wedding was beautiful. From the sunset, to the wonderful dinner, to the cake from Alessi... the evening was wonderful. There was dancing, hand rolled cigars, candy bar with chocolate fountain, and... open bar serving margaritas and sangria. Nicole has planned this for a long time and thought of everything. They are so happy together. Three beautiful boys too. Congratulations and best wishes for ...as Eric said.... 50 more years.
Eric and Nicole Hott

Aggie

Nicole and Cheryl

WOW - a dress!

the bands need gas money to get to sxsw!

As many of you know, sxsw in Austin is quickly approaching. Tampa is sending four bands this year and last night there was a benefit at Dave's Aqua Lounge to raise gas money for the journey.
It was a packed house - I'm thinking we were over the fire code limit but what do I know about codes? It was shoulder to shoulder and I used my bar stool as a ladder to get above the crowd. Well, except for Damon's set. During that 40 minutes Liz and I were front and center.
Overhead view of some of the crowd.
First up was the talented Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctnat Prophets. Ronnie Elliot is also in this picture.

Sometime after 10:00 pm Have Gun Will Travel took the stage and the sing along started.


Next we had the ever charming Damon Fowler Group.
Love ya Damon.
The last band was The Beauvilles but I don't have a pic of those rockers. A few songs into their set Damon said to us 'Hey, we're going to the Ringside. Sean Chambers is there. Go there with us.'
How could I resist that, especially after the big 'ol hug he gave me. smile.
So, off we went to the Ringside Cafe and enjoyed another set of guitar jams between Sean and Damon. No pics of that either. I'm a slacker lately with pics.
I arrived home around 2 am... well, I think it was around 2am. All I can really remember is I was hungry, needed a shower, and was tired.

But the thing I remember the most is someone sending me a text asking if I would be his valentine. awwwwww Of course I will! I missed you at the show.

If you want to know a little more about BAAMO, click here. It is a great organization that truly supports our local musicians:

http://www.baamo.org/

now...if I could only get to austin in a few weeks.... specifically March 18th. grin

Old Crow Medicine Show and The Felice Brothers, Tampa Theatre

Wednesday I volunteered at the Tampa Theatre for a show that never seemed to stop. Unfortunately I wasn't feeling so great and didn't participate in the festivities. In fact, I SAT, yes, SAT, for the entire show. I have no pics, no video. You will have to take my word for these two bands:
The Felice Brothers...AND.... Old Crow Medicine Show
It was a fun crowd, all ages, kids, tweens, x and y gens, snowbirds. :)
They played three sets and I was so confused by who was playing what as the show progressed that I thought, damn, I need a score card. The drummer would swithc to fiddle and then the guy who started on upright bass would have a banjo, etc. etc. Obviously these guys can play. Both bands joined the stage for the last set and that made a small party of 10 jamming. They were having such a good time they played an extra 30 minutes which was fine with us.
They also had enough instruments on stage to open their own shop
Here is a video of the Felice Brothers shot at another theatre last year. I Put Some Whiskey into My Whiskey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_E5FfcTr0&feature=related

Old Crow Medicine Show, Wagon Wheel and Tell it to Me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOVN1W-_Lg

The above video looks like it was shot by me. Shaky, sing alongs, cheering, dancing, crowd shots, etc. smile

Happy Valentime's Day Everyone

Well, that is how they say it down here in the south. Yep. Seriously. In the south there is a 'm' in that word. Maybe it isn't just a southern thing...maybe it is world wide.
I have shortened it to just 'times' day but peeps don't get that either.
You might not believe me but just start listening and when you hear someone say Valentime's Day... friend, DJ, TV anchor (seriously), coworker... you will get it.
So, Happy Times day everyone.
No card to post.
No pic of Elsie.
I'm going to a wedding on the big V day. Yuk. Make me throw up in my mouth. Don't get me wrong... I'm happy for them.
Congratulations!
Maybe I'm just jealous. Yep, that's it. Jealousy on Time's Day.

Reckless Kelly and Sons of Bill at Skipper's Smokehouse

This was not my table at Skipper's. Although, I decided last night that I need to learn to like beer. It is much less expensive. Everyone knows I love my tequila and I'm a wino. Anyone giving lessons on how to develop a taste for beer? I have been known to have a Corona or Dos Equis but I drink them too slow and they get warm. Yuck. Warm beer. Maybe I need to drink a beer that is SUPPOSED to be warm.... suggestions?

This was probably a really fun table to be at last night.

This is one working-hard drummer. He rocked the kit all night.

This sure isn't the best picture. dang

Devil Dog Elsie

Thanks to Liz for reminding me about this picture. I was babysitting Brutus and he and Elsie had lots of fun playing.
Well, it doesn't really look like he is having much fun but really, he is. Really.