We had a romantic morning at the Wall Mart here in Chester. Frank was sneaking around trying to buy me flowers, while I was having fun trying to pick out the most tacky card I could find for him. It was sweet seeing all those last-minute shoppers in there, mostly men. The flowers to choose from were rather sad looking, but there was love in the air! One guy, (let’s just call him Billy Joe Bob), had loaded a cart full of stuff for his girlfriend, but then changed his mind, and ended up with just one balloon. Lots of guys walk around here in camouflage outfits and big boots. I wouldn’t want to be a little wild critter in these parts! There is also a big prison and a mental institution in town as well.
We’re playing in a church tonight. It’s the biggest venue in town, and practically next door to our hotel. It will be an interesting change of pace.
Today we had a little free time; so we both went to Main Street to get our hair trimmed. That’s where you find out the real scoop on a town. I remarked that their indoor plants were doing well, and my stylist said they thrive on gossip! We heard stories of the crazy people that walk in there. Hmmmm…actually she did a nice job on both of us, and we had a good time.
We ate Mexican food for lunch (too exotic for some of these folks), and it was good! They did have French fries on the menu though, probably to stay in business.
We got back to the room so I could try on my red gown that I haven’t worn yet this trip. I was saving it just for today, Valentines Day. Phew! It still fit, even after eating road food all this time. The back is a complicated series of crises-crossing laces and ties that poor Frank had to figure out. I said, “come on, Frank, you were in the Coast Guard!” He did some kind of a sheepshank knot and I couldn’t get it off! Luckily, he finally figured it out. That’s why tonight may be the only night for that dress.
Day 26 means we’re halfway through our 52-day odyssey! We’re not halfway through our concerts, though. Out of 37 (they tacked one more on for high-school students) we’re doing concert number 15 tonight. The second half of our tour we have fewer days off.
Well, this was my break today. Now it’s time to get ready for tonight’s show…
It’s now after the show and it’s Valentines Day back at the Best Western. We created our own atmosphere, with candles, flowers, incense, and wine. I’ll tell you more about Chester and tonight’s concert in the car tomorrow…..
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