Adventures of the Antirider Rider

I didn’t do a very good job of this photo but this is primo rock star parking right in front of the building. Some might say the view is nice except for the power plant.  Just look at the second photo and the power plant isn’t really there.   We go on the nickel tour [...]

We arrive a tiny bit late but Ben does not disappoint us with tickets and we shuffle right up to the pit area in front of the stage. We get  a very nice up close view of Ke$ha in her many elaborate outfits.  ‘ We call this patriotic with a side of hand.    There [...]

We make it back over to the Music Factory this time for a visit to the Fillmore. As we wait in line, we make a couple of feeble yet painfully unsuccessful attempts at getting a photo.   The band starts and my eye is drawn to the brightly lit chandeliers in the venue.   They [...]

We bid farewell to our temporary home that has far surpassed any expectations I may have had!  The French Quarter Inn is AWESOME! Russell tends to his poison ivy which has been quite the trend on this trip.   We check out the local barbecue place but somehow this Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-BQ doesn’t seem [...]

Keeping it classy means pouring champagne into a styrofoam cup and not drinking it straight out of the bottle. This is probably the least crowded Mac store we’ve visited in a while. Russell loves his gadgets although even he agrees that turning your iphone into a grill thermometer is going overboard! I love anything oversized [...]

I’m telling you — this place covers every single detail. Candy hour?  Don’t mind if I do.  Russell arranges his M&M’s like Simon.  We had such simple games back then compared to the those game boxes (yeah, I said game box – that’s what I call it) the kids these days play. Russell has an [...]

I make a quick pit stop at the local farmers market. This is not my usual farmers market so I’m not used to the procedure.  Evidently this whole market is run by one company so you can actually pay anywhere in the place.  I was paying for each thing individually but now I know! I’m [...]

I love some Skinny Girl with Bethenny! Only Brendan would be serving his guests in beakers.  He promises me that they are clean. Lesley and I join the fun. Camping chairs are plenty. The driveway turns into an cornhole tournament locale. Brendan doesn’t disappoint with his gatherings!  

Brendan knows how to throw a good party.  The grill is always brimming with venison. There is plenty of room to run and play. Todd and Angela enjoy the eats. Roberto has my twin car but today he is on two wheels. All these friends go by their last names.   But I go by [...]

Cory and Heather do an amazing choosing the colors and monkey theme. The cupcakes from Polka Dot are a hit! It’s a boy! Cory wakes up early at 5am to get all of the cooking done for this event. He and Heather spend quite a bit of time arranging all of the food on the [...]

Have you seen me as a blonde?  If not, here’s at least a chance to see me with some curly hair.  A trip to the party costume store is necessary to prepare for a TV Land themed party. The theme is to celebrate Ms. Libby’s 60th birthday party.  Retro red black and white along with [...]

It couldn’t have been a more beautiful day at the Ballantyne Country Club. The weather is clear and the range is full. The weather is stunning for this beautiful outdoor wedding. The wedding party huddles by the clubhouse. Chris is such a handsome groom!  I can’t believe he’s finally tying the knot! The little helpers. [...]

This chair is too big… this chair is too small… this is juuuuust right. Nice shades Nemo is a clown fish and it’s my favorite pop up worm. Here’s another thing I don’t know the name… Reuben? Leonard took this awesome photo with a point and click camera. Leonard is a star on a bed [...]

If there is promise of free snacks, I’m there.  Even better – the snacks were clearly from Costco with  Costco branded water and other familiar brands. Discovery Place shows short 3D movies in the in house theater. Bright! I have no idea what this fish is but it is really weird looking.  I can’t tell [...]