Bowling and Bulls

Wow. We spent the evening at the Corner Alley, a bowling alley/restaurant/bar. It was really nice, not your average bowling alley. The seats were "couches" and what looked like end tables. Everyone had a great time, playing pool, bowling and talking. We are now at the Cadillac Ranch, watching the cowboys (in this case, technical geeks, God love 'em) TRY to ride a mechanical bull. I would have paid to see this, but luckily, it was a free show.

Woo hoo!!!!

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Art (?)

Here at the House of Blues, there is art all over the walls. Funky paintings, and other assorted mosaics. When I was here in August, I was walking around and looking at them. Honestly, I was thinking that although I am certainly no artist, I am pretty sure I could paint like this. One of the HOB people saw me looking and said that they (HOB) have the largest collection of folk art in North America. Hmmm...by the way, Jackie thinks her 5 year-old is a folk artist, for sure!

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Fun in Cleveland

We are having a great time at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! We have the place to ourselves, and have been checking out the exhibits. I think all the costumes are tiny, meaning the singers are, but Jackie thinks maybe they have been "taken up," or pinned tightly around the mannequin. I am not convinced, however; as Jeremy said, cigarettes and heroin aren't fattening.

Anyway, we are having a great time, visiting with old friends and doing fun stuff (like Rockband). We are kind of tired; after all, it has been a long day of travel. Plane rides always wear me out, and I don't know why. All I am doing in sitting there, but still...

I personally like Cleveland; I find it to be a very cool town. See you tomorrow!

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Cleveland

Well, we're here. The flight was uneventful, which is always good! I am getting a blister from the tape on my foot, which is not good. I will need to make some adjustments. We're driving to the hotel...we were accosted by a geriatric volunteer while getting a cab. He was concerned about the cost for us until Shanda told him it isn't our money we're spending. "Not your money?" he said, "Well, then, live it up!" So, with Gramps' permission we are on our way!

The pic is of Jackie at the airport. She will kill me, but, oh well!

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Cleveland

Today I am headed to Cleveland, Ohio for the Merge User's Group 2009 Meeting.  It's for work, but it won't be.  Luckily, I have lots of good friends there, and I am looking forward to seeing them again.  Jackie, Shanda and I are flying out of Nashville, so we have a two-hour drive this morning. Tonight is the opening reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  It will be a very long day.  I hope my foot holds out!


See you in Cleveland.