I’ve went to the annual Rocky Horror Picture Show at Southern Illinois University @ Edwardsville on Aug 20th. Last year I missed it because of my accident. We had a blast and there were many first timers to the show (AKA Virgins). The host gave me a nice SIUE hoodie for helping MC the event. Photos here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.203862683012054.53661.104814446250212&type=1
On Saturday, Aug 27th, I went to the Old State Capitol. The dancers from Peoria performed the Ballroom dances of the 1860s. I put the videos here:
Lancers 5 quadrille (a military dance
http://www.vimeo.com/28488434
Virginia Reel (I’m in this one out of costume)
http://www.vimeo.com/28486902
After the duty helping at the Old State Capitol, I went to Lincoln, IL for the Balloon Festival. A member of the Vet Center had invited a bunch of friends to a back yard BBQ so we got to see both. We carpooled to see the evening Balloon Glow and got real close.
Well, we had a hot day followed by a cold day. I had opened the windows and turned on the air evac system which blew out the pilot on the water heater. I had a nice luke warm shower.
Springfield sets record ~ Thursday was the hottest Sept. 1 on record in the city of Springfield The temperature hit 102 at 2:41 p.m. Thursday. The old record was 101 in 1984.
Tuesday I missed my coworker’s after-hours retirement get together because I had promised over a month ago that I’d be cashier for the VFW Chicken Dinner. I did inherit her stand-up computer desk.
Thursday evening I washed the dust off my car. Friday morning the birds left a deposit. I wiped it off regretfully.
It looks like I’ll partake in this through the American Legion: The 911 Community Day of Remembrance Committee finalized plans for 11 September 2011.
The program will be at Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629 from 2-4 pm. The actual event will be about 30 minutes.
Friday after work, I stopped by to watch the flat track amateur races over at the fairgrounds. I watched from the fence because I didn’t want to pay $10 admission.
Saturday morning I loaded up my car for my trip but before leaving, I met my son, Cheryl (the retiree mentioned above) and Stephanie (a cousin to a KIA) and we lined Veteran’s Pkwy with our flags for the arrival procession of KIA Sgt Andrew Tobin. I saluted as the hearse, family and motorcycles passed by. Afterward I left for the Quad Cities to spend a weekend with my sister.
Since my sister had to work a half day, I knew she’d meet up later. I had a nice drive until I got to the Quad Cities. There was a bad storm. I got there a little early so I stopped to see Hero Street in Silvis, IL. I climbed the hill to the Grotto in between the storms. However, I did step in some bad mud and ruined my shoes and socks. I later bought some new socks and even found some soft shoes for my upcoming trip to Ireland. I’m sure walking shoes will come in handy. Well, my sister and I met up at the hotel and were getting hungry. We called and got a reservation at Circa 21 dinner/play house to see “Nana’s Naughty Nickers”. Really a quaint old theater house on Rock Island. I wouldn’t mind going back for some of their other shows. We shared a bottle of Pino.
Sunday morning we had breakfast at Cracker Barrel where we met with Patty’s grandkids. Courtney has 2 sets of twins and they behave well. Really, she has to be an organized mom for something like that. Patty gave a pumpkin from her garden to the kids and me.
After breakfast we went to the Buffalo Bill Cody homestead. There were buffalo there of course. We toured the house. Then we followed the signs to a pioneer village. On the way we stopped at McCausland, IA to watch a neat game between firefighters spraying a barrel that was tethered between two trucks. That was pretty cool and timely along the way. Afterward, we continued to the pioneer village and there too was a special event for the weekend with reenactors and a festival atmosphere. How cool is that to stumble upon?
We had dinner at a sushi bar before going to the Imax Theater to see Pirates of the Caribbean in 3D. I’d never been to a movie with 3d glasses. Actually didn’t imagine mermaids to be the evil ones either.
Monday morning we did a little shopping before lunch at McDonalds and headed our separate ways.
My sister rides a scooter. She explained that it was easier and less time consuming to get to work that way. I asked her to explain. She said it’s the storage she can just throw her purse and stuff under the seat, throw on a helmet and go. No need to worry about boots and chaps or dual saddle bags to belt up half her goodies on both sides.
Tuesday I had numerous birthday wishes on my facebook page In fact is was so cool to post a wish on one of my former Soldiers that I had adopted thru Soldiers Angels who shared the same birthday. . I sent a box to one of our lady soldiers after work. A man at the next window thought I should get postage for half off because it was my birthday (still have the birthday ribbon on). I had a wonderful birthday with my sons. We went to O’Charlie’s. I had a steak and shrimp combo. I got a free desert for my birthday (I work a pin that said today is my birthday). The caramel pie was yucky. Afteward, my son and I went to stock up at Meijer for things like dog food while I go on my trip to Ireland. When I got home, I checked a few emails and the internet was slow. Since I was tired, I went to bed. I totally forgot to watch the new episode of Sons of Anarchy.
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