Sometimes Life Gets In The Way

These past few weeks are a true example of that.  It hasn't been for lack of things to write about that have kept me away.  It's probably the opposite.  Many things have happened since my last entry.  So, instead of giving each it's own posting, I'll hit on the big stuff in this one & move on (hopefully) next week.

Let's start with band stuff.  We actually got into the studio back in November.  It went pretty damn well.  We were able to lay down the drum tracks for 5 songs, & a rough cut of one of our newest ones.  I was never able to get any song in one take, but I don't think I ever did more than three.  Wade, whose studio we used, was great to work with.  Really knew what he was doing & made it a real comfortable affair.  Two Left Over even made a rare live appearance again in December.  Once again at DiPiazza's in Long Beach.  Had an okay turn out.  I had a much better night than the last time.  No falling cymbals.  No dropped sticks.  No spilt beer.  Not sure when our next performance will be, but I'll let ya know.

Went up north for Thanksgiving, to visit Liz's parents.  Had dinner at her Aunt's in Sonoma.  What a beautiful drive from Concord to there.  I'm not much of a wine drinker, but the wineries make for some great scenery.  This had to be the most unusual Thanksgiving meal I've ever had.  To start with, there was no turkey.  I'll let that settle in for a moment.  ...  Ready to move on?  Okay.  It was a seafood dinner, with shrimp & scallops.  The side dishes were of the traditional staple, but made in a more modern flare, for lack of a better way to describe them.  Now, with all that said, let me say it was quite good.  But, I'm a very simple guy when it comes to food.  I prefer comfort food, over gourmet cooking.  Keep it simple & keep it coming.  That's why the traditional turkey meal I had the weekend before, at my parents made up for the lack of turkey on Thanksgiving day.  Thanks Mom!

Now for the big news, & the big reason that's made it hard for me to concentrate long enough on anything else...  like blogging.  Liz & I have gone into escrow on a condo!  It's in Anaheim, right next to Disneyland.  How close you ask?  You can hear the train whistle blow from our patio.  It fit right into our price range.  It's had a ton of upgrades, with only a few minor things that need to be done by us.  The main occupying my mind, of course, was the financial end of the whole deal.  Worrying about the new budget we'd need to be on, & things like that.  But, after talking to our loan officer yesterday, I feel much better.  I can't wait to get the keys!

That's about it.  Hopefully my ones of readers will now feel satisfied.  You may continue with your life.  Your welcome.