Early Christmas!!


I received a random text from a sister the other day...  resulting in what I thought was a mysterious exchange of messages.
MR: "What are u and Carl up to this morning?"
ME: "Carl goes 2 wk @ 5p. What's up?"
MR: "Just some plans I was thinking of making that u might want to be a part of. In the middle of something-will get back to u."
ME:  "K"

MR: "Oh, what about tomorrow evening? Plans?"

ME:  "Carl supposed to done w wk at/around 6p. Poss activity, but nothing solid after that."

Few minutes later, received call from her:

MR: Just sent you an email. Can you please take a look at it? Call me back and tell me what you think.

ME:  Okay.

Upon opening message saw the following:

Subject  Fwd: Print Your Tickets Now  (<-- Didn't phase me in the least.. only b/c she's always coming up with creative invites!)

When I realized what it was, I began saying (to no one in particular) "Oh my god" out loud.. repeating 2-3 times. Called her back, when she answered, all I could say was "Oh my god!" MR said she knew how much I enjoy TSO and not been able to make a concert.. so, she bought the tix for me as an early Christmas present.

Only "catch," concert was that night.. and I needed to find someone to go with me!

Sent text to my friend, Yvonne.. acknowledging short notice, asked if she would like to attend concert. Ssaid not that familiar with group; accepted invite.

Eek! Nosebleed!

We had a great view...

Light show

We could feel the heat from those flames (flame throwers??)

Turned out concert ran just shy of 3hrs. Add in time for autographs, we left ~ qtr to 12am! It was awesome.. getting autographs, speaking briefly w each member & shaking hands w a few of them, too!! Even able to get 6 guitar picks.. 4 of which were already autographed.

Waiting in line...  

Phillip (Narrator)

Don't remember last time I had sooo this much fun at a concert!!!