MVF

Hey, Ladybug,
Fantastic to see that a bum shoulder won’t keep you off the Board

Re: Candy Mountain Run…
Should I bring my vintage copy of Candyland to the Hampton Bay Days???

Oh, hey…Monica and I toured around the Biltmo’ Estate wearing our limited edition Bay Days T-shirts. Had lots of comments on them. Either there are more SiBs and BiBs in Western NC than we thought…or maybe they were just mystified by the “Toni Twins” look. I am planning to wear it to the Bay Days this (we hope!!!) September.

The request is ALMOST perfect. I would only add
The head stripper is named David P. Day.

I loved that he played Big Rock Candy Mountain with Candy Mountain Run at the Biltmo’. I watched and listened carefully, but could not detect any hints about the song.

Here’s your challenge –
If you can get that request on stage at Bay Days and have Bruce mention it, I will buy you a mug of your favorite potent potable.

Alrighty, then…
Biltmore was a decidedly ….ummm…errr, different show. Bruce and the boys were in rare form, and they have never sounded so good. I understand that it had been awhile since they had played together — it was either Doug or J.V. who said that the band was a bit “rusty” (keep in mind that it was very late, I’m getting pretty old, and they were serving pina coladas and strawberry daquiries {sp?}), but I know it was one or the other of them. ANYWAY….. I don’t know what Bobby Read has been up to, but I saw him smile and joke around last night more than last the ten concerts put together, while J.T. was uncharacteristicly subdued (look it up, David). Bruce and the band played a few songs in R.S.’s honor {can’t you just see him and Jerry Garcia playing t0ogether??}

It was great to see so many of our SiBs and BiBs. Was the first time I was able to put faces to all these names I keep typing.

Let’s see, I need to tie up a few loose ends….

David – do I owe you for the glass of wine on the veranda? And why were you spo late getting tpo thew concert?? 😮

Molomolomolo – Enjoyed meeting you and Mrs. Molo. I hope that it is just the beginning of a beautiful friendship (who said that?)

Kerry and Mary – I will admit right now that I can’t remember who was who –never give me two similar sounding names at one time!

Gerald and Jonathan – Sorry Bruce didn’t play “Fortunate Son”. Just know that every time I hear that song, I think of you. And Jonathan- we’re gonna have to put a brick on your head to keep you from growing so much. Send me a PM with your address – I have something for Jonathan

Monica, sweet Monica– First—the key WAS in the car, it was hidden under the bears in the back seat. I hope that you will believe me when I say “…you would not understand, this is not how I am…” Honest, this past weekend was like a nightmare from h*ll. I’m still picking gravel out of my teeth after that little “trip” 😆 Thank you for getting us backstage…you were very sweet to include me. I will send you your sweater. Please send me some pics.

I’d like for us all to bow our heads and say good-bye to my 1989 Acura Integra. I know, I know, it had a long and productive life. But it has been on life support since we hit that police cruiser, and it was time to finally let it go. At least I know it will go out in a blaze of glory. The gut driving it plans to use it in the Demolision Derby over at Ace Speedway.

Bruce just won’t sound the same in my (new to me) 1995 Toyota Camry. I know its a good car, but it just screams “Middle aged responsible old woman on board”. Also, it has automatic transmission, and I am already missing those “gear shifts”.

Anyway, thanks for letting me vent and mourn in my own way.

Miss Virginia Former

Oooohhh Thery had better NOT cancel the Biltmo’ Sho’, ’cause if that happens, SOMEONE wil have a hell of a lot of Bruce fanatics dancing on his head. 😡 😡

I like the idea that IF that concert folds, we should all do the meet-up anyway.

I’m picking Monica up at the bus staion at about 8:00 Saturday morning. Since that gives us a decent chunk of “down time”, I’m thinking of getting up a shopping excursion. I know a really, really, REALLY cool place about 30 minutes outside of Asheville. Promised Moinica tjhat we would be back in time to get all gussied up for Bruce and the band. If you are remotely interested, let me know ASAP. Should be a blast!!

Hey lady,
There’s no need to fear!!! MVF is here!! 😆
Talked with your hubby and I think we have it ALL taken care of. I should be cruising into Asheville in time to meet your bus at 8:30 am Saturday. And, if you don’t mind HoJo’s, then you can share a room with me. And I should be able to get you back to the bus station on Sunday.

Hey, babe, that’s what friends (and SiBs) are for!!!

MVF

Okay, lads and lasses—
What song are going to request at the Biltmo’ Sho’??

I still have my little plastic rat, and I plan to use it to request “Black Rats of London”. At least, I think that’s the right wording.

I will (probably) bring my stacks of neon paper and black markers, for those of you who forgot their supplies.

David, exactly WHERE are we meeting?

Bummer. We will try to get a group photo to send to you.

So glad I could raise your spirits…. that’s what I live for.
DPD, why haven’t YOU chimed in yet?????
“DAWG” got your tongue????????

At last, something to look forward to!! I’ll have to hunt out my “bruuuce.com babe” shirt and add another year to the back. So far, it reads…Biltmo’ Sho’ 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005.

Bryann, are we all going to wear our Bay Days shirts????? I still have my collection of “Me So Hornsby” bracelets.

David, thanks for taking the ball and running with it. In addition to EVERYTHING that has happened lately, I have been laid off by the school where I teach. So, after 20 years of teaching, I am having to search the want ads, etc. My son just graduated from NC State with a Master’s in engineering, and he is having a hard time finding a job, too. 😥

Hmmm,
Wonder if Bruce is looking for a “roadie”?? 😆

Gee, it’s good to be back home again……..

Re: BAY DAYS 2009! Sept. 12 – Hampton, VA

There is a God, And He loves Hornsby music, too.