Friday Funnies

Hi,

Today was a great weather day.  It was cooler, as in low 80’s, and the overnight clouds brought showers that eventually went away as the day progressed.  It was just right for an evening of jazz.

The ‘Zany Day’ song was “Use Me” by Bill Withers.  ‘Old School Friday’ is next and I think you know this one:

“Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow.  But, if we are wise, we know that there’s always tomorrow.  __ __ __ when you’re not strong, I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on.  For it won’t be long ’til I’m gonna need somebody to __ __.”  Hint:  This tune was released in 1972 and offers support.

Our day began in typical fashion.  Rise at 4:50am, feed dog, feed humans, take dog out, bring dog in, calm dog down, take a nap.  Today he had a shower, which he hates, but tolerates.  It was showering this morning outside and I’m sure he wondered why he couldn’t just go outside and play.  A little later we all went to The Wanderer for the usual.  Mercy came to out table but JaiDee was preoccupied with his ice and ignored her.  With that, she left.  

This afternoon we all took a long nap and then we began getting ready for the big evening.  The music at Chivit Thamma Da was scheduled to start at 5pm so we decided to get there early so we could park close.  That proved to be the right thing to do.  We had reserved a table for 3, half-way back from the stage and it was a perfect position.  As we made our way to the lawn by the river, all the staff were asking why we hadn’t brought JaiDee.  (555), seriously?  The music started about 5:30 with half the band.  It was a great way to start.  The sun was about to set, the guests were slowly arriving and the trio of talented musicians was doing a beautiful job.  Imagine a guitarist who sang the lead vocals along with a trumpet player and a saxophone and you had a mellow trio that was very creative.  We ordered blended fruit drinks at first and just listened to the music.  We ordered dinner just before the crowd, so we didn’t have a long wait.  When the rest of the band joined the trio there was another singer, a drummer and a bass player.  The trumpet player also doubled on electric piano.  Basically, it was like a Smooth Jazz concert, featuring lots of standards and some pop songs done in a jazz fashion.  

Here we are before the show began.

When we got home, the music from across the river was thumping very loud.  It’s not supposed to start until tomorrow, so I guess they were just testing the limits of the system.  Hmm.

Tomorrow we’re going to an early Thanksgiving dinner at the home of our friend Caty and her twins.  We’ll be taking JaiDee to this and it will be his first ‘party’.  It will also be his first ride in the country.  

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.      Time for the ‘Funnies’.

                          Peace,

                                    Danny