Wasn’t sure just what to expect, but the show last night exceeded all expectations. Now we don’t know all the songs, like most everyone else there, but that didn’t matter.
We left here around 5:30 and after our driver took us up Hwy 51 and down the 101, (which took 45 minutes) we arrived right next to the arena. We walked right in Gate 2 with no line and headed down to the floor to the Friends and Family lounge to hang out with all our friends, new and old. Pantera was playing and after they wrapped up, we headed out and moved into the Snake Pit which is the center of this massive round stage that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. The anticipation grew and soon AC/DC’s Long Way to the Top (if you want to rock and roll) began playing. Then the lights went out and it was game on.
It’s hard to put into words just how electric the whole thing was, especially being less than a few feet from the guys. One of the notes in our ticket pack said “don’t touch the band members”! Lori and I stayed down in the Snake Pit for most of the show and finally went up to our suite. Jag stayed down in the pit the whole time. Up in the suite was a whole different perspective too which was cool.
James was like a God, and I don’t say that lightly. The crowd worshiped his every move, and he could have told them to do anything and they would have done it. The band expanded so much energy and I remember when James wore a Fit Bit last Spring, and it showed him walking 4.9 miles during the show. So strange to see him in that light as even though we know who he is as a rock star, we didn’t really grasp the reality of it until we saw it live. What a show.
Earlier in the day we ran up to the 4 Seasons to meet Ray for our tickets. He needed to go to Walgreens, so we took him up and drove him back. We ran into Bobby, who is James’s PT guy for 30 years that travels with the band who I’ve known for a number of years. We then headed back to the house to pick up Jagger and run to the mall.
Jag just got some assignment due Tuesday from his class Friday, (which he missed) so now, for the 3rd time, we changed our flight and are flying home tomorrow am, ha.
So, that’s it. Great time and a good diversion for Lori with all going on. Wish Ty could have made it. CU football is on today, I think at 9am here. Then we have the big birthday bash tonight! Should be fun. Won’t get much sleep but we’ll sleep when we get home. Take care, God Bless and remember, Nothing Else Matters!
Here’s a few pics,
