Best day at Bonnaroo yet!
I left the campsite early to get in line for tickets to the comedy show. In line I got chatting to the girl next to me, Anna, who was from Durham. And she was getting a ticket for her friend, Zack, from Wilmington, who it turns out, I actually knew because he used to live next door to Stella. Small World!
Anna, Zack and I hung out for a little while before the comedy show. We found some shade next to The Other Tent, and listened to a group called Hanggai for awhile. They didn't speak any English, were kind of like an Asian bluegrass band, and were awesome! I love the surprising bands you find at Bonnaroo!
Next up it was time for the comedy - starting with Nate Bergatze and Craig Baldo, followed by Bill Bailey (crazy and hilarious!) and Donald Glover (of Community fame - almost as funny as Chris Rock).
It was finally time to meet up with the others for Alison Krauss, before my reason for going to the 'Roo in the first place - Mumford & Sons.
I got as close to the front as I could, which still wasn't that close, but it didn't even matter because they were worth every dollar spent on my ticket, even if I had been way at the back. I can't begin to describe how amazing they were. They ended their fantastic set with an encore of 'Amazing Grace', joined by Apache Trail and Old Crow Medicine Show - WOW. (Photo above).
I was disappointed they ever had to end, but I was able to grab a couple of songs at Loretta Lynn's set, before going to see the Black Keys. But then it was back to the Which Stage with Callie and Duncan for Buffalo Springfield. I do love me some old school music! Neil Young was loving life, rocking out all over the stage. It was the first time they'd played together in 40 years, and the biggest crowd they'd ever played to.
We only spent a little bit of time at Eminem, who was surprisingly great, because I had to head to the Scissor Sisters show to get a great spot. Which I did! Right up close to the stage. And, like Mumford, they did not disappoint. They had an amazing, high-energy show. So entertaining!
It wasn't until after 3am that I made it back to the campsite (and Callie and I were the first ones back!) but what a great day! The day of my two favourite shows - Mumford & Sons and Scissor Sisters.
After the annual pool party birthday bash at Mark's, we headed into Downtown Raleigh for dinner at Dos Taquitos Centro to celebrate Jessica and Paul's birthdays.
At our InsideOut Open House, Paul won tickets to a Durham Bulls game in the raffle. We had fantastic front-row seats, and it happened to be fireworks night too.
A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my amazing husband Paul!!!
A cucumber update: growing very well and very quickly!
Tucker dog watching Cadel Evans win the Tour de France.
Today we threw a surprise 30th birthday party for Kevin at Foggy Bottom.
Ready to stock the pinata for Kevin's surprise party....
If my calculations are correct, Tour de France + cake = a great birthday for Brendan!
Good luck to all of my Target Country Winmalee lovelies with this year's Toy Sale. I'm dressing up with you in spirit (continuing with last year's Sesame Street theme!)
In theory, you could walk from Maine to Florida (that's the entire east coast) along the Greenway, including the Tobacco Trail. At least, you will be able to once they build that bridge over I-40 ;)
Mary, Mary, quite contrary - Hell yeah! Look at my garden grow!
Dinner and drinks at Tyler's with Jessica, KimLien, Paul, and James.
Chapel Hill bar crawl, starting with Eric's Harpoon event at He's Not Here, and ending with crazy dancing at Kildare's Irish Pub.
Raleigh Ampitheater for the O.A.R. concert!
Paul is growing cucumbers this year. Let's see how they grow!
Fresh blackberries from a client at work who has a farm. Delicious!
Sunny - a very sweet and playful white retriever, who got to stay with us for a whole week!
Open House at InsideOut.
We were a bit late, but we finally planted Paul's veggie garden not long ago, and they have already grown lots! We have tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, capsicum (peppers), and cucumber.
Happy Independence Day!
4th of July celebration BBQ ('Cookout' to the Americans) at our house.
I told Clayton he will not be welcome in Australia if he continues to do this....
Driving home from the hairdresser, we saw these fireworks going off.
Happy Birthday Adam!
Dinner at 18 Seaboard in Raleigh for Libby's day of birth, followed by drinks downtown.
We went to see the Green Lantern today. I only wanted to see it for Ryan Reynolds, obviously. :)
Our friend Hillary opening for her idol...and blowing him out of the water! She was way better!
American Father's Day.
Paul ran a race in downtown Durham and came 5th overall! There were a number of pro athletes running so it was a fantastic result!
Our friend Eric is a rep for Harpoon Brewery. He had an event tonight at Carolina Ale House, which is great for us because it means 'free' beer!
Arrived back from Bonnaroo to find Paul had bought me this desk :)
Our last dusty day - sad, but also a relief to go home to a bed and a hot shower!
Best day at Bonnaroo yet!
