Saturday March 23 2024

Got some really good sleep on the bus – sort of awakening at 9 a.m. as everyone piles inside from the hotel. We head towards Fort Lauderdale!

 

Sleeping some more then catching up on things with the computer as Carlos and Dan drive.

 

Arriving at The Parker Playhouse – this place is very regal and fancy. They have an outstanding stage crew with a head honcho, Brian, who keeps a tight ship.

 

 

Setting up the stage and doing all the running around. They have some interesting décor and statues here.

 

 

Experiencing a few disagreements here and there with Nigel – he just seems stressed or like he’s taking on too much – even as I have been taking on more.

 

Later on after sound check, Rebecca and I walk across the street to grab dinner. It’s a beautiful day out, bright and shiny in a way that only Florida can be. We try out this burrito place – they have like onion everything so I just order something to go and we continue walking further to an Italian joint for her to order something. We end up having to wait a while at the bar but keep the conversation going about the band and whatever else.

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Eventually, joining Ed, Casey, Sophie, Dan, and some friends over at some outside tables at the burrito place. Little birds flutter nearby as Rebecca tosses bread crumbs to their grateful bird selves. It’s nice having so much time to kill before show time. Gives us a little break from confines of the venue.

 

 

As we’re walking back waiting at a crosswalk I sneak a hug and tell her this is nice. I don’t think I’ll ever stop crushing on her. We come across a really cool tree in front of the venue that reminds me of The Giving Tree. She poses for a picture.

 

 

Dressing up in our suits and black concert attire – on stage the crowd really has some enthusiasm – we put on a very good show.

 

 

Doing a meet n greet with the fans. Then, packing up and loading out!

 

Time for the overnight drive back home. We all convene in the middle of the bus laughing and cracking jokes – sharing Ok Go music videos.

 

After a Love’s stop I catch up on computer stuff as everyone passes out.