So, Abby and I are sitting here in out Reno hotel after one HELL of a trip.
We woke up at 3:45am on Wed morning. We were on our way by 4:30p. Abby took the first few hours until the sites change and I tried to take pics. LOL it was 6:30a, I was really bad at it. Everything looked liked blobs of light. So Abby and I switched spots and headed to San Luis Obispo. I had to meet on of my customers, and since I was on the way past there, what better time then then. The whole visit lasted about an hour and off we went.
We were so ahead of schedule we were taking our time. I talked to my boss and he said we should see Hearst Castle. I mean why not right, we were there. So we head up to the castle and look around, but we just missed the tour and the next one didn't start for about 40 mins. We figures if it started at 1:20 and lasted and hour and 45 mins we would never get to San Jose by 4p. So we headed off.
Now here are the things that should have clued us in to the upcoming events. While driving to the castle there were not many cars, let alone gas stations. We were really close to the pacific ocean. I live in San Diego county and I don't drive that close to the water on a daily basis. Oh and we were on highway 1. Interesting, i didn't know the highway went all the way to up, oh well GPS says it does so what the hell.
So we started with about half a tank of gas. Our little Elantra is getting amazing gas mileage! GPS say we have like 106 miles to go before the next highway. So as we are driving and enjoying the amazing view we are taking out time. I mean the ocean is on one side and the mountains on the other.....breathtaking!
That is until we turn the f-ing corner and realized we were about to become part of that breathtaking view! The flipping road turns into a two lane highway that hugs the mountains on one side and oh the couple of thousand feet drop into the ocean below!!! Seriously 80% of this drive has no guardrail and about 95% is nothing but curves! I drove about 5-15 mph out of sheer terror of dieing!!! I will have to post some of Abby's pictures cause all I did was drive.
Right about the time all 4 phones lost cell coverage, completely, gas started to become an issue. I mean no one puts a gas station on the side of a cliff, right? So we are less than a half a quarter of a tank of gas at this point and besides the fear of dieing the fear of running out of gas and not being able to call for help came into play.
After driving for was seemed like forever we went inland a little and there was a two pump gas station. Thank God....NOT! Gas was $4.69 a gallon! Literal highway robbery, but they were the only station for miles as far as we knew. So I put in $10 to get us moving. Back to what looks like a drive that will never end and a twisting, winding road with a death drop that will never end!
At one point, while doing about 25 miles per hour we turn a curve and there is a cop sitting there. No biggie we aren't speeding or anything. Actually the bastard was tale gating me as i drove 15-20 mph. At least 10 minutes later he finally pulls me over. Um yeah WTF! I know i am not speeding, hello i was holding up traffic. So I figured that I was driving too slow.
Not even close, I got pulled over a. because the cop was bored and b. because I was WEARING my seat belt improperly. How many times have you put your shoulder belt under you arm versus over it? Dozen at least huh? Yeah well its a $100 plus ticket! Yup I got a seat belt ticket while wearing my seat belt. Needless to say I was pretty pissed!!!
Anyhow two lifetimes later and an additional overpriced gas stop later, we get cell service and are heading back on the road. Yet off the killer road from hell!
We finally get to San Jose just before 5p. Remember we left at 4:30a for what should have taken about 7 hours.
So what were my show goals? To see Matt and Ryan. To find Chris from All Access and to have a kick ass time! All goals accomplished!
Ryan is still getting used to me, I'm working on that. he is coming around to this fan club thing though, I hope.
Abby and I had two different views of who Chris was. So when I saw Chris we disagreed, because she thought Chris was someone else. So after running around the venue like a nut the concert finally started. Pure amazement!
This was my first show, not a pre tour show and I was floored. The guys were in magnificent form last night. They were playful on stage with each other and were just hitting everything last night. It was the most show. I loved it!!
Highlight, during Bright Lights when the guys break in "she came in thru the bathroom window" it was Paul's turn to sing, but he was back at the piano with Rob. LMAO he stopped the show. They get to him, the spotlight hits where is supposed to be, but he is just standing back. Showstopper and he just kinda strolls to the mic. OMG! you have to love Paul!!!
However at some point during the show I somehow hit my finger against the chair in from of my and snapped my nail. So quick thinking Abby I enjoyed the rest of the with a wetnap and a rubber band around my fingers to numb the pain. LOL I still had an amazing time, while in pain! More to follow on the finger, I think its broke :-(
So after the amazing show I finally went over to Chris and asked do you remember me? he said I sure do from Kimmel. He said I told you where you could find me. LOL, I told him he was still my favorite! If you haven't read about the trouble I caused at Kimmel its in my October blogs. So we talked to him for a little while.
We got to say hello to Jason for a a few minutes, then we were off to find Matt.
He came out about 30 minutes after i let him know we were there and we got to talk and catch up. We got a progress report on the CD (info to follow later) and just hung out. I reminded him about our front tickets for Reno and he asked if would have any signage, which of course we will. So he is excited to see what we have in store. I always love getting to just chat with Matt. yet being the true gentleman he is and knowing we were freezing, he cut it short with a promise to catch up in Reno.
After walking away Abby reminded me about the venue shot, LOL I forgot...again! So we took pics and headed to Reno.
Abby started driving while I was sleeping, but the weather and the road quickly changed. So Abby pulled over and I proceeded to take one of the worst drives of my life. The state really should invest some money in highway 80 cause it SUCKS! We went from Rain to snow to sleet to ice. I was so tense, but after a few stressful times Abby and I made it out the other side.
We got to the hotel about 6a and were able to check in.
So now at 2:30p we are sitting in our hotel waiting for today's adventure to begin!
So two scary car rides, a seatbelt ticket and a possible broken finger later, the trip continues!
More to come.....
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