Hadrian's Arch & The Temple of Olympian Zeus

Walking along in Athens. . . I see this cat, sitting in a tree.

It started meowing at me, so I thought it was worthy of a photo. This is Hadrian's Arch, the symbolic gate of the city.

Here I am in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

16 of the original 104 columns remain. . . not bad for 131 AD

From the Temple, you can see the Acropolis in the distance.

Athens' 1st Cemetery

Athens has a cemetery called 1st Cemetery. It is basically an outdoor sculpture display.

Look, there's a creepy cemetery cat.

This one is called the Sleeping Maiden, it's one of those most famous tombstones in the cemetery.

Old cemeteries are so neat to walk around in. I really enjoyed this one.

Not Myself Lately

I know, I know. It's been awhile since I've posted. This week I hope to remedy this problem and get back into my own personal groove.

I haven't been feeling like myself lately. My beloved 1998 Purple Neon died on me and I feel so lost without her. I've had her for 12 years, since she had just three miles on her. She has been my source of freedom and solitude for years. There is no better cure for feeling down than hoping in the car, blasting the radio and just driving.

Besides my car dying, my trip to Athens was not very good. Yes, I did get to see some of the amazing sights of Athens (pictures to follow later) but it was not an enjoyable trip.

I'm at home now, and trying to get myself in order.

Sick, Cranky, and Overwhelmed

I have been sick since the first day of this New Year. Unbelievable right? I flew home from Montreal so sick I thought I might not make it home. But thanks to all the other Orlandoites who were on the same flight with me, I did make it home. Only to turn around a day and a half later to go to Palmetto to the warehouses for more work!

Two weeks later and I'm at home once again. I'm not as sick as I was. . . but I'm on my third round of antibiotics and I'm still coughing! Not to mention. . . I'm only home for six days! I'm going to Athens, Greece on Sunday to visit someone special!

I'm a bit overwhelmed at being at home. I have boxes that I sent myself from tour, three suitcases that are still unpacked, a basket of mail to go through. . . . and not to mention, I can't remember where anything is! Wish me luck!

New Year's/Closing Tour Party

We took a vote and decided to hold our Closing Tour party on

New Year's Eve and roll it all into one big celebration.

Here I am with Greg Bawdon. The Amys

Amy Diaz, Amy Sonntag, and me! Amy Hogue

Stage Right!
From left to right: Sheleena Jones, Isaac Butts, Nadia Milia,
Greg Bawdon, Shioko Trappen, Amy Sonntag, and Me!

Here I am with our awesome company manager, Jeremy Kelber.

Here I am with the electrics department.

Ben Clark on my left, Brian Tindall, and Krista "Lighting" Iskra.

For the first time in my three years of touring, I won an award.

It was a new category this year, called the Pack Rat Award

for the person on tour with the most stuff.

And I won!

Crew girls!
Michelle Johnson, Jessi Smith,

Krista Iskra, and me

Michelle Johnson and Shioko Trappen

It was a great night and an even better way to welcome 2009.

"It's not Christmas unless there's pizza"

For almost as long as I can remember, Mom, Dad and I have

eaten pizza and gone to the movies on Christmas Eve.

Followed by presents at home.

This year I was once again away from home for the holidays,

but my "road" family helped celebrate my way.

We went and saw the movie Four Christmases.

Then we couldn't find anyplace open, so we had to order in pizza.

From left to right: Shavar, Linda, Adrian, and myself.

Then I opened the presents my parents sent me.

Yay! Season 2 of SeaQuest.

Montreal, Canada and a Lot of Snow

We arrived in Montreal, Canada on December 15th. There was a lot of snow on the ground. Then we had load-in at the Theatre St. Denis. Normally, I drive the tractor at load-in and load-out. . . this time I shoveled snow off the ramp!

Look at it come down on the Racks crate!


Unfortunately, when we crossed the border into Canada. . . the customs officials felt the need to check out truck two. In their doing so, they took all the load bars and straps out of the truck. After leaving customs, everything in the truck shifted around and one of our dryers had an unfortunate accident.

It's totally broken, and we'll have to get a new one when we get to the warehouses in Palmetto.

Look at all the snow! Guess this guy won't be riding his bike home from work. . . .

Brookings, South Dakota

In Brookings, South Dakota, I had my coldest load-in/load-out. There was a blizzard a'brewing outside, and it tried to come inside!

Here's Jarred on the top of the ramps that came off the truck first. They had an inch plus of snow on them! Here's Andy trying to break the frozen lock on the back of truck 3. Note all the blurry spots, that would be snow.

Here's the locals putting the second set of ramps onto the truck.
Here's Andy sweeping snow and ice off the ramps. Did I mention this is Andy's last day in the 100 Acre Woods?
Finally when the ramps are clean enough, Michelle braves the first round of being on the tractor.


As I'm sitting on the tractor, Bill backs truck one up to the ramps. Check out that weather outside! It's about 7:30 in the morning!

These two photos (above and below) are the same exact shot. Above is taken with a flash, and the one below is taken without a flash. Please note all the snow, and the snow drift that has decided to make it's home right in front of the buses!

Here I am, after driving the tractor for an hour. Note all the snow in my hood.

How people live like this I do not know. I hate snow, I hate the cold. Thank God I live in Florida!

La Crosse, Wisconsin & a Surprise!

We spent the week of my birthday and Thanksgiving in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was a really tiny town. It was cold, and there wasn't much to do but spend money. . . I spent most of the week in my room reading and enjoying my birthday presents.



On Wednesday, there was a big surprise in store for three birthday people. Myself, Rich who's birthday was on the 18th, and Brian who's birthday was on the 24th. . . . .

(Rich, Brian, Me)

Being that I am forever a goofball, I decided to frost the boys.


Frosting is sticky.