Time to exit the bus.

These photos came out a little blurry.
Bob weir is the one on the stage and I'm the one sitting in my seat.
(just in case you were confussed)

Alot of people ask why do you go to see the same bands over and over again?
Every night the bands we see play a different set list from previous nights. Each night the band has a different energy level. We are always "chasing the dragon" as it were, for that perfect show. The show on friday night is as close to it as we have been in a very long time.

Fridays show was at the Barbara Mann theater of the performing arts in Fort Meyers. It is actually the auditorium at Edison College. A small venue (approx. 900 seats) made just for music. Padding on the ceiling, beautiful and comftobale seats, and alot of very nice elderly attendents to help you to your seats. (5th row tonight).

Set 1
Jam>
The Music Never Stopped>
Maggies Farm,
She Belongs To Me,
Loose Lucy,
Money For Gasoline,
Even So>
October Queen>
The Deep End>
Hell In A Bucket.

Set 2
Stealin>
Freind Of The Devil>
Victim Or The Crime>
Estimated Prophet>
Lady With A Fan>
Terrapin>
STUFF>
Sugaree>
Sugar Magnolia.

Encore:
At A Siding>
Terrapin Fl yer.

First set was an excellent set. Alot of the songs my wife and I enjoy, strong energy and excellent sound in this venue. Crowd was abuzz at intermission saying it was one of the best sets of this Fall tour.

Then came the second set. WOW....WOW....WOW!!
This by far was the best set we have seen in 19 years by ANY band.(We have seen alot of shows in this time). Ratdog blew the roof off of this place, and the crowd blew the doors open with their applause.
It was like listening to a symphony ochestra.
We will Never miss a Ft. Meyers show again.









Saturdays show was in Boca Raton, outdoors to about 5000 people. It was a good fun show, but kind of a letdown after fridays extravaganza.
Still a good solid show.

Set 1
Jam>
Bertha>
Silvio> Tequella> Silvio>
Althea>
Bird Song>
The Golden Road To Unlimited Devotion>
Lazy River Road>
Bird Song>
Big Railroad Blues.

Set 2
Candyman>
Me And My Uncle>
When I Paint My Masterpiece>
Dancing In The Streets>
The Other Ones>
STUFF>
Morning Dew>
China Cat Sunflower>
I Know You Rider.

Encore:
Box Of Rain>
One More Saturday Night.

A very solid show, sound was for an outdoor venue, only second time ever playing Dancing In The Streets, and first time ever playing Box Of Rain.
Had a grate time and will be looking for a summer tour with all the remaining members of the Dead. Rumor has it they will be playing at either the Wannee or at Longarado in Florida.

Till next time,
Tim.

2 down 2 to go.

Picture of Bob Weir guitar
Tuesday November 18, 2008
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater Florida

Set 1
Jam>
Shakedown Street>
Easy Answers>
Queen Jane>
Looser>
Salt Lake City>
Ramble On Rose>
Playing in the band> (first 2 verses)
Might As Well.

Set 2
Blackbird>
Artificial Flowers>
El Paso>
He's Gone>
Eyes Of The World>
STUFF>
Playing in the Band> (verse 3)
Standing On The Moon>
Foolish Heart.

Encore: Attics Of My Life (no instuments)

Fantastic show, our seats were in the front row dead center. 4-5 feet from the band.
Alot of solos and deep, deep jams. Salt Lake City and Artificial Flowers have not been played in a very long time.
A Very psycodelic show.



Photo of Robin Sylvester Bass Guitar.
He played on the Beatles last album.

Wednesday November 19, 2008
Hard Rock Cafe
Orlando Florida

Set 1
Jam>
Help>Slipknot>
It's all over now,
She Says>
Wrong Way Feeling>
Tennessee Jed>
All Along The Watchtower>
Weater Report Suite Prelude Part 1>
Let It Grow.

Set 2
Big Iron>
Mexicalli Blues>
The Weight>
West LA Fadeaway>
Women Are Smarter>
STUFF>
Stella Blue>
Throwing Stones>
Not Fade Away.

Encore: Not Fade Away> Slipknot> Franklins Tower.

Another grate show! Alot less solos/jams and just straight up Rock and Roll put on your dancing shoes and shake them bones.
Crowed loved this show and were dancing in the streets afterwards.




Photo of Jay Lane drums
Played with Les Claypool and Primus (original Ratdog member)

2 shows are done and we have 2 more to finish the Florida run.
Friday night in Fort Meyers, and Saturday night in Boca Raton.
I have to admit my wife and I are not as young as we used to be. After only 2 shows we are kinda tired and sore. It is going to be good to sleep in our own bed.

Nothing left to due but smile, smile, smile,
Tim

Bobbys comming.

Going to see 4 concerts in 5 days in 4 cities.
Clearwater Tuesday Front row seats.
Orlando Wednesday General Admission.

Fort Meyers Friday 5th row seats.
Boca Raton Saturday General Admission.

Go Bob Weir!!

Stay Cool,
Tim

Fixin up a mess.

Here is a picture of "before" look at the light bulb (not lit) for a reference point.

Here is the after picture. Only a 6-8 foot decked crawl now.

Total count was 5 cut trusses, 6 truck loads of trash, 3 air handlers left behind, and 4 days of work for 3 men.

The customer used to have to run the system at 73 degrees daytime and 70 at night to stay comfortable.

Now she is freezing at 75 day and night and needs to keep it at 76 to 77 degrees to stay "just right".

She will see some electric savings now!

Stay Cool, Tim