Alan Jackson Concert

Last Saturday we went to the Alan Jackson Concert which was fantastic. We were in a group of 12 that went to the concert. We met the group we were going with at the home of one of the guys sisters who lives near the UCF arena. While we are there waiting for everyone to get ready, the sister's roommate came in and was talking to the everyone. Then she looks over and sees Alan and I and said "There are adults here, I hope I did not drop any F bombs". Yes, we were the oldest of the group there, but really was it necessary to call us ADULTS. Of course now I am really confused, because just a few weeks ago the store manager where I am an assistant informed me and the other assistant manager (who is in her 50s) we were not adults :)

Anyway we divide up into two cars and proceed to leave for the concert.We drove my Tahoe which limited the number of number that could go with us. Of course only 3 of us were sober enough to drive. (The sister, Alan and me - wait maybe that is why we classified as ADULTS.) The sister was driving a van with the rowdiest if the group which had three cameras going and the flashes were going off every few minutes for the entire drive.

So, we get to the concert and we find our seats. Everyone begins filing in for the concert and I noticed one of the t-shirts someone was wearing was an AC/DC t-shirt. Dude...are you confused? Of course Alan and I have a very eclectic taste in music so maybe he does to, but AC/DC t-shirt seems a little out place at a country concert. The opening band was from Georgia and the fiddle player was awesome and made me wish Meghan was with us to hear him.

We rally enjoyed the concert. Alan Jackson performed all my favorites for Home. He did not play Alan's favorite Midnight In Montgomery.

Help Needed

One of the guys that works me is in a band that needs votes so they can win a local contest that will allow them to play at earthday birthday. They have worked really hard, so please log on to WJRR and vote for them. The band name is Angels of Nightfall.

No Win Situation For Alan

With Glasses


without glasses



Alan managed to create a no win situation for himself this morning. I wore my glasses for the entire day to day. I prefer my contacts and tend to leave them in longer than I should; however, today I left them in the entire day. So we went for breakfast and he says I really like you in glasses - "You look smart". Of course I immediately pick up on the implication that I must not look smart with out them. Of course this creates a no win situation for Alan...he cannot possibly get out of this. So I took pictures this evening with and without glasses.

So Excited

Tomorrow night Alan and I are going to a concert in Orlando at the UCF arena. I am really excited. The last concert we went to was the Hilary Duff concert we took Meghan to a couple of years ago. We are going to see Alan Jackson's Good Time Tour. We are gong with a group that we know from Alan's job. They are all younger than us but that's ok. I get to see Alan Jackson in concert.

Before we moved to Florida, we lived near were he grew up, and I even worked with people that knew him when he was growing up. He performed frequently around Atalnta but I could never go. Rather ironic, I had to move away fro the Atlanta area in order to actually make it to one of his concerts. Every now and then when I listen to him sing Chattahoochee, I become a little homesick.

Hopefully we will have a good time.

What "Floridiots" Wear When It Is Cold

As the temperatures have plummeted around the country, Florida has been plunging right along with the rest of the country. Of course until last night we had not been dropping ridiculously low. The temps this morning have been upper 20s and lower 30s. Since we do not experience cold on a regular basis and because it usually warms up dramatically during the day, it can be hard to decide what wear. For the past week, I have observed various methods of handling the cool temperatures in Florida. I only regret that I have not taken photos to share with you. Hopefully your imagination will help you out.

Up first was the 70+ year old woman in the full length rabbit fur coat. This in and of its self would not stand out, but she was wearing a pair of spring heeled sandals that I jokingly refer to as "Jesus" looking sandals and the the pants looked like they were from one of the wind suits that were popular in the 80s. Add to this perfectly made up face and perfectly done hair, you have the image that woman projected. Before you ask, no she was not senile and is fairly typical of the well to do elderly that live in this area. Individually none of these would have been crazy, but together they were most definitely made this woman a standout.

There is also the guy last night at the grocery store. He was wearing shorts and sandals(yes , shorts and sandals - legs and feet completely bear in 30 degree temperatures) along with a thick ski looking coat with gloves. (Hey he might have been warmer if he had something covering those legs and feet. )

Now I agree layers are the way to go. That is why Meghan has had so many missing warm clothing items from her wardrobe. However, I have this mistaken idea that layers should be worn in such a way as to let you taken off the outer layer and still be able to be dressed in an appropriate manner. In that vein, I do not understand wearing your shorts on the outside of your sweatpants. What is the point?

My personal favorite is those that wear socks with their sandals. If your feet are cold enough to wear socks then wear a real pair of shoes. By the way, black socks do not make sandals dress shoes during the summer either.

Please be sure to share your favorite outfits in the comments section. Especially those of you here in Florida, I am sure that there are some common combinations that beg mentioning that I have overlooked. Every area has its peculiar clothing combinations that seem incongruous for the season and/or weather. and I cannot wait to read any combinations that you leave in the comment section. We see lots of "fun" combinations in all weather conditions here.

As far as cold weather goes, I have my own issues. When we lived in Georgia, I had lots of cold weather clothing; however, with weight fluctuations and thinning things out, I have managed to have very little left and tend to scramble to find something functional. Cold is always fun with Meghan. Having lived here the majority of her life she does not fully grasp the concept that when it is cold that you dress in slightly warmer clothing so there are mornings that she gets up and puts on shorts, skorts or carpi's. Today was class pictures which are done outside so she wore a sweater and actually asked where it was when she got up. It won't get warm enough today to take it off.

Where Does Time Go?

I never really had the sensation of how fast time truly flies until I had a child. Meghan turned 10 yesterday. I must say that in regards to her, time has definitely flown. The third president of her lifetime is about to be sworn in to office. Ten years ago when I went to the hospital for the beginning of our adventure as parents, President Clinton was going through his impeachment hearings, and the first nurse I had ( I was on the 3rd shift of nurses before Meghan finally arrived) kept turning the channel back to impeachment hearings telling me that I could tell my daughter that I watched history in the making while I was in labor. Pleeeeaaaase... did she really think that is what I wanted to watch while I was in labor. I think not. When I finally won the TV war, I watched Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead.


As Meghan turns 10, once again we are are witnessing historical presidential moments as the nation prepares for Obama's inauguration.

For Meghan's birthday she wanted to go to Disney for her birthday but Alan could not get off work to go. Meghan did not want to go without Alan so we will celebrate both Alan 's and Meghan's birthdays at Disney on Alan's birthday. (Alan is thrilled - I think he should have his picture taken with Mickey for his birthday)