08-10-25 more than average
I was on site by 8, set up my coffee station and then cleaned up the stage and area as it was Disgusting due to one of the bands partying last night after the cleanup. I know it wasn’t my job but I couldn’t have today’s bands arrive and see it that way.
Will arrived and helped me set up the rooms. I really valued his help this weekend.
I am honestly so exhausted that the day is a blur
First up was Haywire
I liked the guys and they were kind to me
Next was Aaron Pritchett who filled in when Saga couldn’t make it. Aaron and his fiancée Sandi were just the most lovely humans and although I’d not heard his music before, I was super impressed. Later in the day I returned to my chair to find that they had left me the roses they’d been given.
I was trying to pay for my lunch at a vendor when a pop they had on display exploded. Fortunately my glasses took most of it. It was scary though! That is how hot it was
I found this interesting
When Sweet arrived, band member and road manager, Stevie Stewart wrapped me in the biggest hug and said he was so glad to meet me! All their members were sweet! And boy they can play!
Colin James was so fun when he arrived for sound check. Had a great convo about how he felt responsible for Bonnie Raitt’s bad hair at MusicFest as he was talking to her rather than letting her get ready. He closed out the night and I was able to catch a short bit before returning to the locker room area to clear up for the night.
But this point I was beyond exhausted and my feet were on fire. I couldn’t stand still. I was ok if I kept walking. I had to go up top and have a bevie with the crew or I would just cry awaiting them clearing out of the dressing room. I returned to find that Roy, the city employee had cleared the room. I almost cried as I was so very grateful. Will and I finished bringing everything up and handed it off to the Encore team.
It was an amazing weekend but I do plan on being in better shape for next year
So, the stats are in… actual steps… first my usual average and then each day
It is no wonder it has taken a couple hours every night to have my nerves settle in my ankle and legs.
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