RUSH

Todd's favorite band of all time is RUSH. They are a 3-man band from Canada. Their drummer is amazing. Last February or March we received an e-mail that they would be touring this summer. Todd looked at the dates and picked the August 29 show in Columbus, OH. He called Billy and Val, they agreed, tickets were purchased... Then we had to wait, and wait, and wait.

The show was at Nationwide Arena. We went there three years ago to see Genesis so we were familiar with the location. A very nice Doubletree is within walking distance to the arena, and the block in front of the arena is full of great restaurants. It was supposed to be a Saturday and Sunday event for the four of us. See previous post. Cameron threw a wrench in that, but I wouldn't change a thing. The rafting reunion was that great. So... Sunday morning after church Todd and I jumped in the car and headed to Columbus to meet Billy and Val at the Doubletree.

We checked in, changed, grabbed the Fairbanks', walked to O'Shaunessey's Irish Pub to eat & drink, saw an amazing show, and went back to O'Shaunessey's for more drinks and post concert snackage.

What a great show. What a great time. What great friends.

And... If ANYONE EVER sees this license plate frame, please pick it up. It would make a great gift for Todd...