Reverend Ken's Blog: June 15, 2012: Post 521 (2012 Day 167)

June 15, 2012

Daily Comment

I went on a trip to see the band 'Cake' in concert at the Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, NY. A two-hour drive.

It was wonderful. First off, it was a gorgeous night. The weather was clear and the temperatures were comfortable. And the band was awesome.

It reminded me, in vibe, at least, of outdoor concerts I went to 40 years ago. There were differences, though, but they didn't amount to much, and some - the sound, the available food and drink, crowd control - were much better. But the joy and fun seemed identical.

Of course, as far as I could tell, I was the oldest person there. But that has been the case at concerts I've gone to before, even decades ago. I just note it, and don't really care. Maybe, even, give myself a little credit for still being in the mix (however irrelevant I've become to the mix).

The concert was a 2-hour drive each way - a little long after work, but I had good company for the ride. A nice surprise was, that when I got there, and we were looking for a place to put our camp chairs down, I met my friend Pat, owner of Mac's Bad Art Bar.

I felt like I had arrived in Central New York, then. Showing up at a place for the first time and meeting a friend from home. Pat is the best, and it was great to see him and hang with him there.

And the concert was excellent. Just Cake, no openers. The played a set, did an intermission, then a short set. I don't usually go to the concerts of groups I am not familiar with, and I was at this one because J. (lead singer/songwriter/guitarist of my band, i am Fool) asked me to go, told me they were his favorite band, and that I would like them. So I went. That's how you learn new things. I learned that J. was completely right, and it was a good time, beginning to end.

However, on the way back, I was so-o-o-o tired. Driving was a struggle. And finally, a last, late-night cheat-snack (I'm going to be so heavy tomorrow) and it was lights out, sweet dreams.

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Food and Diet Section

Today's Weight: 202.4 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 204.2 lbs
Day Net Loss/Gain: - 1.8 lbs

Year 2012 daily weight from December 31, 2011.

Diet Comment:

At least I have lost some weight today, although it is higher than what I want to be when starting a cheat day.

No matter. I will enjoy the day.

Food Log

Breakfast
Second Nature Wholesome Medley (dark chocolate chunks, roasted and salted peanuts, almonds and cashews, tart red cherries and dried cranberries)

Lunch
At Sahoti Palace Indian Restaurant: