Bruce in DC

I already posted about the baby being born, this happened in the early morning of November 10. Well, as things would have it, I had tickets to see Springsteen on November 11 and 12, in DC. Since Teri was in the hospital and being well taken care of, I didn't see any reason not to go to the shows. I went with her blessing, although I don't think her parents were too keen about it (add it to the list). In my defense, I did go back to the hospital each night to be with her after the shows. Now about the shows:

Sunday, November 11 - Veterans Day
I meet up with Chris and off we went. Once I got down there I realized I had left my building badge at home (DUH!). We circled the block a couple of times and found a spot that someone was leaving. We went to the Irish Channel Pub and hung out with some fellow fans. There was a couple that was there and I think it was his second or third Bruce show, and her first. I was kind of reminissing about some of the various concerts that I had been to. It was kind of funny to think that I am the old guy that the kids listen to. I remember when I would listen to the old guy spinning a yarn.
Everyone thought Bruce would do a couple of the songs that mention soldiers and wars. He did mention sending songs out to some folks at the VA hospitals, but that's about it. The show was pretty decent. A couple of tour premiers, and generally a good show. I didn't like the fact that before Reason to Believe got underway, and just as the crowd was starting to get into it, Bruce shhh'ed the crowd. BAD FORM! This song was a huge highlight at the shows in Philly. But now it sort of dies on the vine. Here are a few pix from the show:

November 12 Show

The second show of the set. This night was a little different group. I went to the show with my brother CJ, David Wayne (of the David Wayne Band), and Heather. This time I remembered my badge and parked in the GAO building as planned. I hoped to meet up with Chris again at the Irish Channel, but he went to the Green Turtle instead.

While at the Irish Channel I did run into a guy I knew, Magnus, and we haddn't seen each other in a few years. The story with Magnus, we drove to New York in 2000 to take in a couple of the shows at MSG. On the way there, just north of Balitmore on I-95, a jail break was happening! It was wild! People and cars were running all over the place. I never heard if anyone got away, but it was an interesting story that we talk about when we meet up.

We went in the show earlier then I usually go, but I had David and CJ with me, who didn't really know the routine. As we were sitting there, Heather and I started chatting with a guy sitting next to us. As it turned out, he works at GAO. I gave him a copy of the show, and he was happy to get it. Over all the show was good. CJ, David and Heather really enjoied theirselves and it was all good.

As I was leaving home for the evening, I noticed my headlight blew out. Everyone told me about it. After I came home, and everyone went their own way, I went back to the hospital. Sure enough a cop pulled me over for having it out (and speeding). I got a warning for the speeding, and an inspection ticket for the headlight. And wouldn't you know it, I lost the ticket for the inspection. I would think they would send me something in the mail, but nothing to this point.