It's For The Boys 
Hanging out at the soccer field is another experience in itself.  Sometimes I feel like I don't belong there,  but then again I'm able to adjust and get into the scenario,  and hang out with all the other soccer dads  (and moms).   I'm a musician and I feel weird socializing with some of the other parents.   Maybe it's just me.    
  

Watching And Falling Asleep 
After soccer we all had lunch,  watched a little TV and then I crashed on the sofa for a good hour's nap...   just catching up on some missing ZZZZs,  I guess. 
  

Let's Go Trick Or Treating! 
The kids went off trick or treating with their mom around the neighborhood and then she drove them to other parts of our community to trick or treat.   Every year they go to their former sitter simply known as Miss Mary.   It's fun to see the reaction on Miss Mary's face as the kids grow a year older and get a bit taller.   They only see Miss Mary on Halloween,  sort of like a tradition.   And Miss Mary has the most elaborate decorations and props set up in her front yard.   I mean,  she really goes overboard and it's really a sight to see,  all those lighted ghosts and goblins flickering in the night. 
  
  
Trying To Get Ready 
I had a tough time getting ready to get to the gig at the Amore Ballroom tonight.   Every time I started to get dressed or load something into the van,  some kids would come to the door and yell tricks or treats. 
  
  
The Amore Ballroom 
The place was definitely jumpin'  tonight,  but a first it seemed no one was going to show up.   Eventually,  the dancers started coming in droves.  I was so happy seeing so many dancers that I knew.   It's almost as if our usual swing following was all here at once.   I see various dancers at different gigs,  but to have pretty much everyone at the same gig was pretty exciting.   And all the people who made it from out of town,  I commend them for their dedication and warmth, and for bringing excitement to an otherwise dull evening.   The sound in the Amore is much to be desired.   The acoustices are pretty bad and the heat,  no air conditioning,  a virtual sweathouse. 
  
  
Lot's Of Barflies 
This gig at the Amore Ballroom was like a nice get together of members of the Big Time Operator and Barflies mailing lists.   It was great to finally meet Althea,  the two Mikes,  etc....  Toni,  Regina,  Jessica,  Ruthie,  and a few others whom I correspond via email were all here dancing up a storm and swingin'  their proverbial arses off!!!   It was great to finally see all these beautiful people here under one roof.   It's kind of weird,  having communicated with this people on the mailing lists,  and then meeting them all in person.   It's like I've known them all my life,  or something like that. 

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