Bristol is Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From White to Pink Bulbs for October

As you all know or should know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Ladies make sure you get those ta-tas checked.  Bristol decided to be AWESOME this year and change the Historical Bristol Sign's light bulbs from white to Pink.  You may find out more by visiting the www.realwomenpickpink.com website.

I am fortunate to be able to say that my MOM is a two time breast cancer survivor and one of my best childhood friends Kristy is a survivor as well.  Pictured above is my friend Kim, a survivor, who attended the ceremony with her mother, also a survivor.  We all know someone affected by this disease.  So of course I sponsored two of the pink bulbs in honor of my loved ones, those funds will go to more research.  After finding my honoree's names on the big banners, a touching ceremony was held inside the historic train station, while people lined both sides of State Street and Martin Luther King Blvd. there was a count down to the big reveal...A PINK BRISTOL SIGN!!!  Camera flashes went off everywhere!!  It was truly a historic moment that I will never forget.   Great job Bristol for Thinking PINK this month.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2012

 Elephant Revival

 Me & The Piggy

 Me & Johnny Corndawg Bassist

 Johnny Corndawg Band

 Stage Sponsors

 Showin' some Guitar Love

 Red Molly these gals bring IT!!

 Mural outside Doug & Jen's loft

 A sweet Jeep

 I want this painting of Willie Nelson

 Top Hats...LOVE!!

 This Mountain...they rocked too!!

 Me in Happy Town ;)

 Love it

 On the balcony with MY LOVE!! So Happy!!

 Brian likes it when I play guitar

 I love Miss Peaches!!

 Ryan plays some tunes at BR&RR

 Me & Jennie

 Me, Brother Doug & His Ducky ;)

 Steep Canyon Rangers

 Me & Sissy Photographers

 Night #1 at the Loft...Good times

 Love these gals ;)

 Very Appropriate Sangria

 Watching from the balcony

 The crowd below us

 PEACE BABY!!!

 Canjo love!!!

 Brian and I love this drum

 Uncle Sam Kareokes

 Brian is enjoying himself

Court & Ben with the Steeler ;)

If you have followed this blog at all you know that EVERY single year I attend the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion...this year was no exception and I must say I had THE BEST TIME YET!!!   Bristol you really outdid yourself this year.  We went for three rounds the full weekend and saw so many fantastic bands, street performers, etc...I just can't describe the experience in words.  Sending out a special thank you to Doug and Jen for being such gracious hosts at their downtown loft.  We love them!!

Danny Turns 40...a Birthday Reunion of Sorts

A good six months ago our old high school buddy Danny talked about what he would like his 40th birthday to be like.  Well those who know me know I decided right then and there to make it happen for him.  He wanted his old high school buddies there, a small gaggle of his current friends, he wanted to play horseshoes, cook out, have a bonfire, etc...so we did it!!!  Mike came in from Chattanooga, James showed up, Brian of course was here, and even Harry showed up after work that night.  Danny & I kicked everyone's butts at horseshoes, we had the biggest bonfire ever at our house, an awesome spread of food, old school music and then some new school, live, by Ryan, just an AWESOME night for Danny to always remember.  Happy Birthday buddy!

Frampton Concert at The Biltmore...Ah YES!!

We are truly blessed to have been able to experience this.  If you EVER have the opportunity to see a sunset outdoor concert at The Biltmore Estate don't miss it.  I had tickets since March to see Peter Frampton live and I am so glad we did.  Folks this venue is the BEST ever.  Just look at this last picture, sunsetting over the Pisgah Nat'l Forest, The Biltmore House behind us, wine, food, a wonderful crowd and one epic guitarist and his band entertaining us.  Who could ask for more.  So glad my little Sis and Ed were able to join us for this once in a lifetime experience!!!