Still flying high from being at the 2 concerts in Austin. I arrived early evening on the 29th and had a lovely dinner
with Joe and Anne Way. It was great to finally meet in person and to enjoy the warm full moon night on the rooftop terrace at Ironworks. The next day I drove around sightseeing and the highlight for me was a swim in the 80 degree full sun at the huge Barton Springs Pool which are natural springs with fresh cold water. Those who know me well know that everywhere I visit I always suss out the local swimming holes or pools.
That evening was the Event which was intimate, cozy and a great way to start off the concerts. The band was friendly before and after to everyone. Great that we can all see it on the link on that thread. Arlene, Joe and Anne, Denise, Penny and Allan were all there.
October 31st: Grace had organized a meetup dinner at Gabriel's Cafe close by and that was a nice gathering. Joy and her husband, her father and his friend, Denise, Lizzy, Joe and Anne amongst others attended. Arlene was at both concerts. We sat together the 2nd night.
I was beyond excited for the actual concerts and was so hyped up that at the first one that a fellow 3 seats over asked me to stop tapping my feet and bouncing to the songs as it was making his seat vibrate. The seats were all connected. I calmed down and told him at intermission the 2nd set would be wilder so I was not sure how calm I would be. Luckily a seat freed up with next to Denise and Grace so they invited me to sit with them a row ahead of my own seat.
November 1st: was a much wilder concert. Leonard appeared more lively and it reminded me a lot of the last concert in Las Vegas in 2010.
Right from the beginning his gorgeous smile came out and he seemed feisty and ready for anything. The crowd was even more enthusiastic than the first night. It was great! Both nights were great but I especially loved the 2nd. Saw Avi and John Fan for Life (from Cork Ireland) there.
The master of song and words really touched my heart throughout the evening.
I am so grateful to have been able to attend Austin as they truly were memorable concerts for me.
Leslie
Nice job with the videos.
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