- Mood: "WHAT?"
- Music: Genesis - "A Trick Of The Tail"
- Weather: 61° F (16° C)
My mother and I went and saw Genesis in concert on September 23, 2007 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Overall, the event was magnificent. Unfortunately, there was almost an hour delay in starting due to power fluxuation issues and we had to leave the concert early because the public parking deck we were parked in closed at 11 PM. It's kinda odd seeing them, as old as they are, still playing....Phil Collins with no hair. 
We first saw Mike Rutherford way back in the 1980s with Mike & The Mechanics during their first album tour. Not much has changed with him other than age. Tony Banks has mostly all gray hair now and a more sophisticated look. Over 30 years of memorable music, even beforehand with Peter Gabriel at lead. 
Even though the core of Genesis in its later years were Banks, Collins and Rutherford, the other two players of the band cannot be left out. Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer have been a part of the works as well for the past three decades. It's not often when two drum sets are played simultaneously as with both Collins and Thompson. A difficult task requiring lots of practice and skill, not to mention keeping rhythm and beats exact. It's just A Trick of the Tail, mmm-hmm. 
At least we found out why the tickets were so expensive. They had more lights on stage than all of New York City. It made for a great show though and well worth it. This show was the closest Genesis was going to be to Raleigh-Durham on their North American tour. The eight-hour round trip drive was no problem, although we didn't get home until almost 3 AM. There was some interesting sights on the way back, including passing a number of racing haulers on the way back from Dover, Delaware where the NASCAR Nextel Cup race was held earlier that day. I wouldn't have minded running one of those Rick Hendrick ones off the road, especially that worthless #24 one. 
It's gonna be strange seeing Dale Earnhardt, Jr. with Hendrick Motorsports next year though. Oh well, that's life.
By the way, the "Land of Confusion" video by Genesis still kicks @$$. Gotta love it. 
I also went to see BODIES: The Exhibition back on September 2, 2007 at the Streets at Southpoint in Durham. It was the last weekend the event was going to be there. Some pretty interesting stuff it was... It may not be for everybody, but it's well worth the visit if it comes to your area.
I was planning on leaving for Alabama tomorrow, but I may have to delay it a week because I still have a bunch of stuff going on at work. Meh. 
Anyways, there will be more scenic photos from Dixieland within the next few weeks. I've been lacking on updates to my other sites as well this journal. Time and patience. 
The drought continues here in North Carolina, now in the exceptional category throughout most counties. No significant rain is expected anytime soon. Most cities and towns are under strict mandatory water restrictions. Maybe we'll become a desert very soon. 
Anyways, fall foliage isn't expected to be as variant as it was last year due to the dry conditions. I've already seen more wilting brown leaves already. Peak time here isn't for a couple weeks yet though. I'm sure there will be some decent colors around.
Oh yeah, I'm now on deviantART (...so I can actually bug Leenie more 
). Many of my photos are on there plus a couple other ones which are not on my personal website. Don't forget that I'm also on Panoramio. Both links to those sites are posted on the page navigator to the left of this page under "Foxx Trotter's Travels." Check 'em out, and while you're at it, take a gander at Leenie's deviantART site too at http://angelbabiau.deviantart.com. Numerous wonderful photos and artworks can be viewed on deviantART, so explore some.
I'll be making my rounds to my BraveJournal friends later this evening. I know there are a few that haven't been on lately though other than myself. Until then, c-y'all later! 
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Happy Easter ! 
That's interesting because i thought of you yesterday as i was on the journal but the internet here was to slow for visit.. great to hear from you love, and i love phil collins music
it seems you had an awesome time 
Thanks. 
Ha ha...you don't bug me at all silly 
Hey Foxx!! Finally getting a chance to stop by and say hi!! Hope all is well! 
I know......I'm late...
I love Phil Collins. 
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