Posted by Onaxthiel: I wouldn't really say we “woke up” with the coming of dawn in our campsite. It would be more accurate to say that we “chose to give up” when the clouds first started to light up. The whole night had been hot, moist and filled with insects. It was not an experience I would care to repeat. After a shower in the campground facilities, the insects really noticed us. It reminded me of why I don't like the south once it starts to warm up. Between swatting at gnats, Obfuscator and I elected to move out of the [View Full Entry]

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Here some new pictures from my stay in Alabama and Miami. In Australia they have fast internet connection, so this is the first time since then without being annoyed by waiting. [View Full Entry]

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D+20 So, the restaurant that has been feeding us (very well) the last few days also made breakfast for us today. Just for the record, I officially don’t like grapefruit juice, or whatever dark juice was on the table today. But, I did drink a whole glass. Two more school shows today. They went pretty well except at the first one, the projector power got pulled DURING the video. Oh well. But, we had all the kids in the show and feeling well enough to do so since the first time since probably Opelika! So, we loaded out of Talladega finally, [View Full Entry]

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There is something I’ve always loved about doing my quiet times early in the morning- before ay one else is even up. I was again reminded of this yesterday, when I got up and went outside and sat on a bench, just me and Jesus and nature. It was very reminiscent of camp- really early, and I had a lot to do that day, but first I needed to sit at the feet King of the day. Camp is the same way. If I don’t get that time, the day is pretty shot. He encourages me and reminds me of little [View Full Entry]

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Here are some photos for you to enjoy. Sorry it's taken me so long to get them out. These are from our show tonight. I'll probably post an update soon. [View Full Entry]

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Talladega, Alabama people! Home of the nation’s fastest NASCAR track (and little else.) When I awoke this fine morning, there was a bird outside making a noise like an alarm clock. That is my Alabama “thing.” (NC- trees, SC- zoo.) The Bama Birds. What are they? Went to this little tiny theatre in the middle of downtown. Kyle and I had quite a time backing the truck through an alley that was not wide or tall enough for it. Very fun. Then we used less than half of my lighting rig. Fun stuff! Kyle duct taped my mouth shut. A long [View Full Entry]

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D+6 Shows today! Our first show was this morning, a school show, which is a 45 minute version of our real show (which is about 95 minutes). We all thought it was at 10 (including house guys), but apparently the presenter told some people it as at 9:30, and lots of people thought it was at 10. It was pretty crazy. Lighting during the show went fine. There were several mic problems, the video loop got screwed up, and comm went down at one point. One of the performers missed a cue where she was the only one onstage, one of [View Full Entry]

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So, about the 2nd question they asked when I got off the plane was whether I’m a Mac or PC person. I, of course, didn’t shy away from elaborating on my love for Macs. Everyone else on tour with me has a Mac, with one exception, and a few people who will be leaving us soon. Our tech table has several all lined up. It’s hot. All this to say, my power cable started going out, and it is now officially dead. Something is wrong or loose or something in the transformer. But because we all have new Macs, everyone’s been [View Full Entry]

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D+4 Real quick, before I head off to work. One of the greatest sources of laughter for us has been Kyle- the sound guy. He’s from Ireland originally, but calls Glasgow home now. Needless to say, he fits in really well down here with all the other people who talk funny. He pronounces every letter in “aluminum,” plus some extras. At dinner the other night, he asked for “a portion of chips,” and the waitress had no idea what that meat. I always order a pitcher of water at restaurants, and he always makes sure and orders ice. He’s a drinker [View Full Entry]

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Almost there… I hope. Today was much better. Tech went a lot smoother, and we got in a few full run-thrus, costumes and all. Lots more programming for me. My fingers sure are getting tired. Man, I’m sure learning some new things on this desk! For lunch, several of us walked to Winn-Dixie, which was fun on several counts. It was my first time in such a supermarket, and we all had our radios on in our ears still. Pretty much we goofed off a lot. Speaking of radios- I love the headsets we have for them, and we DEFINITELY need [View Full Entry]

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