Tonight we decided we would try and venture a couple blocks to grab some dinner and downtime. The weather was a bit questionable, but we decided we would brave it anyway. Shawn had mentioned to me earlier that there was a KISS concert in town. I hadn't really thought about the impact it might have on our ability to eat. Nor did I consider how people who would normally stand in line for a concert might adjust for the weather conditions. Many took refuge in nearby restaurants. Who can blame them?
As I began to realize we were not going to find a restaurant with less than a 90-minute wait I also realized we were probably doomed to make the walk back to the hotel in the cold splitting wind.
I will say, it was quite a sight to see these fans. I saw little kids with detailed face paint, some fans in full KISS apparel (I hope that wasn't actually KISS walking the streets because I missed a huge opportunity if it was), and we saw a lot of very happy people smack in the middle of some pretty awful weather conditions.
So, I've realized that even cold wind and rain can't get everybody down. I couldn't help but smile in the misery as well.
Even when the weather is bleak, there are still things to make us smile. Thanks for reminding me on this cold, wet day.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that KISS fans are quite passionate! Thanks for the smile and the reminder that even a date night gone wrong can yield a post!
ReplyDeleteso much for your quiet night out, but at least you had some eye catching neighbors! From your teaser I thought KISS was going to be "keep it simple stupid" so it took a bit for my brain to shift:)
ReplyDeleteI saw you tweet from the conference today, so I searched for your name to see what you wrote. We had the same experience at dinnertime. I'm pretty sure I can hear bits of the drums and bass from my hotel room right now. What a day, and what a night!
ReplyDeleteWe also saw some of those KISS fans. The ones that surprised me were the families with young kids...all wearing their KISS gear!
ReplyDeleteA KISS concert and a literacy conference? Well, that could make for multiple slices!! :) I glad you were able to pick the positive from this mass of cold, yet excited rockers! And, I hope you found a warm meal somewhere out there as well!
ReplyDeleteIf I were you, I would have been sooooo tempted to skip a session and go to the KISS show! Haha!
ReplyDeleteBut, I'm a rule-follower, so I would only be tempted. I wouldn't ACTUALLY skip a session to go to the KISS show... just to be clear! LOL : )
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