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So the return drive went smoothly. Nothing much to report that you wouldn't expect - bad driving, especially speeding, lots of boring fairly flat countryside in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, but much more interesting stuff further east. I think a weekends trip back to State College is called for. I particularly liked some parts of I80 between State College and the Poconos, I must look it up on the map to identify the stunning valleys and spectacular road pass cut through the sides of mountains.
The Poconos were still heavily iced this afternoon. Quite eery driving down a perfectly dry clean road with deep frozen trees bent over under their burden imploring the passers-by for help.
I managed to enter a typo strewn blog entry last night, but completely forgot about it this morning, which is why I mentioned not turning on the mic twice. Hmmm, drunken blogging, that is bound to get someone in trouble some day!
So was it worth driving a 900 mile round trip for a gig in Akron? Just for the gig, maybe not. Considering I filmed it, though, yes, I'm glad I did it. The fact I've been wanting to do a road trip in my car makes it all worthwhile. I'm not sure the footage will make a particularly good concert movie, but it's certainly going to be a record of the night, and I'm sure some of it will be reusble.
I have to mention my special McDonald's location algorithm. Leave the hotel, simply drive and take whatever random turns seem interesting, in most towns and cities, your chances are good of finding a Mickey D's. I found one in 5-7 minutes, at 10:58, so I beat the breakfast menu cut off. Two Egg McMuffins AND useful directions back to I76 had me feeling a whole lot better. The diet, as everyone says at this time of year, starts tomorrow.
The band? They're probably on stage again right now. I really hope they
make it through this week.
posted at: 22:56 | path: /moob | permanent link to this entry
I stayed out with the band until 3 something. The gig didn't go too well. Matt has a cold and was a bit off his game, Brendan's guitar was cold and went out of tune frequently as it warmed up at the gig ... and I didn't turn the mic on for a couple of tracks - gah!. Still, the turnout was good and the crowd seemed to like it. I did get some footage from the front, and boy that place has a pounding PA.
They're back in Cleveland, so I guess Akron is history, I'm outta
here asap. The weather is pretty dull. I need to get some serious miles
done before it gets dark again. And first I need breakfast...
posted at: 10:32 | path: /moob | permanent link to this entry
MooB just played the Lime Spider
They rocked.
Unfortunately, yours truly forgot to switch the mic on until half-way through their second song. Oh welk
They are staying in Cleveland, so I think this is nearly it for this strang of the blog. All that remains is a rather long drive back.
posted at: 03:08 | path: /moob | permanent link to this entry