Today's trip to the state fair was similar to last night's trip, in that it was rather short. I didn't do too much, because I was taking in the TobyMac concert! (For the most part). Let's back up.... At AWANA this evening, we were 4 leaders short. I had considered getting through most of the evening, and then leaving early to go hear TobyMac, but I was needed this evening. However, as soon as AWANA was over, I dashed to my car and took off. I found a parking space within a few blocks of the fair, and sped down the sidewalk. I didn't care what I might have looked like (awkward chicken?), I wanted to see if I'd be able to catch at least the last part of his concert. Once on the grounds, I dashed in front of an oncoming car (scared the poor lady to death), and headed toward the grandstand. At this point, I could hear the faintest strains of "Lose My Soul," my favorite TobyMac song. By the time I got to the grandstand, the song was over. However, the concert was not. TobyMac was in full swing. The wooden fence around the area had a plank missing, so I had a full side view of the stage and big screen. TobyMac looked like a small dot on the stage, but he was fully visible on the big screen. I took advantage of the opportunity and took a video of one of his songs. While I was at the fence, I heard about 5 or 6 of his songs. Although it was through a gap in the fence, and it wasn't the best view, I guess I can say I've officially seen a TobyMac concert. While I would have preferred to have seen it from the grandstand, this was the next best thing. I really enjoyed the time I spent listening to the music from the stage of the grandstand, hearing a concert that has been on my bucket list for quite a number of years. I would still like to one day be a part of the paying audience and hear one of his concerts. Then, this item on my bucket list can be 100% fulfilled.
By the end of the concert, the buildings were closed and I didn't get any free stuff, but I was OK. I got to see TobyMac! I decided to walk the Midway and see the rides and see who I could see. Like every other night, I heard cries of "Mr. Rue, Mr. Rue!" I got to meet some parents of my school and BGC kiddos, and that's always good. I ran into my friend Pat (former neighbor), and watched her master the "Sweeper" game. The Sweeper game costs a quarter per play, and the objective is to get the mechanical arm to knock cylinders off of the turnstile. The cylinders are worth different points values. It can be very addictive. I know, because a number of years ago, I dumped a lot of money into this game. I was tempted to play a few rounds, but I resisted, knowing that I could get myself into a lot of trouble. On the way out, I ran into my friends the Hoffmans, and we chatted for a while. They have been friends for years, and we always enjoy catching up when we have the chance.
There is no school the next 2 days, but the BGC is open all day both days. I had the option of not working those days, and spending both days at the fair, but that is not practical. I don't get paid from the school when it's out, so it's important that I get all the hours I can, so that I don't have a financial crisis. So, I'll be putting in 2 full days at BGC, and will slip off to the fair when I get off. I apologize that this post is not the longest, but at the time of this posting, it's 11:30, and I have to get up and go to work tomorrow. Thanks for understanding. Thanks for reading, and God bless!
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