Do you trip report? I like to keep the fun and memories of a memories of a getaway alive with a trip report.
Long before Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, I was reduced to archaic methods of recording and reporting trip buffoonery.
A 35mm camera, a honking huge video camera, and a written trip report got the job done.
I definitely don’t miss the the video camera, kinda still like the pics from my 35mm camera, and will keep on keeping on with the trip reports.
After running across pictures from our trip to Dallas last year, listening to one of my favorite singers on Spotify, and getting a big old Texas kick out of the new Dallas on TNT, I’ve got memories from last year’s Dallas trip on my mind.
Our son called from the Great White North to inform us he was coming home for a visit.
We will now be three for the trip over to Dallas to see the performer I refer to as “the voice” in concert at American Airlines Center.
The son quickly informed the mother he would be sitting this one out- the concert, not the trip.
In spite of how health conscious and diet minded he is, he had his taste buds set for a west coast treat recently new to Texas.
More on that later.
“The Voice” is the incomparable Josh Groban.
On our 25th wedding anniversary trip to Las Vegas, I had the pleasure of being introduced to the beautiful song “February Song” by Josh Groban.
Chill bumps!
When he announced he would be touring in 2011, I kept my eye out for the dates.
I zeroed in on a Dallas, Texas vacation, waited for the tickets to go on sale, and starting planning the trip.
The concert was fantastic!
The pictures not so much, but you get the general idea.
Barrett Solid Wood Vanity Stool
I discovered a love of turquoise and cowhide while we were in Dallas.
When in Rome and Dallas, as they say.
While watching Good Morning Texas, I learned Vern Yip of HGTV’s Design Star and Bang For Your Buck was in Dallas on a promotional tour.
Our schedule was not permitting me to attend, but my ever handy notebook and pen got an early morning workout.
I sipped strong Texas coffee, paid close attention, and jotted down his home decor advice, suggestions, and tips.
From my notes :
Design don’t: do not buy things in sets.
Trend: vintage salvage.
Hot colors of summer 2011 will be turquoise and honeysuckle.
Curtain lengths should hit the floor.
Good interior design and home decor information.
California based In-N-Out Burger was the reason for our son’s excitement about our Dallas trip.
Yes, they are that good!
One of our favorite Saturday night Vegas traditions was seeing the show Mama Mia at Mandalay Bay, followed by a gourmet dinner fit for a dancing queen and her man at In-N-Out Burger.
Our trip to Dallas satisfied our son’s In-N-Out Burger craving, marked seeing Josh Groban live in concert off my bucket list, and gave Dave the Builder the opportunity to brush up on his tour guide skills.
Load ’em up!
I’m ready to hit the holiday road to the Big D again.
