Monday, August 30, 2010

Everything from A to ZZ...Chapter Two

ONCE AGAIN, FORWARD INTO THE PAST

Return with us now, to those thrilling days of Yesterweek, and the reverse time-warp accounting of significant events. Like why were we out to all hours the night before a 7:00 am commitment at UCSF? You are about to find out....

EVERY GIRL'S CRAZY 'BOUT A SHARP-DRESSED MAN

This is not only a well-known fact, but also a firm statement in words and music from one of our favorite bands, ZZ Top. OK, I know we have been to a lotta concerts this year, but we took about five years off of most everything. And once again we have a case of "anything worth doing is worth doing to excess" as well as the Hippie Credo "if it feels good, do it". Both apply here. I was able to score two Terrace seats to see these three guys at Wente Vineyards. Wente is relatively small, but expensive if you choose any of the admissions which include dinner. We chose to do concert only, and yes the seats were the farthest from the stage. However it is still not very far, and we were pretty much centered and raised up enough for a good view.

We arrived early to get a close-in parking spot, and had a very nice light dinner at The Grill. The day was beastly hot, and it stayed so until we made our way to the amphitheater entry line. Suddenly a nice breeze came up, and the temperature started to decrease. By showtime it was quite pleasant.

Needless to say, ZZ Top kicked some major bootie and the entire crowd was way into it. The group played their major hits, and threw in a few blues tunes to boot. It was a wee bit short, but they tell you that in the program so you don't have a hissie fit and demand your money back. And did you know the only guy without a beard (the drummer) is named Frank Beard? Yeah, and I am not making that up. You have my permission to use this interesting factoid at any time you choose; just another value-added feature of your beloved Transplant Tribune. You are more than welcome.

MORE PREVIOUS EVENTS TO COME IN CHAPTER 1

In an effort to keep this one shorter, I will again leave you cliff-hanging in desperate anticipation of the next thrilling edition of the Trib. Coming soon to a computer or smartphone near you.

Bob/Irv

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RJ/Bob/Irv is a 61-year-old beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, motor racing fanatic, and Livermore resident who received a heart and kidney transplant in February of 2010. Bob's recent years have been defined by his health, which forced him into early retirement. Unfortunately, many of his days were spent in a dialysis center or at various medical appointments, primarily due to his living with diabetes for over 40 years. Numerous were panic visits to various Emergency Rooms all over California for treatment of chest pain. But now no more dialysis and no more late-night dashes to UCSF! The main focus of Bob's family, friends, and doctors has been a prompt transplant, so that he can get back to traveling with his Sweetie, driving fast cars, enjoying great music and laughing with his friends. This blog will function as a way to communicate with all interested parties and to keep everyone informed. And hopefully it can serve a great purpose also, in making people more aware of the importance of organ donation and how each life saved has a positive effect on dozens of related friends and relatives.