I took a break from my spring cleaning/painting on Sunday to drive up to Clear Lake to see Big and Rich & Cowboy Troy in concert. Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa is my favorite place to see a concert (besides Vegas), so I was excited to make the journey, even though I had to go by myself and they were forecasting rain for the outdoor concert.
The drive up was gorgeous. Because of all this rain, everything is green, green, everywhere. I’ve always been a fan of the area (Napa/wine country), but it was especially scenic this trip. And coming around the bend and glimpsing the lake for the first time is always a bit breathtaking.
That was the view from just outside my hotel room door.
One thing I learned from this mission is that I no longer enjoy doing things by myself the way I used to. That surprised me – I have always been the Solo Diva… I partly blame it on the fact that I miss my cats pretty bad when I’m away from home. There the kitties go changing my life again, lol. That said, it was an awesome show. 
It did indeed rain on us, but I was prepared and had my gloves and raingear so I wasn’t uncomfortable at all. It was actually kind of cool to be standing out in the rain with a couple thousand strangers, immersed in a community of die-hard fans. Singing, dancing, and watching the rain pour down, I was reminded of what KC said about the rain as a cleansing/purifying agent. Viewed in that light, I suppose I can see how our nation needs extraordinary amounts of cleansing and purification right now. So when Big and Rich launched into Holy Water, I couldn’t help but remove my hood, turn my face skyward and let the rain pour down on me. Talk about a religious experience.
Then my six foot five Black rappin’ Cowboy took the stage… *Sigh* Why must all the good ones be married??? He Played Chicken with the Train like it was his Last YeeHawwww and even rejoined Big and Rich for the Encore (Rollin’). It was AWESOME — Lake County gave CBT some serious love!!! Long Live Hick Hop, LOL. I just hope next time the boys come a little closer to my city…
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