So there it was... the stage set... most fans standing and waiting in uniforms of all services... PT uniforms as well (like myself)... and civilians were there, too. It was a nice crowd. The stands were even fairly full up above. Everyone was ready... the band was warming up... there was good rock music playing as we waited. Then after a few quick words about safety... out he came. It was time for Trace Adkins to rock Joint Base Balad, Iraq!!!! I have to say I was quite impressed with the show... and I knew just about every song with the exception of a few newer ones that have yet to be released. He played for a solid hour... and it seemed that all had a blast and enjoyed the performance. He was quite funny... and it was fairly obvious he knew who his crowd was. There were a few well chosen curse words thrown in just at the right times between songs that had us all laughing and cheering. I have to agree with what he said though... "I guess the ones that don't come here just ain't got the balls to do it, and well... I've got balls and plenty of them!"
I respect anyone that's willing to do the USO tours to this part of the world. They go to most of the bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, too... and I think it's awesome!!! I wish more performers did it... but hey... Trace Adkins is a pretty damn big name for Iraq!!! I salute you Trace for coming here and doing what you do for us while we're deployed. It's just like having a little taste of home here in the desert! Oh... and by the way... he waited after the show and shook everyone's hand and took pictures with us 6 or 7 at a time. Hopefully I will be able to post it on here in a couple days... on this blog post of course! I had just bought a new camera yesterday, and I got to put it to work really quickly! :) I love it!!! There will be many more pictures coming throughout the rest of my deployment... carefully, though, of course.
On our way back we just happened to have to walk past Taco Bell, and well, we didn't make it past Taco Bell. We ended up stopping there. LOL A crunchwrap supreme was the perfect after concert treat. Yummy!!! I even was good and skipped the soda this time. I think I've drank 3 total sodas since I got here. Not too shabby. :)
I paid for it today with a rather tired afternoon... but my workout this morning helped contribute to that. I did my 65 minutes on the treadmill as I typically do. I am determined to keep in shape this whole time! Well... actually... get into BETTER shape! That would be my ultimate goal. I think desserts are holding me back from my weight loss a bit... I've not lost a single pound even though I burn on average over 1000 calories a day working out and walking everywhere. Something is going to have to give sooner or later, and I think it's going to be the apple pudding cake and the jello. LOL
Ok... well... it's bedtime here... it's been a long busy tired day... and tomorrow looks to be another if I don't get my happy ass in bed now. 4:30 comes early... but my Skype time is very precious, and I wouldn't trade it for anything! So goodnight everyone... take care... and if you ever get the chance... go see Trace Adkins and know that he's one of the good guys. 2 days till my first day off.... not that I'm counting. :)
Peace, Love, and Poker
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