BOO at the Zoo

Please join the St. Louis Zoo and St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital for Boo at the Zoo Nights.
October 21 to 30, 2008
5:30 until 8:30 p.m.
$4 for members $5 for non-members
Children under two are FREE
New $1 discount for children two to 12 in costume
For more information visit
Or http://www.selectann.com/
Boo at the Zoo can be fun for everyone!

Stone Hill Grape Stomp Event 2008

You missed a gorgeous day! We had a stompin good time!

This is a follow up to my invitation to attend the Grape Stomp in Hermann, Missouri. We made it to Stone Hill Winery at 8:30 a.m. It was chilly for an August morning in Missouri. I actually had to wear a jacket to be comfortable.

We waited in line until 11 a.m. then the registration took place. Everyone in our group was within the 90 admitted to stomp. We carried all our picnic items in and proceeded to set the table. Everyone who walked by commented on the outlay of food and drinks. We laughed and joked with them saying we had been here before and knew how to have a good time at the stomp.

The normal two minutes of stomping this year did not seem so bad. Maybe because the weather was not too hot or maybe because we have experience in stomping and knew what to expect. We had a newbie stomping with us. She did great. No fear! All in all everyone in our group had a wonderful time. Here are some pictures from the event. Nearly everyone asks how long our feet stay purple, so my daughter thought she would photograph feet in the grapes. As you can see, the grapes are white.
Join us next year for a Stompin Good Time!

Boston or Styx?

Which do you like better Styx or Boston?? After attending a concert on Friday night at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri, I feel the need to ask this question. I went to this concert thinking I like Boston but was very surprised to find out I had already missed most of the best part of the bands.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, we were late for the concert start time. After arriving and getting our seats, it was apparent Styx plays music for the audience. Everyone in the audience was swaying to the music, dancing and singing. The members of the band were very fan friendly. They put on a great show. As Tom Shaw said goodbye, the stage was torn apart and set for Boston.
At this point, I am happy to be in the arena. AND then it happens, they start to play.... Needless to say, after the first seemingly endless song, I am happy I have the earplug in my ears. The music was way too loud!
All of those familiar songs only sounded familiar until the band started to sing. They did not sound very good. AND when did Boston ever have a girl play guitar in the band?
We eventually left, before the show was over. I spied many empty seats after Styx left the stage and only after enduring about 45 minutes to an hour of "music" did I understand why.
Maybe Boston was having a bad day. But then again maybe Styx is really just that good! I was totally impressed with their performance.