The Kids in the Hall finally made it to Nashville. Hooray! Angi and I have traveled around 24 hours total to see them in other cities but Unfortunately this time things didn't line up for us to go see them together. Instead, we're going in our separate cities, but that's ok.

This was time #3 to see them live. I didn't document time #1 for some reason, but #2 is here (scroll down to 4/20, and ignore my bad grammar in one spot).

Honestly, it was funny, it always is, but not near as funny as Tour of Duty or Same Guys, New Dresses. Was it the lack of Sir Simon Milligan and Hecubus or Running Faggot? I like to think I'm not one of those fickle fans who clings to the recurring characters, but they're funny and one of the reasons for their success. Granted, I'm the first to get annoyed when I mention the Kids and someone says "Oh! I love the Headcrusher!" but ultimately I like the old favorites.

Dave seemed much happier to be there this time, but Scott was rarely in sketches.

Now, here's the recap. Let's see if I can I remember it. I tried to, but then gave up and enjoyed the moment.

I walked into the Ryman and bought my merchandise (i'm a sucker), and as I went into the theatre proper they were playing "Heterosexual Man" by the Odds. If you don't know the connection to the group, try to find the video on youtube. It started with the "Let's rape Kevin!" video which you can easily find online. Not only is it a good introduction, but it prepares you for how much they've aged in the last few years (I know it's inevitable, but it's still a shock considering most of them were so babyfaced when I first started watching). This led to an entrance that was fun and full of energy--very refreshing given the intra-troupe tension that was present at the last show.

The first live, proper sketch is hilarious, involving a hateful baby. Bruce's performance was hardly the focus of this sketch, yet he really stood out. It didn't upstage anyone but was subtle and hilarious.

Next was Buddy Cole. Buddy always pushes the envelope and this time was no different, yet he was still charming and hilarious.

The Gut Spigot, which featured the two salesmen and was full of hysterical physical comedy.

At this point I'm going to lose the timeline. Sorry, but I was having fun and dind't want to be obsessive about the experience.

There was a recurring sketch involving a time machine that started off as only mildly funny, yet paid off hilariously in the end.

Mark performed one of Angi's favorite sketches ever.

Kevin sang a funny song that pretty much sums up his goofy, self deprecating writing style.

Chicken Lady, of course! But not the date sketch that they'd performed the last two times. This time it was the phone sex sketch.

Speaking of recurring characters, Kathy and Cathie met for lunch and talked weight loss and Gavin was visited by Jehovah's Witnesses.

An intermission of sorts featuring the "Car Fuckers" video that you can find online somewhere.

An argument about an imaginary girlfriend.

A strange sketch (which means I believe it was written by Bruce) about dancing during which Scott reminded me why I just love him as a performer.

An odd sketch about two gay couples meeting for dinner.

Superdrunk!

And end with the Headcrusher once again filming the audience, and then crushing the heads of all Kids (including his own).

Remind me if I missed anything.

Afterwards I ran into Jason who told me to hang on, that they were going to be in the lobby afterwards to mix and mingle. We waited, and after they loaded out through the lobby (why?) they showed up! They all seemed very nice. Yes, Bruce is short. Scott has aged very well. Dave was gracious and friendly and drinking a local beer.

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It seems as though lately I do very little on the weekend. My week days are usually so packed that by the weekend I don't want to commit to anything, and I take things as they come. usually this means that after lots of sleeping and errand running I realize it's Sunday night and time to start over again. These last few weekends have been a pile of busy.

• Visitor, Julie from California. Lots of things: Franklin street fair, tax free shopping, ghost tour, lots of country ham and biscuits.


• Cinco de Mikeo, where the pretty princess celebrated his birthday with grandma vodka, fire, and rollergirl piles. Unfortunately bad weather curtailed my enjoyment and I left early.


• Kate's surprise party. Fun! Some Ren Fair folks stopped by still in their outfits. Home-made sushi. Meat Loaf fun.


• Friday night NarniaRoo. My dogs were invited so they came, and then were the reason I left. Denny was full of beans, and Flash wanted to chat. We left and I called it an early night.


• Grill out at Robyn's in Pegram. Oh, such wonderful grilled meats! And a really cool location.


• Karaoke at the Lipstick. It had been a few months and the place had changed--the bar has moved!!! It wasn't as packed as it used to be which was kind of sad, but allowed me to sing karaoke a few times. I'm so terrible at singing. Still can't understand why I continue! Again, bad weather dampened (ha!) my fun so I headed home fairly early again.


• So, I ordered new wheels, I may have mentioned this. They're orange fugitives which are super grippy. I decide to take the bearings out of some other wheels and clean them. So I take them apart, use the speed wash, and put them together. This took WAY longer than I thought. Never again! I'll just buy new bearings!


• Lunch out with Mom. Happy Mothers' day to all!

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I realize I've been neglecting the heck out of this blog. What used to be a daily ritual has become an occasional nuisance. Not a nuisance, though. You know? I don't like updating at work, and it seems as though that's the only time I'm near a computer, except when I'm home and playing pogo games.

the twitter thing above is my way of trying to keep this page fairly dynamic. it's easier to update by cell phone, so maybe I'll stick with it.

Meanwhile, I have been thinking about Passing for Thin by Frances Kuffel a lot lately. I couldn't remember the title or author, but could remember a description and luckily found it on Amazon. it's been several years since I read it, but I need to get back to it. i remember it being fun, engaging, and relatable. I'm going to reserve it from the library and read it again.

Also, just finished Rollergirl by Melicious. It's a lot of fun, but might not be as fun for folks who aren't knee deep in derby--I'm not sure, so check it out for yourself. I know I enjoy it, particularly a part where Melicious details her reaction after finding out she didn't make her league's travel team. now, i'm willing to bet that Melicious is a WAY better skater than me, but I know the feeling, although on a much lower level.

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