It’s not a bad idea, before you embark on a week-long trip away from home, leaving your wife with the mutant beasties called “children,” to make sure you give her a sanity break. So I sent Eleya out today to go see “The Dark Knight” on her own. I still haven’t figured out what I’m doing about dinner for everyone while she’s gone, but it’ll come to me soon enough. If nothing else, the dog is getting quite a bit slower in her old age. (Kidding. She’s a tough, crusty old hound anyway.)
In the meantime, I’m getting back in touch with my love for The Who. I was lucky enough to catch The Who on their 1996 Quadrophenia tour here in the States — the better shows with Billy Idol, and when the Ox was still with us — and it was a life-changing experience. Feeling a bit nostalgic today, and maybe the glass of saké isn’t helping. So I’ve put “Who’s Next” on really loud, and I’m cleaning up some bugs, and hoping that Eleya will let me sneak out for the late show. ?
I saw the original farewell tour back in 1990 or 91, from about the 10th row center stage.
@COD: Wait, I thought their original farewell tour was in 1982 or 1983 when Pete said he was leaving?!
Wikipedia does mention a “farewell” tour in 82 when Pete intended to make The Who a studio only band. I also learned that I must have seen them in 89.
Please say hi to Eleya for me!