Warren Hellman is the world's most generous... Possibly most generally awesome... Man. Thank you, Warren, for all the wonderful HSBGs. From the heart, man.
i'm moving away from SF, but i WILL NOT MISS Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Because i'm gonna be there every year. Missing Hardly Strictly is NOT AN OPTION! HSBG 2010 was incredible. i so totally lucked out at Rooster on Saturday. Got onto the lawn at 10ish. Pretty full. Move up. "Excuse me. Pardon me. Sorry, man." And move up some more.
Landed at stage left front. Yes! All the way up to the stage. In the corner. With a 9'x12' laydown. Not blocking anybody's view. Like THE MOST AWESOME possible spot on the Rooster lawn. And i danced. All. Fucking. Day. Long. With some really beautiful people. Groovin' all day. Got to provide some happiness for a lot of people.
Keep that thought.
So, after helping out the Catholic Guilt couple, i was on my way to Mister and Missus Stiltskin's house. Stopped for supplies at the dreaded HD San Rafael (Not nearly as dreaded as Lowes. Gotta mention that i have never been impressed by Lowes on any level.). Not that the San Rafael HD is any more or less dreaded than any other HD. But i got there at 7:57am and waited patiently to be allowed inside with twenty other, more or less patient, folks.
i get inside. Navigate to the heavy electrical aisle, peruse the tools, and come to the conclusion that Home Depot is actively covering up a recall on Murray breakers. Saw it plain as day at B&K Electrical yesterday. Big recall notice for Murray breakers with 06/10 & 07/10 mfg dates. Not a single thing about it at HD. Shame on you, Murray! Shame on you, HD!
After grabbing a new Wiggy... Actually a Sperry... Which is a piece of shit, by the way... Don't buy one. i headed for the next aisle. "Excuse me." Thinking i'm about to be asked for advice or directions - 'cause that's what happens to you when you are me at any hardware or home improvement store - i turn to the gentleman asking. "You look familiar. Have you ever been to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass?"
"Yes", i say, with a grin and a chuckle. i've been to the last seven Hardly Strictlys. There are many terrific free events in San Francisco throughout the year. i think of them as blessings and gifts. In my mind, Hardly Strictly is the greatest gift of all. SF Mime Troupe is a close second.
"I have a lot of good pictures of you dancing at Rooster." Which brought back all those wonderful memories of Saturday at Rooster 2010. Meeting and dancing with many people... Especially this super-sweetie, Christine Fromengland. She happened to be visiting SF from the UK and accidentally discovered Hardly Strictly. Her spirit and energy were right on. Inspirational. Thanks for sharing your vivacious zest, Christine!
This is how i met Ivo. So, this guy Ivo is a pretty cool dude. He's leaving for a month in Brazil tomorrow. Spending time at their place in his wife's homeland.
Here's to you, Ivo... Thanks for recognizing me. Thanks for saying hi. Thanks for letting me bring you some enjoyment and inspiration... And thanks for sharing and reminding me of that wonderful day. Hope your time in Brazil is pleasant and joyful.
i'll look forward to seeing some pictures of that magic day at Rooster. And maybe even posting one here...???
i expect many more beautiful memories from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass over the years. i will make sure that i'm cleared to visit SF the first weekend of October every year. I won't miss Hardly Strictly just because i leave San Francisco!
Thanks Warren!
PS - Mister and Missus Stiltskin have lights and plugs that work now!
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