Manchester, NH

The sun is shining this afternoon here in Manchester. Yesterday was a different story as we arrived around 7:30am with an air temp in the upper 20's and light snow falling. Here's picture of David exiting the bus.

Everyone was exhausted from the long night which had been interrupted by a border crossing. One by one the disheveled looking travelers discovered that those wonderful little wheels on suitcases are useless in fresh snow and dragged their belongings behind them in search of warm beds and rest.



I awoke mid afternoon, made a few phone calls and learned there is not a laundromat in or near our hotel, bundled up and headed out to meet Karen, Jennifer and Alfreda for some low budget shopping in a nearby strip mall. The snow's intensity increased as it grew warmer and by the time we were through shopping it was a rain, snow, and sleet mix. I took this picture of Bowen Creek which runs behind our hotel, then headed to my room to stay warm and read - a pretty good way to spend a wet winter evening if you ask me.

The Montreal show was fantastic with over 12 thousand people present. Tonight's audience will be significantly smaller but I've heard from many fans who attended the Mohegan Sun concert who are coming back to see tonight's show.

Our Easter break is now less than two weeks away and I am so looking forward to seeing my family and sleeping in my own bed. I'll even admit that I'm home sick to see our dogs and cat. The next couple of weeks should be easier as the upcoming shows are less geographically dispersed so the bus rides will be more tolerable.

It was goodbye superman blue and back to basic black for Yanni's shirt in Montreal. This kind of stuff shouldn't matter but I know it does to some of you so I'll keep you posted.

It has become common knowledge that Charlie, David and I usually come out front to meet fans immediately following the shows, but due to safety concerns we're going to have to stop meeting people in front of the stage. The crews are busy trying to take down equipment and the crowds are being put in danger. So please spread the word about our new plan: As of tonight's show, Charlie, David and I are going to make a beeline to the lobby as soon as the show is over. If you see us in the arena and we don't stop and you'd like a chance to talk then follow us to the lobby. This is our first night to try this so we'll have to see how it works.

Thanks for reading - Dan ¶ 6:22 PM