Exactly a week ago on Thursday , Todd and I were hopping on a plane headed to Ohio. We flew into Detroit because it's not far driving distance to Toledo. Todd's family is from that area and he went to school there some as a young kid in elementary and he went to high school his last 2 years (junior and senior). He was in a band during those years and have remained in touch with his band mates. A few of them still play today in other bands which is pretty cool. They get together every 5 years and they play a reunion concert and this was why we were in Ohio. The lead singer John organized the gig in a bar called the Bunker Bar that had this huge hall connected to it. Todds band is called Octavian and Johns band that he's currently singing for is Alter Ego. Alter Ego pulls in quite a crowd because they play locally and have done well with getting their name out. However, tons of people from Todds high school came to see the band and show support. A few other members also live out of state now.
I would say at least 300 people came out. It was so cool!!
The live show was Saturday night and my birthday was the following day. Right at midnight, Todd and my friends wished me happy birthday. My friend Janet drove up from Columbus which was a little over 3 hrs away. We met 8 years ago when I worked there for a few months. She brought her friend Connie who was a total hoot!! They brought a banner, a pink boa, a strobe light for the table, bracelets that light up, and a toy tambourine as party favors for birthday. They really made me feel special and also not alone while Todd played.
I had a great night and so so happy I went to see Todd play with his friends.
Here's a few pics from the night. I still have more about my weekend there but I've got to go now.
