During the technical difficulties, Mrs. Roth and I celebrated 29 years of marital bliss. It was a relaxed celebration, spending the day in Greeley doing all the Greeley things. We closed the day with oysters on the half shell and a mostly flat tire. I love you, babe. Cheers to us.
Technical difficulties this week. Thanks for the patience. It was Ag Tour day at the Greeley Chamber! If you remember last year, I was in the middle of the campaign and tensions were high. This year was much more chill. Toured three different farms, with three completely different business strategies. The final stop was Fagerberg Farms which produces onions. So. Many. Onions. It was a long, hot day, with temps that reached 98. Also, so many onions.
It was the best turnout at Coors Field in at least a week, as close to 100.000 folks showed up for two nights of Banana Ball! And without the Roths, it would have only been 99,996. Looks like it was great fun, fabulous seats, and even a sighting of that Frozen gal singing “Let It Go” one section over. Kristin something or other. Glad you kids could make it.
Of all the quotes that might have been pulled from the past 8 months, this is the one that makes the papers. Still trying to make progress on things both big and little (Civic Campus, astroturf). Had a fun guest in chambers to promote Monster Days. A country music “star” called us out, so I called her out from the dais and welcomed her to come back to Greeley.
And they’re off! The ladies made the trek to Coors Field on a sweltering 101 degree Saturday evening to see Noah Kahan, on night 1 of 2. Pretty good seats. Snagged way too much merch, and beat the crowds by leaving a few songs early because it was just too freaking hot. Spent Sunday together as a family, smoked a tri-tip, laughed, played games, and shared some “high, low water buffalo.” Then all of a sudden in was Monday morning at 5am and Andrew the Uber arrived, Jen left for work, and Ryan was off to work the Chamber golf tournament for 12 hours.
Look who’s home! And she brought a friend! While I thought the big draw was seeing me for the first time since January, and being home for the first time since last August, it was actually the chance to see Noah Kahan at Coors Field. More on that later. And what does our crew do when we are together? Eat, drink and play games. Showed Abby what FridayFest in downtown is all about. Bumped into a local celebrity while finishing the night with some ice cream. Another trip downtown for the farmers market and a little later a tour of Andrew and Ari’s new home. Then it was time to head to Denver!
