CML- Group

 It’s fun to not always be the staff photographer, and have someone else capture a few pics. Here are the professional photos from our 2 days at CML a couple weeks ago. Good looking group. Where’s the Councilman At-Large?

Work

 Yes, still a very full schedule at the day job as summer moves into fall. Managed the After Hours with the Evans Chamber. Managed the booth at the annual Super Hero run, a benefit for CASA and Lifestories. Got up early to attend the Dream Team breakfast, which we were the live-stream sponsor. Worked in a quick trip to Brush/Ft. Morgan for a coffee event (no pictures). BONUS! Dave M. With Raab and Ryan R., his shoulder buddy from Wisconsin, and Raab. 

Cattle PT. 2

 Here are the rest of the group pictures from Cattle Barons Ball last week on the UNC campus. Good drop photo of Council, one with spouses, and a few from the meet and greet that Melissa and sorta wound up in before the concert. As a bonus, there are a few pictures of the cigar and whiskey night that my good friend Hunter hosted outside Twin Staves in Windsor. It was actually in the backyard of the house that the groomsmen all got ready in before Nathanael and Ruthie’s wedding. Travis Krause was there doing several live paintings throughout the evening, and we were treated to live music from Landon James. 

Go Bears!

 The improvements along 16th Street near UNC finally wrapped up this month. In conjunction with the WeldWalls Mural Invite, UNC hosted Bear Bash and a ribbon cutting with their partners from the city and th DDA. I love ribbon cuttings. After a quick ceremony, transitioned to downtown for the Jobs of Hope gala. Grateful to have raised the funds needed to continue the important work of the last nonprofit board I sit on. Jen was missed. 

FFFRRRREEEEEEE BBBBIIIIRRRRDDDD

 It finally happened. After years and years yelling “FREEBIRD” at so many different concerts, I finally got to hear it played live by the band that started it all. I got to accompany an economic development team to the Springs to meet with leaders from VENU, who are building mid-size amphitheaters around the country and are looking to expand in Northern Colorado. We were able to take a tour of the adjoining restaurants and dance hall, have a bite to eat in one of the suites, and watch the show from one of the fire pits. It was fun to meet the owner, JW Roth, have a picture in front of the sign, and have a passing thought of taking one of the monogrammed “Roth”blankets from the suite. 38 Special opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd. And, finally, got to see an almost 15 minute rendition of “Free Bird” to close the night. Finished up the whirlwind of a day at the rooftop bar with the crew. 

Cattle

 After missing it last year, I was humbled to be able to attend this year’s Cattle Barrons Ball, supporting the MD Anderson Cancer Research Center. I was able to sit with several other members of the night job and their spouses. Sadly, no Miss Jennifer, as she was across town supporting NCYFC and their annual fundraiser at the Fort. Highlights of the evening included the open bar, the food, and sneaking into the meet-and-greet with the evenings country music star. Remember kids, the answer is always no if you don’t ask!