Uglies- VIP

 One of the bands that I have been following for a while is the Bumpin’ Uglies. It’s been fun to follow their journey, cross paths with them from time to time, and enjoy their evolving sound. Last week was the first stop on the second half/West Coast side of the tour. I debated on the VIP experience, but decided to pull the trigger. I also decided to fan-girl a bit and creep on the tour bus to see if I could catch their lead singer Brandon and say hello and welcome him to Greeley. Mission completed on both. Got to buy him dinner at the Cow and chat him up. Also got to buy another band member, Brian, a beer and hear about his journey with the band. Ten t was time to change costumes from work Ryan to concert Ryan and head into the Moxi for a private acoustic show, goodie bag with a signed foil poster that was unavailable at the show, and a chance to visit with both Bumpin and Artikal Sound System and their lead singer. Show time!

Bachelor

 Been a pretty full week while Mrs. Boss has been gone. Bumpin’ Uglies concert, happy hour at the Weld Food Bank with NoCo Style magazine, the Windsor Chamber annual gala and after party with Hunter, walks with Bella, and the Genesis Project annual dinner and celebration. Some big and pretty sad developments at the day job, but no council business. Deep, cleansing breath as we jump? Crawl? Are pulled kicking and screaming? On to quarter 4 of 2026.

VT

 The eagle has landed in the Eastern Time Zone. Jen, Jim and Janet are in Burlington for the next few dads to check in on Noah and Sariah, see some leaves change colors, and explore an area of the country they haven’t been to. Trivia at a brewery, old buildings, and a drive through the countryside have been a few of the early highlights. 

Champ

 I had stepped out of the suite for just a minute, and when I walked back in, I couldn’t believe who was standing there. NFL Hall of Famer Champ Bailey. #24 himself. It was fun to visit with him, get a photo and a signed hat. He ended up sitting in the suite for the entire game. Pretty special. I shared how important the Broncos were to our family, beginning with mom and dad’s first date to the original Mile High on December 10, 1972. Dad would have loved the story of his son hanging with Champ in a suite at Mile High. 

Broncos- Gametime

 Sunday Night Football! Suite life! I was plenty dry when the rain started. Free food and drinks were a bonus. The first half sure sucked though. Fourth quarter was awesome. Nothing beats a home NFL game, and especially nothing beats a home NFL win. 

Broncos- Pregame

 After reviewing the Blog, I can confirm that the last Broncos game I attended with with Jen and the Scribbs in December, 2019. Seems like a long time ago, that’s for sure. Thanks to a friend of the day job, I was offered up a suite tickets for Sunday Night Football in America. So, shortly after PandaFest, the gang dropped my off at my friend’s brothers house and it was time to party. Well, not really. We watched the end of the Ryder Cup, bounced between football games, and enjoyed a few drinks. THEN it was time to meet up with their tailgate crew. Off to Mile High!