Sat - Jan 27/18

This was another of our usual lazy Saturday mornings. We stayed in bed watching TV. The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is always a favourite. If you ever get a chance to go to The Henry Ford Museum (w/Dearborn Village) take at least 3 days to do it justice. Also, Don’t forget the Ford Rouge Plant tour and other area attractions.

Today we skipped breakfast/brunch and went straight to lunch. This was another Marie Callender ‘s Turkey Pot Pie kind of day. We need to make more room in the Freezer as Publix is having a Marie Callender’s TPP 4 pack Bogo deal this week.

While waiting to leave for the OBO (Orange Blossom Opry) in Weirsdale, FL we watched “Most Shocking” on TV. This is the first time we have seen (or heard) of this program. It mostly features Police Dash Cam or TV news videos. I can’t even begin to describe what people (most of them high on drugs) do. Watching the car chases (and crashed) only reinforces the need for a personal dash cam. 

In truth the TV show didn't focus on homicides or serious injury crashes. That is what we get everyday on the local news. Daily there are shootings, hit and runs, vehicles crashing into bodies of water or buildings. The police must have high costs when almost daily officers are placed on "Administrative Leave" as soon as they discharge a weapon. The area news often has 3 or more homicides on the same broadcast. The latest arrest was a 13 year old charged with attempted murder as he shot 3 teenage girls in a local park. 

We left at 1:30 p.m. for our first show today. It was the afternoon (2:30 p.m.) show at the OBO (Orange Blossom Opry) featuring Pat Boone.

We settled into our seats with the usual bag of popcorn and a soda. That's each - Charlotte wasn't having two (grin).

Pat, a great (x4) grandson of Daniel Boone, was born in Jacksonville, FL (June 1, 1934 - you do the math). He grew up in Nashville, TN and began recording in 1954. Known as "The Kid in White Buck Shoes" (Both Charlotte and I had a pair when we were in elementary school) his "Cleancut" image appealed to teens and parents alike.

His show was billed as a show featuring memories. He only sang a half-dozen songs on stage. His only accompaniment was a keyboard player who has been with him for almost 40 years. The music, other than the keyboard, was similar to listening to Karaoke (background without vocals). 

Many of his other hits appeared on the side viewing screens as video clips featuring his appearances on everything from the Ted Mack (Original Amateur Hour), Arthur Godfrey and Ed Sullivan to many of his movie clips. A few people walked out as they probably expected more live signing. One lady appeared to complain directly to him on stage as she left.

The songs he did sing were well chosen as to not require a large vocal range. He did sing those songs remarkably well. Charlotte and I both found the show very interesting in it's almost documentary like format.

We arrived back at OMS a little after 5 p.m. I went immediately to the MPR to do this blog so I return to the motorhome in time to leave for the Main Rec Hall by 6:30 p.m. OMS is having a 50-60’s Dance with the Sugarbear Band. Since I will not have access to Wi-Fi after the dance the blog will be published now.