We Saw Jim Gaffigan in Albany Georgia Last Night

The Albany Civic Center - Jim Gaffigan Show

We enjoy watching Jim Gaffigan on Netflix. He talks mostly about being a father - being fat - and being lazy. Lulu got tickets online - booked a Hilton Hotel next to the arena - so we hopped in the red car and headed up the highway around 11 am Saturday. It is about 90 miles each way - and we took a route that took us to Moultrie GA to see a place where they make STOL (short talk off and landing) airplanes. Unfortunately no one was there - but we did stumble across a craft and junk sale at the airport. 

We arrived in Albany around 2 pm - and checked right into our hotel. We had supper in the hotel right before the 7 pm show. We were show seated about 7:10 - due to slow security going into the arena. A couple warmup acts started around 7:30 - and Jim hit the stage around 8 pm. I am guessing the arena was about ⅓ full. We paid extra for premium seats and were disappointed that we were center in Row 22 on floor. Jim was funny - but honestly I ended up watching most of the show on the two big screens. It would have been much nicer in our barcaloungers at home and watching on our 77 inch TV. I know that is what old people say - but I am 76. My seat was sore from the folding chair I sat in. 

We had a good night's sleep - woke up at 9 am. There was a Waffle House next door - we had a nice breakfast there. The ride home was uneventful - Lulu had a short shopping stop at Ollie's. Whistle Express Car Wash Club has a place in Albany right next to Ollie's - so I washed and vacuumed the car out for the trip home. 

We left home with an 80% charged car battery - we put on about 200 miles up and back. We arrived home with 70 miles of charge left. We passed a few Tesla chargers but did not need them. I charge at home because it costs ⅓ as much.

Before we left home - we bought "Dad is Fat" - one of Jim's audiobooks on Amazon. It kept us company on the ride. 

Lulu saw Jim in a small venue in London - a couple years ago. The room she was in only sat about 300 - much closer than we were last night. 

We had a nice trip - since we seldom get away from home. 

The Flint River was over its banks.
At one time 200 steamboats carried
cotton down the river from here

Vietnam Memorial

Our online tickets

Ray Charles Memorial along the river




WWII Memorial

World War II Memorial

Yep - Albany has 2
Vietnam Memorials

The Flint River from our hotel

Cute Model A Truck in Moultrie

We stopped at a small craft show

We hoped to see STOL planes here

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Electric Trike Rickshaw - Product Review

Image
  Sixthreezero.com Capacity 500 pounds Last week we sold our Vespa 150 Scooter. We replaced it with this electric powered trike. They don't have a lot in common other than Lulu and I can go to sporting events on either one.  This electric trike was made by SIXTHREEZERO.COM. They sell a long line of electric bikes - trikes - and scooters. The company is based in California - but it appears the trikes are made in China and assembled in California. I also helped a bit - it comes packed nicely - but the handlebars - fenders - seats - pedals - and computer are easily assembled at home. The trike was compacted nicely in a 150 pound box. The delivery person brought it up the driveway in a hand truck - and dumped it in my garage. It took about one hour to unpack everything - then another hour to assemble it. It requires a couple screwdrivers and a couple wrenches. The foam packing prevent any parts from being damaged during shipping.  NUMBERS It is supposed to go about 50 miles - with a to
Read more

Review of GE Profile Washer-Dryer Combo - After 10 Days

Image
GE Profile Washer-Dryer Combo We recently replaced our standard stackable LG Washer and Dryer. We have them for about 10 years. I was eager to try a washer dry combo. Lulu was happy to just keep our old units. I consider myself an early adapter or adopter. I always like to get the latest and greatest tools and technology. Lulu tends to pacify me. She gets attached to items and likes to keep them around a long time. I always buy something with an out. In this case I have 90 days to try the new combo. If I get buyer's remorse they go back to the store. Most big box stores are good at return policies. Just keep your receipt and packing.  First off - the new Combo costs $2100. The price included delivery and set up. I never used to buy the extra warranty - but I am soft in my old age - I paid $250 for a 5 year cover everything warranty. I sold our old washer and dryer set for $800.  If I have to list a negative - the unit weighs 300 pounds. I would not want to try to lift this myself.
Read more

Electric Trike Rickshaw

Image
  Today I ordered an electric trike. It is designed to haul 500 pounds or 4 people. It has 3disk brakes - electric motor - font wheel drive - lithium battery.  It can go 20 mph for 50 miles. It takes 3 hours to charge.  It requires no license to drive - no license plate - no insurance.  It is my next step from Vespa to trike to walker. 
Read more