(Vaught’s Notes: This is a guest post from Tony Holmes, who is camping out at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington for Big Blue Madness tickets.)
I had to work late (as usual). I did not get to Lex until aroun 10:10. The rain welcomed me into the BBM campout. The BBN were all dodging the rain in their tents.
The highlight of the night was watching Gilly the Kid playing pickup games. Then Anthony the Big Guy Davis joined in. The Kid had several dunks that my camera (brought the wrong one) could not capture. As usual the BBN was fantastic.
My spot in line is AMAZING. WE ARE IN LINE #3 which puts me at about 30 or 40 spots from #1(OMG). My boy really took care of us. I will have a lot more and better pics tomorrow.
Being here is better than any tailgate or BB game. Hats, shirts, cars and stuff most of us have never seen before. As usual the best thing is the BBN. This is a BUCKET LIST EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every member of the BBN has to do this once. My 50th B-day is on the 10th of Oct and I will be here every year until they cast my ashes on Commonweath stadium at the 50 yard line (it’s in my will). BB is how I learned to love the BBN but Sonny Collins and FB is where I cut my teeth. Nothing big happening but the FELLOWSHIP AND I REALLY MEAN FELLOWSHIP is what keep bringing me back.
WISH YOU WERE HERE (Pink Floyd)
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. GO BLUE OR STAY HOME.
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In this day and age, when it is so easy for kids to get in trouble, this type of followship is really welcome…lots of spirited fun-nice read! Keep us posted.
Sounds like it should be, or was a real blast
Weathermen, such as they are in Lexingtom, are calling for temps in the low 40′s
(Hi 30′s) tonight.
STAY WARM !!!! : ) : )
Good advice Gene
Larry,
Thanks for the post. I hate to say this but my name is Tony. But you can call me anything you like as long as you don’t call me late for BBM. Staying warm is going to be hard to do but I have a warm snuggle bunny with me(LOL). Everyone really needs to do this atleast once. I will send another post and pics later.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. GO BLUE OR STAY HOME! ! !
Just got it corrected. I was driving back from Pigeon Forge today and asked one of the staff to help out and put up the story and pics immediately so all could enjoy, and name just got mixed up.But it is TONY and will be with your next update as well
Oh how I wish I could share the experience! I could take vacation itme but the back would not last. Go Cats!
And it is not just young folks out there, either
I love my Cats, but I wouldn’t (couldn’t) sleep on concrete for anyone. Ever. I watch the Big Blue Campout with amazement and awe every year. There really are no fans like Cat fans.
I couldn’t do it either, Karen. I did notice some people had air mattresses. Have a good time Sunday at Cal’s camp. Think of me when you are there. I wonder if any one’s evil twin sister will show up this year. Go Cats!