Just got back from another enthralling performance by Mr. Doyle Dykes and daughter Haley. Words cannot describe how masterfully this man can play guitar, and it's always fun to see first timers witness his fingerstyle prowess and also discover what a genuine down to earth man he is.
Had Tom Scrivano from work tag along, he enjoyed himself thoroughly. James (JimBob) from the Sunday practice league was in attendance in Angela Romero's stead. (She had a scheduling conflict at work) JimBob can't wait to tell his stepfather about Doyle. The beautiful Susan Wolfe was with us at my behest and actually threw Doyle a curve with a question regarding days gone bye. Doyle however hit it out of the park. Susan can elaborate and I'll post it as an addendum should the opportunity arise.
Gene and Ellen Carter were kind enough to haul us all down there in Ellen's Tahoe, (I need an SUV) and though Gene had told her about Doyle there's nothing like seeing him live for two hours or so. She really enjoyed herself and I picked up a few tips about being aggressive in line. I think I need to borrow her for shopping on the day after Thanksgiving !!! A good time was had by all as is usually the case at a Doyle event.
I'll keep showing up when he's in California. Still haven't heard him close with "It is Well" but we were treated to "Caleb's Report" at the request of an audience member. What a great pull. It was wonderful. Threw in a little "Chet" and of course cranked up "Wabash Cannonball". "White Rose for Heidi" live just slays any recorded version I've heard. I think the version he played in Sept. 2005 just before Heidi's wedding is the best I've ever heard him play it. Mucho thanks to
Kevin Michael aka Celtic Cowboy from the
Doyle Dykes Web Forum for a masterful authoring of the mini DVD in my possession.
JimBob, Me, Haley, Doyle, Susan, Tom, Ellen and Gene Did I take my camera? Like you had to ask... Got a group shot that includes Haley!!
She's really busy after most performances working the CD table and such. She's a singer and Roadie and the PR rep. Great multi-tasker. I even caught her packing Doyle's gear at one point. Funniest thing ever happened too. She grabbed her Pop's mint "Brown Sugar DDSM" and when she turned to put it in it's case she banged the headstock on an open mic.. Immediately looked over at Dad who was engaged in conversation and then looked back at us with her index finger over pursed lips giving us the "Sssshhhhuuuuush" signal. That was hilarious!! Enjoy,... We sure did.
-Scott
JimBob made it to the “Bowl” just in time for league Sunday morning. I had practice all out of the way and was looking up and down the place the whole time wondering if he was going to show up. I had just begun to punch him in as absent when Pat came running down from the desk saying that he had just seen him pull into the parking lot. He laced ‘em up and proceeded to tell me the story of how he was out clubbin’ most of the night and was not really in any condition to do anything but sleep. Low and behold he bowled over his average in all of his league games. This was something akin to the time I was fighting that lousy lingering 2 week cold awhile back and couldn’t pick up a sock much less a bowling ball, but managed my high scratch series. I actually bettered that yesterday by tossing a 630 scratch series for the 3 game set. You do the math. Adding insult to injury we took 3 of 4 on the score sheet from the 1st place couple. The victory was bittersweet though as said couple was Jason and Melissa Woody who are very, very good friends of ours. Jason would hand me my butt 9 out of 10 games but I just got on a little hot streak which I attribute to being completely amped on 3 large cups of coffee.
Introducing the Surf-Drive !!!! Yes that’s right, a USB Flash Drive in 512MB or 1GIG capacities with the coolest enclosure on the planet. Imagine the portability as you transfer your favorite files and images (preferably beach scenes) between machines all the while being reminded that your next opportunity to hang out at Tressels is just around the corner. This is a must have for all Beach Bums that hold down real jobs in the technology field. 
It comes in the paint scheme shown here as well as a classic version reminiscent of the good old Robert August graphics that I used to see in my youth in Huntington Beach. It has a nice retro look to it. 
Our good friend Mona Mikkelsen (USAF retired) had the misfortune of having her big white Ford F-250 diesel crew cab stolen Wednesday night while at dinner. She had locked up after getting something out of the truck and 15 minutes later she leaves the establishment and discovers her truck missing. The police of course file a report and state that these vehicles are favorites for smuggling drugs and/or people with questionable immigration status. The Customs and Border Protection agency was keeping an eye out for it and spotted the truck Thursday trying to cross the border.
Had Tom Scrivano from work tag along, he enjoyed himself thoroughly. James (JimBob) from the Sunday practice league was in attendance in Angela Romero's stead. (She had a scheduling conflict at work) JimBob can't wait to tell his stepfather about Doyle. The beautiful Susan Wolfe was with us at my behest and actually threw Doyle a curve with a question regarding days gone bye. Doyle however hit it out of the park. Susan can elaborate and I'll post it as an addendum should the opportunity arise.
Gene and Ellen Carter were kind enough to haul us all down there in Ellen's Tahoe, (I need an SUV) and though Gene had told her about Doyle there's nothing like seeing him live for two hours or so. She really enjoyed herself and I picked up a few tips about being aggressive in line. I think I need to borrow her for shopping on the day after Thanksgiving !!! A good time was had by all as is usually the case at a Doyle event.
I'll keep showing up when he's in California. Still haven't heard him close with "It is Well" but we were treated to "Caleb's Report" at the request of an audience member. What a great pull. It was wonderful. Threw in a little "Chet" and of course cranked up "Wabash Cannonball". "White Rose for Heidi" live just slays any recorded version I've heard. I think the version he played in Sept. 2005 just before Heidi's wedding is the best I've ever heard him play it. Mucho thanks to Kevin Michael aka Celtic Cowboy from the Doyle Dykes Web Forum for a masterful authoring of the mini DVD in my possession.
