The day after...

What can I say...too much beer was had...I am tired....I haven't even showered yet....and I need a long nap. Thank god RAGBRAI only happens once a year and it won't be back in my town for a very long time.

Tent city in the park right next to campus. This was pretty early in the day.

Beer tents ready for the crowds....

Crowds are starting to come to town...

Ran into to some old friends... His name is Bibs.

The band is going strong...

Me hanging out on the square....

Crowds of last night.

Alison and her cousin, Mike

My good friend, Beth and her husband.

Jeremy and his high school friends.

You were guaranteed that you would see everyone you knew last night at some point.

Buses and bikers getting ready to leave this morning...

Me coming to work in the same clothes I wore last night,

wrist band and stamps still on my arm. It's going to be a long day.

Beth's patio

Beth's patio by mayk1 on Polyvore.com

After eating lunch at Beth's house the other day I have been craving a make-over. Beth has a beautiful house and a back patio begging for a make-over. And you know I would die for a little more space at my house. So I told her I would come up with some ideas for her outdoor space. This space is simple yet traditional. Beth is a busy mom who doesn't have time for a bunch of plants so I kept it easy for her. Cool rug to bring in a little drama and everything else would work when she is ready to put in the french doors, brick patio and deck.

Weekend Update

Let's see...What did I do this weekend? Baseball games in the rain. Got a new book to read. Cleaned the house...hmmmm...what else...Of course! I totally forgot about hanging out with my friends, Beth and Jeremy.

Every Friday afternoon in the summer is a half day of work for us. I usually meet my friend Con in West Des Moines for drinks or lunch on a patio somewhere but this week Con was off on vacation. So a new plan was needed.

My good friend, Beth and I found a patio and ate ginormous burgers for lunch, called Jeremy after paying our bill, and went to a movie and then opted for drinks on a patio before the rain started coming down. What better way to spend the day!

As for the movie...Hangover was absolutely laugh out loud funny. It's been a long time since I have even chuckled at a movie. This one is good. It's a must see. And go with the friends you have done those stupid things with after having a few and you'll appreciate it even more.

Nitefall on the River

Last night my good friends and I decided to get together. We started the evening at a lovely restaurant, Dos Rios. The food was excellent and the drinks were quite adequate. For having over 100 different tequilas I would expect a better margarita.

I can't remember why Beth was scolding JJ. It probably had something to do with him not committing to something.

Mikey met us at the concert.

Beth's sunglasses broke. Which was quite a tragedy since the sun was so bright.

This is such a great place for concerts. Sister Hazel was our concert of choice. They put on a pretty good show I must say.

It was so much nicer when the sun finally went down. And so pretty too.

Wish I would have brought my real camera. But not too shabby for a cell phone.

A great night was had by everyone and I'm glad we left when we did. Recovery might be a little slow today.

Conversations

Scene: Friends preparing for get-together tomorrow.

Concert and food and drinks.

Beth: Ok, tickets are ordered, $16.50 each, plus my own personal handling fee of $3.50= $20 each.

Kara: My fee “to be seen with me” is $20 – so it’s a wash for me. Can’t wait for tomorrow!

Jeremy: You pay people $20 to hang out with u?!?

Kara: No that’s how you get your girlfriends…. $20/hour.

Mike: Bam!

Jeremy: I wish they were that cheap!

I think Jeremy wins that round....

Facebook Conversation Update:

Kara: Looking forward to Nitefall on the River tonight!

Beth: Me too!

Jeremy: I don't know. I guess it will be ok.

Mike: Comment Explanation: Kara and Beth are excited because they'll be attending with two of the best looking guys in Iowa. Although Sister Hazel is one of JJ favorites, he says it will be "ok" because he has to go with Kara and Beth.