I actually split the drive up, going as far as Castaic on Friday, staying in a hotel, then driving the last 40 miles Saturday morning. I was obscenely early because of no traffic, but that turned out to be a good thing as I drove around for half an hour trying to figure out where to park. I let
The girls showed up, and I walked over to the club to wait to get in. I got to see even more good friends, some of whom I haven't seen since the QM -
The album launch was scheduled for 4 hours, though we had a late start. It was supposed to be photos, then autographs, then a Q&A, but honestly, we were getting so much face time with James in the photos and autos - several minutes for some people - that the fact that we ran out of time for the Q&A didn't bother me. James looked absolutely wonderful, though he had a broken finger from a clumsy accident in his hotel room on location recently. He seemed happy and content, which is always good. And the new pictures are yummy. I couldn't resist and bought all 3 of them. As well as a 2nd copy of the album. And an extra photo op. And an extra autograph. I don't usually indulge in extra photo ops, but this was so relaxed and informal that I wanted it. I was pretty lame when I was talking to James. We talked about my upcoming trip to the UK, what we were going to see in London and why. I took in the print of him as MacBeth that
I spent nearly the entire day hanging out with
There was a charity auction after the concert and more photo ops, but I just hung around with the girls and chatted while we waited for those who bought the commemorative photo to get done. Then we went out to Mel's for a late supper with more people than I can remember, drove back to
Though I'm sick now, lol. So maybe it's an okay thing I don't do them more often.
Oh, and
So in summary...James healthy and happy, me not so healthy but still happy, lol.