turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground...

So.  HANSON.  Where to begin???


My lifeblood, AKA, my 2 sisters and travelmates for this trip.   We made a "no negative energy" pact for the trip and I think we were quite successful.  I think I may put this into action for any future trips I take.  I think we forget how much stress comes with driving, driving instructions, meeting hotel check-ins, finding restaurants, getting to places in-time, and all in a strange city.  And we're supposed to be having a good time?  Luckily there was very little of that, and for what we did have, one of us would say "stop.  Stay positive.  it's HANSON!!!".

We are the three best friends that anyone could have...

 

Casino Regina had an actual show room, versus Winnipeg's Casinos, which just utilize the bingo stage (and close it off from the rest of the casino) for their shows.  Say what you will about a band you love having to play a casino instead of a music-specific venue, but think of the pros:

• Lots of security on-site
• new venue=great sound
• non-sticky floors
• CLEAN BATHROOMS

Security told me ahead of time that if I wanted to stand/dance, I'd have to do so on either side of the stage as to not block anyone's view.  Well, as soon as Rach and I got up to dance, a few people at a time joined us until we kind of spilled out to the center of the room, and then all rules were thrown out the window.  Despite starting the dance party, R and I didn't end up quite at the front.  Rather, we were behind two flippy-hair girls--you know, those girls with mid-back length hair that instead of pulling back their hair, rotate their entire head as to hit the person behind them?  Yeah, those girls.


As part of Hanson's Musical Ride Tour, fans were given the chance to vote on what Hanson album they wanted to hear live...and Middle of Nowhere was chosen.  Though I did want to hear Underneath, it was still awesome to hear MON, in its entirety!  With You In Your Dreams?  A Minute Without You?  Thinking of You!  that's Gold, Jerry!


Here are the keepers:

I just don't like moustaches.

See shirt: done.

portrait!

squee!

 Solid other awesome Regina activities:

• Riding in H's friend's retro VW Bus
• Meeting new babies and kidders
• Brunch --with Eggs Benedict--and  Free Bird (Brewster's--they like playing classic rock, even at 11am on a Sunday!)
• "Swag Swag" and Troll sing-alongs

We've gotten word that Wide Mouth Mason will be in Regina in November...anyone in???