9.28.2023
Las Vegas, NV
Mike Stachowiak
We lost a great friend yesterday, Mike Stachowiak. Mike worked with Kenny for many years. He was one of the folks who frequently traveled with Kenny to MLB events and through that I got to know him and his lovely wife, Michelle. We went to many galas and games together. Mike and Michelle were the first people we ever went camping with in our big ass bus, (BABS), and they were kind enough to show us the camping ropes. We learned a lot that weekend! I'm pretty sure the site 43 sign still isn't right at that campground. Mike was good people. When we couldn't figure out the suburbs of Chicago we called him and he directed us where to go to safely get into the city. Mike and Kenny were part of a group chat that is a highlight for both of them to keep up with former Chantilly friends. Mike will be greatly missed.
And that leads to one of the stressors of traveling for long periods of time. We are almost on the other side of the country and would both like to be there to support Mike's family. Just straight driving time is 39 hours to get home. We can put the truck and RV in storage for a few days and fly home, and then Comet is an issue. Add on top of that the looming government shutdown when National Parks are a big part of our plans. There is a great deal of uncertainty for the next few days. The best we can do is take things one day at a time and know that things will work out as they should.
On a much more fun note last night we attended The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil. It was an amazing show which can in no way be captured in pictures and there is no video or audio recording. Cirque shows are always intriguing and wonderful. Visuals are amazing and come from every direction. The theatre is more or less a bowl with a stage in the center that is constantly changing. Props come from the floor, the ceiling, and the sides. The performers are multitalented with much flying from scarves, acrobatics, dancing, and interesting antics all done in sync to Beatles tunes and no spoken words.
There were a couple of VW Beetles as props. Kenny still longs for his 1974 Beetle.
The mixture of different visual elements was incredible. This scene had some things projected onto mesh screens.
These ladies flew on trapezes.
These were huge ramps for guys on roller skates to do amazing tricks.
This scene was every elementary PE teacher's dream with what seemed to be a huge parachute that covered the entire theatre. We were under it for part of the time.
Octopus's Garden
Good Day Sunshine
All You Need Is Love
We had a great time. I highly recommend the experience!
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