Shaun, yes I did have a polka dot purse. Frank never noticed it until I said something to someone about it. Typical man! LOL
Ian, Kathy had a polka dot "scarf" and she also was wearing a small bowtie necklace. Yes, I'm a girl and notice these things!
There were several fans wearing Randy Rhoads tribute shirts, and other Randy related tshirts.
My travel 'diary', is really not much to tell.
I left New Orleans Saturday afternoon at 4:00 pm, and arrived in Dallas around 5:45 pm. I sat near the engine, so when we took off, I would hear the "whine" of the engine. I love to fly, but for some odd reason, this noise unsettled me.
Anyway, I had about an hour in Dallas/Ft.Worth before heading off to Ontario, CA. Nothing interesting, except an old woman knocking over a little girl rushing to the gate.
Sat next to a girl who was from the Ontario area, told me where to go, what to see. Nice girl.
Got to Ontario around 8:00 pm. Got rental car and directions to the hotel in Riverside. MY GOD! I told Frank, ya'll have WAY too many freeways!
Here, we have 1 "freeway" and we call it the interstate or I10.
We've got major streets, and the I10 exits to most of them. It was a wake-up call!
Followed directions pretty well, even though I could not understand because of his limited english.
Got to the Days Inn in Riverside. Nice. Group of kids came in by taxi, shouting and screaming and wanting to "do" each other, if you get my meaning. Good thing the place had wireless internet, or I'd go nuts!
Sunday....BORED!
Kinda was afraid to venture out too far, as I am not a fan of getting lost.
I am not like a typical woman, who will stop and ask for directions. I will try to find my way out, and if it looks completely hopeless, then I'll stop.
Found a mall. Got a couple of outfits from Build-a-Bear for the girls: lakers outfit, angels outfit, and a raiders outfit. That one is for MY build-a-bear!
Anyway, Frank and Meradith came by later that evening, and got caught up on things. He showed me the portrait, and I was in awe. Just stunning.
He also showed me the stuff that he had posted on here, but I looks neat live and in person, ya know?
Monday, we left around 9:30ish to head out to San Bernardino. Gave Frank the directions on how to get there; he had a co-pilot, as I was only one! So I followed & ran a red light in the process. Nice.
As Frank had said, we got there, and there already was a group of people there. We needed to eat, so we drove up the street and got breakfast and lots of coffee.
The family didn't arrive until noon or so, and like Frank said, it was like a royal procession.
Got to chat with Kathy for a bit, and to Jodi, and met other members of rr.tk, along with Cheri (little miss ozzy) from both sites.
Frank gave the portrait to Delores, along with the letters and poem.
It was pretty chaotic, but everything went well.
The day was kinda overcast and a little chilly, but we were thankful that it didn't rain. The sun finally came out around 4:00 or so, which made a nice ending for the day.
Frank showed me and Chris (halorising from rr.tk) where Randy was originally buried. (and trying to avoid Meradith's stalker in the process)
Took a few last photos (Frank in the boa and my hat), gave hugs and said bye.
Got back around 7:15 (after backtracking from how we got there; Frank gave easier instructions, tho), and starting to download pictures from camera to computer. Too damn tired to post anything!
Tuesday had me checking out at 10:00, and having nothing to do until my flight at 3:55, I decided to return the rental, and go check in at the airport early. Luck was on my side; there was an earlier flight leaving at 11:40 or so. Got stopped at security because my ticket had SSSS on it. I felt like I was about to go into quarentine! There could have been a cute guy to "pat me down", but noooo, it had to be grandma moses. Such is life.
Saw Brenton from rr.tk there, he was flying to Dallas then on to (somewhere else, I forgot). Kinda funny.
This time, I got to sit in the second to last row on the plane! oh, joy! At least I got next to the window.
Had about on hour wait in Dallas.
Got seated next to some guy who kept making stupid off the wall remarks. Don't remember what they were, that's how much I was paying attention to him.
Got home almost 9pm, which was a helluva lot better than getting home after midnight! Called Frank, let him know I got home ok; gave the girls their stuff and called it a night.
Sorry so long and boring, but Ian suggested that I post.
I intend on making the journey again, but this time, for a little longer, and (unfortunately) bring the family and see the sites. By the way, Frank, YOU will be the official tour guide!
Better people....
Better food...
And better beer.
Now go get some
they look like they became good friends.
