Last Saturday in Chicago (for now)

Went to Warped Tour today. Wow. haven't been to one of those since 2001. Was not really into that many of the bands. I just don't get this new crossover metal bullshit i guess. The best band of the day, in my opinion, was face to face. give me loud, fast, old school socal punk anyday, please.

We lucked out on the weather. overcast and not too hot or humid. Rode there with Beth, Phil, Roy, and Christina. Met up with Mogan, Kevin, Michelle, and Lauren, who was in charge of the guest list and got us in for free, with "all access" passes. "no escort needed" so we could go wherever we wanted.

For lunch we back where the buses were and there was a huge catering semi. it was 12 for a meal ticket, but worth it in my opinion. I got soooo much food. they had excellent veg options, including deilicous bread for a sandwich, veg bbq chickun nuggets, fruit salad, sodas/drinks. a caggabe and corn slaw that is one of the most flavorful sides i have ever tasted. need to look for a recipe for that.

Went to lauren's bus and chilled. it was pretty decked out. fridge full of beer and a flatscreen television.

Bands we saw included set your goals (good stuff), dillinger escape plan (total dream boat on second guitar), a.w.k. (don't stop partying, too many people are counting on you!), the trio (i don't care/never did/never will), face to face (see above). here's some sweet pics. also, phil is a totally dream boat. would totally go on a date with him. totally exhausted. slept in the car the whole ride back from tinley.