Rod Stewart-Vegas Trip? Part-1

In my last post, I talked about how awesome it is to see Rod Stewart live in concert and mentioned I'd share more about that. 

So, A few months ago, an article popped up on my Facebook feed saying that after touring worldwide, Rod Stewart was coming back to Las Vegas in July to finish his 13-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace. His final show would be on August 7th, which also happened to be the day my husband and I would be celebrating 42 years of marriage!

When I talked to my bestie that day, I jokingly told her that with the date, the stars lining up, and my love for Rod, it must be fate - I just had to go! But was I really joking? Before we hung up, we both agreed that we absolutely had to make the Vegas trip happen and that she and her husband would join us. Crazy, right?

As I have mentioned before, I rarely go anywhere these days because of my cancer treatments and the weak immune system that comes with them... So, a trip to Vegas would be absolutely out of the question?! Even to see Rod?? When I mentioned it to my hubby, he said, "Let's do it!" WHAT????!!

So, I didn't hesitate. I immediately went online and bought tickets for the show. A few weeks later, we booked our flights and hotel. There was no turning back now!

A SPANNER IN THE WORKS?

If you are a Rod Stewart fan (and if you are not...what is wrong with you??), you probably know that he had an album in 1995 called "A Spanner In The Works." I will admit that I had never heard this term before his album came out. It turns out it is mainly used in the UK.

What does it mean?

If someone or something throws a spanner in the works, they cause problems that prevent something from happening as planned. 

In this case, health issues threw a spanner in the works, forcing my friend and her husband to cancel their plans to join us in Vegas.  

I completely understood their reasons, but I was really sad that they couldn't go. I was looking forward to spending time in Vegas and seeing Rod together.

I was thinking of canceling the trip, but my bestie said, "No way!" After talking it over with Ray, we decided to go for it. Even though our friends couldn't come along, we were really looking forward to seeing our favorite performer and celebrating our anniversary.

So, the shopping began! I would need a cute but comfortable outfit for the concert and other clothes appropriate for Las Vegas! And FOUR pairs of shoes?!! And possibly a couple of new purses? Don't ask!

Even though my BBF (not a typo!) wouldn't be making the trip, she spent so many hours listening to me plan my wardrobe for the trip and had to look at endless photos of outfits. She is the best friend anyone could ever hope for! After some anxiety over what clothes to take, worry about blood counts that were lower than usual, and some family issues, things started to fall into place, and pretty soon, we were headed to Vegas, baby!

TO BE CONTINUED...