Today's the day!

Hello friends!

Less than twelve hours ‘til I need to check in, apologies for the lack of updated these last few days – duty called at work. What a week it was! To bring you up to speed:


Couch Surfing
I ended up emailing 20 people in and around Los Angeles – received 15 replies from a bunch of nice people, but unfortunately no one could accommodate me due to the short notice. It’s still a really interesting concept that I would encourage you to check out - http://couchsurfing.org

I was however, propositioned on two occasions by some very forward guys who offered a place in their bed, not their couch. Kind of put me off the whole thing. I should point out these came via email, not through the monitored CS email system. No harm done.


Blog Visitors
We now have 306 unique visitors across 7 countries! I’ll do a full case study when I’m back and make available for download. Still, it a pretty surprising result! Hopefully we can hit 500 before this is out!


Far Update
I received a really nice email from one of the band’s associates, confirming guestlist and arrangements, etc. The first email came less than 24 hours after the propositions, so I was a little dubious at first. A quick verification and everything was set straight! Looking forward to catching up in LA!

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the Ginuwine cover, check it out here. Funny, funny shit that is apparently in reasonable rotation in Sacramento!

... and there’s a good article I stumbled across here. Worth a read!


Itinerary confirmed
A Gig Too Far! Is going to Vegas! Found a ripper deal for a return airfare from LA, inclusive of two nights at the Stratosphere – north of the strip but cheap as chips!

Saturday 11th - Santa Monica
Sunday 12th - Santa Monica
Monday 13th - Vegas baby! Vegas!
Tuesday 14th - Vegas baby! Vegas!
Wednesday 15th - West Hollywood – Pomona show
Thursday 16th - West Hollywood – Troubadour show
Friday 17th - Evening Flight back to Melbourne
Sunday 19th - Home to see my girl!


Thanks
Again, sincere thanks to those that helped raise the $2,004 need for the airfare – this is an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity!

Also, many thanks to Chris at MINI, who looked into the possibility of a loan MINI Cabrio in LA, but alas – too short notice. I appreciate the effort though mate, thanks! Will have to find another way for the mission to Malibu!

Thanks also to Tanya, who has hooked us up with some cab money for LAX! Each day it’s worth a little more – the gift that keeps on giving! Fucking US$0.66, can you believe it!!!

More later.