Old World Deli in Corvalis Oregon

We arrived n Corvallis around 6pm with just enough time to unload our gear at our motel get to the gig two blocks down the street. Adrian did an awesome job of backing the huge van down a small alley way with 3 people directing him from outside the van and Maggie within.  We were greeted by a man who handed us $30 as soon as we walked in the door.  He sad he loved us the last time we were here but we were apparently too loud.  We were mistaken for Those Darn Accordions and when we told him we weren't them he too $10 back.
     The Darn played 1st and we had a pretty rocking set.  F'ed up a few times but was better than Seattle. Paul continues to make me laugh.  We had another issue with Dumbass on the Mountain. Apparently the dude who wrote the book this song was based on was from Corvallis. Ha!
     The Maggies came on about 8:45 and played till past 9:30.  We had a great response. With all the confusion I forgot to eat. The kitchen was closed by the time I got packed up.  They were nice enough to give me a salad. YUM!
     After the show we stopped at Safeway and picked up some beer and all 9 of us crammed into Lewis' room. We hung out till Lewis passed out standing up against the wall. The party then moved to the room Tim Tait and I were sharing.  After 2:30am the party cleared out and to our surprise it began to snow.  It has been snowing ever since.  Ugh

     Woke up about 7:30 and by 11am had loaded up the van and then walked down to Broken Yolk Cafe. The food was GREAT!!! Very hospitable people who had no problem dealing with our gang.  After breakfast we stopped by the music store 2 doors down so I could get more sticks. 90 minutes and $100 later we emerged successful. Nothing crazier than 6 musicians in a music store.
    We are now n Eugene awaiting our gig at Sam Bond's Garage.  Load n s at pm so we have some well earned leisure time. Or should I say recovery time. I forgot to mention the snow ball fight that covered 49 miles. It got quite ruthless at times. Anyway... more tomorrow. We head to Portland.