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01/12/2005: ""

Hey Guys!
I must first say that it's been so great to see so many familiar faces again these past few weeks. The five of us have been having so much fun traveling around again and sharing the show with so many people. Looking out in the audience of over 2000 people in D.C. was a really great feeling. At the top of the show when we run downstage towards the audience I don't think I could not smile even if I wanted to. The enthusiasm and excitement coming at us from so many wonderful fans is hard to describe. I'm also thrilled the we're going to get the chance to head out to the West coast before we wrap things up. There are plenty of people we need to catch up with over on that side of the country.
One of the coolest things we've seen since being on the road is how much some of the fans have grown since seeing them this past Spring. I guess all you parents are well aware of how fast kids grow, but it's really been obvious to me recently.
We're in Raleigh right now and have had a couple days off except for some publicity here and there. That's a good thing because I for one have been a bit under the weather since Sunday and needed the time to recouperate. Doing a show when the wicked hands of the flu are closing in is a very challenging job and one that I hope I don't have to do ever again. Sunday morning I woke up feeling like I had been hit by a Mac truck. At 7am I had no idea how I was going to get through that afternoon's show. I was feverish, achey, and just plain sick. I was praying for a miracle and luckily that's just what I got, though it came in the way of a couple of doses of Tylenol Flu. After taking my medicine and napping on our bus I arrived at sound check with a body that wasn't arguing too much. Thankfully the show went very well and I didn't collapse during any of the numbers. Unfortunately, I still wasn't 100% and had to leave before the meet and great. I got packed up and headed outside to look for a taxi to take me to the hotel. Of course, Sunday evening is not a busy time for cabs so I was left sick and stranded. Suddenly, a white light appeared and out of it stepped three of the most wonderful people. They were the angels of transportation. I stepped into their chariot and they whisked me off towards my hotel. We had a spirited ride through the city as we traded stories and laughs. As they dropped me off and wished me luck, I realized how lucky I was to be surrounded by such wonderful people. So, let me take this chance to thank those amazing angels that appeared Sunday evening in D.C., you saved me that night.
For those of you that are still planning on catching one of our shows, I can't wait to meet all of you and know that you'll enjoy our show. We're having a wonderful time with it.

Curtis