Some folks just know how to live life

Some folks just know how to live life to it's fullest. Last night I had the pleasure of playing for Judy and Sonny Walker's 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Hudson, NC. I dont know how many folks live in Hudson, but most of them had to be at this party last night. I have to say Judy and Sonny are two of the most loving, caring, down to earth, fun people I've had the pleasure to meet and perform for. The setting was so cool... tables around the pool, my old friends from Woodland's BBQ in Blowing Rock catering and me setup in the gazebo. When it comes to playing for these events you just never know what to expect, especially when there's no alcohol involved... for some reason I always sound better when folks are drinking. :-) But last night that didn't matter... these folks, especially Sonny and Judy, had a blast. Dinner was laid back with me strumming pretty songs on my new Burchette. But afterwards they moved tables and chairs and started dancing. And they danced the night away, literally. I have a feeling that Sonny always enjoys life but recently he has had surgery and planned this celebration around going back in for some very serious surgery, but he never stopped smiling, laughing and dancing. He danced with his wife... he danced with his daughter and granddaughter... he danced with friends... he even danced with his grandsons. In the coming days I'm striving to be more like Sonny... put the stresses and worries of life aside and when life gives me music... dance! I encourage each of you to do the same thing. Thank you Tammy and the whole Walker family for choosing me to be part of this special event in your family's life. And thank you Sonny and Judy for teaching me that life is too short to sit and listen to music when you can get up and be part of it.  

Update: I wanted to post an update. Only the sauce came from Woodlands. Tammy cooked forever to get this ready. It was great and I'm amazed that she did all this work. Tammy I had a great time.