An Evening at the Circus

Casa Grande, AZ

Linda and George and Craig and Carolyn came to the house on Saturday.  We were all going to see the Shanghai Circus and decided to meet early for dinner.


Our favorite Mexican restaurant was booked when I called for reservations earlier in the week.  No problem, we went to Manuel's instead.  It was a little out of the way from the community college, but still doable.  

Even though they had the two for one special on the margaritas it wasn't overly crowded and we were seated immediately.  We always think of the time we went here with the Kelpe's. 

The last time we attended a performance at Central Arizona College, the doors didn't open until 30 minutes prior to the show.  At the Southern Fried Funeral performance the auditorium only had  maybe 25% of the seats occupied.

We arrived at 6:45 and I think we were the last ones to enter Pence Center.  There were signs that said the show was sold out.  The usher told us the only seats left were in the very front row.  I was surprised to see that there were six seats.

Bill and I had attended a show when we were in China and I was hoping this would be at least half as good.  I knew that the small theater wouldn't be the same as a place that held large elaborate performances, but I must say I was surprised how well it was done.

Because we were seated so close in the front, we could see how high they were jumping.  I don't know how they avoided hitting the ceiling.

These were Jeri Williams photos.  I had no idea she was there until I saw these on Facebook this next morning.  

I think we all enjoyed the performance.  I was glad Bill drove home in the dark as my night vision is terrible anymore.  In fact, my eye doctor has called in a specialist as she said medication isn't working for me.  The only thing good is my eyelashes have grown but my  red eyes and red eyelids looked like I had been partying a lot.  

We finally stopped at the Chamber of Commerce to pick up the prize Bill won at the recent home show.  It was a pair of work gloves.  Okay, quit laughing!

Turtle Safely.........