Chapter 6, Part I - The Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL

On Thurday, we all met at Fastenal in Morton, where I work. Al pulls up in his tour bus. It was the first time I had seen it, and damn was I impressed. We drove to Springfield under some grey clouds and dark skies. When we pulled into the State Capital, it started raining. We found the Old State Capitol building, where the concert was to take place. They had the road next to it blocked off, and a giant stage set up. We sat in the bus for a minute while Al called the agent who booked us. Al asked him if he would like us to set up indoors somewhere.
Next thing I hear is Al telling him, "OK, we'll see you tomorrow night." We left town, stopped at a truck stop and ate lunch, then went home. Nothing bums you out like having a show rained out. But, nothing cheers you up as fast as realizing that you just got paid to take a nice bus ride, eat lunch and go home. Here's some shots of Al's Bus.




Here's us chillin' like some villians.













Here's the kitchen and dining room area, which leads into the bathroom.















This is the back room, where Al has all his suits ready to go. There is a VCR/DVD combo that plays here and on the TV in the front of the bus (See the first picture)