September 2006
 Heather at work, with Ally and Brian |
It is about an hour after I finished my August journal... Thursday night October 10th.
Night stalker is on... DVR. The really bad remake of the really great 70's show. The star is one of the sexiest men alive - Stewart Townsend. Heather and I just finished watching Grey’s Anatomy - (she got me hooked).
Heather is now cleaning up... and I am telling you about September.
[Actually, before we get into Ronn's September, I want to tell all you Tortugaholics a quick little story about editing the Twins' journals every month. As you know, I like to throw in my smartass comments and links (see disclaimer, above), and while it's no-hold-barred when it comes to poking fun at the boys, I try to be a little more careful that no-one else gets caught in the crossfire.
For the phrase "Heather is now cleaning up" (above), I really wanted to use this picture. However, my concern was that some of you might actually think it was Heather (erm, it's not). But most of you have probably never met her and only seen her through pictures... and well, I *like* Heather (and fear her) - I didn't want to piss her off.
So I sent an email asking if I could use the photo. Heather said, "C'mon - her boobs are too small. I'm way better looking than that."
Which means that I probably could have used it after all, without asking. But this all makes for a good story, and that's really the point, no?
We now return you to your regularly scheduled journal...
- your wordy webmater, AB]
If I didn’t mention, August and September we are at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The trip across Ohio was uneventful - as I like it to be. We LOVE the campground in Minnesota - fifteen minutes from the fair, and on one of Minnesota’s ‘Ten Thousand Lakes’
We have mentioned before that we all call it "Money-sota" the land where Money and Bimbos fall from the sky... Now that I am gleefully ‘off-the-market’ I carry an umbrella to avoid the bimbos (grin) but the money is still there.
Heather was working for a potter named John Coiner... and with Ally, one of the owners of the gypsy scarf booth she worked in Ohio. Here is she with Ally, and Ally’s boy Brian.
One of the things we were most looking forward to was re-connecting with our good, new friends "Ten Seconds Of Harmony." And like always, Jef’s Birthday occurs during this show... but wait... this was Jef’s 40th birthday!
Jef decided that since Bruce’s day was just a few days later they would combine their birthday... and since it was the big 40 - he would make a big splash.
Jef designed his own cake - and Bruce’s as well... He rented himself a huge party bus - (WOW!) and our schedule was to be: Bruce’s house to start (and drinks), Joe’s garage - site of the Palooza after-party (and drinking), Strip Club (and drinking), and then home (for more drinking).
 Jef's Cake... |
 ...and Bruce's "Ten Seconds of Harmony" That Notoriously Villanious Lot of Cake, Cocktails, and Strippers |
 Scooby Snacks |
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Heather and I (and all the rest of the huge party crew) boarded the bus... She looked great, btw, and the rest of the group looked handsome and charming as well. Riki was almost too handsome.
And Jef, as always was dashing.
I shot this movie at some point during the bus trip.
 Hot Couple |
 The Birthday Boy opens his presents |
 Riki, get off my cheese! |
One of the attendees was Rachel. Rachel sells kites for Jef, and has worked for him and Sharon for years. We’ve known her since she was like 14 or less - well she’s not 14 anymore. Heather pointed out that I took too many photos of Rachel at the party... but I swear, it was the red shoes... I didn’t include a photo of those... but this photo is to keep Andy happy.  [Good thing I can code webpages with one hand - AB]
I took a lot of photos at the party. I don’t think I was drunk - I could have been since I wasn’t driving... but when I viewed the photos later - there was a distinct trend I noted that I didn’t remember at the time... Heather certainly seemed to be kissing GIRLS!
 I included this one for Andy |
 What's going on here? |
 Bruce's birthday, too |
 Seriously, what's going on here?! |
Bruce seemed to be enjoying HIS part of the celebration.
I found this photo too: Heather, with Sexy Samantha... how did I miss that booby-grope?
Heather and I took-off after the first strip club. We got a ride with Dean and Liz (Johnny Phoenix, and his new bride).
The rest of the party continued to a much better strip bar... and then back to Bruce’s party for more debauchery. I will tell you that the next morning at about 4am, Heather and I were woken by some loud noise from the vicinity of Jef and Sharon’s trailer, and after that, we heard nothing from or about them until the next night.
Minnesota was rainy, and a bit trying. But a crappy, rainy day in Minnesota is better (financially) than a fine, even a great day anywhere else... but the biggest thing we had to accomplish was the Minnesota TortugaPalooza 2: SPIES show.
Rehearsals, ticket sales, promotions, preparations... all like normal... at the same time as we were finalizing our Fifth and newest DVD. Stress! As the day approached, things started to fall into place.
As always, we had a party for our cast the night before the show...but this time there was a surprise, engineered by Minnesota chapter head Kay Kinsey, and my own Devious Flower of the Orient: our fan club President Sharyn suddenly showed-up at the party. All Tortugas were impressed, and the girls got a laugh.
The day of the show was long, and oodles of work - the hot dancers rehearsed outside the hall.
 Palooza pre-party surprise |
 Hot dancers warming up |
 Hero Darren and Hero Jimmy |
If it weren’t for Hero Darren, helping Hero Jimmy, we wouldn't have HAD a show.
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Last year, we brought in TSoH just to sing two simple songs for us... I asked them to dress as Men-in-Black/Secret service... and they actually went so far as to write a whole new verse and arrangement for us - a nice surprise. We decided to up the ante, and their involvement this year. They surprised us last year with their antics during intermission. And we brainstormed on some ways to take that to the next level. The fellas took their assignment very seriously and then prepared their props (ersatz drugs to plant on the patrons).
For a finale, we turned the transvestite ray on the boys... they were abso-smurf-olutley precious as they dressed in their sexy French mid outfits.
 Not yet Men-In-Black |
 Men in black. Men. Really. |
The next week, Heather and I drove the 12 hours each way to attend the Dr Seuss-themed wedding of my old friend, and founder of the Washing Well Wenches, Danielle Dupont.
We met old friends of mine, including Holly Blain, (a writer for Ain't It Cool News), and Heather and I dressed very "Seussy" - for Heather, "Seussy" was also sexy! The Bride and Groom were lovely, and the whole event was truly magical. And touching.
 With old friends |
 Hot Seussy Couple |
 The lovely bride and groom |
We also ran into the very sexy Laura... who seemed to take a shine to Heather...
And even the cakes had a Dr. Seuss Theme...
 What's going on at the Seuss wedding? |
 Seuss wedding cake |
 The other Seuss wedding cake |
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[The second cake reads:Will you love with all your heart? Will you love 'til death do you part? I will love him in a ditch I will have and I will hold Your helpful webmaster and photo editor, AB] |
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Finally, back in MN we performed for what turned out to be the best tipping crowd we have ever had... as well as being so freakin’ crazy... check out this poor little film clip to goggle at the size of this group!
Heather is leaning over my shoulder, grumpily... so I really have to go get in bed... time to nap to keep her happy.
Everyone should have it this good!
Ciao
