Waiting for the plane.....

We're currently sitting around in Dulles airport in Washington, DC for a 6pm departure to Riyadh. Its only a 6+ hr layover so we timed a "dinner" (Riyadh time - gotta overcome that jet lag) at Five Guys burgers trying to avoid alcohol and caffeine. So while we're waiting, let's meet the band

First, our fearless leader Thom Shepherd on acoustic guitar, lead vocals and show schtick:

Todd Cerney on keys and mandolin:

Bob Regan on bass

Tim Buppert on drums and vocals

Wade Kirby on lead guitar

our secret weapon, Renae Truex on fiddle

and yours truly:

Our plane has pulled up and I found this sign painted beside the pilot's cockpit to be comforting:

Thom's publisher Brad will be joining us shortly and we are all looking forward to the approximately 12 1/2 hr flight into Riyadh.

As soon as our itinerary in Saudi Arabia is revealed to us, I'll pass it on to everyone here.

The great humor and friendship has picked up right where we left off from last time. It promises to be once again another trip of a lifetime.

Thanks for following along and we always look forward to your comments