No Rain on This Parade

Sorry folks another AI post. Last night's results show shocked most of the nation. Katharine and Chris were the bottom two vote getters last week. With Chris going home. First of all people who bet on this show are screwed!!! Never bet on American Idol, NEVER! I say this because Chris and Katharine had the highest odds of being the final two. People who watch this show religiously know that there are always upsets. It happens it is Idol and America can be finicky. Secondly, if you listened only to their performances on Tuesday the voting is correct. I believe that Chris absolutely MURDERED the Elvis songs that he sang. His songs were suspicious Minds and A Little Less Conversation. Two of my favorites and I hated his versions of them. I told Josh while we were watching it that I wasn't impressed with Chris' performances this week. Chris will get a recording contract anyway there is no doubt of his talent. I told you on Tuesday how I feel about Katharine, I cannot stand her. I think that she is screechy and annoying. This week proved no exception, I had to leave the room when she sang. Final point, I didn't vote I have no right to argue or complain. My opinion is that if you don't like how people are being voted off the show, do something about it. I didn't cast my votes this week so I am not complaining.

Way to go Elliot and Taylor for being the top two vote getters. Sing your hearts out next week and we will see you in the finale.

Jackson

Since I am on a photo post kick this week I decided to add another to the list. It has been a long time since I have done a Jackson post. Since Jackson did a kind of quirky thing this week I wanted to show you.

A view from the back

This is where Jackson sleeps daily

A Little Less Conversation

As many of you know I am a HUGE American Idol fan! Usually by this point I have a favorite. This season is an exception. The final three gentleman in the contest are absolutely AWESOME! I cannot pick between them. I have no patience or tolerance for the final female contestant, Katharine McPhee. I find her annoying and cannot stand her voice. The funny thing about the final three men is that they are all different. Chris Daughtry is the cocky rocker. He sometimes softens up so that you can see what a sweetheart that he "could" be. Elliot Yamin is the crooner who is constantly on the edge of tears. He has risen from several health problems and has come out a VERY strong person. Finally Taylor Hicks! He has an excellent voice but he has so much energy. He is the type of person that you would really like for a while but is SO hyper that you have to take him in small doses.

Tonight as I sit and contemplate who to vote for I cannot decide. Tonight was Elvis Presley night so everyone sang 2 Elvis songs each. People at work make fun of me because I have a voting system. I vote for all the people that I like. I vote for them in order of how much I like them. I will sit and vote for my favorite until I am sick of pressing the button. Then less for the next favorite. I am to the point where I should be picking one person to vote for and not voting for almost all of them. So I guess that I will have to decide quickly as the time to vote ends......

Chicago

Here are some Pictures from our day in Chicago

This is the U505 at The Museum of Science and Industry

Josh with one of the pistons from the U505

View of the Sears Tower from our hotel room

A view of the street from our hotel room

Way To Go Jr

Congratulations to Dale Earnhardt Jr for winning tonight's NASCAR race in Richmond Va!! It was a very exiting race. The last 10 laps were very intense with 2 cautions and Jr having to fight to keep control of the lead. This was only his 2nd win in the last 47 races. The last being 27 or 28 races ago in Chicago last summer. Lets hope that he doesn't keep us waiting another 20+ races to win again. This season is a vast improvement over last season. Earnhardt fans everywhere can wear their colors proudly!