day at the fair...

we lucked out with a significantly cooler day today, based on the current stretch of super hot weather. hit the usual hot spots, had some breakfast pizza, prontos, fried pickles, cookies at sweet Martha's. did about 7 hours, more than enough. the end of the fair means the un-official start of the school year!

depeche mode - delta machine tour, st. paul minnesota, aug 27th, 2013

got to see one of my all-time favorite bands last night, at the mn state fair grandstand. depeche mode played a rockin' 2 hour set that included a nice mix of old and new songs and some interesting mixes as well. a warm but otherwise perfect summer night for an outdoor concert!

last night's setlist...

1. Welcome to My World

2. Angel

3. Walking in My Shoes

4. Precious

5. Black Celebration

6. Policy of Truth

7. Should Be Higher

8. Barrel of a Gun

9. Higher Love

(Sung by Martin)

10. Shake the Disease

(Acoustic; Sung by Martin)

11. Heaven

12. Soothe My Soul

13. A Pain That I'm Used To

('Jacques Lu Cont's Remix' version)

14. A Question of Time

15. Enjoy the Silence

16. Personal Jesus

Encore:
17. Home

(Acoustic)

18. Halo
('Goldfrapp Remix' version)

19. Just Can't Get Enough

20. I Feel You

21. Never Let Me Down Again

a few video clips...

twin lakes 2013 recap...

we spent the past week up in twin lakes, michigan, at a resort that our family has visited many times. we enjoyed some pleasant weather, swimming, bonfires, a round of golf, and general family together-ness! we had a couple of nights out, including a trip into town (houghton) to visit a family relative, and to enjoy some pizza at the famous "ambassador" restaurant. certainly a week to remember!

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