Date Night at the Toby Keith Concert in Tampa

Two weeks ago, Belinda and I did something we rarely due - we got a babysitter and went on a date. It's pretty tough to find a babysitter when you have 4 kids. We have a great network of friends though, and found someone who wanted to "swap" some babysitting hours with them. That's about the only way we can do it - we just can't afford to pay anyone. These kids in Florida charge an arm and a leg!

Anyway, this was another one of those "Thank You Ford" events. Toby Keith is the spokesperson for Ford Trucks - has been for several years now. He brands Ford vehicles into his concert tours. The Regional Offices get a large ticket package that we leverage with local radio and tv stations for "consumer activation". We normally set a few tickets aside and try to take care of any employees that want to attend. The opportunity usually includes a backstage tour and meet and greet.

I have met Toby 3 other times - it's funny - same thing every time. He shakes your hand, says "Hey buddy, enjoy the show", they take the picture - and you are quickly ushered back to the seating area. Not too glamarous! But, the concert - FANTASTIC! Montgomery Gentry opened for Toby - I really like their music - that was a nice treat. Toby just rocks. There is a reason Toby won CMA Entertainer of the year in 2003 - he really puts on a live show!

Belinda really enjoyed the show. I don't think she cared too much for Toby before the show, but she was dancing in the aisles with some of her former Ford Co-Workers. It was a very fun night. We have to make more time for just the two of us - it's very healthy!