I Hope My Trip To The Grape Festival Resonates With You

Yes, I went to the Grape Festival a couple of weeks ago.  Got to ride there in a nice White Chevrolet vehicle, with patriotic colors plastered all over it.  By the way, does anyone "remember the Alamo"?  Here are the highlights from my excursion.  I hope you enjoy them.  I got to meet Celebrities, would-be Politicians, and a few drunks.

	I started off my Grape Festival adventure with a quest to find a Hot Tub.  I was hoping there would be some hot tub bikini models to go along with the hot tub ... I was disappointed.
	Two hours later ... still no bikini models......
	Nothing replaces a "lack of bikini models" more than listening to a would-be Politician talk about him or her self.  I spent 40 minutes listening to this guy.  I have no idea what he said...... something about loud music at wineries, two tunnels, and a massage spa (I didn't miss that)....
	THE KING IS ALIVE (albeit a little weird).  He tried to smear me with Peanut Butter and Bananas...... "thank you very much".....
	I tried to get into the Tiger cage and hang out with the "big cat".  Juan caught me, and dutifully removed me from the cage.
	After a long day of plodding through the Grape Festival Grounds, I needed to find a base-massager (just like I did back in 2011). I found this pink beauty off the beaten path.  This one was SO GOOD, it got me resonating at a completely different frequency.  I sounded more like a "triangle" than a "bell".
	Refreshed from my foot massage, I headed over to our Beer Booth and put in my time slinging suds.  Yes, EVERYONE (even Dingy DaBell) has to work at the Beer Booth.
	I spent some of my time trying to solicit donations for our "Support Our Troops" can.  Unfortunately, I raised no money.  Someone pointed out to me (after the fact) that perhaps I shouldn't have sat my phat brass down on top of the donation can.........
	I think President Sabrina has been asking the WRONG ROTARIANS whether they have seen me recently........ these guys look like they have a few $100 bills to spare, between the three of them.  Remember when I said I got to hang out with some drunks????

I'm Bustin' Loose in 2014 (finally)!

Before I headed out on my Railcar adventure, I did a couple of cool things.

First, I headed to Lodi CDJR to go car shopping.  I was disappointed to find out that Chrysler no longer has the "Plymouth" line.  I was hoping to purchase a new "Bell-vedere"..... I guess I'll have to settle for a KIA.

So then I decided to get some lunch at one of my favorite restaurants.... Taco Bell.

Jose told me it was some of the BEST authentic Mexican food in the city!  He told me to forget about the Taco Trucks, and skip Alebrieje's .. and go to the one place that has Mexican food just like mom would make!

So I tried the "Deluxe Cruncharito" which is a burrito, wrapped in a flour tortilla, and then deep fried in day-old french fry grease.

Can you say "Authentic"!




Next I wandered aimlessly into a Grape Vineyard, where I got hopelessly lost.

Initially I was thinking I would eventually be found and rescued by a vineyard worker.

But by the look of these grapes, I think they have already harvested this vineyard .. I'm not sure how I'm going to get out of here.

Fortunately I have a solar phone battery charger for my Blackberry, so I should be able to keep you all updated on my status.

More to come later!

Love ya!  Dingy