The Allisons

The USO Tour.
After much debate, we decided to go to a USO Tour on base. The debate was not about whether or not it would be good (which it was of course), but about whether it would be too loud for Ezra, whether we would be sitting or standing, how long the line to get in would be, etc. We decided to just drive by and check it out. The parking lot at the hangar didn't look too bad, so we thought we'd chance it. The line was insane! But as we got there a little late (and were at the end of the line), we weren't standing there for too long before they started to open the doors and let people in and the line began to move. A friend who was considerably farther ahead of us in line was gracious enough to save us seats in the bleachers (thanks Elisa!!!). The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff opened the show and introduced Ronan Tynan, one of the famous Irish tenors. He sang at President Reagan's funeral. He sang an Irish folk song, God bless America, and Amazing Grace. It was great.
Then he introduced Miss America whose 5 minute, brainless speech is not even worth mentioning. It was bad.
Next came Lance Armstrong who had both a funny story to tell, and meaningful comments to make which was MUCH better. The pictures are not the best quality. If you double click on the picture, you should be able to see it a little better. It's him. I promise.
Lance introduced comedian Lewis Black. He was funny, but he was told to keep it "PG13" as there were families in the audience. That threw him for a loop and we could tell he was a little out of his element as he floundered for things to say that wouldn't get him into trouble.
Next, some would say, was the main attraction, Robin Williams. He was very, very funny as always. We were not disappointed. It was a little difficult for him to make his act family friendly too, but he pulled it off and was much more funny than Lewis Black.
Rock star Kid Rock was next. He played 5 or 6 songs or so and then as a finale, Robin Williams came back out and they did a duet in which Robin Williams played the harmonica. It was awesome.

It all made for a very enjoyable afternoon. And it was free!! Ezra was very good. He actually ended up falling asleep during Kid Rock of all things. :)