Changes in Latitude

Fins and feathers were out in mass in Frisco Saturday nite. Jimmy Buffet was in town!

I am fascinated by the amazing phenom he has inspired. ParrotHeads who've followed him for decades, are organized chaos of Carribean-inspired dressed, fun-loving creative souls. In many communities, they raise money for charity and conservation efforts.

I watched his easy smile while he sang and was touched by his genuine good-natured personality. He shows up to work in a T, shorts and flip flops, which he quickly kicks off. He spends the evening singing, playing his guitar all the while dancing around barefoot having every bit as much fun as his fans. And more than once, as he spoke to his legion of fans nearing full-capacity in a 20,000 stadium, he shared with heartfelt emotion, 'thank you for the good life you've given me.'

Dave and I arrived early, sat outside sipping a rum drink and just being thoroughly entertained by everyone's dress and actions as they let loose for an afternoon having fun. Once inside, it was a sea of at least 1,0000 multi-colored beach balls and sharks being batted around the stadium–it went on all nite! The entire concert, everyone stood, dancing, and singing along. It was a beautiful breeze-filled evening with a near full moon. Buffet joked that he brought the weather with him, a little tongue-in-cheek since that's the title of his new CD. The only thing that would have been more perfect would have been listening to the music while lying back on a white sandy beach!

I'm not a proponet of heavy drinking and drugs, but I do like the easy lifestyle he sings about, and share his love of the ocean. If it's been a while since you've enjoyed some Buffet, enjoy these...(and if you've never been to a show, yeah, it really is like these videos!).

Changes in Latitude...


Fins (such a fun song!)...


Jimmy Speaks of His Girl...


"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane!"