home about gallery contact

Subj:     Katie, Vicki, and Shelley's Pocket Concert In Westbend WI
Date:     7/24/99
Author : Karen Haag

Alrighty...guess it's that time again..."mr.g" has the "magic bus" all gassed up and ready to roll....so..let's get going... it's off to west bend Wisconsin we go....everyone got their trace bag filled with all the necessities???...heehee...silly question..i'm sure yours are like mine...always packed... and..ready to go..so..let's do it!!

OK...it's time to start that engine "mr.g"..we have "Adkinettes" waiting on us...looks like it is getting ready to storm here...so we better get that "magic bus" going before we get waylaid...can't have "mother nature" messing up our plans....heehee..yep..it's our big day...and...we will not let her spoil it for us...i know how much you are looking forward to spending our anniversary with a bus full of ladies...isn't that right???.....well..if you want a bus full.. you better get this thing ready to roll!!!..be ready ladies... we're on our way to pick you all up....don't let  "mr.g" pass you by!!!

hey...hey "mr.g"...yoohoo...."MR.G."...(dang that man...going to have to hook up an intercom system...so he can hear me when I'm yelling at him!!)..you better start moving this bus a little faster....and see if you can dodge those rain drops..and...out run that thunder...looks like "mother nature" is out to get us!!!...what???....can't hear you all the way back here....turn the radio down!!....it's ok...you can always turn trace back up!!....oh...it's nice and sunny up ahead of huh...well..that's good..let's hope we don't bring this storm to west bend with us...can't have any thunder and lightening trying to compete with trace...he cause's enough of an uproar without "mother nature's" help...heehee...she did real good with him the first time around!!..alright "mr.g"....you can start slowing down a little...this is kat's house coming up...sure hope she is up and ready to go....haven't talked with her in awhile ... but...don't think she would miss a "pocket concert"...no matter what...so..let's see if we can get her on board...

hey kat....long time no see....looks like you are ready for today's little adventure...see you have your drinking hat on...got it filled with your favorite beverage??...and...you have two straws too.. that's good...i'm sure someone will love sharing with you... from what i hear..it's going to be as hot...if not hotter way up there in wisconsin....you will be one very popular lady!!...got everything you need??...good..then let's get started...we are hoping to out run this storm that wants to hit..."mr.g" seems to think he can beat mother nature..and...i am hoping she will take pity on us.. and..go find someone else to rain on today!!...

well...guess we won't get there by standing around here flapping our jaws...we can do that on the bus...we have a few more stops to make before heading the "magic bus" in the trace direction.... here..let "mr.g" take your bag for you... oh hey..careful there "mr. g" ....looks like kat has bricks in that "tracin bag"!!....no bricks??...oh... heehee ...just a couple cases of duct tape...good girl...it's always better to have more than not enough!!..ok..all strapped in...i do believe this is going to be a very fast ride..."mr.g" is bound and determined to beat mother nature...so...hang on tight ... here we come ladies....be ready to jump...no stopping this time....we're going to pick you up on the go!!!

hey..looks like the ol' "magic bus" is full..it's so good to see everyone here...what did you say shari???...who are we missing??...oh no!!..your right..how could we have forgotten tracey...and ..terri.... oh.."mr.g"...turn this bus around...we have to go and get the two "t's"...use that "super-duper"... speed thingy you put in last weekend.. yeah ...the one that took you three days to put in...show us how fast you can get this bus to go!!!..hang on tight ladies..the "super-duper" thingy just might work!! yeeeeeeeeee!!!!

there...now...do we have everyone??..heehee...i sure hope so... not sure if i can take anymore of "mr.g's" "super-duper" thingy!!...heeheee...but..he did get us there fast...so fast...i don't even remember it...but...we have the two "t's"...so..we must have gone there..and...teehee...i think pat's new hairdo is from all that air rushing in the windows...it looks real nice with all your hair sticking up on the left side.. pat...you need to find a new hairdresser!!! .....oh...and..i don't think those towels are suppose to be stuck on the ceiling...although.. .they do add to the decor in here....now we can have trace watching over us while we are in here...haha...what do you think..should we keep them up there???

ok..has everyone gotten all their things picked up... and..back in our "tracin bags"???....alright..grab your stuff...and...let's get outside..and..get us to the concert..i do believe we are close enough so that our friend "mr.genie" might be able to get us there without too much trouble.. why thank you "mr.g"...it's so nice to help us all down..are you trying to make up to us for "zapping" us with your "super-duper" speed thingy???..heehee ...well you did get us to terri's and back in record time...so..guess we forgive you...huh??....oh...well...that is up to the ladies....i don't even know if they brought you any "goodies" for you...get us all down..and..you can ask them then....ok??

there...now i can see you all..it was a little crowded in there....we are getting to be quite a big group..we might just have to get us a bigger bus...yes..don't worry "mr.g"...we will make sure it has all sorts of gadgets... wouldn't want you to get bored while waiting for us while we see trace....heehee...i see that the "adkinette's" have taken good care of you...look at all those "goodies"!!..you won't be hungry for awhile huh!..and.. i see..your forgiven for that "ride"...i don't think letting you go to that amusement park yesterday was such a good idea..you must think your still there.. sorry..to say ...but..you weren't on some new ride.. oh..hey ...look..susy...i love your little...ahhh....hummm....oh...i know!!!..your little swim ring...ah..susy..sorry to tell you this...but...there isn't any place to go swimming here....it's just one big field... oh...ok...guess we will just have to see to make sure... and..i see jeannie..and..tammy  have one of your swim rings too..they are cool..they're a little horse...with trace's name going around the ring..kind of like being "surrounded by trace" all the time huh? ..good one girl!!...ok...now..one last chance to see if you have all your "neccessities"...

oh...duh!!...where is my head...i almost forgot we have a couple "newbies" with us tonite...and..i just happen to have their "tracin bag's" can't have you girls going to your first ever trace "pocket concert" without your very own "tracin bag"..inside you will find everything you will ever need for a "pocket concert"..and..you will want to make sure that you keep it filled with all the "necessities" that are in there...let's see...we have duct tape..purple of course... got to have duct tape...there is your "everylight in the house is on" flashlight...we have your trace towel..which you will see has trace on the front..and..trace on the back.... heehee ...that's right...you get the picture...nice huh!!..oh..and.. here is your "trace fan"...yep...that is trace's picture on there...and..he will make sure you are kept nice and cool..at all times...you will be able to get your hands in there later and see all the other goodies that are in there...but..right now...if we don't hurry.. we are going to miss trace..it's almost time for him to take the stage...so...let's join hands...and...get this show on the road!!!

ok...everyone ready???...alright...let's get those heels a clickin... and...see if we can get "mr.genie's" attention...ready??? ..one...two..three..."take us to trace..take us to trace..take us to tra..."ce"...whew....those trips are getting smoother and smoother!!...thank you "mr.genie"...ok...now...let's see if we all are in one piece..i think some of the "adkinette's" must have gotten dropped into one of the other pockets...it isn't as crowded in here this time...it should make getting out of here alot easier ....who wants to go first...kim...and...elise....ok...you guys climb out...i see whoever's pocket this is was thinking of us...i see a nice long string over there on that side...it looks like it should be strong enough to climb on...hollar when you get out and let us know your ready for the next one to go out.... everyone come here and help give kim and elise a big push...oooofff....there...two out..who's next...brandi and regina....here you go...and..here comes the tug...over you go...oh...ouch...that sounded like a hard landing!!....darlene...will you take debbie...and...keep track of her tonite..since she's new...we don't want her to get lost....debbie ...stick with dar...she'll take good care of you!!..ok. looks like it's your turn angela and joan..johnna is going to stay and help me out...her and ann should be able to get me out...all  in one piece!!....oh my!!..what in the world was that??...it almost sounded like kat..i hope someone didn't grab ahold of her drinking cup....while they were trying to climb out of that other pocket!!!....you don't want to mess with her drinking cup!!... ready ladies to get me out of here...okie dokie...here we go!!!!

well...looks like everyone got out of those pockets without too much trouble...ah...kat...your drinking cup ok??...good...we were afraid when we heard you hollar...that someone grab the tubes while trying to get out of the pocket...hey tracey...can you watch over jeanne tonite??...she's our other "newbie"...and..we want her taken real good care of tonite...heehee..yep.. i knew you were the girl to do the job!!...don't worry jeanne...you'll be  fine with her...really!!....looks like kathryn is ready to celebrate her birthday....i love your shirt kathryn...."it's my birthday.. and..i want a hug from trace"!!!...can't get much more direct then that... i'm sure if he sees it...you will get your birthday prize!!...we'll make sure you are at the front so no one will miss seeing it...

here comes jeannie..susy.. and..tammy...our bathing beauty's... you all look so cute...sure wish there was someplace to swim here...oh...and..here comes ann...what does she have in her hands.....ohhhh...look at this ladies...ann...where did you find these??....i don't believe it....little umbrella's...the ones like you get in "fruitie-tutie" drinks...they are so cute...oh and look...they are gold!!!...girl...you have been busy...i thought i had seen every thing when you gave me that little pig..filled with gold wrapped chocolates...i love these..and..they will keep us so cool... it is so hot out here!!...here you go girls...something to keep you nice and cool this evening...and..how stylish we will look too!!...we better make sure katie vicki and shelley don't see them...heehee...i think they would really really want one!!..speaking of the three stooges ... guess you all better say bye and get up on the stage...it's almost show time!!

hey katie...you three all ready for the big moment??....teehee ...looks like it is about time to see "the man"... and..i see that the "adkinette's" are wasting no time making their way up to the stage....darlene and tracey are looking like they are enjoying being in charge of our two "newbies"....heehee.. i think your right shelley...they seem to be having "too" much fun!!...this is going to be a very interesting night!!...sure hope you got that big zoom lens ready vicki..and..lots of film...we are going to want lots of picture's of tonite...i think we are going to need some extra duct tape too...i see the three of you starting to edge your way to the stage..sorry ladies..this is one show you are going to have to watch from out here...but...don't worry...i have a feeling you will not be left out on all the fun...and...i do believe that the fun is about ready to begin.... camera's aimed and ready to shoot???...cause ...here he comes...in all his glory..all 6'7 of it!!!

it never fails....each time i see him...i get the chills...and... can't wait to hear him start singing...ahhhh....just love that "tingly" feeling that goes all the way to my toes!!..heehee...and..i see he does the exact same thing to all the other "adkinette's"....wish i had a camera....you three next to me...and.. all you on the stage ... just standing there..with your mouth's hanging wide open... heehee ....ahhh...a kodak moment if i ever saw one...if they don't "un-zone"...real soon...they are going to miss all the fun...and ...swallow a few bugs!!!....oh no!!!...poor jeanne tripped over pat's feet..well...atleast it that brought them all out of their trance...just hope pat's feet are ok....and..that jeanne isn't too embarassed..she can blame it on being a "newbie"...that got them all moving...and..from the looks on their little faces...i have a feeling they have plenty up their sleeves tonite!!..watch out trace...it's been awhile since their last "pocket concert"..they are "wired and raring" to go!!

the fun begins....and...i see they are making sure kathyrn is front and center stage..i hope by the time the nights over...trace has seen her...heehee...or..she is going to make sure he does!!...oh no!!...hurry vicki...we have to get katie taped to her chair...hurry ..hurry...he is about to start..you know "what"!!...and...we can let her get away from us....we know what this song does to her... hahaha...i know...i know..lately any song does it to her...but we will worry later about putting out her fire...right now we need to tape her to her chair....hey shelley..yooohoo!!..shelley...we need your help..yep...you got it...here...kat gave me two extra rolls.. just for this...thanks kat...sure glad you were on the ball tonite!!....ok... here...let's wrap it one more time...just for luck...phew ....that was a close one....we almost blew it!!..

"grm#@!*#"...heehee...uh..vicki..i think she is trying to tell us something..."*^$###grrr.."..hey..vicki..i think she has it...the female grunt!!!..way to go katie!!...teehee....hang on...just a few more minutes...it's almost finished....but look...up on the stage... .the "adkinette's" are doing you proud!! see....look..they are all lined up...and..believe it or not..it's a straight line!!...heehee... well...kind of straight.. debbie and jeanne can be forgiven this time..since it's their first big time line dance..but..they are doing real good at staying up..hahaha...not sure what kim and pat's excuse is??..but..they seem to be having a good time...ohhhh..did you teach them that cool move???...or...was the big circle..with two leg lifts a mistake??...which ever.. they pulled it off...wow..i love their gold tiara's...wonder who came up with that idea??...oh .. and..look..i think this one is just for you katie...."hey katie!!!.... hope your having a "big time"!!.."...oh no..now i know that last move wasn't planned...heehee ...at least i don't think there was a "great big domino fall" was part of the dance..ohhhh..who is  the poor "adkinette" on the bottom??...haha...oh no...it's ann..and ...look...her pretty gold tiara is all smushed!!...hope she has an extra one...cause they all look so "royal" with them on.. gee...do you think she made us one???

alright..i think it's safe now to "un-tape" her....here vicki... see if these scissors will help...i took them from "mr.g's" tool box...they were all "gummy" so i figured they were used for "duct tape jobs" ..i left all the "gunk" on them so he'll never know i "borrowed" them!!..there we go... wow..they do work good don't they...now ...that wasn't too bad was it katie???....here...let's just "re-fluff" your hair...there...that's better...you look as good as new..trace will never even guess you were all "taped" up when he gives you that great big hug!!..heehee..really..he'll never guess..right girls??...well...looks like the ladies on stage are getting ready for one more of their little "antics".. wonder what they are up to this time....i see johnna... tammy...janet and...regina...heading to the back of the stage...and..there goes pat and tracey...when they head to the back like that...i am afraid to see what they have hiding back there..ooohhh...here comes our favorite "mo-jo-ing" song...and..here comes the ladies from the back of the stage.... looks like they are going to join the others at the front of the stage... right in front of trace...this is a very dangerous place for them to be...one of them always falls off the stage!!....well...so far it looks pretty safe up there... they are doing some more of that dance...only this time...it's not in a line..it's in a circle..oh my!!..they are surrounding trace with "adkinette's"...all 30 of them... poor man..he doesn't know what he is in for..heehee..neither do i!!

it seems that their circle is getting smaller and smaller... they are getting closer and closer to trace...and...look up there...what in the world...is that three of them up there on trace's hat???..yep..it is..can you see who it is shelley???....jeanne...tammy and elise??....kim and susy too??..can you see what they are doing???...your kidding...right??..i was afraid of that....i can see them now..they are sitting at the front of his hat..it looks like they are trying to toss down a rope.....and....it looks like janet.. sharie... and.. brandi.. are trying to catch it...ohhhh....make that...they did catch it...and..now they are tying it around kathyrn..and..up..up ..up.. she goes...all the way up to the microphone pole.... eeeeeeeee... don't think i can watch this!!!....phew....she made it....and..now is sitting at the top of the pole.... and...she is waving her little arms all over the place... oh trace...don't shake your head!!!....that was a close one...we almost had us 5 smushed "adkinette's"....please don't untie that rope kathryn!!....good girl....now..tie yourself to the pole...that should keep you safe....heehee..what a girl won't go thru to hear her song!!!...oh..and..listen...he's singing it...and ...by that smile on his face..and..hers...i do believe he is singing it to her!!!..way to go "birthday girl"...you got your wish!!!..now..get your bunns down from that pole..right now!!!

well...i think i lost a few years of my life with that little "antic"... but ..kathyrn seems to be a very happy "adkinette" ..her grin is so big... and..it looks like it will be staying on for quite awhile!!!...let's hope that the rest of the show is a little less dangerous...haha. ..not sure it could beat that one though....ooops..shouldn't have said that..they will make me eat my words i'm afraid!!...i feel better though...they are all down on the stage..and...no injuries!!!....ohhh...they are heading to the back of the stage again!!!.... don't  think i want to know what their next move is going to be.... heehee ...what ever it is...it sure has susy..and..her "bathing beauty" buddies all excited....ahhhhhhhh....no wonder...they have found a way to fight this heat..and..it's not with their "trace fans" ...it looks like they have their very own little swimming pool!!!...vicki.. have they been talking to chase???...i don't see a truck.. but..i do see a pool...there..i knew that that was going to happen ...i think i will be eating my words a little sooner than i thought... not sure "mr.g's" "trace-mobile" qualifies as a truck...but..it has a pool in the back of it...and..the pool is full off 30 little "adkinette's" ..all with their very own little "trace-horsie" swim rings!!!..heehee .. they are having way too much fun tonite!!!...oh..and...as always ..they have perfect timing...what better song to go swimming to...than...left something turned on at home!!!..got to give it to them...their good!!!

ooooooooohhh...hope trace doesn't slip and fall with all tha water on the stage...that water fight put most of the water on the stage instead of in the pool..with this hot weather...it should dry fast... ahhhh..time for some more "toe tingling"...i just love this one... the ending gets me everytime...but...i'm a little nervous as to what is going on while the lights are dimmed....it doesn't take them very long to get themselves into trouble!!...well..i'll worry about that later..after he is done "tingling"my toes!!.......ok... ahhhh....the lights are coming back up...oops..i thought they were..now i know i'm nervous...two songs with no lights...not a good thing..with 30 "adkinett'es" up there....well...that helps... with all their...little flashlights on...i can see where they are.... heeehee...their is enough of them to see they all are in one place..for now at least....

oh...haha..now...that is cool....they are swimming ..and...moving their lights to the beat of the song....wow...syncronized "adkinette"  swimming!!!....you have to get a picture of this vicki!!! oh look..we have more syncronized swimming...this time with red lights... flashing..gee..think they are suppose to be tail lights???.... and ...let me guess who is the one with the flashing light necklace around her neck...standing in the middle of the pool..splashing and kicking her legs....ann!!!...that girl goes crazy for this song.... heehee...isn't it fun!!!....ohhhh ..and..her dance moves are getting better and better....i'll bet if we could see...her toenails would be painted blue!!!....these girls are full of it tonite....ahhhh...here come the lights..and...there goes the pool...hey..did you see that katie???...over there..on the right side of the stage... there...did you see it???...it was that great big hand again...it pulled the pool off the stage...no..i don't think i'm seeing things...i have seen it at every concert we have been at....between that...and.."mr. genie'.. i'm going to go crazy trying to find out who they are!!..

oh no!!!...that was the last song...it can't be over yet....how come these shows go by so fast????....oh well..at least we got to see trace again....and..i think the "adkinette's" had a good time...they sure looked like they did...don't you think they did... katie..shelley???...uh..vicki..heehee...i do believe we have a couple very nervous girls here...look at them...they are shaking from head to toe....you better grab katie's camera...before the guy in front of her gets "bonked" in the head.. i love it!!..they are speechless...and.. already in a daze...trace isn't even finished singing...and...they are gone!!

..this is going to be one "meet and greet" we are all going to want to see...let's see if we can keep these two close by...we don't want them to wander off while we try to get the rest of the "adkinette's" rounded up..oh look..here comes "mr.g"...what great timing...he can go and get the others while we go and find the line for the meet and greet...hey "mr.g"....thanks for coming down to help us...what??..heehee..should have known...you came looking for some more food..and..decided to come find us when you couldn't find any open food wagons...sorry you didn't find anything to eat..but..glad your here...we need you to help us out... see the girls up there...they are in front of the stage..trying to get everyone off...gee...i don't know why they didn't use the rope ladder that is in the "trace mobile"..you can ask them while your helping get them over to the meet and greet line..ok... thanks...we'll see you there...

boy...not sure if that was such a smart idea or not...who will be leading who to the line??...oh well...i'm sure they all will make it...now..let's get these two in line vicki...it's time for stage two... their very first time meeting trace... ohhhhh...this is going to be FUN...BIG TIME FUN!!!!

well ladies...that is all for tonite..but..don't go too far away...once i go and "re-charge" this ol' body up...there will be lots more "pocket concert" fun to come..this time...we are going to go back stage for the very first "meet and greet" for katie and shelley... so...see you back here tomorrow..for the conclusion of tonite's "pocket concert"..will "mr.g" be able to get the "adkinette's" to the right line?..will katie and shelley go completely speechless.. and... turn all "giggley" when they come face to face with "the man".. and..how will our "newbies" do????....be here for all the answers...and..more "adkinette" fun!!  ;0) 

Click here for Part 2. The Meet & Greet!

bullet

Pocket Adventures
 

bullet

Concert Pictures
 

bullet

In Loving Memory
 

bullet

Trace's Grace
 

bullet

Guest Book

 
bullet

Pat
 

bullet

Karen
 

bullet

Kathryn
 

bullet

Katie
 

bullet

Tammy
 

bullet

Susy
 

bullet

Vicki
 

bullet

Ann
 

bullet

Gina

bullet

TraceAdkins.com
 

bullet

F.A.A.N.
 

bullet

CMT
 

bullet

GAC
 

bullet

Country Weekly
 

bullet

Grand Ole Opry
 

bullet

AOL Message Board  

 
 
     
Home | About | Gallery | Contact | Concert Pictures | Adventures |
| Trace's Grace | In Loving Memory | Guest Book |
Copyright © 2007 Traces Adkinettes.com
Basic Layout by TemplateYes
Site modification and design by TCWebDesign