OZZFEST in August!

What a wonderful experience! My son, my foster son, and I went to Ozzfest in August. We left early in the day and arrived at Dr. Pepper Stadium, I believe it was called, north of Dallas, late in the morning. It was already hot, and it would get even hotter as the day wore on, finally reaching 104 degrees! We were able to find a parking lot that still had available spaces, and I debated taking my straw hat, but the boys thought it made me look weird so I let them talk me out of it. "Mama. we are all going to get Metallica hats so you don't need that stupid-looking straw hat!"

We passed through the metal checkpoint without incident and entered the stadium to the sounds of Apocalyptica. I particularly like this group when they play Metallica on their cellos--just heavenly! We went straight to the merchandise to spend our money. I got a great new Metallica shirt that looks like the night sky studded with stars, but it is actually a skull--really nice. The boys got Metallica caps--the last two. Yes, I had to wear a towel on my head which must have made me look a lot stupider than the straw hat did! :(

I thought I might be the oldest living Metallica fan, but there were many ancients there that day, although most of them did sport tattoos and ponytails. I looked just like what I am--a little old lady Metallica fan.

Our seats were out in the open but they were on the 3rd row Out of deference to me, the boys did not buy tickets on the grass.I was very grateful.

Ozzy was in great form, and he was having a wonderful time. In fact, he ran over by 35 minutes. Metallica, naturally, was the finale, and it was after 10:00 PM by the time they took the stage, I think. They favored us with a dynamic show, as usual. They were moving constantly and roamed all over the stage. They sang a new song from their newest album, so we heard it first!!