Spent a little time at dad's and then we hit the road ..... destination MADONNA! Suzy (my sis's Garmin) directed us, with an anticipated arrival time of 1630. We wanted to stop at a Chili's and eat, so Suzy located one for us. We did get to get out, sit down, eat with time to spare. We had called Philips Arena to check on what time the doors opened. 1830! Which would give us plenty of time to load up on shopping along with getting to our seats. Did I mention they were on the main floor 12 rows back?
We both saw Madonna at Philips Arena 4 years ago and then she had part of the stage that came out like a runway into the audience. We weren't sure if that was the case this year, because the seating chart showed 9 floor areas. We also weren't sure if our seats were going to be on the outside of the section or more toward the middle.
A-N-T-I-C-I-P-A-T-I-O-N...when we walked into the arena and saw the runway, we about died. As we were walking the path that was laid out for the floor ticket holders, the level of excitement was increasing. When we got to our section and the usher showed us our seats, both of us just looked at each other. There were 14 seats in our row and we had seats 11/12. Seat 14 was right beside the stage. Do you know what that means? Yes, I could touch the stage! I knew when she came out I was going to pass out!
This is me and Pam before the show started. We were so excited. I will never forget the 1st concert with Madonna that she ever went to, which by the way was 4 years ago at Philips Arena. I had bought 2 tickets from a friend that decided to go to a different venue, and they were hanging on the bulletin board in the kitchen. Pam and the kids had been down for the weekend and saw them hanging there and asked 'who are you taking to Madonna?' I said 'i dont know yet'. Do I need to tell you how that conversation ended? You guessed it!We have seen her at Philips Arena in Atlanta, twice now and 2 years ago at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. I have also seen her in Detroit in 2001. There is probably no one else I would rather go with. I wish Pam and the kids would move to Raleigh. I bug her all the time about it, but there is so much to offer and maybe having me and the kids around would get her on a better life track.
Ok, back to concert stuff. Madonna was fashionably late, we knew she was 40 minutes late in Houston and 1 hour and 45 minutes late in Boston. Since she has no opening act, its all MADONNA! She came out at 2130 and played until around 0000. Can we say totally awesome? The video below is her opening act.
Pam & I both noticed that there were not as many FREAKS this time. The last time we were in Atlanta, there were freaks EVERYWHERE. But low and behold, not to speak to soon... They were playing music as the crowds were coming in, and I happened to turn around, and about 7 rows back this guy was up dancing around. I had to have a picture. Which, BTW, does him no justice. But had to get one... hello...SCRAPBOOK MOMENT!
She was totally amazing. She always amazes me but more and more every time. She is 50 years old and dances in 3-4 inch stiletto heels for 3 hours and is NEVER out of breath. She is defined and tone on every inch of her body. But doesn't look like a female body builder. But guarantee she is more tone. 
Pam and I both agreed she didn't have as much fan interaction as she usually does, but that still didn't turn us off. 
Below is one of my favorite pics, because of the new sunglasses. Don't be surprised if you see me in the same pair! And dont be a HATER! Because I know everyone wants some.....
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