I had a comment to one of my earlier posts that was kind of cool so I thought I'd highlight it here.

Anyone who knows me knows it's been quite a challenge juggling my involvement with the band along with everything else.

As for dealing with the band lifestyle, that part has been relatively easy. I got my partying over with when I was in college and really have no interest in (most) drugs, alcohol, or flings anymore. While there are some really attractive women at some of our shows, nobody seems that interested in hitting on the tech guy. It's not as sexy, I guess, as being the lead-guitarist or the drummer.

While I've never actively sought out the opportunity to strike up a relationship (or a fling) with someone while on the road with the band, I will admit it would be nice, reassuring, ego-building, etc. if some reasonably attractive geek chick paid me some attention just so I'd know it was possible if I chose to pursue it. ;-).

It probably contributes that I find smoking incredibly unattractive. Having been married nearly 11 years to a woman who exercises amazing discipline and control in her daily life and knows very well what she wants out of life, I guess I'm not easily impressed by women who will allow themselves to get "sh*tfaced" and will get involved with men they don't know.

Thom and Doran - on the road

I guess it really comes down to why I'm involved with the band. I do it because I love the music, I love spending time with Thom and the rest of the band, and I love the ongoing challenge of making the show a visual spectacle. I'm not in it for the lifestyle. In fact, that's been a deterent for me. After our run to Glenwood Springs where we stayed in the crappiest rooms ever, I was seriously considering calling it quits.