Footana - May 2011

Foo Fighters Make it to Missoula, Montana

When: Thursday, May 26, 2011

Venue: Adams Center, University of Montana

Accompanied by: Justin 
Genre: Rock 

Some may say the only reason I went to Montana was to see Foo Fighters...but that could not be furthest from the truth. A few years ago, my friend, who also used to be my former personal trainer decided to move to Hamilton, Montana and set up home for him and his wife. I had never thought about going for a visit. Pretty much figured I'd see him if and when he ventured back to Long Beach. But when Foos announced Missoula on their current tour and Justin called and asked if I wanted to come out (I might have put the idea in his head with a random wall post on FB, but whatever)...well it was a win-win all the way around.  And memories to last a lifetime!!

Grill Master Yetter

The Yetter Abode

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Flight lands in Missoula early evening where Justin picked me up and we make the hour or so drive back to Hamilton. Amazingly, by 9:30pm it is still light outside.  Being the host with the most, Justin lights up the grill and tosses on deliciously marinated chicken and veggies. Definitely a great way to start of the first night as their guest.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Justin's House of Pain

Up at 5:15 am where Justin and I hit the gym for over a hour of self inflicted madness!! We had done more before 9am than the average person that is for sure!! 



But no time for rest. The remainder of the morning and mid afternoon was spent running around town, taking care of random errands and such.  Eventually we made our way back out to Missoula where we decided to hit up a few bars before heading to the show.







After hitting up a handful of some of the finest watering holes Missoula had to offer and properly hydrating ourselves, we made our way over to the University of Montana to prepare for 3+ hours of face melting rock! And as you will see from the set list below, we were not disappointed!!


SET LIST: Bridge Burning , Rope, The Pretender, My Hero, Learn to Fly, White Limo, Arlandria, Breakout Play, Cold Day in the Sun, I'll Stick Around, Stacked Actors, Drum Solo, Hey, Johnny Park!, Monkey Wrench, Let It Die, Generator, Walk, Shake Your Blood, This is a Call, All My Life 


ENCORE: Long Road to Ruin, Best of You, Times Like These, Young Man Blues, Breakdown, Tie Your Mother Down, New Way Home, Skin and Bones, Everlong

By the time we got home after the show, we had been up for 23 hours straight, but that is the power and energy of rock and roll!! And the beauty was that I still had another day and a half left to spend in Montana!!


Friday, May 26, 2011

Lake Como

No rest for the wicked, that must be Justin's motto. Fortunately or unfortunately, the weather this day wasn't really cooperating. What was suppose to be a 3 mile hike around Lake Como was put on hold due rain...so we drove out to Darby, Montana and wandered around there for a bit.

Darby, Montana

Eventually the rain subsided and we ended up somewhere that Justin decided would be a good place to hike...not forewarning me that there would be obstacles along the way. What felt like miles upon miles of uphill, we made our way up and around and back again...and I came away with the realization that my hamstrings need some serious work!!

One of the many creeks we had to cross!!

Saturday, May 27, 2011

My last day in Montana...and Justin made sure I was up early for another morning hike to Blodgett Overlook which is near his home. And this time, no creeks to cross!! I will admit this hike certainly helped me understand why Justin loves where he lives. I'm not a country girl at all... give me my ocean breeze and sunshine, but I appreciate the appeal of what Montana has to offer.

After this final hike, we headed back to Casa de Yetter so I could quickly pack and we could wander the Hamilton Farmers Market for a bit before I had to say goodbye.

Tai, Justin and Carolyn

Looking back on this trip, I am amazed at how much we were able to pack into 3 1/2 days!! But that's Justin - Mr. Iron Man - he leaves no stone unturned and that is one of the many reasons why I am so happy to have him as my friend!!  He and Carolyn made my trip so completely awesome...and yeah, seeing Foo Fighters was icing on the cake but spending time with friends and seeing the beauty of Montana put the cherry on top!!

So thank you, Justin & Carolyn!! And thank you Foo Fighters for hooking me up with a win-win situation!!

Two weeks following this trip, the Yetters welcomed beautiful baby Marisol, born June 6, 2011.

Marisol Alayna Yetter - 06/09/2011 - 8:33am - 6lbs, 15ozs - 19"

Daddy time with Marisol