Thursday, October 9, 2008

Pop Star

So, Dave has a habit of disappearing on me.

Yesterday, when Dave had gone on an errand for the factory, I looked at my watch and wondered to myself, "Why is Dave taking 2 hours to get labels? Strange..." Because driving in Guatemala is like adult real-life bumper cars, my first thought always turns to an accident (and considering Dave's driving, er, habits, this is not a big stretch, and I mean that in the nicest, most loving way possible). Anyway, eventually Dave showed up and over lunch the story unfolds.

Dave, totally nonchalantly begins, "So, I was on the radio today."

"What?" both my Dad and I yelp.

"Yeah, they were having a singing competition at McDonald's and these people pulled me off the street and I had to sing some song."

"What song?"

" I don't know, some song about kids... I guess everyone knows it here, but they had me read the words and sing along."

"What about the tune?"

Dave says, "Oh, I just made it up."

So apparently David won, although the competition was fierce (a couple of fourteen year old's just didn't have what it takes, I guess). And really, for anyone who came to my wedding, this would come as no surprise after his masterful rendition of "I'm gonna love you, forever and ever, Amen" by the one and only, Randy Travis.

So anyway, the man won! I was hoping for news of a record deal, or $1,000.00, something, thinking that those baby blues of his must have made an impression.

Well, he got a kiddy cone-- though make no mistake, there was absolutely no disappointment on Dave's part.

14 comments:

LindaF said...

I read this to Bruce, and he said, "The one revenge that Liz has on that doctoral program in San Diego is that she is a brilliant writer."
Keep writing; we love it.

Sam said...

Dave Findlay, you are my hero

Shane and Becca said...

Dave! I knew you had it in you!

thanks for the update, guys!

Belnaps said...

I WISH I could have seen that one...you guys have the most hilarious adventures. Liz, I am so excited that you are coming!!! Of course we will get together! I am so excited to have Kate living here...now if we could just get you to follow suit.

♥Shally said...

Love him for that story... :)

Jared and Shelby said...

Happy birthday to the twins! October 14th is a great day for a birthday.

Linn said...

You guys are seriously HILARIOUS! Tell Dave I once won a $1000 on the radio. Seriously. No talent involved. It was from having a birthday a certain day. Ridiculous. But no complaints here. Although, not sure I wouldn't have wanted a kiddie cone instead.

Andria said...

That sounds like one of the awesomest McDonalds trips ever!

Emma said...

Hey Liz...I've been meaning to comment for a long, long time. Is there any chance you could get a recording of said radio performance and post it on the family website? That would be VERY enjoyable. By the way, we'd love to have you come visit!!!! Just let us know when so we can mark it on the calendar and we'll be ready!

Lynds said...

I love it! I hope he will sing for us when you guys get in town. I will give him a cash prize too.....

Will said...

Dave would be an awesome American Idol I'd say.

Jane Maynard said...

go dave!

ben belnap said...

hey...wish I could've seen you guys when you were here. Keep regulatin' down between the tropics!

Greenwalls said...

OH MY GOSH!! THAT IS SO FUNNY!! No one better to sing with the kiddos!!!