Kettle Corn in Maryland

I made a promise this weekend that I need to follow through on. You see, this past weekend my band was up in Maryland to play a show and we stayed with this wonderful Mennonite family - we've stayed with them a number of times now as we've played in the area multiple times, and they continue to take great care of us. Now, there are many stereotypes floating around about Mennonites, and I'm not about to get into trying to debunk them all (random fact about me: I come from a strong Mennonite background). However, one thing is for sure: they know how to eat and cook food. And here's where the picture comes in: Konrad (sorry if I spelled it wrong, man!) is what we affectionately call the "Kettle Corn King" - every time we go up there he pops a huge kettle of kettle corn for us, and boy is it good! I love watching pop because it all starts to pop at once and you've got flying kernels of corn that are coated with sugar and have to dodge it so that it doesn't stick to your skin and scortch you... They work hard for that kettle corn.

Another definite plus over the weekend was that my beautiful wife was able to travel with us, so I thought I'd post a picture of her and I on the porch swing just a few minutes before the kettle corn started popping and the Amish Bombs started dropping (that's another story for another day!). Just another weekend in the life of this road dog... God bless those rock music lovin', moshin' Mennonites.

Comments

[kathryn]

mmm kettle corn! very fattening. . rare treat. . i go the microwave route - good old Orville - i don't know anyone like Konrad who will make some of the 'real stuff' for me!

[Sarah Potts]

Hi Jeremy! How's it going? I am doing well. I have been enjoying reading your blog. I'm not into blogging, because I am just too busy! I do have a "myspace" page and you guys are my friends! Anyways, I left a comment on the page. So I'll just re-post it here. "Hey guys! It's Sarah from VA. I saw ya'll in Williamsburg way back in December 2004! My friend Julie Smith and I sent a letter and pics in October/November-ish and then ended up seeing you in Williamsburg soon after. Jason said he put the pic on his fridge at home! So maybe he might remember us. We are currently working with Pam Kistler to get a show in VA on March 18th. Some of you (or all of you) might stay at my house! So Julie and I are really excited about getting to see you guys again. We sent Heather Germain a note, so hopefully someone can be looking out for that soon (we mailed it to Ray Ware Management, it should be there by now). OK, so I really was writing to ask 2 questions. I asked Marc about downhere hoodies back in Dec. and he said to check back later; so I figured you might have some now since it's about to get cold outside. Who can I get in touch with about that? I already have everything else you guys have on sale, but I'd like to get 2 hoodies. And also, when is the new CD coming out?!?!?!?"

So you may or maynot remember me. But that's alright. I know you guys meet a lot of fans each week. Oh, on the downhere website, there's not a single concert listed. Aren't you guys touring with the Swift this fall? I'd love to see you guys again, but I don't know any of the concert dates! I will hopefully keep in touch with you. I have class in 10 minutes, so I've gotta jet. Take care! Sorry it's so long!

Sarah Potts

[Jeff Lash]

Hey Jeremy...I've been reading your blogs for some months now but have been too lazy to post anything. Heck, I hardly even post on my own blog. I totally agree with your feelings toward the Amish. They are fun people and they certainly know how to cook. You might have a heart attack afterwards, but it's worth it. I just wanted to say hey and congrats on the hook up with Centricity. I'm looking forward to some new material.

Oh ya...do you guys still live in the Franklin area? Somewhere I read that you guys were ballers and hook up to play some b-ball around town. A bunch of us play at our church on Franklin Rd. You should stop on in and bring your A game. haha Take care.