No Tickets?

I loved the scene in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" when Indiana Jones throws the Nazi officer out the window of the German zeppelin. The passengers look on in horror and because he is disguised as a ticket-taker, quick thinking Indy points toward the window and explains, "No ticket!" Afraid of meeting a similar fate, the passengers quickly scramble to hold up their own tickets as proof that they really have a place on the airship.

Finding yourself without tickets might not hold that much drama but it can sure be a drag. Just ask any tween girl you know who just has to see Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montana, live. Or better yet, ask her mom, who isn't prepared to camp out overnight just to obtain concert tickets for her precious little overdosed-on-Disney daughter. Sure she was up to it for Van Halen, Sting, and Springsteen about twenty years ago but that was then and this is the internet accessible now.

Because we want things quick and hassle free, the smart shopper goes online. Whether you need sports tickets , (and as a mother of four boys I'm sure I will need plenty of those in the future), theater tickets or tickets to other family events you should visit seatexchange.com.

SeatExchange is an online website where fans can buy, sell and trade like a pro to hundreds of leading arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues and museums. They have a wide selection, great service and the maximum security needed to perform any transaction. No need to despair if you've heard something is 'sold out' because chances are that tickets are still available. No need to worry you will lose big bucks through a scam because SeatExchange offers a guarantee for all buyers that they will be attending the event for the tickets they select.

Better go online myself. My four year old just informed me, "Diego is coming to town." For those of you without pre-schoolers, Diego is the cousin of Dora the Explorer who happens to be touring with his own road show.

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Huckabee Not Ready For Rodeo Primetime

I know its been a few months since Mike Huckabee dropped out of the Presidential race but I still get a bit melancholy when I think of what might have been. Don't get me wrong. I've worked through the customary 'stages of grief' and have come to acceptance of his defeat and I am now willing to support John McCain. However I still can't help thinking that Huckabee will re-emerge as a candidate at some point in the future.

Perhaps this is mom-wishful-thinking on my part because back in February I actually drove my kids to see and hear the Governor speak at a rally in front of the Stockyards in Fort Worth. "Look kids," I pointed. "That man might be your President one day."

"The President of Texas?" asked my four year old.

"No honey, the President of the UNITED STATES," I emphasized.

"Wow!" he replied in wonder.

Of course it was probably an ominous sign for Huckabee when we were at the Stockyards and an authentic cowboy had a rope and engaged Huckabee in trying to rope a fake steer. He tried and tried but after about a dozen attempts he had to abandon the cause. Humorously, his wife Janet, gave it a shot and managed to lasso the steer on the first try.

If I had the opportunity, I would have joked to Huckabee that this President of the United States thing better work out because he definitely has no future on the rodeo circuit. The closest he will come is using his clout to get National Final Rodeo tickets.

This year the Finals will be held in December in Las Vegas. Looks like Huckabee will have the spare time to attend. And anyway, who wants to be busy preparing for a stuffy old Inaugural Ball when you can enjoy an exciting week of Bareback riding, Steer wrestling, Team roping, Saddle bronc riding, Tie-down roping, Bull riding, and Barrel racing. Ye-haw!!

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