It pays to know the right people, I’m realizing.

Today we (my wife and I) got invited to The Beach Boys concert at the Les Schwab Amphitheater on August 17. But not just to the general admission—that would be too easy. No, we got invited to join some friends in one of the private VIP tents.

Let me just emphasize the words private and VIP here.

Plus, it’s catered by Outback Steakhouse.

Plus, it’s already paid for.

Pardon me while I gloat a bit. I don’t get to do this very often.