**The Official Tour The Southern United States Thread**

Citizen Zack

come play texas and bring that seattle rain - we're desperate for both

LukinFan

rhinomagic wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

very nice for both of you - I know you'll at least be getting some shows up there

It's still 2 years away & plans could change. But, yeah, it would be a little closer to some of the ~25 North American cities Pearl Jam still plays.

We're picking our next home based on a few factors:

1) pro baseball or proximity to MLB city
2) good international airport
3) healthy arts scene
4) access to outdoor activities

And, if PJ plays nearby, that will just be a bonus. It's not like they can play any less frequently than what we get down here in sunny FLA.

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but you know you'll be missing some killer Noles games int he coming years

EZ1221C

Bump for the South. Maybe you guys can spend the winter touring the South!

its just gish

rhinomagic wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

very nice for both of you - I know you'll at least be getting some shows up there

It's still 2 years away & plans could change. But, yeah, it would be a little closer to some of the ~25 North American cities Pearl Jam still plays.

We're picking our next home based on a few factors:

1) pro baseball or proximity to MLB city
2) good international airport
3) healthy arts scene
4) access to outdoor activities

And, if PJ plays nearby, that will just be a bonus. It's not like they can play any less frequently than what we get down here in sunny FLA.

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I just finished grad school and I'm still trying to figure out a way to get out of Texas.

LukinFan

the south...play it

Better Dan

its just gish wrote:

rhinomagic wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

very nice for both of you - I know you'll at least be getting some shows up there

It's still 2 years away & plans could change. But, yeah, it would be a little closer to some of the ~25 North American cities Pearl Jam still plays.

We're picking our next home based on a few factors:

1) pro baseball or proximity to MLB city
2) good international airport
3) healthy arts scene
4) access to outdoor activities

And, if PJ plays nearby, that will just be a bonus. It's not like they can play any less frequently than what we get down here in sunny FLA.

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I just finished grad school and I'm still trying to figure out a way to get out of Texas.

Aww c'mon...Texas isn't that bad...is it? :-? We want the band to come back not validate their lack of touring here

mfc2006

rhinomagic wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

very nice for both of you - I know you'll at least be getting some shows up there

It's still 2 years away & plans could change. But, yeah, it would be a little closer to some of the ~25 North American cities Pearl Jam still plays.

We're picking our next home based on a few factors:

1) pro baseball or proximity to MLB city
2) good international airport
3) healthy arts scene
4) access to outdoor activities

And, if PJ plays nearby, that will just be a bonus. It's not like they can play any less frequently than what we get down here in sunny FLA.

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holy shit. it's freaky how your list looks almost exactly like ours. :shock:

mfc2006

Better Dan wrote:

Aww c'mon...Texas isn't that bad...is it? :-? We want the band to come back not validate their lack of touring here

no, it's not bad at all. we both grew up here & went away for a bit for our undergrad degrees, then we both came back, met, fell in love & got married! i think we just both want a change and want to take steps towards that change before kids enter the equation. plus, i have no family here & her parents are wanting to move as well. so, it just works out. if we ever come back to TX, there is no doubt that we will live in Austin.

shep

Better Dan wrote:

Aww c'mon...Texas isn't that bad...is it? :-? We want the band to come back not validate their lack of touring here

I'm not going to lie, I'm out of here next chance I get...

I'm from Canada and I needed a job when the economic downturn hit 3 years ago, and here in Houston was the easiest place to do so... so I bit the bullet, and even though this place has grown on me, there are still a lot of things I don't like about it.... and I really really really miss winter... it was always my favorite seaon, and I'm not a fan of the heat...

With the experience I've gotten in the last 3 years and the amount of work right now going on in the Asia/Pacific market in my industry I'm hoping I can get out of here by the end of 1st quarter 2012... but I will definitely always remember my time here as a good period of my life...

LukinFan

the south...play it

AtlantaJammer

LukinFan wrote:

Given to... wrote:

Any recommendations for the south?

You gotta hit up some of the beaches in South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale is one of my most favorite places to visit

Love Ft. Lauderdale. My family had a beach house in Hollywood Fl when I was younger. Spent alot of time in that area.

AtlantaJammer

AtlantaJammer wrote:

ATLANTA

Just qouted myself. Losah...

EZ1221C

AtlantaJammer wrote:

AtlantaJammer wrote:

ATLANTA

Just qouted myself. Losah...

That would be a cool place for a show

LukinFan

the south...play it

LukinFan

FL

shep

Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida... all around the Gulf!

LukinFan

shep wrote:

Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida... all around the Gulf!

I would love an excuse to go to New Orleans

rhinomagic

LukinFan wrote:

but you know you'll be missing some killer Noles games int he coming years

I know what you're saying, dude. Been going to 'Noles home games and bowls for 15 years now.

I'm not saying I won't miss it, but I have probably gotten more enjoyment out of it than I ever thought I would. And that's saying alot because I expected alot.

I'll still be around for at least 2 more seasons. If Jimbo's methods turn out to be all that they seem to be, that could be enough time to get us back in the MNC discussion.

Tell ya what I might miss more than the football games...'Noles baseball Blasphemy, I know...

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LukinFan

rhinomagic wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

but you know you'll be missing some killer Noles games int he coming years

I know what you're saying, dude. Been going to 'Noles home games and bowls for 15 years now.

I'm not saying I won't miss it, but I have probably gotten more enjoyment out of it than I ever thought I would. And that's saying alot because I expected alot.

I'll still be around for at least 2 more seasons. If Jimbo's methods turn out to be all that they seem to be, that could be enough time to get us back in the MNC discussion.

Tell ya what I might miss more than the football games...'Noles baseball Blasphemy, I know...

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Oh wow - really? I usually don't even start watching baseball until the playoffs.

rhinomagic

mfc2006 wrote:

rhinomagic wrote:

It's still 2 years away & plans could change. But, yeah, it would be a little closer to some of the ~25 North American cities Pearl Jam still plays.

We're picking our next home based on a few factors:

1) pro baseball or proximity to MLB city
2) good international airport
3) healthy arts scene
4) access to outdoor activities

And, if PJ plays nearby, that will just be a bonus. It's not like they can play any less frequently than what we get down here in sunny FLA.

.

holy shit. it's freaky how your list looks almost exactly like ours. :shock:

If we're both in Portland in the future, maybe we could hang :thumbup:

What else is on your list? I didn't give the full conversation we've been having, but only the high points.

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AtlantaJammer

People honestly feel that Texas is the South??? To me, its not. Texas is its own region in my eyes. But, definitely deserves ATLEAST 5 shows on the next tour for sure.

rhinomagic

LukinFan wrote:

rhinomagic wrote:

I know what you're saying, dude. Been going to 'Noles home games and bowls for 15 years now.

I'm not saying I won't miss it, but I have probably gotten more enjoyment out of it than I ever thought I would. And that's saying alot because I expected alot.

I'll still be around for at least 2 more seasons. If Jimbo's methods turn out to be all that they seem to be, that could be enough time to get us back in the MNC discussion.

Tell ya what I might miss more than the football games...'Noles baseball Blasphemy, I know...

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Oh wow - really? I usually don't even start watching baseball until the playoffs.

The playoffs/NCAA Tournament are very exciting, but watching players develop over a season and the quirky things that can happen over the course of 50-60 games is more intriguing to me than the football season.

Don't get me wrong: I LOVE football; dad was a HS coach for 25 years, so I grew up on football fields. But baseball has that whole nostalgia/connection to previous generations/transportation to another world effect for me.

Coach Martin is a great guy, runs a clean program, and turns out some quality players. He'll never win the College World Series, but the 'Noles regular season is a great ride every year. Can't wait until we have the next JD Drew, Shane Robinson, or Buster Posey.

By the way, don't look for the 'Noles to go far in this year's tourney. The pitching is horrendous.

and, uh, PJ play the south!

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Citizen Zack

the south please

shep

AtlantaJammer wrote:

People honestly feel that Texas is the South??? To me, its not. Texas is its own region in my eyes. But, definitely deserves ATLEAST 5 shows on the next tour for sure.

at least someone recognizes that 3 of the United States 10 most populous cities have gone ignored for 8 years....

shep

LukinFan wrote:

shep wrote:

Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida... all around the Gulf!

I would love an excuse to go to New Orleans

Didn't go last year? I guess I was the only one who could stomach the smell of oil. :roll: :roll:

its just gish

AtlantaJammer wrote:

People honestly feel that Texas is the South??? To me, its not. Texas is its own region in my eyes. But, definitely deserves ATLEAST 5 shows on the next tour for sure.

It's definitely not the south.. unless you go to east Texas..

shep

shep wrote:

PLAY THE SOUTH!

LukinFan

shep wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

shep wrote:

Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida... all around the Gulf!

I would love an excuse to go to New Orleans

Didn't go last year? I guess I was the only one who could stomach the smell of oil. :roll: :roll:

It was either MSG2 or Jazzfest - couldn't afford both

LukinFan

rhinomagic wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

rhinomagic wrote:

I know what you're saying, dude. Been going to 'Noles home games and bowls for 15 years now.

I'm not saying I won't miss it, but I have probably gotten more enjoyment out of it than I ever thought I would. And that's saying alot because I expected alot.

I'll still be around for at least 2 more seasons. If Jimbo's methods turn out to be all that they seem to be, that could be enough time to get us back in the MNC discussion.

Tell ya what I might miss more than the football games...'Noles baseball Blasphemy, I know...

.

Oh wow - really? I usually don't even start watching baseball until the playoffs.

The playoffs/NCAA Tournament are very exciting, but watching players develop over a season and the quirky things that can happen over the course of 50-60 games is more intriguing to me than the football season.

Don't get me wrong: I LOVE football; dad was a HS coach for 25 years, so I grew up on football fields. But baseball has that whole nostalgia/connection to previous generations/transportation to another world effect for me.

Coach Martin is a great guy, runs a clean program, and turns out some quality players. He'll never win the College World Series, but the 'Noles regular season is a great ride every year. Can't wait until we have the next JD Drew, Shane Robinson, or Buster Posey.

By the way, don't look for the 'Noles to go far in this year's tourney. The pitching is horrendous.

and, uh, PJ play the south!

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That's too bad - it seems like they are doing pretty well this year

Citizen Zack

play the south