A Santa (Eddie) Letter for My Two Sons

Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
edited October 2009 in The Porch
This is like a christmas letter to Santa (or Hanukkah and Harry in my case) but here it goes

Dear Santa (Eddie):

I am taking my two sons from NJ out to LA and San Diego to see their first Pearl Jam shows. They are quite excited and have been requesting more and more songs to listen to so that they will know them before the shows. I have been trying to educate them on the amazingly diverse set lists and the chances of them seeing their favorite songs at your shows. They have been to an AC/DC concert and got to hear everything they knew since all their shows are pretty much the same as they were 15 years ago. Getting them some of the official bootlegs has gotten them really into more songs. They are really into The Fixer and are glad that they most likely will hear it.

However from the beginning they each had one favorite song and I have to constantly replay it in the car every trip. I would love each one to get to hear their favorite if it is at all possible.

For the October 7th LA show (LA4) my oldest Cole, 9, is going and he loves Hail, Hail. You will enjoy his pure joy and he will probably look like this:

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For the October 9th San Diego, my middle one Logan who is 6 has not stopped listening to Brain of J since I can remember. No great picture for him but a cute story. The reason why he started liking this song is his best friend is named Jay and he thought it was about Jay's Brain. :lol:

I hope you get to read this before the shows but if not I am sure they will love it as much as I do.

P.S. Thanks for the early x-mas present of pre-orders of posters. I do not collect but got one for each boy for their walls so that they will never forget.

Thanks,

BD
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  • Have a blast!!! I hope they get to hear the songs...and nice work on getting posters for them.

    Truth of the matter, while I'm sure the concerts will be ridiculously awesome...the real value in this trip is spending that much time with your sons. Something they will remember fondly I'm sure, more for the entire experience then just the concerts. Enjoy.
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  • I drove 14 hours to bring my son to his first PJ concert in Chicago a few weeks back and afterwards he looked at me and said very seriously and thoughtfully, "Mom, that was the best moment of my life". Not being an effusive type at all, this was quite an extraordinary comment coming from him. I wish you and your boys a similar experience.
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  • Thank you both. The response you got from your son is all I ever want from my kids. We are really going to enjoy this trip! We have been looking at maps, seeing what they want to do. They are stoked!
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  • Fantastic post!!!!

    Cannot wait to take my daughter....she will be old enough next time around.....she's only 5 now....but already a fan!
    "No way to save someone who won't take the rope,and just lets go..."
  • Fantastic post!!!!

    Cannot wait to take my daughter....she will be old enough next time around.....she's only 5 now....but already a fan!

    AWESOME!! What's her favorite tune?
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    hell yes!! i want to hear hail hail and brain of j!!

    we're gonna have fun bd!! :D
  • what a sweet and lovely post. I hope you and your sons have the best time ever!!
  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,997
    Nice Christmas list.

    I took my two yung uns to Hawaii 06. They still like me!!!
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  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D
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  • norm wrote:
    hell yes!! i want to hear hail hail and brain of j!!

    we're gonna have fun bd!! :D
    Oh yeah we are!
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  • satansbedsatansbed Posts: 2,139
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D
    i dont think we should be condoning any child abuse here ;)
  • Irish AlIrish Al Posts: 6,236
    Your lads will defo get these tunes...there have been far too many requests played at specific gigs for it to be a coincidence...I'm sure Ed reads here and puts certain tunes into the setlist...I'll keep me fingers crossed for ya :D

    I cant wait to bring my girls when they're older. My eldest is 3 and absolutely LOVES Lukin...probably cause i pick her up and we flail around the kitchen when it plays :lol:
    I need a coffee!
  • IamMineIamMine Posts: 2,743
    :D Awesome!

    Seems to be the year a lot of PJ kids are involved with their parents.

    It's spreading over to my house too, with my soon to be 14 yr old daughter (turns 14 on Monday) and she has not gone to ANY concert (never showed any interest other than hanging out with her dad at local festivals)... and she would love her first concert experience to be with PJ next year, if possible.

    She's really excited too!

    I hope your boys have a blast in LA & SD!
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  • ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D
    :twisted:

    You shoulda come to Philly!
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,070
    2 of my favorite songs from 2 great albums! 3 weeks till take-off dude ;) at least for me that is

    Cant wait to see you guys out there

    Have a good weekend Black D
  • CROJAM95 wrote:
    2 of my favorite songs from 2 great albums! 3 weeks till take-off dude ;) at least for me that is

    Cant wait to see you guys out there

    Have a good weekend Black D
    Yo! Yeah you too! We shall be partying left coast style... After I get the kids back to the hotel LOL
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  • Shameless bump for my kids :)
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  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D
    :twisted:

    You shoulda come to Philly!

    I know!! :( There are so many people I want to meet in the States now. Next year...must come next year.
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    ★ 2009 - Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch ★
    ★ 2011 - EV Newcastle, Melbourne 1, Melbourne 2 ★
  • ZiggyStar wrote:
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D
    :twisted:

    You shoulda come to Philly!

    I know!! :( There are so many people I want to meet in the States now. Next year...must come next year.
    A must!!
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  • Thanks for a great post.
    You are a great dad, and I hope your sons hear those songs.
  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,070
    Going out there for your kids 1st PJ shows is a wise choice. You see LA(not a bad seat in the house) and San Diego looks relatively small compared to the big east coast venues. And to get that one last crack at some sweet weather before the harsh winter arrives...is priceless.

    And after its all said and done......Philly around Halloween,Spectrum,special guests,Cheesesteaks!! Its all been sinking in with me!


    Man, we are a spoiled bunch :lol:
  • props to your kids musical taste, certainly a couple of rocking tunes, i would love to see them go back to back and lukin tagged on the end aswell.

    I just wish my kids were old enough to come to this years concerts unfortunately they are only 2years and the other 12 weeks.
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  • ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D


    BD,

    Great story, that's awesome.

    Ziggy I would take you and I don't even know you.... Your hot. ;)
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  • maverickmaverick Posts: 1,233
    Excellent post! I hope they hear the songs! I'm sure they will love the shows.
  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D


    BD,

    Great story, that's awesome.

    Ziggy I would take you and I don't even know you.... Your hot. ;)

    Well hello there! 8-):mrgreen:
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    ★ 2009 - Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch ★
    ★ 2011 - EV Newcastle, Melbourne 1, Melbourne 2 ★
  • ZiggyStar wrote:
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Black Diamond, screw your kids and take me instead......and give me the posters too! :D


    BD,

    Great story, that's awesome.

    Ziggy I would take you and I don't even know you.... Your hot. ;)

    Well hello there! 8-):mrgreen:
    LOL, even in this warming your heart kind of thread, you still got guys trying to pick you up :mrgreen:
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  • pjamaholicpjamaholic Posts: 1,225
    IamMine wrote:
    :D Awesome!

    Seems to be the year a lot of PJ kids are involved with their parents.

    It's spreading over to my house too, with my soon to be 14 yr old daughter (turns 14 on Monday) and she has not gone to ANY concert (never showed any interest other than hanging out with her dad at local festivals)... and she would love her first concert experience to be with PJ next year, if possible.

    She's really excited too!

    I hope your boys have a blast in LA & SD!

    Yup! I'm taking my 14 year old to see PJ in Adelaide, which will be her first rock concert. Then I'm taking my 15 year old to see them in Sydney, who saw them at the age of 9 and then again when she was 12. Hope your 14 year old gets to see them next year.
  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    LOL, even in this warming your heart kind of thread, you still got guys trying to pick you up :mrgreen:

    Boys will be boys! :lol:
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    ★ 2009 - Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch ★
    ★ 2011 - EV Newcastle, Melbourne 1, Melbourne 2 ★
  • ZiggyStar wrote:
    LOL, even in this warming your heart kind of thread, you still got guys trying to pick you up :mrgreen:

    Boys will be boys! :lol:
    For sure, Mona ;)
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  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    LOL, even in this warming your heart kind of thread, you still got guys trying to pick you up :mrgreen:

    Boys will be boys! :lol:
    For sure, Mona ;)

    That's MOANER not MONA! ;):mrgreen:
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    ★ 2009 - Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch ★
    ★ 2011 - EV Newcastle, Melbourne 1, Melbourne 2 ★
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