I am in need of some advice...

gems_n_rhinestones

I'm not new to being a PJ fan, just kind of new to this being totally engulfed by them and going through nasty withdrawals without a concert date in sight. I was fortunate enough to be at shows 3 & 4 of Phili, and since then it has been all PJ. I don't listen to anything else. My boyfriend hates me because he says "I'm obsessed". I like to think of it as being encaptured... Anyway, how do you guys that have gone through your "withdrawals" deal with the down time??

In a way I wish I could go back to being a casual fan...

FenwayFaithful

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

My boyfriend hates me because he says "I'm obsessed".

Ditch the boyfriend.

Wobbie

Embrace your obsession! :thumbup:

Even though I've been a fan since Ten, the light really went on for me after their Vegas '00 show. It's all good. As FF said, if the BF can't handle it.....ditch him.

cdp1223

Um hi. Do you want to be my new best friend?

I'm in the same boat pretty much. My husband was the one who got me into the band and now he complains when I talk about the tour, the boots, the forum, etc. He actually prohibited me from using the word "boots" in the house. It's like the more I love them, the less interested he becomes. So I just hang out here with people who "get" it.

Have the dreams started yet?

gems_n_rhinestones

imalive wrote:

Embrace your obsession! :thumbup:

Even though I've been a fan since Ten, the light really went on for me after their Vegas '00 show. It's all good. As FF said, if the BF can't handle it.....ditch him.

I guess that's a perfect way to describe it "the light went on", but how do you deal with that light?

pjfan31

Welcome to the club.

I'm in Aust so I only get a fix every 3 years. None of this concerts in my country every year that U.S get and Europe.

So I listen to boots all the time. Mainly of the shows I'm at.

fox_mulderX

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Wobbie

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

imalive wrote:

Embrace your obsession! :thumbup:

Even though I've been a fan since Ten, the light really went on for me after their Vegas '00 show. It's all good. As FF said, if the BF can't handle it.....ditch him.

I guess that's a perfect way to describe it "the light went on", but how do you deal with that light?

A tour is, obviously, the best way. But, barring that, there's plenty of bootlegs and DVDs. Many of the fine people here are willing to share the good stuff.

Warning: you could waste days, weeks, years watching grainy video on youtube.

It's good to be passionate about something. :thumbup:

gems_n_rhinestones

cdp1223 wrote:

Um hi. Do you want to be my new best friend?

I'm in the same boat pretty much. My husband was the one who got me into the band and now he complains when I talk about the tour, the boots, the forum, etc. He actually prohibited me from using the word "boots" in the house. It's like the more I love them, the less interested he becomes. So I just hang out here with people who "get" it.

Have the dreams started yet?

Yes we should become BFF's. That's exactly how it is for me...it's like I've ruined it for him. I keep telling him we will plan our next vacay around PJ dates, but he's not loving that. BUT, he actually is a fan. So, I think if I just tone it down....but I actually want him to be into it as much as I am!! Well, I "get it" girlie! NO dreams yet. The constant daytime thoughts are enough. :roll: :?

Princess KJ

I can't quote using the iPhone app, but just wanted to say- I get the dreams bad! In fact, about mid- last year I came back to PJ after a few years absence cause of a dream in which I couldn't remember their names!

Kevinman

Find some side bands. There are a lot of other bands out there, that may not be as good as Pearl Jam, but serve well enough to pass the time between Pearl Jam tours and releases.

The Strokes have something new coming out soon.
The Whigs have new stuff coming out sooner.


Also you could check out some of the bands that Pearl Jam has open for them.

If all else fails try finding some unheard shows at pearljambootlegs.org

Some of their old concerts are great. Atlanta in 94, Soldier Field 95, Melbourne shows of 98 to name a few.

Enjoy the obsession, you are among friends.

cdp1223

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

cdp1223 wrote:

Um hi. Do you want to be my new best friend?

I'm in the same boat pretty much. My husband was the one who got me into the band and now he complains when I talk about the tour, the boots, the forum, etc. He actually prohibited me from using the word "boots" in the house. It's like the more I love them, the less interested he becomes. So I just hang out here with people who "get" it.

Have the dreams started yet?

Yes we should become BFF's. That's exactly how it is for me...it's like I've ruined it for him. I keep telling him we will plan our next vacay around PJ dates, but he's not loving that. BUT, he actually is a fan. So, I think if I just tone it down....but I actually want him to be into it as much as I am!! Well, I "get it" girlie! NO dreams yet. The constant daytime thoughts are enough. :roll: :?

Haha I tricked my husband into going on vacation in Toronto when the show was happening last summer. Then I was like, Oh....look who's playing here this week!! Imagine that!

RGarabed21

Bootlegs and YouTube..thats how I handle my withdrawal moments

For example: At the moment Im Playing Gorge 06 on iTunes while watching clips from Philly 3 on YouTube.

gems_n_rhinestones

RGarabed21 wrote:

Bootlegs and YouTube..thats how I handle my withdrawal moments

For example: At the moment Im Playing Gorge 06 on iTunes while watching clips from Philly 3 on YouTube.

Yeah, I've been doing the same, downloading a ton of youtube clips. I'm trying to do a highlight of 10 30 and another of 10 31. If you're interested...

Ms. Wes C.addle

FenwayFaithful wrote:

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

My boyfriend hates me because he says "I'm obsessed".

Ditch the boyfriend.

+1!!!

Who does that?

I am only dating by ways of low 10C #'s and large... ahem, wallets.

RGarabed21

OF COURSE!! Do you have a link?

glb

start downloading as many boots as you can from older tours and see what all kind of fun you missed! It takes a bit of time to get them organized like you want as well.

cdp1223

Hey, I just sent you a PM. We'll be on our way to ditching our men-folk and taking on all PJ shows Thelma and Louise style in no time!

gems_n_rhinestones

cdp1223 wrote:

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

cdp1223 wrote:

Um hi. Do you want to be my new best friend?

I'm in the same boat pretty much. My husband was the one who got me into the band and now he complains when I talk about the tour, the boots, the forum, etc. He actually prohibited me from using the word "boots" in the house. It's like the more I love them, the less interested he becomes. So I just hang out here with people who "get" it.

Have the dreams started yet?

Yes we should become BFF's. That's exactly how it is for me...it's like I've ruined it for him. I keep telling him we will plan our next vacay around PJ dates, but he's not loving that. BUT, he actually is a fan. So, I think if I just tone it down....but I actually want him to be into it as much as I am!! Well, I "get it" girlie! NO dreams yet. The constant daytime thoughts are enough. :roll: :?

Haha I tricked my husband into going on vacation in Toronto when the show was happening last summer. Then I was like, Oh....look who's playing here this week!! Imagine that!

Ingenious!! He fell for it??


Regardless, he needs to embrace what you are passionate about, right?? That's what I try to tell my man. They just need to have their "moment". We can't push this.....AND if he can't get it then, oh well..he needs to go to another couple of shows!!

cdp1223

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

Ingenious!! He fell for it??


Regardless, he needs to embrace what you are passionate about, right?? That's what I try to tell my man. They just need to have their "moment". We can't push this.....AND if he can't get it then, oh well..he needs to go to another couple of shows!!

Oh it's a whole story. Just check your PM's and we'll have story time! I know all the brosephs on this board don't want to hear all about how us PJ ladies trick our men.

sling

gems_n_rhinestones wrote:

I'm not new to being a PJ fan, just kind of new to this being totally engulfed by them and going through nasty withdrawals without a concert date in sight. I was fortunate enough to be at shows 3 & 4 of Phili, and since then it has been all PJ. I don't listen to anything else. My boyfriend hates me because he says "I'm obsessed". I like to think of it as being encaptured... Anyway, how do you guys that have gone through your "withdrawals" deal with the down time??

In a way I wish I could go back to being a casual fan...

Hey, this sounds almost exactly like me, except as of my September concert! But luckily, my boyfriend just laughs & is willing to do some traveling with me from now on to PJ concerts. He's a keeper! He may not be obsessed the way I am now, but couldn't help being blown away at the last concert. Also, it's better for him if I'm obsessed with music instead of doing other shit online, right?