Sober fans meet up @ PJ20

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  • themessenger
    themessenger Dallas Posts: 1,320
    I haven't drank since Labor Day 2005, so PJ20 will be my 6th year anniversary. Hope to meet you guys there!
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    A HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU ALL ON YOUR SOBREITY AND RECOVERY!!!
  • ChadsStillAlive
    ChadsStillAlive Indianapolis Posts: 452
    This thread is awesome. I really hope to meet a lot of you guys. On jam band tours I've made some lifelong friends because of the unity of addiction and recovery. I would love to do the same with my favorite band on the planet.
    I am lost, I'm no guide, but I'm by your side.
    I am right by your side.
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Black73 wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    You'd be surprised by who is pulling and rooting for those that are in recovery. I know for me personally I'm a huge cheerleader of those in recovery.
    So....kudos to all that are in recovery....and kudos to all of those that don't drink. :)
    I pull for anyone in an underdog situation, and a vice like alcohol is often very tough to escape the grasps. Just the other day I told my wife, "I cannot fathom being wasted at what is going to be the biggest Pearl Jam event I've ever been to!" 10 years ago, I likely wouldn't have said this.

    I believe ya. And to think that this will be my first PJ concert! I'm so excited! I can't wait.
  • Viva La Weiner
    Viva La Weiner Posts: 284
    Black73 wrote:
    MB999 wrote:
    I just passed one year of being sober. This is a great idea for all that would like to participate. I will not be attending PJ20 but my support is out there for all that struggle with addiction and share the band we all love. Keep Rocking, one day at a time.
    Congrats...a lot of my toughest days were in my first year. BTW, I love your avator, Brennan!

    Thank you very much! I appreciate the support.

    "call me Dragon!" :)
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    MB999 wrote:
    I just passed one year of being sober. This is a great idea for all that would like to participate. I will not be attending PJ20 but my support is out there for all that struggle with addiction and share the band we all love. Keep Rocking, one day at a time.


    Congrats on this!
  • ChadsStillAlive
    ChadsStillAlive Indianapolis Posts: 452
    MB999 wrote:
    Black73 wrote:
    MB999 wrote:
    I just passed one year of being sober. This is a great idea for all that would like to participate. I will not be attending PJ20 but my support is out there for all that struggle with addiction and share the band we all love. Keep Rocking, one day at a time.
    Congrats...a lot of my toughest days were in my first year. BTW, I love your avator, Brennan!

    Thank you very much! I appreciate the support.

    "call me Dragon!" :)

    Call me...Nighthawk.
    I am lost, I'm no guide, but I'm by your side.
    I am right by your side.
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Idea!

    Contact 10c (rubysdad) and see if Mike might like to do a meet & greet with the group that are meeting up. ...just an idea. :)
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Idea!

    Contact 10c (rubysdad) and see if Mike might like to do a meet & greet with the group that are meeting up. ...just an idea. :)


    What a fine idea that is!!
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,337
    sheila0225 wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Idea!

    Contact 10c (rubysdad) and see if Mike might like to do a meet & greet with the group that are meeting up. ...just an idea. :)


    What a fine idea that is!!
    yes, yes it is..... :shh: :shifty: :silent: :think: :problem: wont there be alot more "sober" people if this were to get out?
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  • jryan1981
    jryan1981 Posts: 35
    Black73 wrote:
    jryan1981 wrote:
    i think this is a great idea. I just got 3 years in march. let me know any info
    Way to go J-Ry...3 years is a great accomplishment!


    thanks black. one day at a time.. i hope we can set something up so we can all meet.
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    mickeyrat wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Idea!

    Contact 10c (rubysdad) and see if Mike might like to do a meet & greet with the group that are meeting up. ...just an idea. :)


    What a fine idea that is!!
    yes, yes it is..... :shh: :shifty: :silent: :think: :problem: wont there be alot more "sober" people if this were to get out?


    Agreed. If you get 10c / Mike's participation, keep it quiet, and keep it by PM only. And count me out as far as participation... but I hope you guys can get something together with Rubysdad. Send him a PM and see what he says. :)
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • oona left
    oona left Posts: 1,677
    mickeyrat wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Idea!

    Contact 10c (rubysdad) and see if Mike might like to do a meet & greet with the group that are meeting up. ...just an idea. :)


    What a fine idea that is!!
    yes, yes it is..... :shh: :shifty: :silent: :think: :problem: wont there be alot more "sober" people if this were to get out?

    It's kind of sad this has to be a consideration. But, a few bad apples, blah blah.

    I trust the majority of the people on the board would respect Mike enough, if not sobriety, not to take advantage of something like this (were it to happen).

    It's a great idea.
  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    CJMST3K wrote:

    Agreed. If you get 10c / Mike's participation, keep it quiet, and keep it by PM only.

    Iagree with keeping it on the DL. I think for this to happen, we can't know about it until after it happens. I.e., Mike showing up would have to be a surprise. That's the only way, in my humble opinion :mrgreen:
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    hat would be awesome if he came by to meet you guys! hope it happens.
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  • SSS81
    SSS81 Posts: 175
    I won't be at PJ20 but my wife and I will both be going to the Toronto shows. We have been to several PJ concerts together but have never been to a 10C pre-show party because neither of us drink. Maybe this is something that could be organized and extended to the pre-show parties as well???

    Just my two cents. Congratulations to all the sobriety victories.

    -s
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    MB999 wrote:
    Black73 wrote:
    MB999 wrote:
    I just passed one year of being sober. This is a great idea for all that would like to participate. I will not be attending PJ20 but my support is out there for all that struggle with addiction and share the band we all love. Keep Rocking, one day at a time.
    Congrats...a lot of my toughest days were in my first year. BTW, I love your avator, Brennan!

    Thank you very much! I appreciate the support.

    "call me Dragon!" :)
    You can call me...Night Hawk
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    ChadsStillAlive wrote:
    MB999 wrote:
    ..."call me Dragon!" :)

    Call me...Nighthawk.
    Sorry man...didn't see you beat me too it, Doback!
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    CJMST3K wrote:
    Idea!

    Contact 10c (rubysdad) and see if Mike might like to do a meet & greet with the group that are meeting up. ...just an idea. :)
    Definitely a great idea! I'd love to congratulate Mike on his sobriety too.
  • oona left
    oona left Posts: 1,677
    SSS81 wrote:
    I won't be at PJ20 but my wife and I will both be going to the Toronto shows. We have been to several PJ concerts together but have never been to a 10C pre-show party because neither of us drink. Maybe this is something that could be organized and extended to the pre-show parties as well???

    Just my two cents. Congratulations to all the sobriety victories.

    -s

    I understand not going, if you don't know how it will be once you're there.

    As long as I've been sober, I've made sure I checked my motivations (do I have a valid reason to be there?), and brought a friend.

    Even if the friend I'm with nurses a beer or two, that person cares enough about me to care about my sobriety, and that's all the support I need.

    You might find the pre-parties contain a microcosm of the same melting pot you'd find here on the forums. Mike's might be invited to shake our hands and say hello, and all of a sudden the board is overrun with sober f*cks! :lol:


    Editor's Note: Mike will do no such thing. Move along folks, nothing to see here. :?

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