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  • lanners
    lanners Posts: 458
    Truthmonger wrote:
    Anyone else gettin' any bright ideas ?!! I am.......

    On another note, I had a dream about Eddie a couple nights ago. I was at a huge outdoor party where Ed and the boys were. At the very end of the night I got to talk to Ed and said: "Do you have any idea what you've started in halifax ? You simply have to come back." He agreed, and said (I shit you not): "well, why don't you draw up a contract, even if its one that's hand-written and on a shitty old piece of paper, and we'll agree to do the show. That's all you'll need - and believe me, based on the way things are with us lately, that'll definitely be enough for us". That's all I remember from the dream. Oh yea, and Eddie was wasted. But you knew that already...... And no, Anna Pornikova wasn't my date.

    i had a similar dream, but it looked more like a 4H Barn dance and Eddie turned in to the Stay Puft Marshmellow man.

    oop...it's thundering. i guess i should go.

    it's my birthday so you can guess what i was wishing for with every candle i blew out!!!
    i. am. mine.
  • TWHolt
    TWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 409
    Happy belated Birthday lanners! I wish that your wish comes true....whatever that wish is ;)
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  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    Wow...my concert rumour mill has dried up...not a hint of any news over the last few days...tumbleweed type silence. Know what that means?? Something's right around the corner! ;-) It'll likely be the Stones..but hey...PJ is full of surprises...so all your birthday wishes may come true..whatever they may be ;) I still think a pre Europe warm up gig is in order!
  • lanners
    lanners Posts: 458
    Boozer wrote:
    Happy belated Birthday lanners! I wish that your wish comes true....whatever that wish is ;)

    thanks Boozer.

    sward...it's kind of weird that there's not been any new word from any source about what's going on.

    i won't hold you accountable for no new news.
    i. am. mine.
  • funkymonk
    funkymonk Posts: 279
    There may not be an official announcement until the they finalize the rest of the Canadian/US dates so they don't end up announcing something prematurely.
  • Truthmonger
    Truthmonger Posts: 559
    Happy B'day Lanners. I hope you're gonna have a little fun tonight (not that i'd know what fun is anymore). I thought the Daily News article was interesting too, if for no other reason than how it contradicted an earlier contemporaneous piece from The Coast which panned the show in ha;lifax. That person hated PJ, and basically dismissed them as a bunch of has-beens who were irrelevent. Lets see, they're either irrelevent, or they've set the standard for shows in Halifax......hmmmmm, thats quite the discrepancy.

    I'm anxiously awaiting news about any more tour additions. You know, its entirely possible that something could happen in Halifax given its location on the tour path. But i need information soon......
  • lanners
    lanners Posts: 458
    Thanks Truth, for the bday wishes. My bday consisted of bomb threats, shopping, air conditioner drama and some pretty nifty prezzies.

    i am counting on all the candles i blew out...yeah, i'm a dork, sue me.

    so Truth, are you still paying for Dublin or whaaaaa?

    or does that happen after Anna Pornipova pops out of the poster and pops out of her top and pops...well...

    anypoo...i'm tired. me makey no sensy no morey.
    i. am. mine.
  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    Happy belated birthday Lanners! What are you at now?? The big 40? ;-)

    So...I've just been, potentially, presented an opportunity for a position in Moncton. Money is same as now..but the potential to make more is greater and the pension plan rocks. But...it is in Moncton....I love my little hometown..but I really, really love living in Halifax. What to do..what to do...

    I'd always have a home base in halifax, since my inlaws are here...and financially the move would help (sale of house, etc..)....and maybe finance a little PJ action this year. Heheh. But....it is in Moncton. Tough decision.
  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    Who dates announced today:

    No Sept.23 on there..but curiously, there is a 4 day gap there and nothing like that anywhere else...Stay tuned.....

    Sept. 12 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Centre
    Sept. 13 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
    Sept. 15 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
    Sept. 16 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
    Sept. 18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
    Sept. 21 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
    Sept. 25 Chicago, IL United Center
    Sept. 29 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
    Sept. 30 London, ON John Labatt Center
    Oct. 3 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
    Oct. 5 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
    Oct. 6 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
    Oct. 8 Vancouver, BC GM Place
    Oct. 10 Portland, OR Rose Garden
    Oct. 11 Seattle, WA Key Arena
    Nov. 5 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
    Dec. 4 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
  • TWHolt
    TWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 409
    sward wrote:
    Happy belated birthday Lanners! What are you at now?? The big 40? ;-)

    So...I've just been, potentially, presented an opportunity for a position in Moncton. Money is same as now..but the potential to make more is greater and the pension plan rocks. But...it is in Moncton....I love my little hometown..but I really, really love living in Halifax. What to do..what to do...

    I'd always have a home base in halifax, since my inlaws are here...and financially the move would help (sale of house, etc..)....and maybe finance a little PJ action this year. Heheh. But....it is in Moncton. Tough decision.

    I had the same decision at the end of 2005. I made the move back to Moncton. Got my first house at a fraction of the cost that I was ready and willing to pay in Hali. Job has worked out great and enjoying hanging with my friends and family on a regular basis. I really miss Halifax and all my friends there but it's not like it's a country away. I've been back to visit a few times. It's different for everyone obviously but I haven't looked back. Best of luck to you. ;)
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  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    Boozer wrote:
    I had the same decision at the end of 2005. I made the move back to Moncton. Got my first house at a fraction of the cost that I was ready and willing to pay in Hali. Job has worked out great and enjoying hanging with my friends and family on a regular basis. I really miss Halifax and all my friends there but it's not like it's a country away. I've been back to visit a few times. It's different for everyone obviously but I haven't looked back. Best of luck to you. ;)


    Thanks...although the opportunity may have already fallen through. hahah. They want to see me next week..but on the day they want, I have a work trip in progress..I told em I could see them Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in Moncton and they said Tuesday was the only day. So..I said 'No thanks..not appropriate to cancel a work trip for something like that' :-)

    And that's that I guess.
  • TWHolt
    TWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 409
    That may actually work to your advantage....I refused my first offer here in Moncton saying I had a commitment with my previous job for a project to be completed in Nov..( They wanted me for August ). They called and told me they admired my ethics and offered more money and were willing to wait till October. lol! I couldn't say no..... funny that it's quite a similar situation. Anywho....Here's to Pearl Jam in Halifax in 2006!!
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  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    Boozer wrote:
    That may actually work to your advantage....I refused my first offer here in Moncton saying I had a commitment with my previous job for a project to be completed in Nov..( They wanted me for August ). They called and told me they admired my ethics and offered more money and were willing to wait till October. lol! I couldn't say no..... funny that it's quite a similar situation. Anywho....Here's to Pearl Jam in Halifax in 2006!!


    Well..I hope it is so similar that they offer me more money as well! hahaha

    PJ 2006 or....2007...we're not picky
  • lanners
    lanners Posts: 458
    sward wrote:
    Happy belated birthday Lanners! What are you at now?? The big 40? ;-)

    So...I've just been, potentially, presented an opportunity for a position in Moncton. Money is same as now..but the potential to make more is greater and the pension plan rocks. But...it is in Moncton....I love my little hometown..but I really, really love living in Halifax. What to do..what to do...

    I'd always have a home base in halifax, since my inlaws are here...and financially the move would help (sale of house, etc..)....and maybe finance a little PJ action this year. Heheh. But....it is in Moncton. Tough decision.

    thanks sward...not 40 yet, but it's creeping closer every year.

    wow...moving to Sketchton. Having grown up in Sackville, i am familiar with moncton and to be honest, it would be a great move financially on your part, however, i find Moncton to be the sketchiest place on earth. but you know that! you're from there! ;)

    i hope you have a similar offer as Boozer and they recognize your dedication and integrity and offer you loads more cash...that way you can help finance my next trip to see Pearl Jam in Halifax in 2006, or 2007. ;)

    you're right...we're not picky.
    i. am. mine.
  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    lanners wrote:
    thanks sward...not 40 yet, but it's creeping closer every year.

    wow...moving to Sketchton. Having grown up in Sackville, i am familiar with moncton and to be honest, it would be a great move financially on your part, however, i find Moncton to be the sketchiest place on earth. but you know that! you're from there! ;)

    i hope you have a similar offer as Boozer and they recognize your dedication and integrity and offer you loads more cash...that way you can help finance my next trip to see Pearl Jam in Halifax in 2006, or 2007. ;)

    you're right...we're not picky.


    Hmm..finance? Maybe ...maybe not. ;-)

    But...I always have a place to crash for fellow PJ lovers...but only after a few background checks ;-)
  • lanners
    lanners Posts: 458
    sward wrote:
    Hmm..finance? Maybe ...maybe not. ;-)

    But...I always have a place to crash for fellow PJ lovers...but only after a few background checks ;-)

    BWAA HA HA HA HA

    you can't hate a girl for trying.

    i'm starting to think that maybe i should come up with a "red paperclip" of my own to fund my PJ addiction. maybe i could trade it up for touring priviledges for a year!
    i. am. mine.
  • Truthmonger
    Truthmonger Posts: 559
    "i find Moncton to be the sketchiest place on earth" - now that's fucking funny. Thanks for the laugh. Funny cuz its true. But Oshawa would give it a run for its money - it is, after all, the home of the mullet. Hands down. It is also the home of the Kountry Kut & Kurl (yes, I believe its spelled that way - need I say more ?!!)

    Am I goin to Dublin, you say ?! Guess it all depends on a couple things, or should i say a couple thousand things ? Unsure, to say the least. I'll have a better idea in about 2 weeks. I'm either going there, or I'm coming down east. If the latter, then I'll likely be stopping in Fredericton to see family. If you're around, Lanners, we should hook up for some PJ chat.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,814
    sunday night's the Live show at the halifax metro centre. i'll be wearing thy red mosquito t-shirt. see ya all there. :)

    ps ... good job Q104. they have been playing the pj each & every day. it's about time. good job Q .. good job.
  • Truthmonger
    Truthmonger Posts: 559
    Here's the Wilco review from the Halifax Herald. Sounded likea pretty good show. I liked the dig the band made about the fans in Toronto and Massey Hall.....

    http://www.herald.ns.ca/Entertainment/515848.html
  • sward
    sward Posts: 586
    Lanners...the only sketchier place than Moncton is Fredericton! ;-) I went to UNB..so I do have a reference. hahaha

    Truth - Oshawa? Is that where you are?? K..I thought you were in Halifax, and the Lanners was in Moncton. Wrong on both counts.

    I didn't get to see Wilco..but I could hear them. Some people I talked to the next day said that the Alderney Theatre where they played was an amazing spot for a show. I'll have to check it out sometime. Right on the water..so that's good..and there were 3 thousand people for Wilco....Halifax/Dartmouth needs to promote this more..there are a lot of smaller size bands that might play here more if they had other options than 1100 seats ot 10000 seats

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