2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
You know, when we were driving out of the show in StP, my wife and I noticed that there were a LOT of small SUVs and minivans leaving...when I first saw PJ in '92 at Lolla, there were a lot of beat up old cars...the crowd is changing, right along with the band. I love that the same band that I connected to so passionately as an 18/19 year old, I can STILL connect to passionately as a 40 year old. That is awesome. Bottom line.
My friends who were into the hair rock and rap/hip hop crap in the early 90's are hoping to see their favorites on "where are they now" or "celebrity weight loss" shows. I get to see Pearl Jam.
The average age at most shows I attend now has risen steadily over the years except for Death Cab For Cutie shows where I am one of the older people there! We tend the stick with what we grew up with. Even though my son is bombarded with the music I like every day, he'll probably eventually love what is popular and I'll think it's crap.
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
Just another pre coffee comment, even though the ticket prices are comparatively affordable, they're still $160 paid in full months in advance. That's like half of 18-year old me's weekly paycheck. I think we forget that a lot of "us" (one of us, one of us) who are in 30s40s, with minivans and kids and dropping coin on $8 beers inside have a certain level of privilege that most younger PJ fans won't/don't have.
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
Yes. I'm the original PAPPNASE. It is point of honor and a badge I shall wear proudly.
Just another pre coffee comment, even though the ticket prices are comparatively affordable, they're still $160 paid in full months in advance. That's like half of 18-year old me's weekly paycheck. I think we forget that a lot of "us" (one of us, one of us) who are in 30s40s, with minivans and kids and dropping coin on $8 beers inside have a certain level of privilege that most younger PJ fans won't/don't have.
Don't attack me.
Sure, but us 30/40 year olds also remember what that was like when the band was rampaging across the globe in those early days and even $20 + a ticket, plus gas, food and t-shirt back then was a lot of $ for a 16 year old working part time at $4.75 an hour.
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
Yes. I'm the original PAPPNASE. It is point of honor and a badge I shall wear proudly.
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
that's the same exact point i was trying to make. when PJ tickets were $20ish dollars and "we" were teenagers it was still attainable, still possible, though not always easy.
how is a 16 year old working part time making $7.25 an hour supposed to afford a $160 charge several months in advance?
NOWadays "we" got minivans and mortgages and salaries that are not minimum wage. it's easier for "us" now compared to 15-20 years about but the "new blood" fans have to work like extra hard if they wanna get into a PJ show now.
that's the same exact point i was trying to make. when PJ tickets were $20ish dollars and "we" were teenagers it was still attainable, still possible, though not always easy.
how is a 16 year old working part time making $7.25 an hour supposed to afford a $160 charge several months in advance?
NOWadays "we" got minivans and mortgages and salaries that are not minimum wage. it's easier for "us" now compared to 15-20 years about but the "new blood" fans have to work like extra hard if they wanna get into a PJ show now.
man, I miss those $20 dollar tickets. inflation is a motherfucker. ) but the value is always there. 3 hour shows. thank you guys!!!
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
Yes. I'm the original PAPPNASE. It is point of honor and a badge I shall wear proudly.
Awesome!!! We have royalty among us!!!
Edit- wait till next tour and what LoLo and I do with the HALTS MAUL!
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
Yes. I'm the original PAPPNASE. It is point of honor and a badge I shall wear proudly.
Awesome!!! We have royalty among us!!!
Edit- wait till next tour and what LoLo and I do with the HALTS MAUL!
We are gonna start our own HALTS MAUL pre-party and get Stefan over from Germany to fuck some shit up.
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
Yes. I'm the original PAPPNASE. It is point of honor and a badge I shall wear proudly.
Awesome!!! We have royalty among us!!!
Edit- wait till next tour and what LoLo and I do with the HALTS MAUL!
We are gonna start our own HALTS MAUL pre-party and get Stefan over from Germany to fuck some shit up.
DAMN STRAIGHT! Hey you guys think we can ship him over here for less than $414? Maybe skip on the tracking number to save some money? Stefan HAS TO BE HERE NEXT TOUR! We're taking donations now for his ticket. I have a feeling he's gonna want to have the best seats in the house, preferably next to Boom.
I wonder if Stefan is aware of his ripple-effect contributions here.
Probably not.
I'm guessing/hoping he's still looking for advocate. Or he's busy making sand kasten and leave wast anywhere.
Schlau-Meier!!!
if you have learned to read in the school or did you sleep there?,
I usually slept there. Thanks for asking )
Dude, I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE.... that is an honor!!! oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
Yes. I'm the original PAPPNASE. It is point of honor and a badge I shall wear proudly.
Awesome!!! We have royalty among us!!!
Edit- wait till next tour and what LoLo and I do with the HALTS MAUL!
We are gonna start our own HALTS MAUL pre-party and get Stefan over from Germany to fuck some shit up.
DAMN STRAIGHT! Hey you guys think we can ship him over here for less than $414? Maybe skip on the tracking number to save some money? Stefan HAS TO BE HERE NEXT TOUR! We're taking donations now for his ticket. I have a feeling he's gonna want to have the best seats in the house, preferably next to Boom.
anyone that wants to donate can let us know... also we need an advocate in Germany that can track him down.... all we have to go on are a couple of emails and the name Stefan blume..... anyone who can help let us know don't leave no waist here... no children response and no kindergarteners need post.
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
my bro and I were at Moline, toward the back of GA in front of Mike, and we couldn't figure out if the younger crowd stares were because they were impressed with our over-50 jumping around or waiting for us to drop...
I want to rock and roll all night, and part of every day. - M. McCready
my bro and I were at Moline, toward the back of GA in front of Mike, and we couldn't figure out if the younger crowd stares were because they were impressed with our over-50 jumping around or waiting for us to drop...
) Hilarious
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
that's the same exact point i was trying to make. when PJ tickets were $20ish dollars and "we" were teenagers it was still attainable, still possible, though not always easy.
how is a 16 year old working part time making $7.25 an hour supposed to afford a $160 charge several months in advance?
NOWadays "we" got minivans and mortgages and salaries that are not minimum wage. it's easier for "us" now compared to 15-20 years about but the "new blood" fans have to work like extra hard if they wanna get into a PJ show now.
It was as easy for the 30/40 yr olds in 1993 as it is for us today. A 16 yr old today asks mommy and daddy just as we did when we were 16
Sure, but us 30/40 year olds also remember what that was like when the band was rampaging across the globe in those early days and even $20 + a ticket, plus gas, food and t-shirt back then was a lot of $ for a 16 year old working part time at $4.75 an hour.
That's true. $50 in my university days was probably a lot more to me than $150 now. I really had to scrounge for money to see shows. We did crazy stuff like drive from Portland to Boise overnight so we didn't have to check into a hotel (saved money). We checked in the hotel stupid early (which was cool they let us do that) and got a few hours sleep.. lol...
There's so many concerts I went to in Vancouver and slept overnight at the ferry terminal. Now its completely different. Gas/Ferry/Transit/Ticket/Hotel... still doesn't feel as bad as back then... but there was something Epic about the low budget trips
I'm 37 and went in for an eye doctor appointment a month or so ago. The eye doctor said when people to get to middle age the problem I had can pop up. All I could think of was Fuck I just got called middle aged for the first time... I suppose I am as I'm right around 40 which is considered the halfway point of the human lifespan.. but to hear the doctor say it.. it made me feel old... haha
I'm 37 and went in for an eye doctor appointment a month or so ago. The eye doctor said when people to get to middle age the problem I had can pop up. All I could think of was Fuck I just got called middle aged for the first time... I suppose I am as I'm right around 40 which is considered the halfway point of the human lifespan.. but to hear the doctor say it.. it made me feel old... haha
I just turned 35 a month ago. My mum-in-law pointed out that I'm pretty much middle aged now. Yeah, thanks...
I take solace in the fact that I don't feel middle aged.
Pearl jam has always been there for me. Pearl jam has been what I've turned to when times were tough and when times were good. Pearl jam was there when I graduated high school and college. Pearl jam was there on my wedding day. Pearl jam was there on the way home from the hospital after all three of my kids were born.
Pearl jam was there when I spent 6 days in the hospital after crushing my left hand. They were there in the following 8 months of surgeries and physical therapy. They were there when my grandpa died and when my high school friend and Indiana Highway Patrolman Scott Patrick was killed.
When did we become old? When I realized they have been there for 24 of my 36 years of life. I hope it continues for a long time to come.
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i was usually just staring at that child in the mirror.
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
My friends who were into the hair rock and rap/hip hop crap in the early 90's are hoping to see their favorites on "where are they now" or "celebrity weight loss" shows. I get to see Pearl Jam.
We win.
Oh, and.........
HALTS MAUL !!!
I just realized that you were the original PAPPNASE....
that is an honor!!!
oh man, whenever I need a laugh I just go back to that original thread
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
Don't attack me.
LIVEFOOTSTEPS.ORG/USER/?USR=435
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
when PJ tickets were $20ish dollars and "we" were teenagers it was still attainable, still possible, though not always easy.
how is a 16 year old working part time making $7.25 an hour supposed to afford a $160 charge several months in advance?
NOWadays "we" got minivans and mortgages and salaries that are not minimum wage. it's easier for "us" now compared to 15-20 years about but the "new blood" fans have to work like extra hard if they wanna get into a PJ show now.
LIVEFOOTSTEPS.ORG/USER/?USR=435
I miss those $20 dollar tickets.
inflation is a motherfucker.
but the value is always there.
3 hour shows. thank you guys!!!
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
Edit- wait till next tour and what LoLo and I do with the HALTS MAUL!
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
also we need an advocate in Germany that can track him down....
all we have to go on are a couple of emails and the name Stefan blume.....
anyone who can help let us know
don't leave no waist here...
no children response and no kindergarteners need post.
livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446
1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
There's so many concerts I went to in Vancouver and slept overnight at the ferry terminal. Now its completely different. Gas/Ferry/Transit/Ticket/Hotel... still doesn't feel as bad as back then... but there was something Epic about the low budget trips
I take solace in the fact that I don't feel middle aged.
(my body disagrees)
It's been a great ride so far!
Pearl jam was there when I spent 6 days in the hospital after crushing my left hand. They were there in the following 8 months of surgeries and physical therapy. They were there when my grandpa died and when my high school friend and Indiana Highway Patrolman Scott Patrick was killed.
When did we become old? When I realized they have been there for 24 of my 36 years of life. I hope it continues for a long time to come.