I just realized after reading another thread, that I met Eli 4 years ago today at a Boston show...or should I say at the bar!! He is a total sweetheart.
oxc
~*LIVE~LOVE~LAUGH*~
*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
Good for you yet again! Have fun and safe travels.
"I'd rather be with an animal." "Those that can be trusted can change their mind." "The in between is mine." "If I don't lose control, explore and not explode, a preternatural other plane with the power to maintain." "Yeh this is living." "Life is what you make it."
I must have been right next to you because I sat (or should I say stood) next to Eli for the Mansfield II show this summer. We rocked out hard!!! I saw him a few nights later at the Beacon. Real good guy.
Best of luck Eli....stay safe and good luck!!!
Pat
yea actually thanx to our boy Chicago one (Angelo) who kept letting me enjoy his seat up front and to rock out for Alive 5 rows from ed and Qball. You guys rock just as hard man...chimpat, I look forward to the next shows!
loveboatcapt good to see you on here...been a while since the ed shows..hope youre doing good!
Mr drowned under..it is an honor to do something like this for your family and countless others.
The rest of you all rock..man, Pearl jam fans are the best, hands down and it feels amazing knowing that I carry most of you with me on this trip. Many of you are the driving force behind this cause so many are involved with charities and helping others. This was my time to put my time and efforts into those who need it rather than busting my ass for a corporate restautrant or abusing myself to keep up with bills, rent, etc, or some shit. I cant thank you all enough for the support and the wishes. Leathermandi you truly are something else for real....best friend anyone can ask for..when I saw the Oprah-check, Ellen-check, NYTIMES-check and all the others list I was like :eek: you go all out kid! and I love ya for that
well Im gonna make some copies here at the baltimore library and make my way into DC in a few hours and hope to spend hours just pimping this out. Buru your the 1st one I noticed last niote really quick with a donation on facebook....you ROCK!!! PJA 4 yrs ago today and many more yrs to come...love ya!
oh yea n (ok) I bought myself a 50 dollar seat b4 this so my ass feels fine and if it starts to get sore a bit I just walk a bit or ride standing up
I hope to find time tonite to update the blogs, the pics and the adventures and stuff but for now Im in a bit of a mission to make it to Washington in a few hrs....bout 40 miles away.
Again..thank you all and none of this wouldn't have happened without you guys. Much love and ttyl kids!
and since its brand new heres mine for the time being: myspace.com/bigedogg
Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
yea actually thanx to our boy Chicago one (Angelo) who kept letting me enjoy his seat up front and to rock out for Alive 5 rows from ed and Qball. You guys rock just as hard man...chimpat, I look forward to the next shows!
loveboatcapt good to see you on here...been a while since the ed shows..hope youre doing good!
Mr drowned under..it is an honor to do something like this for your family and countless others.
The rest of you all rock..man, Pearl jam fans are the best, hands down and it feels amazing knowing that I carry most of you with me on this trip. Many of you are the driving force behind this cause so many are involved with charities and helping others. This was my time to put my time and efforts into those who need it rather than busting my ass for a corporate restautrant or abusing myself to keep up with bills, rent, etc, or some shit. I cant thank you all enough for the support and the wishes. Leathermandi you truly are something else for real....best friend anyone can ask for..when I saw the Oprah-check, Ellen-check, NYTIMES-check and all the others list I was like :eek: you go all out kid! and I love ya for that
well Im gonna make some copies here at the baltimore library and make my way into DC in a few hours and hope to spend hours just pimping this out. Buru your the 1st one I noticed last niote really quick with a donation on facebook....you ROCK!!! PJA 4 yrs ago today and many more yrs to come...love ya!
oh yea n (ok) I bought myself a 50 dollar seat b4 this so my ass feels fine and if it starts to get sore a bit I just walk a bit or ride standing up
I hope to find time tonite to update the blogs, the pics and the adventures and stuff but for now Im in a bit of a mission to make it to Washington in a few hrs....bout 40 miles away.
Again..thank you all and none of this wouldn't have happened without you guys. Much love and ttyl kids!
and since its brand new heres mine for the time being: myspace.com/bigedogg
From one Pearl Jam fan in Queens to another let me just say this...
Eli, you are absolutely awe inspiring! Good luck & have a safe journey. I will be making my donation this afternoon.
P.S. I tried to friend you on myspace but your settings require either your email or last name neither of which I have...
PEACE
Things were different then. All is different now.
I tried to explain...
what a great thing he is doing for CCFA...and for himself. i know it will be fantastic for him to be off on this adventure, and raise a lot of $$$ for such a worthy cause, win-win!
I was lucky enough to have met Eli at the US Open this year, as random as that is...
I work in event marketing and my client is the title sponsor of the US Open series and happened to be working my booth, when a dude with a weathered Yield short walked in...
Naturally I gave him props on his t, and we started talking PJ....
Hell of a dude, just a great person, and what he is doing now is a testimate to the type of person he is...
good luck and take care of yourself stickboy
I've been living with IBS my whole life and someday I hope to do smthg like this...I love giving to CCFA and other charities like MS and Stand Up for a Cure
2005: Borgata 2, Philly
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
Yup! Eli stayed at my house for a couple of days and left for the open road from my house on Monday afternoon.
It was quite an emotional sight to see him head out up my street and out of town to the USA. :cool:
A bold move to pedal out there with just a few things and an old bike to cross this country for charity with only a few bucks in his pocket. No high tech camping equipment, no high tech clothing or gear. No tent!
No phone, just a computer and a non working camera. We tried to fix the camera but I got him set up with a new digi for the trip.
Haha, the Sony still doesn't work, so we made the right move Stickboy!
I can say this, if anyone wants to help him on his journey:
He's gonna need some tires! Especially that back one!
A rain jacket may help, too!
Eli! Don't be afraid to ask for some stuff! I'm sure there are some other 6' 4" bean poles out there!
Ride on, Eli!
Be kind, man
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
__________________________________
I was lucky enough to have met Eli at the US Open this year, as random as that is...
I work in event marketing and my client is the title sponsor of the US Open series and happened to be working my booth, when a dude with a weathered Yield short walked in...
Naturally I gave him props on his t, and we started talking PJ....
Hell of a dude, just a great person, and what he is doing now is a testimate to the type of person he is...
Have a blast on your adventure dude!
there u go! Man that day was really cool! It was great to talk with you man and thanx for the kind words and I'll say it again..you all pretty much are so badass and an inspiration to me to do stuff like this.
Maybe I'll see you next US Open again or next pj show bro!
Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
good luck and take care of yourself stickboy
I've been living with IBS my whole life and someday I hope to do smthg like this...I love giving to CCFA and other charities like MS and Stand Up for a Cure
it's an honor to do this for people like you and people like Drowned Under's family (guys a really good friend of mine too so I would do it in a heartbeat)
Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
Yup! Eli stayed at my house for a couple of days and left for the open road from my house on Monday afternoon.
It was quite an emotional sight to see him head out up my street and out of town to the USA. :cool:
A bold move to pedal out there with just a few things and an old bike to cross this country for charity with only a few bucks in his pocket. No high tech camping equipment, no high tech clothing or gear. No tent!
No phone, just a computer and a non working camera. We tried to fix the camera but I got him set up with a new digi for the trip.
Haha, the Sony still doesn't work, so we made the right move Stickboy!
I can say this, if anyone wants to help him on his journey:
He's gonna need some tires! Especially that back one!
A rain jacket may help, too!
Eli! Don't be afraid to ask for some stuff! I'm sure there are some other 6' 4" bean poles out there!
Ride on, Eli!
hey Bob, theres this lyric that slowly Ive grown to live by more and more as life continues and that is "For every tool they lend us, a loss of independence" And if I could shed the laptop too I would but I have all you guys in there so I can't just say goodbye yet, lol
well the front tire started to get really bad so I just spent 25 bucks in Baltimore to get a new one and changed and the girls in there were SUPER cool as has just about everyone I've talked to and come across along the way. Hold on to that SOny camera for the PJ Museum someday! we'll put it right next to the bike! Bob I cant say enough how appreciative I am for your hospitality and generosity and its people like you that made me wanna do this...like you told me...Live for others to live and its awesome...every day I feel better just thinking about it and the impact this could have on even one person!
You guys all rock...it cant be said enough
well a small update...the rain is slowing me down like a mofo...just left Baltimore cause of the rain and stopped at a Mickey D's to charge this bitch up and upload pics and maybe blog a bit. I think I'm gonna make it to DC by tonite so tomorrows a big day. Library in Baltimore was kind enough to allow me to make some copies for free but I gotta make more and spread the word and links tomorrow. I'll try and summarize everything for everyone since the day I left now and whatever else maybe tonite cause its gonna start getting late and I def wanna get there by tonite.
Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
congratulations and gods speed to stickboy !
BE SAFE !
i hope you raise a ton of cash
you left town at the right time ( with the NYR doing the same in switzerland & czech republic ) and the Yanks and Mets both going in the tank .
For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES http://www.UNOS.org
Donate Organs and Save a Life
congratulations and gods speed to stickboy !
BE SAFE !
i hope you raise a ton of cash
you left town at the right time ( with the NYR doing the same in switzerland & czech republic ) and the Yanks and Mets both going in the tank .
thanx bro! You KNOW I'll be back in time for us to raise the cup! Just like I made it in time to see my Giants do it up!
LETS GO RANGERS!!!!!
Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
what's ur story stickboy? is it somewhere in this thread? i only read page 1&4
do u have IBS? Crohns? Colitis? some other gastrointestinal disorder?
or just doin this b/c u got some time off and wanna give back?
2005: Borgata 2, Philly
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
what's ur story stickboy? is it somewhere in this thread? i only read page 1&4
do u have IBS? Crohns? Colitis? some other gastrointestinal disorder?
or just doin this b/c u got some time off and wanna give back?
I dunno..I dont THINK I have IBS or C and C but food doesnt seem to last more than a few minutes in my stomach so maybe I should go get checked out...hell I might have to get my ass checked out after this is all said and done, but nah seriously tho I have a few friends some on here who are affected by it and families, Mike, a few hockey players and since I took this time off I decided to put it to good use. Theres another thread on aet called so the time has come once again so that might fill you ina on it a bit more
thanx brokenarrow
Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
I dunno..I dont THINK I have IBS or C and C but food doesnt seem to last more than a few minutes in my stomach so maybe I should go get checked out...hell I might have to get my ass checked out after this is all said and done, but nah seriously tho I have a few friends some on here who are affected by it and families, Mike, a few hockey players and since I took this time off I decided to put it to good use. Theres another thread on aet called so the time has come once again so that might fill you ina on it a bit more
thanx brokenarrow
Great job......let me know if you need some sort of restaurant gift card that I can send via email. I know you are riding for charity, but its important that you have the resources to sustain yourself as well!
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oxc
*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
Have a safe and wonderful journey!!
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
Whatever you are, be a good one --Lincoln
thanks.
looks like a fun trip for a good cause as well.
best of luck stickboy!
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
6/23/06 Pittsburgh
6/19/08 Camden
6/20/08 Camden
6/22/08 DC
6/25/08 MSG
8/4/08 EV NYC
8/5/08 EV NYC
8/7/08 EV Newark
Best of luck and be safe!
In the 'State' box choose the bottom choice 'not in the USA' ... this worked fine for me
Hope that helps.
keep peddling, I really do hope you dont get to many saddle sores !!!!!
Astoria,Dublin,Reading 06,Wembley 07,Sheapards Bush & o2 09 thats multiple Jamgasms!
Thank you for our sticky for sticky
loveboatcapt
Mr drowned under..it is an honor to do something like this for your family and countless others.
The rest of you all rock..man, Pearl jam fans are the best, hands down and it feels amazing knowing that I carry most of you with me on this trip. Many of you are the driving force behind this cause so many are involved with charities and helping others. This was my time to put my time and efforts into those who need it rather than busting my ass for a corporate restautrant or abusing myself to keep up with bills, rent, etc, or some shit. I cant thank you all enough for the support and the wishes. Leathermandi you truly are something else for real....best friend anyone can ask for..when I saw the Oprah-check, Ellen-check, NYTIMES-check and all the others list I was like :eek: you go all out kid! and I love ya for that
well Im gonna make some copies here at the baltimore library and make my way into DC in a few hours and hope to spend hours just pimping this out. Buru your the 1st one I noticed last niote really quick with a donation on facebook....you ROCK!!! PJA 4 yrs ago today and many more yrs to come...love ya!
oh yea n (ok) I bought myself a 50 dollar seat b4 this so my ass feels fine and if it starts to get sore a bit I just walk a bit or ride standing up
I hope to find time tonite to update the blogs, the pics and the adventures and stuff but for now Im in a bit of a mission to make it to Washington in a few hrs....bout 40 miles away.
Again..thank you all and none of this wouldn't have happened without you guys. Much love and ttyl kids!
edit-leathermandi's work: http://www.myspace.com/cycleacrossamerica. what a girl! :cool:
and since its brand new heres mine for the time being: myspace.com/bigedogg
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
From one Pearl Jam fan in Queens to another let me just say this...
Eli, you are absolutely awe inspiring! Good luck & have a safe journey. I will be making my donation this afternoon.
P.S. I tried to friend you on myspace but your settings require either your email or last name neither of which I have...
PEACE
I tried to explain...
http://www.facebook.com/theendlessproof
Go Stick Go!
what a great thing he is doing for CCFA...and for himself.
ALL the BEST!
:cool:
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
I work in event marketing and my client is the title sponsor of the US Open series and happened to be working my booth, when a dude with a weathered Yield short walked in...
Naturally I gave him props on his t, and we started talking PJ....
Hell of a dude, just a great person, and what he is doing now is a testimate to the type of person he is...
Have a blast on your adventure dude!
I've been living with IBS my whole life and someday I hope to do smthg like this...I love giving to CCFA and other charities like MS and Stand Up for a Cure
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
It was quite an emotional sight to see him head out up my street and out of town to the USA. :cool:
A bold move to pedal out there with just a few things and an old bike to cross this country for charity with only a few bucks in his pocket. No high tech camping equipment, no high tech clothing or gear. No tent!
No phone, just a computer and a non working camera. We tried to fix the camera but I got him set up with a new digi for the trip.
Haha, the Sony still doesn't work, so we made the right move Stickboy!
I can say this, if anyone wants to help him on his journey:
He's gonna need some tires! Especially that back one!
A rain jacket may help, too!
Eli! Don't be afraid to ask for some stuff! I'm sure there are some other 6' 4" bean poles out there!
Ride on, Eli!
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
__________________________________
Maybe I'll see you next US Open again or next pj show bro!
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
well the front tire started to get really bad so I just spent 25 bucks in Baltimore to get a new one and changed and the girls in there were SUPER cool as has just about everyone I've talked to and come across along the way. Hold on to that SOny camera for the PJ Museum someday!
You guys all rock...it cant be said enough
well a small update...the rain is slowing me down like a mofo...just left Baltimore cause of the rain and stopped at a Mickey D's to charge this bitch up and upload pics and maybe blog a bit. I think I'm gonna make it to DC by tonite so tomorrows a big day. Library in Baltimore was kind enough to allow me to make some copies for free but I gotta make more and spread the word and links tomorrow. I'll try and summarize everything for everyone since the day I left now and whatever else maybe tonite cause its gonna start getting late and I def wanna get there by tonite.
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
BE SAFE !
i hope you raise a ton of cash
you left town at the right time ( with the NYR doing the same in switzerland & czech republic ) and the Yanks and Mets both going in the tank .
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES
http://www.UNOS.org
Donate Organs and Save a Life
LETS GO RANGERS!!!!!
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
do u have IBS? Crohns? Colitis? some other gastrointestinal disorder?
or just doin this b/c u got some time off and wanna give back?
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
thanx brokenarrow
Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
************************************
just kidding i'd do do something like that for a fundraiser like
LIFE ROLLS ON was started by jesse billauer paralized surfing (HEY ED AD THIS TO THE CAUSE)
http://www.liferollson.org/site/pp.asp?c=egLLKTNJE&b=79268
but my wheelchair only will go 8 mph & 10 miles on a charge
Great job......let me know if you need some sort of restaurant gift card that I can send via email. I know you are riding for charity, but its important that you have the resources to sustain yourself as well!