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Should I Go to Boston?

magikevmagikev Posts: 296
edited June 2008 in The Porch
I can afford it, but nobody to go with . . . .worth going solo? These setlists have been killing me! (by the way, I'm in California)
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    LostdogsinthegardenLostdogsinthegarden Posts: 844
    That seems a bit too far to travel for my taste. I go solo to local shows, but I don't see myself traveling across the country. But it doesn't seem like a big stretch to do the trip if you had enough motivation. In fact, I would encourage it! Good luck deciding.
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    Solat13Solat13 Philadelphia Posts: 6,996
    magikev wrote:
    I can afford it, but nobody to go with . . . .worth going solo? These setlists have been killing me! (by the way, I'm in California)

    If you can, go for it. Who knows when you'll get a chance due to life, work, financial problems, etc.

    In 03, I had a ticket to Boston 3 and went solo. Drove 6 hours from Philly, saw the epic show, and drove 6 hours back.

    Never regretted a second of it.
    - Busted down the pretext
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    - 9/2/00
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    - 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
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    - 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
    - 8/2/07, 8/5/07
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    F5F5 Posts: 791
    magikev wrote:
    I can afford it, but nobody to go with . . . .worth going solo? These setlists have been killing me! (by the way, I'm in California)
    Hey I made the decision to go to the Mansfield show today and I live in Utah! I'm broke too but it will be worth it! Go!
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    vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,859
    the sets will only get better...
    GO!!!!! Eddie would ;)
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    2010 - I watched it go to fire!
    2011 - EV Brisbane x3, Newcastle, Sydney x3,
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    2014 - Sydney, EV Sydney x3

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    magikevmagikev Posts: 296
    I"m seriously considering it. But a plane trip to the East Coast, 2 concert tickets, and 4 nights in a hotel seems tad excessive when I've already seen them 7 times . . .and Eddie solo twice . . .but still, seriously considering it.
    Kevin Viner
    http://www.kevinviner.net
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    muppetmuppet Posts: 980
    You could work as a mole in the Boston police force whilst all the time relaying your information back to the criminal leader Jack Nicholson.
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    magikevmagikev Posts: 296
    lol . . .definitely a possibility . . .
    Kevin Viner
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    MakingWavesMakingWaves Posts: 1,288
    magikev wrote:
    I can afford it, but nobody to go with . . . .worth going solo? These setlists have been killing me! (by the way, I'm in California)

    I think you will be mad at yourself if you miss a Boston show. By the way things are going, Boston and NY are going to be truly unbelievable. You will meet some awesome PJ fans at the preshow party and have a great time. Go for it!
    Seeing visions of falling up somehow.

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    satansbedbugssatansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,410
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    The StugotsThe Stugots Posts: 306
    magikev wrote:
    I"m seriously considering it. But a plane trip to the East Coast, 2 concert tickets, and 4 nights in a hotel seems tad excessive when I've already seen them 7 times . . .and Eddie solo twice . . .but still, seriously considering it.

    4 nights in a hotel? Is that for recovery?

    You must really put it all out there for concerts :)
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    magikevmagikev Posts: 296
    The Stugots wrote:
    4 nights in a hotel? Is that for recovery?

    You must really put it all out there for concerts :)

    Well, there are 2 shows (28th and 30th). Figure I fly in the 27th and leave the 1st of July. . .4 nights.
    Kevin Viner
    http://www.kevinviner.net
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    Slip KidSlip Kid Posts: 1,175
    Do it, Boston shows are always a great time
    I just don't trust anything that bleeds for five days and doesn't die.
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    fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    Same thing with me right now. I have tix to the 30th and no one to go with. I don't even think I'm old enough to legally check into a hotel room (you have to be 21) lol, so I might not even be able to make it... really sucks...
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    magikevmagikev Posts: 296
    _outlaw wrote:
    Same thing with me right now. I have tix to the 30th and no one to go with. I don't even think I'm old enough to legally check into a hotel room (you have to be 21) lol, so I might not even be able to make it... really sucks...

    Check your PMs.
    Kevin Viner
    http://www.kevinviner.net
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    Rjonesrm20Rjonesrm20 Posts: 380
    GO!....i flew from phoenix AZ to the two shows in FL and met some of the coolest people and had the time of my life!!
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    14RAY5514RAY55 Mami Posts: 109
    Go and catch the Wishlist Fundraisers before the shows.I went solo to Tampa and met some great PJammers there and then went back after the show!!
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    3inputchick3inputchick Posts: 845
    Of course you should go!
    A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are.
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    My Corduroy JacketMy Corduroy Jacket Austin, TX Posts: 571
    I wnet solo to both WPB and Tampa and it was amazing! Great people and great music. If you have the means and a ticket, go for it
    Austin, TX
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    camaroscamaros Posts: 1,003
    Hey, I figured I'd chime in on this one... I can't seem to get enough PJ and i'm regretting not getting a pair of Boston night 1 tix... I got both Camdens, DC, MSGs, and a Beacon... Hell if you need a show buddy for night 1 I will definitely drive up to Boston Saturday morning to met ya. : )

    I've never been to a Boston show, I had tix in 2006, but I skipped it since I hit so many others that tour.

    if you wanna hook me up for night 1, I'll rock out with ya. I've been listening to this boston set list all afternoon:

    http://www.pearljam.com/tour/setlist.php?date=200307110000
    i like sound...
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    long road walkerlong road walker Posts: 352
    go, go to both Mansfields, will be worth it
    "no more crowbars to my head"
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    Mrs.Vedder78Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    magikev wrote:
    I can afford it, but nobody to go with . . . .worth going solo? These setlists have been killing me! (by the way, I'm in California)


    I just booked myself and my husband flights to Boston today and bought tkts, completely spare of the moment decision - LOL

    I say DO IT if you can afford it ;)
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    OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    magikev wrote:
    I can afford it, but nobody to go with . . . .worth going solo? These setlists have been killing me! (by the way, I'm in California)

    I would highly suggest it :) I made the trip from DC to San Diego solo for one of Eds shows and its one of the best things I've ever done for myself!

    I say go for it!!
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