Sober fans meet up @ PJ20

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  • En La Clandestinidad
    En La Clandestinidad Telford, PA by way of Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI, Phoenix, AZ and East Greenbush, NY Posts: 3,694
    Black73 wrote:
    Sawyer wrote:
    Brew Crew Tix wrote:
    I am a non-drinker as well. Sober people will remember most of the weekend, so we have that going for us!


    the irony of the baseball team you root for and the city you live in is kind of funny
    Hey Brew Crew...looks like there are two people in Milwaukee who don't drink, and we're both transplants!

    I'd love catching up with others who are also dry. 10 years for me on July 25, and my 10th PJ show on Sept 3...10 years + 10 shows = PJ20!

    Nice! Good for you. Love to hear that kind of stuff can happen to folks.
    Formerly Brew Crew Tix
    “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    sheila0225 wrote:
    I'm a transplant as well from the East Coast!

    So that makes 3 transplants who don't drink in Milwaukee. :D
    3 is the magic number!
  • rssesq
    rssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    In the immortal words of MC grand wizard Slick Rick

    "hey kids walk straight
    MASTER your high."

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GG40STr9z0
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,534
    doing it sober style bump.



    any word on the table/tent?
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  • CranMalReign
    CranMalReign Posts: 1,928
    Kudos for this effort. I'm not shy about throwing back a few beers, but at the same time, it is rare when I will drink even one at a show.

    And I congratulate those fans who are in recovery for their strength. Keep it up!
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  • Dr. Dan
    Dr. Dan Posts: 11
    mickeyrat wrote:
    doing it sober style bump.



    any word on the table/tent?
    No word yet. Perhaps I will give a call on Friday if I do not year something by then.
    Dan
    Go Terps!
  • Dr. Dan
    Dr. Dan Posts: 11
    CranMalReign wrote:
    Kudos for this effort. I'm not shy about throwing back a few beers, but at the same time, it is rare when I will drink even one at a show.

    And I congratulate those fans who are in recovery for their strength. Keep it up!
    Thank you. I have really been surprised by all the support from the "normies.". It is nice to know we have so many people pulling for us.
    Go Terps!
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    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. :)
  • jryan1981
    jryan1981 Posts: 35
    i think this is a great idea. I just got 3 years in march. let me know any info
  • ChadsStillAlive
    ChadsStillAlive Indianapolis Posts: 452
    10 years clean here, coming up on 11 in July if I get there one day at a time. I am a jam band follower and festival-goer, so I am familiar with the various groups/"camp traction" that hold vendor tables and create an opportunity for those of us trying to steer clear of danger in slippery situations. I just got back from Bonnaroo and having that table to go to and two meetings a day is a wonderful way to keep our heads on straight in the midst of the madness. I think creating one of these for PJ fans is a brilliant idea. I will happily take a shift at the table/chair a meeting, just not during PJ. :)
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  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    I'm not sober and I'm not going, but I think this is a fantastic idea. Just another way PJ fans support each other, holding a brief meeting during the day, to help those on the fence, awesome. Way to help each other out.
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • Viva La Weiner
    Viva La Weiner Posts: 284
    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.
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    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!
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    ChadsStillAlive wrote:
    10 years clean here, coming up on 11 in July if I get there one day at a time. I am a jam band follower and festival-goer, so I am familiar with the various groups/"camp traction" that hold vendor tables and create an opportunity for those of us trying to steer clear of danger in slippery situations. I just got back from Bonnaroo and having that table to go to and two meetings a day is a wonderful way to keep our heads on straight in the midst of the madness. I think creating one of these for PJ fans is a brilliant idea. I will happily take a shift at the table/chair a meeting, just not during PJ. :)
    Happy early anniversary bro - July 25 will be my 10 year anniversary. Hope to shake your hand at PJ20!
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    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.
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    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!
  • wayne823
    wayne823 Posts: 67
    I have been sober for 18 years and would love to meet up with fellow members. Please let me know what the situation is and if I can help in any way. I look forward to meeting you all!
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    wayne823 wrote:
    I have been sober for 18 years and would love to meet up with fellow members. Please let me know what the situation is and if I can help in any way. I look forward to meeting you all!
    Way to go Wayne...too bad PJ20 and your 20 years don't coincide!
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,534
    Hey folks, are any of aware of the recovery thread on AET? " PJ fans in 12 step recovery" Stop by and share, will you?
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    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • Dr. Dan
    Dr. Dan Posts: 11
    ChadsStillAlive wrote:
    10 years clean here, coming up on 11 in July if I get there one day at a time. I am a jam band follower and festival-goer, so I am familiar with the various groups/"camp traction" that hold vendor tables and create an opportunity for those of us trying to steer clear of danger in slippery situations. I just got back from Bonnaroo and having that table to go to and two meetings a day is a wonderful way to keep our heads on straight in the midst of the madness. I think creating one of these for PJ fans is a brilliant idea. I will happily take a shift at the table/chair a meeting, just not during PJ. :)
    Kudos on going to Bonnaroo. I went three years straight in the earlybyears of the festival but that was before sobriety. It is a testament to our unity that we can go to the belly of the beady and just jam on!
    No word on a table yet for PJ20 but I am hoping to make it happen.
    Go Terps!

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