**Eddie please play LONG ROAD in Brisbane this Saturday**

My grandpa (Pops) was the cornerstone of our family who lived independently after losing his wife to cancer 40 years ago. Pops turned 100 in November 2013 but unfortunately I wasn't able to be there for his birthday in Idaho as I now live in Australia but did manage to see him in December after I flew back to the US for the funeral of one of my best friends (and big PJ fan) Mike whose life was cut too short in a terrible accident in California (http://yubanet.com/regional/Death-of-Tahoe-National-Forest-Firefighter-and-Tahoe-Hotshots-Crew-Squadboss-Mike-Kelly-in-Camptonville.php).
It's amazing the difference in two lives, one who ended too early and the other who lived a full long and happy life. Both still very sad.
Pops was still going strong and was even shovelling snow off of his sidewalk when I saw him last and I'm so glad I got to spend time with him while I was there a few months ago.
Last week he had a fall at his house and had a minor heart attack and was taken to the hospital where they found out he had pneumonia and a tumor on his kidney. Within a week he had passed away.
Long Road means a lot to me and captures the mood we are all in at the moment.
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let's bump this. hope he plays it for you.Yeh I've seen Pearl Jam, too. But I can't remember the dates.0
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My Pop (aka Donald, Duck or Bob) passed away on Australia Day this year from mesothelioma.
I saw him last on his 76th birthday on the 2nd of January, when he was in hospital unable to breath very well and in much pain.
My Mum (his daughter) will be there with me and my sister on Saturday and this would be lovely for both you and for my family.
Much love and Pearl Jam.Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure - science.
~Edwin Powell Hubble
Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
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Thanks TroubledSoul - I appreciate the bumpTroubledSoul said:let's bump this. hope he plays it for you.
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I'm sorry for your loss PB. Hopefully he plays it for you and your family too!Princess Bulldozer said:My Pop (aka Donald, Duck or Bob) passed away on Australia Day this year from mesothelioma.
I saw him last on his 76th birthday on the 2nd of January, when he was in hospital unable to breath very well and in much pain.
My Mum (his daughter) will be there with me and my sister on Saturday and this would be lovely for both you and for my family.
Much love and Pearl Jam.0 -
I can bump this. I have travelled for the Ed shows in Bris from South Africa and have also had my fair share of tragedy over the years like everyone else. Got Long Road once on my 13th PJ show in Philadelphia last October. Would love to hear this one....am really excited about seeing Ed solo for the first time.rustedsigns0
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Really hope you get it, Ed plays it beautifully solo too0
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thanks p!rustedsigns0
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Glad you're getting to see him solo for the first time! I haven't seen Long Road played live yet. Let's hope for Saturday.southernmanfan said:I can bump this. I have travelled for the Ed shows in Bris from South Africa and have also had my fair share of tragedy over the years like everyone else. Got Long Road once on my 13th PJ show in Philadelphia last October. Would love to hear this one....am really excited about seeing Ed solo for the first time.
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Bump! Please play Ed!0
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givn2fly26 said:
I'm sorry for your loss PB. Hopefully he plays it for you and your family too!Princess Bulldozer said:My Pop (aka Donald, Duck or Bob) passed away on Australia Day this year from mesothelioma.
I saw him last on his 76th birthday on the 2nd of January, when he was in hospital unable to breath very well and in much pain.
My Mum (his daughter) will be there with me and my sister on Saturday and this would be lovely for both you and for my family.
Much love and Pearl Jam.
Cheers. My thoughts are with you and will be when it is played Saturday. (Wishful thinking.)
Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure - science.
~Edwin Powell Hubble
Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson0 -
I hope Long Road is played for you and your families, my heart goes out to you and your family and I am wishing very hard for you to hear the Long Road. I also hope you have a fantastic night0
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My favorite by pj; Paul is right, he plays it amazing live. Good luck with your request.I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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Thanks everyone!0
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Yep come on Ed, make it happen!Come to send, not condescend...0
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About to leave for the concert! Hope it's on the setlist!0
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That was the most amazing heartfelt version of long road I've ever heard.
Thanks Ed for honoring the request for these people. Brilliant.Yeh I've seen Pearl Jam, too. But I can't remember the dates.0 -
It's so lovely how Ed listens to these requests and it certainly was a beautiful version of Long Road...must have been a really special moment for you both!PJ: Sydney, 11th February 2003 ♥ Sydney, 26th January 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 20th March 2011 ♥ EV: Perth, 7th February 2014 ♥ EV: Perth, 8th February 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 11th February 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 12th February 2014 ♥ EV: Sydney, 13th February 2014 ♥ EV: Brisbane, 22nd February 2014 ♥ EV: Brisbane, 23rd February 2014 ♥ EV: Brisbane, 25th February 2014 ♥
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Was so pleased for you when he played this for you!no matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead... PJ - Adelaide 98, 09; Perth 03, 06, 09, 14; EV - Perth 11, 14 (2 shows), Brisbane 14 (2 shows)0
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Phenomenal. So perfectCome to send, not condescend...0
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Tears from all. Thank you is all I can say, nothing can express.Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure - science.
~Edwin Powell Hubble
Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
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