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InBetweenIsMneInBetweenIsMne Posts: 423
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I'm really excited to be attending my first show as a 10C member in Milwaukee! I wanted to reach out to all experienced members for advice on attending a show as a member. We (my wife and I) have GA PIT tickets and are arriving a day early from the Chicago area.

What should we expect? What should we definitely do? Skip? Ect.?

I should mention that I would like to get a poster, as I have ones from the other shows I've attended (I've read other threads about the stickers, don't worry you can have mine, not buying or flipping). And I also wouldn't mind meeting other members. Pre-Party???

All advice greatly appreciated, in advance,

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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    InBetweenIsMne said:

    I'm really excited to be attending my first show as a 10C member in Milwaukee! I wanted to reach out to all experienced members for advice on attending a show as a member. We (my wife and I) have GA PIT tickets and are arriving a day early from the Chicago area.

    What should we expect? What should we definitely do? Skip? Ect.?

    I should mention that I would like to get a poster, as I have ones from the other shows I've attended (I've read other threads about the stickers, don't worry you can have mine, not buying or flipping). And I also wouldn't mind meeting other members. Pre-Party???

    All advice greatly appreciated, in advance,

    Too many questions. Go and enjoy the show

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    InBetweenIsMneInBetweenIsMne Posts: 423
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    InBetweenIsMne said:

    I'm really excited to be attending my first show as a 10C member in Milwaukee! I wanted to reach out to all experienced members for advice on attending a show as a member. We (my wife and I) have GA PIT tickets and are arriving a day early from the Chicago area.

    What should we expect? What should we definitely do? Skip? Ect.?

    I should mention that I would like to get a poster, as I have ones from the other shows I've attended (I've read other threads about the stickers, don't worry you can have mine, not buying or flipping). And I also wouldn't mind meeting other members. Pre-Party???

    All advice greatly appreciated, in advance,

    Too many questions. Go and enjoy the show

    I'm just anxious, I guess.
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    Have fun!!!!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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    iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,327
    Enjoy the show and have lots of fun, all I can say.
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    sigh eternallysigh eternally Chicago Posts: 421
    most 10c members freak me the fuck out with their lust for merch, making sure their favorite band member knows they exist, and/or determination to ride the rail at all costs, so I just stink up a local dive bar drinking wild turkey or jim beam until right before the show begins so I can deal. I am a pre-party of one.

    I am sure some are lovely folk, though. the pre-parties for charity are the best, because you can find most of them there.






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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    sigh eternally said:

    so I just stink up a local dive bar drinking wild turkey or jim beam until right before the show begins so I can deal. I am a pre-party of one.

    nice
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    sigh eternally said:

    most 10c members freak me the fuck out with their lust for merch, making sure their favorite band member knows they exist, and/or determination to ride the rail at all costs, so I just stink up a local dive bar drinking wild turkey or jim beam until right before the show begins so I can deal. I am a pre-party of one.

    I am sure some are lovely folk, though. the pre-parties for charity are the best, because you can find most of them there.






    Right on!!!!!
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    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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    HobbesHobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,390
    Well, there's this thread....
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/236154/milwaukee-fall-2014/p1

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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    Hobbes said:

    Well, there's this thread....
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/236154/milwaukee-fall-2014/p1

    The weeds are thick
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    red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Just have a great time. I usually do reserved seating, but did GA at ACL 09. Was about 4 or 5 rows deep in front of Jeff and Ed. Pre parties are fun as you meet some cool fans that share the same love as we all do for the band and the music they make. It's cool to also hear about the different shows everyone has been to. I'm not willing to wait for rail, but that is just me. I like to chill and embrace the city/ state I am visiting. If you want rail, you will have to line up early. If you don't want rail, you should be fine walking when doors open getting a decent spot. ACL 09 was different because there were so many stages, and it was extremely muddy from rain the night before.
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    InBetweenIsMne said:

    I'm really excited to be attending my first show as a 10C member in Milwaukee! I wanted to reach out to all experienced members for advice on attending a show as a member. We (my wife and I) have GA PIT tickets and are arriving a day early from the Chicago area.

    What should we expect? What should we definitely do? Skip? Ect.?

    I should mention that I would like to get a poster, as I have ones from the other shows I've attended (I've read other threads about the stickers, don't worry you can have mine, not buying or flipping). And I also wouldn't mind meeting other members. Pre-Party???

    All advice greatly appreciated, in advance,

    Too many questions. Go and enjoy the show

    Over-thinking, over-analyzing...separates the body from the mind.

    I get anxiety - still, go enjoy the in-between that is yours since nothing is like the first (nor the second, third, etc.).

    It can be so sweet to just succumb to happenstance.
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    InBetweenIsMneInBetweenIsMne Posts: 423
    hedonist said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Over-thinking, over-analyzing...separates the body from the mind.

    I get anxiety - still, go enjoy the in-between that is yours since nothing is like the first (nor the second, third, etc.).

    It can be so sweet to just succumb to happenstance.
    Should have prefaced that this is a mini-vacation. You know away from the kids and want to have the most fun possible.

    But, leave nothing to happenstance, for luck is the residue of preparation.
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    I guess we diverge there - luck and preparation are total opposites to me. One left to serendipity, the other somewhat controlled (or trying to be controlled).

    If you can simply ride your wave and take it all for how it unfolds (for better or worse - such is life, as you must know, being married (?) and having children), seems so much more fulfilling and pure.

    Then again, it is YOUR wave.

    Either way, hope you ride well and hang ten :)
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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    edited October 2014
    InBetweenIsMne said:

    hedonist said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Over-thinking, over-analyzing...separates the body from the mind.

    I get anxiety - still, go enjoy the in-between that is yours since nothing is like the first (nor the second, third, etc.).

    It can be so sweet to just succumb to happenstance.
    Should have prefaced that this is a mini-vacation. You know away from the kids and want to have the most fun possible.

    But, leave nothing to happenstance, for luck is the residue of preparation.
    .
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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    InBetweenIsMne said:

    hedonist said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Over-thinking, over-analyzing...separates the body from the mind.

    I get anxiety - still, go enjoy the in-between that is yours since nothing is like the first (nor the second, third, etc.).

    It can be so sweet to just succumb to happenstance.
    Should have prefaced that this is a mini-vacation. You know away from the kids and want to have the most fun possible.

    But, leave nothing to happenstance, for luck is the residue of preparation.
    I object to my quote being quoted but not seen
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    InBetweenIsMneInBetweenIsMne Posts: 423
    hedonist said:

    I guess we diverge there - luck and preparation are total opposites to me. One left to serendipity, the other somewhat controlled (or trying to be controlled).

    If you can simply ride your wave and take it all for how it unfolds (for better or worse - such is life, as you must know, being married (?) and having children), seems so much more fulfilling and pure.

    Then again, it is YOUR wave.

    Either way, hope you ride well and hang ten :)

    I can accept and appreciate that.

    After all "we're all just visiting, all just breaking like waves".
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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    InBetweenIsMne said:

    hedonist said:

    I guess we diverge there - luck and preparation are total opposites to me. One left to serendipity, the other somewhat controlled (or trying to be controlled).

    If you can simply ride your wave and take it all for how it unfolds (for better or worse - such is life, as you must know, being married (?) and having children), seems so much more fulfilling and pure.

    Then again, it is YOUR wave.

    Either way, hope you ride well and hang ten :)

    I can accept and appreciate that.

    After all "we're all just visiting, all just breaking like waves".
    Where the land meets high tide..
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    InBetweenIsMne said:

    hedonist said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Over-thinking, over-analyzing...separates the body from the mind.

    I get anxiety - still, go enjoy the in-between that is yours since nothing is like the first (nor the second, third, etc.).

    It can be so sweet to just succumb to happenstance.
    Should have prefaced that this is a mini-vacation. You know away from the kids and want to have the most fun possible.

    But, leave nothing to happenstance, for luck is the residue of preparation.
    I object to my quote being quoted but not seen
    I object to my quote being seen but not quo...never mind :D

    (it's an embedded thing, I think)
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    ldent42ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    sigh eternally said:

    most 10c members freak me the fuck out with their lust for merch, making sure their favorite band member knows they exist, and/or determination to ride the rail at all costs, so I just stink up a local dive bar drinking wild turkey or jim beam until right before the show begins so I can deal. I am a pre-party of one.

    I am sure some are lovely folk, though. the pre-parties for charity are the best, because you can find most of them there.






    you're not allowed to be freaked out by anything with that avatar. Seriously. Ima have nightmares now.

    OP look for info on Wishlist and/or Five Horizons Pre Party (sorry I'm not going to your show so I don't have the info firsthand) and if there is a bar next to the venue you are probably going to see a bunch of ppl in PJ shirts just go say hi most are friendly. Skip the GA line, enjoy yourselves.
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    Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Just enjoy the show...ignore the merch line. It's not worth your time or your money. Hit up a bar, restaurant and enjoy the people before the show and our music come showtime
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    InBetweenIsMne said:

    hedonist said:

    I guess we diverge there - luck and preparation are total opposites to me. One left to serendipity, the other somewhat controlled (or trying to be controlled).

    If you can simply ride your wave and take it all for how it unfolds (for better or worse - such is life, as you must know, being married (?) and having children), seems so much more fulfilling and pure.

    Then again, it is YOUR wave.

    Either way, hope you ride well and hang ten :)

    I can accept and appreciate that.

    After all "we're all just visiting, all just breaking like waves".
    Where the land meets high tide..
    Hell yeah to both of you.

    The oceans made me...

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