The show is just an added bonus.

I traveled to NYC with my dear friend JTH, we tore that city apart on Saturday. We did the sightseeing thing, and then hit every Irish pub in Manhattan. Sunday a few phone calls were made and my boy Storman Norman told me EXACTLY where to go for a few before concert beverages. FUCK those $10 beers, we sat in a local pub 3 blocks from the Garden and had PBR'S 2 for $5. Then a few more phone calls are made. And within the next hour some of the COOLEST people I know all start showing up. I really don't need to give names, you all know who you are. We hugged, we embraced, we laughed, some of us even shed a tear for different reasons. We ordered pizza's, we took photos, we asked about loved ones, we caught up on life. We have been doing this for a long time, some longer then others, but it never gets old. It just keeps getting BETTER!

The show is just a bonus.
Its the lifetime friendships I have made over the years, that makes it worth the trip.
And each and every one of you who were with myself Storman Norman and James yesterday, all know one thing.

SPEEDY GETS TO THROW THE PARTY IN CHICAGO, FOR WRIGLEY!!!!!!
And SPEEDY has been known to throw a pretty damned good party.

Take me piece by piece.....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....

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  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    I just want to scream ......"Hello"
    So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
    What You Giving

    I suggest you step out on your Porch.
    Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    booze.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,788

    I just want to scream ......"Hello"

    Yesterday couldn't have been more perfect.
    It was fucking PERFECT!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • dankinddankind I am not your foot. Posts: 20,827
    Speedy, ya big lug.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,788
    edited May 2016
    rick1zoo2 said:

    booze.

    BOOZE!
    Much more on Saturday.Yesterday, throughout the entire day/night, I managed 3 beers and a shot.

    On most days, I put 3 beers and a shot on my cornflakes.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,031
    I can't wait to party in chicago Speedy!! I like beer. And Pearl Jam. A lot.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,788

    I can't wait to party in chicago Speedy!! I like beer. And Pearl Jam. A lot.

    Trust me.
    You are going to have fun.
    And you will meet 15-20 of the coolest people walking this planet.
    I guarantee that.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • myoung321myoung321 Posts: 2,855


    The show is just a bonus.
    Its the lifetime friendships I have made over the years, that makes it worth the trip.

    Exactly how we feel after every trip... and why we'll be back again ;)


    SPEEDY GETS TO THROW THE PARTY IN CHICAGO, FOR WRIGLEY!!!!!!
    And SPEEDY has been known to throw a pretty damned good party.

    Alright!!! We'll be there!!!
    "The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera." - Yusuf Karsh
     


  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,788
    myoung321 said:


    The show is just a bonus.
    Its the lifetime friendships I have made over the years, that makes it worth the trip.

    Exactly how we feel after every trip... and why we'll be back again ;)


    SPEEDY GETS TO THROW THE PARTY IN CHICAGO, FOR WRIGLEY!!!!!!
    And SPEEDY has been known to throw a pretty damned good party.

    Alright!!! We'll be there!!!
    Right on!

    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 28,258
    Glad you had a great time Speedy I've always felt the same the show is a bonus , enjoy tonight ....
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Red MosqitoRed Mosqito Posts: 1,229

    I traveled to NYC with my dear friend JTH, we tore that city apart on Saturday. We did the sightseeing thing, and then hit every Irish pub in Manhattan. Sunday a few phone calls were made and my boy Storman Norman told me EXACTLY where to go for a few before concert beverages. FUCK those $10 beers, we sat in a local pub 3 blocks from the Garden and had PBR'S 2 for $5. Then a few more phone calls are made. And within the next hour some of the COOLEST people I know all start showing up. I really don't need to give names, you all know who you are. We hugged, we embraced, we laughed, some of us even shed a tear for different reasons. We ordered pizza's, we took photos, we asked about loved ones, we caught up on life. We have been doing this for a long time, some longer then others, but it never gets old. It just keeps getting BETTER!

    The show is just a bonus.
    Its the lifetime friendships I have made over the years, that makes it worth the trip.
    And each and every one of you who were with myself Storman Norman and James yesterday, all know one thing.

    SPEEDY GETS TO THROW THE PARTY IN CHICAGO, FOR WRIGLEY!!!!!!
    And SPEEDY has been known to throw a pretty damned good party.

    Hopefully no one walks off with SPEEDY's grill this time around! Was that ever found?
  • droptheleash9droptheleash9 Posts: 1,327
    Stories like this just underscore how awesome this band and the community that it fosters truly are.
  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Enjoy it Speedy!
    I've met Rob

    DEGENERATE FUK

    This place is dead

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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,625
    Jealous. Someday we will do the MSG shows. Hope you guys have a blast.
  • MalrothMalroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,483
    Unless you are a social pariah like the wife and I. Without the show it would just be dinner.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Malroth said:

    Unless you are a social pariah like the wife and I. Without the show it would just be dinner.

    Hahaha yeah me too, we don't come out of the woods until the doors open lol
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,136
    epic post SPEEDY!!!well said!!glad u had so much fun..seeya at wrigley
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    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,052
    myoung321 said:


    The show is just a bonus.
    Its the lifetime friendships I have made over the years, that makes it worth the trip.

    Exactly how we feel after every trip... and why we'll be back again ;)


    SPEEDY GETS TO THROW THE PARTY IN CHICAGO, FOR WRIGLEY!!!!!!
    And SPEEDY has been known to throw a pretty damned good party.

    Alright!!! We'll be there!!!
    I love seeing so many people I know from various parts of my life at the NY shows, but it's not an official show until I run into Speedy.
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