Pearljam Australia Tour 2024

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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    BrainofBGA said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    In what way!? $$ 
    Driving to Raleigh is less exciting than traveling to Sydney.
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    bootlegger10 said:
    BrainofBGA said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    In what way!? $$ 
    Driving to Raleigh is less exciting than traveling to Sydney.
    Fair call. 
    Melbourne #1 '98
    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited February 1
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    Post edited by Spunkie on
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • njhaley1
    njhaley1 Valley of the Sun Posts: 875
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
  • JT167846
    JT167846 Posts: 993
    Try to stop over somewhere. For us Kiwis going right through from Europe to NZ you sit on a plane for 12 hours and your reward at the end of it is another 12 hr flight.

    Wife and I went from Dublin to Wellington in 2016. Left our house at 1730 on Friday evening and got to my Mum's place at 1930 on Sunday evening.

    Add jet lag and age to that and...well...still worth it though. 
    Stars are suns to other people.

    Wellington 1998
    London 2007
    Brisbane 2009
    Stockholm 2012
    Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014
    EV Dublin 2017
    Milan 2018
    Padova 2018
    Boston 2 2018
    Auckland 1 & 2 2024
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    I had no issues with jet lag going from East Coast US to Auckland.  Landed in the morning, checked in to hotel, went to grab merch, walked around a bit, took an hour nap, did a little work, and then went to the show.   Woke up at 5am the next day, got breakfast, had a couple conference calls and then drove up north for some afternoon golf.

    The return home was a different story.  5 days later I was still laying in bed until 3 or 4 am trying to fall asleep. 
  • Edved007
    Edved007 Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,065
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...
    95' - 7/9
    98' - 6/26, 6/27, 6/29, 8/26, 9/22
    03' - 4/25
    06' - 6/29, 6/30
    07' - 8/05
    09' - 8/23
    11' - 9/03, 9/04
    12' - 9/30
    13' - 7/16, 7/19, 10/21, 10/22, 11/15, 11/16, 12/06
    14' - 06/28, 06/29, 10/1, 10/03, 10/16, 10/17, 10/20, 10/22
    15' - 11/20, 11/22
    16' - 4/21, 4/26, 4/28, 4/29, 5/1, 5/2, 7/9, 8/5, 8/7, 8/20, 8/22
    17' - 4/7
    18' - 7/1, 7/3, 7/5, 8/8, 8/10, 8/18, 8/20, 9/4
    21' - 10/1, 10/2
    22' - 7/12, 7/14, 9/6, 9/8
  • Shaindli1
    Shaindli1 MA Posts: 2,360
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...
    Still super jealous.

    Post the one with Ed.
    #Grievance2025 
  • Edved007
    Edved007 Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,065
    Shaindli1 said:
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...
    Still super jealous.

    Post the one with Ed.
    ha, Ed with his take out...  was pretty surreal, had the entire band to myself for a good bit. I said what I needed to, but in hindsight I still babbled like a fanboy and wish I said a lot more. 
    95' - 7/9
    98' - 6/26, 6/27, 6/29, 8/26, 9/22
    03' - 4/25
    06' - 6/29, 6/30
    07' - 8/05
    09' - 8/23
    11' - 9/03, 9/04
    12' - 9/30
    13' - 7/16, 7/19, 10/21, 10/22, 11/15, 11/16, 12/06
    14' - 06/28, 06/29, 10/1, 10/03, 10/16, 10/17, 10/20, 10/22
    15' - 11/20, 11/22
    16' - 4/21, 4/26, 4/28, 4/29, 5/1, 5/2, 7/9, 8/5, 8/7, 8/20, 8/22
    17' - 4/7
    18' - 7/1, 7/3, 7/5, 8/8, 8/10, 8/18, 8/20, 9/4
    21' - 10/1, 10/2
    22' - 7/12, 7/14, 9/6, 9/8
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    njhaley1 said:
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
    Ya, I could stay there forever. Had a feeling PJ was leading us to good place. 
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    Edved007 said:
    Shaindli1 said:
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...
    Still super jealous.

    Post the one with Ed.
    ha, Ed with his take out...  was pretty surreal, had the entire band to myself for a good bit. I said what I needed to, but in hindsight I still babbled like a fanboy and wish I said a lot more. 
    Thanks! Been going through withdrawals again!
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • JT167846
    JT167846 Posts: 993
    West to east is far worse jet lag wise than east to west FYI.
    Stars are suns to other people.

    Wellington 1998
    London 2007
    Brisbane 2009
    Stockholm 2012
    Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014
    EV Dublin 2017
    Milan 2018
    Padova 2018
    Boston 2 2018
    Auckland 1 & 2 2024
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,754
    njhaley1 said:
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
    You going in our summer.. when you say this summer?  It's winter there and most places have cold, esp Melbourne 
  • njhaley1
    njhaley1 Valley of the Sun Posts: 875
    gotthebottle said:
    njhaley1 said:
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
    You going in our summer.. when you say this summer?  It's winter there and most places have cold, esp Melbourne 
    Yes, our summer. Haven't quite sorted out the itin, but might involve a cross-continent type tour. Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, etc. 

    The weather would be a relief from Phoenix; that's partly the point. 
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,754
    njhaley1 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    njhaley1 said:
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
    You going in our summer.. when you say this summer?  It's winter there and most places have cold, esp Melbourne 
    Yes, our summer. Haven't quite sorted out the itin, but might involve a cross-continent type tour. Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, etc. 

    The weather would be a relief from Phoenix; that's partly the point. 
    Whatever.. good luck with that
  • JT167846
    JT167846 Posts: 993
    njhaley1 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    njhaley1 said:
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
    You going in our summer.. when you say this summer?  It's winter there and most places have cold, esp Melbourne 
    Yes, our summer. Haven't quite sorted out the itin, but might involve a cross-continent type tour. Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, etc. 

    The weather would be a relief from Phoenix; that's partly the point. 
    Am heading to Phoenix in a few weeks. What's the clothing situation for winter? Shorts and hoodies? Or does it get cooler than that. We'll hit a Suns game or two so will be out late. Cheers in advance! 
    Stars are suns to other people.

    Wellington 1998
    London 2007
    Brisbane 2009
    Stockholm 2012
    Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014
    EV Dublin 2017
    Milan 2018
    Padova 2018
    Boston 2 2018
    Auckland 1 & 2 2024
  • njhaley1
    njhaley1 Valley of the Sun Posts: 875
    JT167846 said:
    njhaley1 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    njhaley1 said:
    Spunkie said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know how this SE US tour can ever compare to down under.  That trip has ruined me for domestic PJ tours.
    That trip ruined the ocean for me! Man... those waves!

    I liked the PJ Vancouver tour opener on the floor better than being so far away in the stadiums. I didn't expect so much jetlag travelling from Tamaki Makaurau to Coolangatta then down south! I totally learned a deeper respect for the travelling band et al.

    also, the Taranaki Mounga (mountain) got granted personhood rights today. So much respect for tbe Maori!
    also, I went off a high diving board a couple days back and because of the AJHackett bungee, I'm scarred for life!
    I'm planning a trip to AUS with my daughter this summer, and the only thing I'm dragging my feet over is buying plane tickets. 15hrs+ of the flying is no joke.

    The other issue is I'm very tempted not to return. 
    You going in our summer.. when you say this summer?  It's winter there and most places have cold, esp Melbourne 
    Yes, our summer. Haven't quite sorted out the itin, but might involve a cross-continent type tour. Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, etc. 

    The weather would be a relief from Phoenix; that's partly the point. 
    Am heading to Phoenix in a few weeks. What's the clothing situation for winter? Shorts and hoodies? Or does it get cooler than that. We'll hit a Suns game or two so will be out late. Cheers in advance! 
    We hit 80+ today.  I expect lows will probably be in the 50s at worst.  Highs 70s-80s.  Inningsfest, along with spring training openers, are towards the end of February.  I'm usually in shorts and a hoodie for that.  
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,287
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...

    Sweet!
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,715
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...
    demetrios said:
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...

    Sweet!
    Did you have fresh sharpies and something to sign? 
    What a cool experience.
    What was Ed eating for takeout? I might want to buy him lunch someday! ;)
    Surprised no Big Pete at his side. He 'autograph blocked" me the one time I met Ed. Oh well. Did get a couple guitar picks though.
  • deb1211
    deb1211 Posts: 2,038
    Edved007 said:
    Shaindli1 said:
    Edved007 said:
    I live in the Milwaukee area and even though I'm very well traveled, I had never made the trip to AU/NZ before and was really worked up about the jet lag.  I was dumfounded how easy it was going there. Flew from Milwaukee to San Fran, then the big leg from SFO to Auckland, but was easier than going to Europe.  Overnight flight, slept a decent amount, got there in the morning, got lucky with an early check in at the hotel, took a shower and hit the town with no issue.  Coming home from Sydney though....that did suck...what didn't suck was the three shows in Auckland/Gold Coast, the incredible people, and the beautiful geography.  Bumping into these guys didn't hurt either...
    Still super jealous.

    Post the one with Ed.
    ha, Ed with his take out...  was pretty surreal, had the entire band to myself for a good bit. I said what I needed to, but in hindsight I still babbled like a fanboy and wish I said a lot more. 
    Love Smitty giving you the once over

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