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FOT Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: Forrest on July 07, 2008, 05:06:54 PM
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I thought I'd try again to arrange a soda meet-up if anyone's interested, since I can imagine a few FOT are planning on attending this one. I'll probably get either a Ginger Ale or a Diet Dr. Pepper; haven't made my final decision yet. I know he's not with 3EB on this one, but it should be a pretty good show nonetheless.
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Why don't you just bring some Tea's Tea with you and sip it on the great lawn whilst your ears sip on the sweet sounds of Teddy Songbird...
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I so wish I could go to this. Last year's McCarren show was one of the best ever.
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Why don't you just bring some Tea's Tea with you and sip it on the great lawn whilst your ears sip on the sweet sounds of Teddy Songbird...
Eh. I'm more of a Surge man myself.
And you will be missed, Grote. I was hoping we could bro down like old times, but I know we will soon.
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You're talking about the Battery Park show, right? I might be going- I'm not sure.
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Apparently you have to get tickets at the show and tickets are available at 5pm. I get off work at 6pm and it'll take a half hour to get there. People who've been to these events, will I arrive to be told to go home?
I am guessing that I'm okay, but I am 0-100 in guessing the timing of musical events. I always arrive too early to shows and end up waiting and waiting, until I finally decide to arrive later, in which case it's already sold out.
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You are shameless, emily.
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You are shameless, emily.
Reminds me of this passage in the NY Times Magazine profile of Rush Limbaugh:
"Others use Limbaugh as their pitchman, which costs them a premium and a long-term commitment. And lately he has created a new option. At a much higher rate he will weave a product into his monologue (To a caller who said he took two showers after voting for Clinton in Operation Chaos, Limbaugh responded: “If you had followed my advice and gotten a Rinnai tankless water heater, you wouldn’t have needed to take two showers. And I’ll tell you why. . . .”)"
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/magazine/06Limbaugh-t.html?pagewanted=all
That's a really fascinating article, by the way.
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Apparently you have to get tickets at the show and tickets are available at 5pm. I get off work at 6pm and it'll take a half hour to get there. People who've been to these events, will I arrive to be told to go home?
I am guessing that I'm okay, but I am 0-100 in guessing the timing of musical events. I always arrive too early to shows and end up waiting and waiting, until I finally decide to arrive later, in which case it's already sold out.
Any and all FOTs can get on our list - just PM me!
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ted come back to los angeles please. we will be in full force.
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You are shameless, emily.
Reminds me of this passage in the NY Times Magazine profile of Rush Limbaugh:
"Others use Limbaugh as their pitchman, which costs them a premium and a long-term commitment. And lately he has created a new option. At a much higher rate he will weave a product into his monologue (To a caller who said he took two showers after voting for Clinton in Operation Chaos, Limbaugh responded: “If you had followed my advice and gotten a Rinnai tankless water heater, you wouldn’t have needed to take two showers. And I’ll tell you why. . . .”)"
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/magazine/06Limbaugh-t.html?pagewanted=all
That's a really fascinating article, by the way.
Yeah, it's a good read. I was surprised the article referred to Rush's hearing problems yet didn't really mention the fact that he went deaf because of his pain killer addiction.
And to all FOTs seeing Ted, have fun. I saw him before Pearl Jam last week and he was excellent.
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Apparently you have to get tickets at the show and tickets are available at 5pm. I get off work at 6pm and it'll take a half hour to get there. People who've been to these events, will I arrive to be told to go home?
I am guessing that I'm okay, but I am 0-100 in guessing the timing of musical events. I always arrive too early to shows and end up waiting and waiting, until I finally decide to arrive later, in which case it's already sold out.
Any and all FOTs can get on our list - just PM me!
See, now, this is why you are awesome (other than your music, which I also hear is pretty good - I only listen to Wyclef). Man do I wish I could go. Maybe I'll try to sneak off the reservation.
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I'm starting a job in Battery Park this week. I'm selling apples for a nickel to pay for all my hedge funds that have tanked.
I can scout out a soda-jerk locale. I swear on my britches to do a better job than the Jay Reatard fiasco.
TL, you are too good to us goons.
C!
(http://www.autolife.umd.umich.edu/Design/Gartman/D_Casestudy/ID74271_2_depression_apples.gif)
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Apparently you have to get tickets at the show and tickets are available at 5pm. I get off work at 6pm and it'll take a half hour to get there. People who've been to these events, will I arrive to be told to go home?
I am guessing that I'm okay, but I am 0-100 in guessing the timing of musical events. I always arrive too early to shows and end up waiting and waiting, until I finally decide to arrive later, in which case it's already sold out.
Any and all FOTs can get on our list - just PM me!
See, now, this is why you are awesome (other than your music, which I also hear is pretty good - I only listen to Wyclef). Man do I wish I could go. Maybe I'll try to sneak off the reservation.
you and trembling eagle both love wyclef huh. i prefer the fugees myself.
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I hope that fun lady shows up to dance for Ted again!
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Apparently you have to get tickets at the show and tickets are available at 5pm. I get off work at 6pm and it'll take a half hour to get there. People who've been to these events, will I arrive to be told to go home?
I am guessing that I'm okay, but I am 0-100 in guessing the timing of musical events. I always arrive too early to shows and end up waiting and waiting, until I finally decide to arrive later, in which case it's already sold out.
Any and all FOTs can get on our list - just PM me!
What a guy! Oh, if only I were near enough to take advantage of this generous offer.
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Ditto.
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If I didn't have to work Friday morning and I knew my way around Hot Garbage City, I would totally be there.
As long as I know that The Ocean State hasn't been forsaken, I can be patient.
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BEST. SUMMER. EVER.
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you and trembling eagle both love wyclef huh. i prefer the fugees myself.
The irony is I don't even like Wyclef, but it's the only thing I've been able to listen to since 1998. I lost a bet.
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you and trembling eagle both love wyclef huh. i prefer the fugees myself.
The irony is I don't even like Wyclef, but it's the only thing I've been able to listen to since 1998. I lost a bet.
was the bet to listen to wyclef until november 2008? so that "you'll be gone till november..."
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBHHtpTwJeM[/youtube]
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was the bet to listen to wyclef until november 2008? so that "you'll be gone till november..."
November 2038. I never should have said I could make it over that zoo exhibit on my BMX bike.
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GETTING BACK ON TRACK...
There's a filthy bar by Chamber St that Joe Hardhat and associated Firemen hang out in that is really cheap. They have Hank Williams on the jukebox. There is also a bar a block away from the Staten Island ferry that is closer but looks absolutely decrepid.
But why all the bars? There are landmarks too. The Irish Potato Famine Memorial is really nice and easy to find. You can see Jersey City from there.
C
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The Irish Potato Famine Memorial
Say, 6:00?
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I think I'll need a Smithwick's or two to fully appreciate the Irish Potoato Famine Memorial.
I vote bar!
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Surely there is some kind of The Irish Potato Famine Bar?
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Surely there is some kind of The Irish Potato Famine Bar?
Any given Pub.
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Surely there is some kind of The Irish Potato Famine Bar?
Any given Pub.
Or just backstage at our show.
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Shane McGowan is actually listed as an item on the rider. I heard about you dudes.
McGowan x1 (one)
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I really want to go, but it's my mom's birthday, but I still might go (is that shitty?)
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Bring her along.
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Yeah, bring her. Moms love Teddy Rockstar almost as much as activist womyn do.
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i'm coming to this!!
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and yes i'd LOVE to meet up for a frosty cold root beer. that is, if i'm not waiting on line for tickets. i will PM the man right now.
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I think I might be able to come- in a lucky coincidence, it happens to be the same day as the only night my friend has off from work. But we wouldn't be able to wait for tickets since I'm not done with work (here in CT) until after 4, so the logistics are iffy. Not to mention that I have yet to actually ask my parents if I can go (sorry for the stupid adolescent stuff).
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FYI, I'm getting all the PMs, and just for the fun of it, I'm going to make the list with everyone's FOT names (your sister excluded, Samir), so be sure you use that name when you walk up!
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Awesome. Thanks!
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"Do you have a drivers licsense, Miss LeGnome?"
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I hope HBOpresentsInTreatment shows up!
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thanks ted!!!!!
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TL, you are The Best. Ever.
Also, now I regret not having a more hilarious username.
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"Do you have a drivers licsense, Miss LeGnome?"
I've always wondered if my somewhat random choice of internet username would end up mattering in some way. Evidently it has.
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FYI, I'm getting all the PMs, and just for the fun of it, I'm going to make the list with everyone's FOT names (your sister excluded, Samir), so be sure you use that name when you walk up!
You're awesome Ted. Although I think it'd be funny for her to have to use my name at the door whatever the outdoor equivalent of a door is.
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FYI, I'm getting all the PMs, and just for the fun of it, I'm going to make the list with everyone's FOT names (your sister excluded, Samir), so be sure you use that name when you walk up!
You're awesome Ted. Although I think it'd be funny for her to have to use my name at the door whatever the outdoor equivalent of a door is.
Table?
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I'm bad at estimating times and that sort of thing- taking a train home that leaves from Grand Central at 10:22 (my other options being 9:37 or 11:22) seems reasonable, right?
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Hey everyone - I have to cap the list off where it is as of this morning, I'm afraid - I have to get it submitted to the River to River people ASAP. I'm humbled by the response, and will see you all there!
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Hey TL,
I will be on the list in spirit!
dfk
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Ted, thanks for helping us out with this.
The lines for these River 2 River things are worse than a punishment, and getting us out of that is very hospitable of you. We owed you to begin with... and now?
If you asked, we'd have to lie to the cops for you.
C
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I will be attempting to get into the show the old-fashioned way: running like a madman after I get off work at the six-fifteen. Anyone who sees a harried, old-fashioned-looking gal should say hello. Hopefully it will be me. If not, I hope the two of you are very happy together.
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STINKER! I was just about to e-mail TL.
I guess I'll just be waiting on line with all of the other underlings.
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so where and when is the meet-up?
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Alright, to accommodate the under 21 (Canadian) crowd, we'll meet at 6pm in front of the Staten Island Ferry hanger. It's close and accessable from pretty much every train that runs through the area. Send me a PM for my number so I know how many people to wait for.
We can meet underneath this tribute to mass-transit...
(http://www.nycedc.com/NR/rdonlyres/8806330A-EAB7-4C55-9C03-C568E87A7E4B/0/SIFTR_Slide_01.jpg)
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Alright, to accommodate the under 21 (Canadian) crowd
There's an underaged Canadian coming?
God, how lame. Ditch her and go to a bar or something.
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I vote Teas Tea!
(I don't think I could fully appreciate the Staten Island Ferry without one)
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Is there a Teas Tea in the area? Or am I not picking up on something bigger?
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(sob)
I'm missing this AND I just missed a free Dirtbombs show RIGHT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD! WHY OH WHY!
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Is there a Teas Tea in the area? Or am I not picking up on something bigger?
they're portable, you just bring them with you.
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I knew someday that someone would invent portable tea!
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I might be coming to the meetup- plans have yet to be fully arranged. Plus I'm new here so it's kind of weird anyway. (For the record, I am also underage.)
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i'm there!
driving to the port authority and then parking it up and making my way over.
PSYCHED!!!!!!! THE JAMES IS IN THE TURLET!!!!!
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I don't know if I'll be able to get a sodey as I'm meeting up with other folks at the show, but I'll be at Battery Park. I really hope they do The World is in the Turlet. My friend said they did it in Boston opening for Pearl Jam, so my expectations are high.
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I went and it was really fun! It was very cool to meet those FOTs that I hadn't met before. Wish I could've stuck around with you guys longer.
Mr. Leo did in fact play "The World is in the Turlet" (by request!) and it was a new kind of awesome. Great to see all the confused faces in the crowd.
For those of you that couldn't make it, I've done my part to bring a little of the experience to you (http://www.ramseyess.com/?p=108") (don't get your hopes up).
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It was great meeting you, Ramsobot. You're a good guy. Next time we'll drink a lot of soda and run around in circles.
And yes, that is how Mr. Ted sings.
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I couldn't find Tea's Tea, so I brought an Honest Tea. Then Spoony called me a hypocrite because I drink "Honest Tea", but have a stolen mp3 player from Walmart. So yeah, just as funny in person. ;)
*Edit - Actually, I'm not positive it was Spoony.. ???
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HEY! I'm sorry I couldn't be part of the meetup, but I'm glad you guys could all make it - I definitely saw Emma in the crowd at some point and kept meaning to give a shout out to the FOTs, but I kept getting all discombobulated and forgot - I IDN'T EVEN DO IT FOR "TURLET!" I'm an idiot - forgive me!
It was a fun night, though, no? I think I lost about 5 pounds...
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It was a great night! Turlet was awesome! Everyone had a blast!
Thanks so much, Ted, for getting us in - we really appreciate it!
You rock!
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Me: Hey door people, I'm on the list. Probably as Emma.
Door People: Just "emma"?
Me: Yeah, I think so.
Door People, skeptically: Okay, we'll check. (pause) Wait, is this you?
Me: What?
Door People: "Emma From Toronto"?
Me: (uncontrollable giggling)
Door People: (perplexed)
Thank you so much, TL! It was an AMAZING show and a great way to sort of cap off my time in the city (i leave on sunday :'(). And thank you FOTs who came to the meetup, too--it was great to, um, meet up with all of you. You're super cool.
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yeah this show RULED. "the unwanted things" sounded really great towards the end of the set.
nice to meet you everyone! thanks for organizing things spoony, thanks to my show-watching partners emily and stan. great night all around! and i made it back to philly by 1130. awesome.
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TL, you were at the the meet-up. You were on stage playing... doing more at the meet-up than any of us. We just stood there. You worked harder than your own sweat wristband. That thing gave up half-way through.
I've never seen you and the Rx play before, and I was knocked out. No joke. I can't wait for the next time.
We met Alan Vega from Suicide at a nearby dive bar afterwards, which was unintentionally hilarious. It was a night of adventure.
Emma is sweeter in person than anyone can imagine. It's our loss that she's leaving so soon. You couldn't ask for an a group as easy-going as the FOT's I met last night.
Gravy, I can be an ass. I have no idea how to joke with people... sorry. Keep kicking against the man.
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holy ess-hit alan vega?!
guess i should have stuck around for a bit longer...
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im seething with jealousy. that whole nite sounds like a lot of fun.
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holy ess-hit alan vega?!
guess i should have stuck around for a bit longer...
If you have any level of hero worship for the guy, be glad you weren't there. He's seen better days.
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He could have imagined he was Doc Oc or Roy Orbison like we did to make it go down smoother. Or get in a finger-pointing argument with him like Neil did over the Philadelphia Eagles
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He could have imagined he was Doc Oc or Roy Orbison like we did to make it go down smoother. Or get in a finger-pointing argument with him like Neil did over the Philadelphia Eagles
I cannot even begin to find the proper words with which to express my regret over leaving before this happened.
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Or get in a finger-pointing argument with him like Neil did over the Philadelphia Eagles
Oh, that Numberman.
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He could have imagined he was Doc Oc or Roy Orbison like we did to make it go down smoother. Or get in a finger-pointing argument with him like Neil did over the Philadelphia Eagles
I cannot even begin to find the proper words with which to express my regret over leaving before this happened.
Seriously! How did I miss this? I'm proud of you guys!
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We decided to go to TGIFridays because it was the only place around that would accommodate over/unders. Thank god that place was closed and we opted for "The Blarney Stone" right next store, who couldn't have cared less who was even old enough to drive. You want a bar for Joe Hardhat, here it is.
After a while, when half the group had decided to get home, Vega trots in with a gait that's right out of Barfly. I'm sure that he's "the guy from Suicide", so Neil starts shouting for him. And lo, he's more than happy for the company. He's very free with stories about Debbie Harry, and opinionated about sports though that left some of us behind, except for Neil. Vega gets some Long Island goon involved in the conversation that starts to look less like a free exchange of ideas than some big dude who wants to talk loudly in your face.
Later on, Neil would confess that he had trouble figuring out where the guys loyalties lay and assumes he was just argumentative.
Vega follows us out (wanders out) to smoke a cig that he's smoked halfway through earlier, pinched out and pocked. He says goodnight and has hugs for us. He seems to love and be known in this bar, not for his status in music history so much as he's an old guy who hangs out at this bar an awful lot.
The next FOT meet-up may involve the Blarney Stone to party with Suicide.
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My favorite part of the night is still Numberman's shameless "Suicide! Hey! Guy from Suicide! Suuuu-icide!"
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Neil is my new favorite person. An evening with him will end on some Saudi billionaire's yacht, or in jail.
I want to change my profile to include "Now run along y'all, don't make me stab ya twice," but I don't know how that could ever be construed as funny.
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I've worked in that area for 2 years. There are no good bars. I thought about recommending a real hardhat place, the White Horse (not the Dylan Thomas one) but even that was too awful -- if you really like the Eagles you might like it. That said, recommending that particular hellhole of the Blarney Stone never entered my mind. That is right out of Barfly. No irony. Just people really digging down into booze.
I'm proud that you made it so fun and sorry I had to miss the show.