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The Best Show on WFMU => Show Discussion => Topic started by: AndrewVDill on July 22, 2009, 02:30:15 PM
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I have never been more excited to see something in my mailbox. I thought this would be awesome, and it exceeded my expectations 1,000 times over. Thank you Tom and everyone who was involved with it. Best Show For Life.
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Showing off?
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Showing off?
Little bit. But mostly just excited.
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I will begin camping out by my mailbox immediately.
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I got mine as well. Thank you muches!
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oh cool
now i just have to wait for Ken to finish his premium so i can get my pledge swag in the mail
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man oh man oh man oh man
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I chose the Seven Second Delay Premium so I expect to get my stuff sometime in February.
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i got it. i love it. is there a jpg of the TOM cover art to show it off on my ipod? i think i remember a thread somewhere with it but it's lost at sea.
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3746728361_df0afbfd7f_o.jpg)
I found this, but it's got a white border. I bet there's something better out there.
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Oh man, reading this made me THIS much more excited. Now, instead of walking briskly to the mailbox, I will run to examine the contents!
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Just got this as well! The Dogmo bag looks great and I'm about to listen to the Scharpling and Wurster cd!
Thanks again Tom (and everyone else involved)
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Can't wait to get ANOTHER tote bag! (That's right, I'm bragging - I use mine every day, it's awesome.)
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Can you tell me if the premiums are coming via USPS or UPS? I am overly excited about it and I need to know if I should be excited when the mail comes or when the UPS man arrives. Thanks!
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And please, everyone do me a favor: don't spread the CDs all over the digital world until the first couple mailings are done. We all worked so hard on it, and it would be great if people who pledged for it got it before the freeloaders of the planet.
Thanks!
Tom.
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If anyone can post the album artwork for At The Speed of Sound too I'd appreciate it.
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Can you tell me if the premiums are coming via USPS or UPS? I am overly excited about it and I need to know if I should be excited when the mail comes or when the UPS man arrives. Thanks!
I got mine from the USPS. Start camping by the mailbox.
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I got mine from the USPS. Start camping by the mailbox.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm212/bew409/tent.jpg)
done and DONE.
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crap! it looks like another night of camping by the mailbox!
stupid-living-on-the-west-coast...
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Just got mine today and I have been worried as I am convinced someone is going through my mail (still haven't gotten this week's Time Out New York yet) among other missing things. About to throw the TOM CD in the old Victrola and give it a listen while playing some PS3. The artwork on the CD and the case itself is an excellent tribute to the legacy that is Dogmo.
SPOILERS BELOW
Also, I am relieved that I am still a member in good standing with the Friends of Tom thanks to the official card after being accused of putting on a comedy routine last time I called in.
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Somethin weird was going on with my pledge dough--should been debited monthly but wasn't. I finally resolved it last week, and I hope I did so in time to receive this package of awesomeness post-haste.
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People should see what a good job I did of forging what I assume was Tom's handwriting from my old card to my new one. It's uncanny.
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Here's the album art without the white border. Found it on another topic:
(http://chunklet.com/images/upload/6/image2/n55012674385_9331.jpg)
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I had my mouse pledge debited once in may for the proportional monthly amount but not since - and i have had adequate money in my account - should i be worried?
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crap! it looks like another night of camping by the mailbox!
stupid- living-on-the-west-coast me-for-ordering-so-many-premiums....
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Not to start anything but the grocery/tote bag from the Best Show is of better quality than the one offered by Never Funny. This one has the straps reinforced all the way to the bottom, rather than with just some stitching at the top.
Also the Tom cd is great. My favorite tribute album (not meaning to damn with faint praise since I really enjoy it).
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Not to start anything but the grocery/tote bag from the Best Show is of better quality than the one offered by Never Funny.
Plus, it's way bigger. I don't know what to use the Never Funny tote for.
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Package arrived today! Now I've got new travel music for the drive to Minneapolis.
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Was thrilled to get home after a long workday to find my premium waiting for me. I am now an official card carrying FOT and it feels great (now I just need to post here more often). Thanks to everyone involved in putting this together.
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Everything in this package looks gorgeous. Isn't it great to exist at this point in time.
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I got mine yesterday. It's all great. The Dogmo stuff was kind of bitter sweet.
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Seriously, how hard do Hank IV kill it on "Smile Away"?
The answer, of course, is SUPER HARD. Great stuff. All Time Classic Premium.
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you guys are killing me. im unfollowing this thread. JEALOUS!
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Got all my stuff today. Totally awesome. FOT Membership card has taken it's rightful place in my wallet.
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Got my premium, thank you so much, Tom. New Scharpling & Wurster stuff is incredible, and the tribute to RAM is outstanding. Tom you should sing more, I'm lovin it! And, the new FOT cards look great.
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It just arrived and it is a thing of beauty.
Seriously - Good guys do win!
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Got my premium today- THANK YOU!!!
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The Ted Leo fanzine track is HILARIOUS. Thank you!!!
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I am so fortunate to own all this magnificent swag! Thank you!
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I got mine today, too! Thanks so much to everyone involved!
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And please, everyone do me a favor: don't spread the CDs all over the digital world until the first couple mailings are done. We all worked so hard on it, and it would be great if people who pledged for it got it before the freeloaders of the planet.
Thanks!
Tom.
In that spirit, I will hold off on sharing high res album art for a while longer. But if it's ok with you Tom in the long run, I will upload a version for people to use. Can't wait for my copy!
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prime premium!
thanks Tom et al.
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Tom takes premiums to the next level with this one. A classic for sure. Thanks Tom!
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you guys are killing me. im unfollowing this thread. JEALOUS!
Yep, another disappointing day of mail for me.
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Mine arrived today, too. I almost forgot what with the tote bag and the CDs that I'd also be getting a FoT card! I'm gonna wield that sucker at the Panera Bread counter and see if they'll give me a discount.
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Made it to Kalamazoo!
Thank you so much Tom and WFMU. I just said that this was the greatest day of my life, and got a dirty look from both my wife and child.
But it's in the top 3.
Be well all!
Ike
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you guys are killing me. im unfollowing this thread. JEALOUS!
Yep, another disappointing day of mail for me.
Me three.
www.sadtrombone.com
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got mine today and loving it.
anyone notice the spines are different?
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you guys are killing me. im unfollowing this thread. JEALOUS!
Yep, another disappointing day of mail for me.
Me three.
www.sadtrombone.com
Me again.
I have a couple of prizes and the CBC premium. So I think I gots to wait.
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I got my electric bill today.
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I got a gas bill but I just assumed it was Irwin's premium.
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Got mine! It was sitting propped up under the mailbox, looking really tempting for thievers and stealers. No dice, good guys win!
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I got mine today.
In anticipation of this I bought Ram on itunes and have been listening nonstop for the last two days. I cant wait to hear the tribute.
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When I gets mine, it will be like a birthday present from 'FMU. A giant birthday present. Christmas/Hanukkah in July/August.
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Even though I do not have mine yet, just reading how happy the premium is making everyone makes me smile.
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Got it this morning! I assumed that it would take ages to get to the frozen north, but USPS and Canada Post co-operated nicely!
Awesome work on the "TOM" design, RJ.
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Got mine! It was sitting propped up under the mailbox, looking really tempting for thievers and stealers. No dice, good guys win!
I'm envisioning a guy looking not unlike Snake from The Simpsons walking around with his groceries with your "Best Show For Life" totebag. Thank goodness that didn't happen.
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Got my pledge pack!
didn't the Cherry Blossom pack come with a cd? I only got a t-shirt.
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Opened my door to see a happy white box waiting for me.
Christ, that CD is good. BOTH CDs are good*, but the Ram tribute is so special. Amazing work putting that together, Tom. Amazing work by everyone involved.
* I imagine, I haven't listened to the S&W cd yet, but I feel comfortable making that assertion.
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love the tote bag, and of course the CD's...so so great!
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Got my pledge pack!
didn't the Cherry Blossom pack come with a cd? I only got a t-shirt.
Yes it does! E-mail Joe McGasko and get this straightened out: http://wfmu.org/email.php?id=235&return=%2F (http://wfmu.org/email.php?id=235&return=%2F)
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I can't decide which guest artist hit it farther out of the park: Aimee Mann, TL, or Death Cab. Danielson and Dump were also amazing.
Congratulations, Tom! This was a stunning achievement.
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I still haven't gotten it! You guys are killing me!
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I still haven't gotten it! You guys are killing me!
Yeah, me neither! You guys are killing us!
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I can't decide which guest artist hit it farther out of the park: Aimee Mann, TL, or Death Cab. Danielson and Dump were also amazing.
Congratulations, Tom! This was a stunning achievement.
Is there already Grammy buzz surrounding the performance by Kid Jersey?!
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Yaysies, I got mine today! Such a haul. WFMU has the BEST pledge premiums. Only bummer was the cover on my signed Hodgman book is torn. But the cover's not what's signed, so I could always replace it.
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(http://gallery.me.com/susie.john/100082/IMG_0174/web.jpg)
All this in one envelope--Bravo, WFMU packers!
Amazing guest vocalist with Dump... wow.
I like the design of the Class Two FOT cards.
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ps: Amazing S&W logo on At the Speed of Sound. Hats off to presumably Spoony.
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ps: Amazing S&W logo on At the Speed of Sound. Hats off to presumably Spoony.
Yes, that is awesome. I hope the mouse pledge people are getting their stuff now, too!
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ps: Amazing S&W logo on At the Speed of Sound. Hats off to presumably Spoony.
Yes, that is awesome. I hope the mouse pledge people are getting their stuff now, too!
Me too! I wants!
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ps: Amazing S&W logo on At the Speed of Sound. Hats off to presumably Spoony.
Yes, that is awesome. I hope the mouse pledge people are getting their stuff now, too!
Me too! I wants!
I third.
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GOT IT! BOOYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY (<--the sound of the Jim Cramer caller Tom played over and over many years ago).
Martin, in an act of solidarity, I am going to listen to the first two tracks of TOM and then wait until you get yours to listen to the rest. I've got some other premiums to tide me over.
AH! "3 Legs" just ended. The pain...
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ps: Amazing S&W logo on At the Speed of Sound. Hats off to presumably Spoony.
Yes, that is awesome. I hope the mouse pledge people are getting their stuff now, too!
Me too! I wants!
I third.
Fourth! Does doing this make my stuff come faster?
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Were any of the folks who have received their stuff Mouse donors? This information will help me sleep through the night.
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It could be that your scratchy record premium is holding you up, since I think they like to ship everything at once.
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GOT IT! BOOYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY (<--the sound of the Jim Cramer caller Tom played over and over many years ago).
Martin, in an act of solidarity, I am going to listen to the first two tracks of TOM and then wait until you get yours to listen to the rest. I've got some other premiums to tide me over.
AH! "3 Legs" just ended. The pain...
Good for you, Jon! Enjoy all of it, please!
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It could be that your scratchy record premium is holding you up, since I think they like to ship everything at once.
Yeah, I'm sure the locked-groove LP is taking awhile to produce. Also the fact that I chose the Prank Patrol premium is not helping me, since their premiums generally tend to be finished around the time the next marathon is starting up.
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The Prank Patrol premium was supposedly finished around the time of the marathon, if you could believe it.
Still nothing for me.
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I finally have a FOT card! My wife saw it and said, "OOO, I bet you get that laminated."
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Got mine yesterday. Thanks WFMU!
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Just got back and found my parcel waiting outside. You know what makes my story different to everyone elses? I'm in England.
Anyway, thank you so much Tom, WFMU and everyone else involved. Fantastic stuff. That tote bag is too good to use.
I'm going to a music festival next week, and I wanted my WFMU T-shirt for that. Though I doubt anyone will see it under the massive waterproof jacket I will no doubt have to wear over it.
EDIT: TOM is incredible. Way better than I even imagined. Not listening to at the speed of sound until I can give it my full attention!
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- This is... boring?
- Featherweight Punk Pop
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I just missed a call on my cell phone from area code 201. This doesn't bode well.
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Listening to the TOM album now - holy crap, this rules! I'll be showing off the Dogmo tote at the grocery store this evening!
This album will most likely be playing non-stop in our home for the next month.
P.S. Impressive performance by Kid Jersey!
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Were any of the folks who have received their stuff Mouse donors? This information will help me sleep through the night.
I, too, would like to know.
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I am stupid and did not even send my cheque in until this morning.
Have I missed out on getting the premium?
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Were any of the folks who have received their stuff Mouse donors? This information will help me sleep through the night.
I, too, would like to know.
I still haven't slept.
I am stupid and did not even send my cheque in until this morning.
Have I missed out on getting the premium?
I doubt it. They'll just hold your premiums until your payment arrives. They do this for people who pay in installments.
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Got this across the ocean and right promptly too!
The TOM cd is incredible. Wonderful contributions from everyone, my absolute favourites right now being Danielson, Aimee Mann and Dump.
Fantastic S&W cd too.
Top stuff all round!!
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Last night I got home from work and there was a box by the door. I was VERY excited.
But it was something for my wife. That package was a total jerk to do that to me.
I threw it in the garbage.
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Last night I got home from work and there was a box by the door. I was VERY excited.
But it was something for my wife. That package was a total jerk to do that to me.
I threw it in the garbage.
You did right.
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Last night I got home from work and there was a box by the door. I was VERY excited.
But it was something for my wife. That package was a total jerk to do that to me.
I threw it in the garbage.
You did right.
did you kick it for me? kick it.
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Last night I got home from work and there was a box by the door. I was VERY excited.
But it was something for my wife. That package was a total jerk to do that to me.
I threw it in the garbage.
Your wife will understand once TOM arrives.
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apparently mouse pledge & proximity means nothing to these people
these people
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Last night I got home from work and there was a box by the door. I was VERY excited.
But it was something for my wife. That package was a total jerk to do that to me.
I threw it in the garbage.
You did right.
did you kick it for me? kick it.
I bet he did kick it. A man can't resist a woman telling him to destroy something on her behalf. It's hard-wired into us.
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I saw the UPS truck today. And then I saw it go right past my house. :'(
Does anyone much of your pledge do you have to pay before they send your stuff? Or how many monthly payments? I did the $30 and change a month payment option for a Mouse Pledge.
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Got mine! Thanks Tom & Friends!
I especially like that the album is named both "TOM" and "DOG"
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Came home to premium sitting on my desk. A little choked up at seeing Dogmo but so happy to have the picture. Love, Love, Love Ted Leo cover of The Back Seat Of My Car. Going to enjoy all of it now. Oh, Double You Eff Em You.
Goosebumps.
Sigh.
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Thanks, yesno!
It means a lot to me that you liked it.
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GOT IT. So glad. Thank you to everyone who was part in getting all of it together!
I look forward to my wife (who has never heard Cherry Blossom Clinic) wearing the shirt outside and having some stranger come up to her and talk to her about the show.
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Got it yesterday! The shirt is great, the bag is great, but the TOM cd is amazing! I had Ram on vinyl for years without fully discovering how great it was(just played the hits). When Tom announced his plan to do a full cover of the album it led me to finally dig in and then subsequently kick myself for not doing it sooner. So to now have a tribute version of it with some indie luminaries is the icing on the cake! It's all genius, but some standouts are Death Cab, Dump, and the Stones Throw Singers.
Thanks Tom for always putting so much into this amazing show. It never ceases to amaze me that you pull it off every week, let alone put together these premiums!
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I saw the UPS truck today. And then I saw it go right past my house. :'(
Does anyone much of your pledge do you have to pay before they send your stuff? Or how many monthly payments? I did the $30 and change a month payment option for a Mouse Pledge.
every time ive pledged, its necessary that i make payments; last year i remember clearly that i had to make at least three payments before they even considered sending my premium.
for a mouse pedge, you shouldve received it by now, but these things are being assembled and sent out by hand; patience is the key in this case.
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Got mine Monday, and I've been too busy enjoying it to post that I got it. Amazing, Tom. And I feel bulletproof with that card in my wallet. Am I really? Probably not, but until told otherwise, I'm going to assume I am.
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Can you tell me if the premiums are coming via USPS or UPS? I am overly excited about it and I need to know if I should be excited when the mail comes or when the UPS man arrives. Thanks!
I got mine from the USPS. Start camping by the mailbox.
Hmmm. WANT IT NEED IT WANT IT but 3 questions:
• as I've heard some are getting theirs by USPS and another said UPS um, are things going out under multiple carriers? I had a UPS delivery slip on the door yesterday, and there's no chance I'll be home for the last delivery attempt...
• I was pretty sure that last year I got all my mouse pledge premiums at the same time. Based on the above please tell me that the SSD commemorative plate is holding the order up.
• If this gets sent back to WFMU I would be more than willing to come down personally and get my swag as actually going from my office in Manhatten to JC is easier than going out to the UPS depot in Brooklyn where I live. Is that possible?
any insight would be deeply appreciated!
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I haven't heard any mouse donors speak up on this thread, so I'm assuming the premiums for the mouse pledgers have not gone out yet.
I got mine last year via USPS so I don't know if other carriers are used.
As for other premiums holding up the delivery of your stuff, sometimes they'll ship delayed items later. They did this last year with my SSD premium.
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As for other premiums holding up the delivery of your stuff, sometimes they'll ship delayed items later. They did this last year with my SSD premium.
i hope so. the last two years ive made the $1,000 (not braggin') pledge; last year i only opted for the best show swag. this year i went all out and grabbed 17 premiums..ew brother.
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As for other premiums holding up the delivery of your stuff, sometimes they'll ship delayed items later. They did this last year with my SSD premium.
i hope so. the last two years ive made the $1,000 (not braggin') pledge; last year i only opted for the best show swag. this year i went all out and grabbed 17 premiums..ew brother.
I am in the 'greed' boat as well (mouse pledger who picked a bunch of booty) and I am guessing that is why I have not received mine. The question is: who is the slacker DJ holding up my happiness?
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As for other premiums holding up the delivery of your stuff, sometimes they'll ship delayed items later. They did this last year with my SSD premium.
i hope so. the last two years ive made the $1,000 (not braggin') pledge; last year i only opted for the best show swag. this year i went all out and grabbed 17 premiums..ew brother.
I am in the 'greed' boat as well (mouse pledger who picked a bunch of booty) and I am guessing that is why I have not received mine. The question is: who is the slacker DJ holding up my happiness?
Well if, like me, you opted to get the SSD commemorative plate amongst your swag that's really holding things up. But apparently that should be finished any day now.
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As for other premiums holding up the delivery of your stuff, sometimes they'll ship delayed items later. They did this last year with my SSD premium.
i hope so. the last two years ive made the $1,000 (not braggin') pledge; last year i only opted for the best show swag. this year i went all out and grabbed 17 premiums..ew brother.
I am in the 'greed' boat as well (mouse pledger who picked a bunch of booty) and I am guessing that is why I have not received mine. The question is: who is the slacker DJ holding up my happiness?
Well if, like me, you opted to get the SSD commemorative plate amongst your swag that's really holding things up. But apparently that should be finished any day now.
I thought someone said earlier that the SSD plates were done before the marathon started. Is this not the case?
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As for other premiums holding up the delivery of your stuff, sometimes they'll ship delayed items later. They did this last year with my SSD premium.
i hope so. the last two years ive made the $1,000 (not braggin') pledge; last year i only opted for the best show swag. this year i went all out and grabbed 17 premiums..ew brother.
I am in the 'greed' boat as well (mouse pledger who picked a bunch of booty) and I am guessing that is why I have not received mine. The question is: who is the slacker DJ holding up my happiness?
Well if, like me, you opted to get the SSD commemorative plate amongst your swag that's really holding things up. But apparently that should be finished any day now.
I thought someone said earlier that the SSD plates were done before the marathon started. Is this not the case?
I think the badly Photoshopped mock-up of the SSD Commemorative Plate was done before the marathon. Done before meaning like 45 mins before. Also, many folks asked for entire 7 piece sets, so maybe they had to go make more than expected...
anyhow, I want my swag!
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Here's the email I got from our Hero Joe!
We are getting through the Mouse swag
right now, so you should be receiving your swag within the next two weeks.
The hold-up with your swag in particular is the Seven Second Delay Plate,
but we are expecting to receive that any day now.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Joe
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Once again, Seven Second Delay ruins it for everyone. I can't wait to get this package.
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Here's the email I got from our Hero Joe!
We are getting through the Mouse swag
right now, so you should be receiving your swag within the next two weeks.
The hold-up with your swag in particular is the Seven Second Delay Plate,
but we are expecting to receive that any day now.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Joe
Thanks for posting this. I will immediately cease rushing home from work, ignoring traffic laws and endangering the lives of those around me, in hopes that my package will be there. I'll wait a couple of weeks before I resume such behavior.
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What does everyone else think of the new S&W material?
I really liked the return of Tom's German interviewer, only seen on marathon releases.
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What does everyone else think of the new S&W material?
I thought it was...poor?
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What does everyone else think of the new S&W material?
I thought it was...poor?
If any of you haven't heard the Ronald Thomas Clontle interview from the past marathon CD, you should - if only for an introduction to the word "inhinged."
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Does this seem...to inhinge on your chances...to write a followup to Rock, Rot, and Rule?
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Here's the email I got from our Hero Joe!
We are getting through the Mouse swag
right now, so you should be receiving your swag within the next two weeks.
The hold-up with your swag in particular is the Seven Second Delay Plate,
but we are expecting to receive that any day now.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Joe
Thanks for posting this. I will immediately cease rushing home from work, ignoring traffic laws and endangering the lives of those around me, in hopes that my package will be there. I'll wait a couple of weeks before I resume such behavior.
Hopefully this means I'll get mine soon, since I skipped getting the plate.
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Tom, the diligent work you put into this premium is obvious. It's outstanding! I received my premium the day before I left for family vacation. I listened to TOM/DOG & the S&W CDs for the first time on my way up there. I can't begin to articulate how blown away I was by the RAM tribute. Every song is perfect (don't forget about Kid Jersey!).
Got mine! Thanks Tom & Friends!
I especially like that the album is named both "TOM" and "DOG"
This confused me as well. Can we have a consensus/official word?
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A week later and Death Cab's Dear Boy haunts (improves?) my dreams. I have to say again, TOM is so good.
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What does everyone else think of the new S&W material?
I really liked the return of Tom's German interviewer, only seen on marathon releases.
Two words: Cyrus Winthrop.
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I can't wait to listen ot the cds. My wife is leaving me* next week, and I intend to use them to ease the pain.
*for a week with her family in Colorado
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I can't wait to listen ot the cds. My wife is leaving me* next week, and I intend to use them to ease the pain.
*for a week with her family in Colorado
Tom was right. You really should have checked with your wife before inviting himself and PFT to stay there during the Gathering Of The Juggalos this week.
:'(
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Here's the email I got from our Hero Joe!
We are getting through the Mouse swag
right now, so you should be receiving your swag within the next two weeks.
The hold-up with your swag in particular is the Seven Second Delay Plate,
but we are expecting to receive that any day now.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Joe
Thanks for posting this. I will immediately cease rushing home from work, ignoring traffic laws and endangering the lives of those around me, in hopes that my package will be there. I'll wait a couple of weeks before I resume such behavior.
thanks for doing the leg work, at this point i cent remember what i chose, but im sure the lockgroove vinyl is going to be shipping separately like the gold vinyl did last year. speaking of, i cant believe that spikes voice is is pressed in vinyl.
i have been checking everyday, the guy at the shop down stairs that signs for my packages is starting to get annoyed!
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Just checked to see if a Netflix arrived today (don't know why I waited till almost 11pm. Maybe the excitement of getting to go to the movies for the first time since the Mrs. and I saw The Darjeeling Limited was too overwhelming) because they don't fit through the mail slot in our front door, so the mail carrier leaves them between the front and the screen door, and lo and behold my swag arrived!!! I am 10 seconds from ripping this sucker open!
five minutes later:
I did not receive TBS premium. :'(
Time to bother Joe. :'(
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I was having a super shitty day today and seeing that box by my front door totally made my week. Only had a chance to listen to TOM so far but everything looks top notch.
Plus now I can say that I'm an official card-carrying FOT!
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I really need to stop reading this thread. It's not that I'm not happy for everyone who got their stuff, and I'm really anticipating it since everyone has said such nice things, but the suspense is
killing very mildly inconveniencing me.
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zachary brimstead singing along to "uncle albert/admiral halsey" = worth every penny pledged and every minute waiting for this to arrive
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I really need to stop reading this thread. It's not that I'm not happy for everyone who got their stuff, and I'm really anticipating it since everyone has said such nice things, but the suspense is killing very mildly inconveniencing me.
i tried to give up this thread twice already. checking the mail is inconveniencing/disappointing me. this thread is what's killing me slowly on the inside.
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I really need to stop reading this thread. It's not that I'm not happy for everyone who got their stuff, and I'm really anticipating it since everyone has said such nice things, but the suspense is killing very mildly inconveniencing me.
i tried to give up this thread twice already. checking the mail is inconveniencing/disappointing me. this thread is what's killing me slowly on the inside.
Once you have it, you'll never have that anticipation again, until the next sugar-spun delight is on its way to your mailbox.
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Yes!!!
After getting home from a crappily long day at 3am, feeling exhausted and hating the world, I found my premium waiting for me on my kitchen table.
Cant wait to listen to this and show off my FOT card.
Any other Japan FOTs out there or am I one of a few?
Thank you Tom and WFMU.
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(http://21.media.tumblr.com/UU8sftjMcj2d4eweLVvYcIQxo1_400.jpg)
yesno, you must hang out lurk at ffffound.com too. I almost posted the same thing this morning.
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Are the new membership cards personalized like the old ones?
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Yep, ffffound and so on are great. No readin'.
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Any other Japan FOTs out there or am I one of a few?
SleepyTako is from Japan.
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Are the new membership cards personalized like the old ones?
No. Original membership cards outrank the new ones, too, I hear.
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If you are one of the unlucky people still waiting you can hear Hank IV's song off the RAM tribute CD in WFMU DJ Joe Blelock's last set - Three Chord Monte. The playlist has the exact time.
The CD alone is worth any wait. Hang in there.
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Just saw the Ram/Tom CD up on one of the filesharing sites. Boo. Hope you're happy, esteemed WFMU donor.
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Just saw the Ram/Tom CD up on one of the filesharing sites. Boo. Hope you're happy, esteemed WFMU donor.
I think it's time to send little Billy after the uploader.
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Just saw the Ram/Tom CD up on one of the filesharing sites. Boo. Hope you're happy, esteemed WFMU donor.
Figured that would happen anyway, the world being what it is. Still, very uncool.
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listen, ive been checking my mail every day since this thread started and ive got nothing (not even pete's package!); the anticipation is maddening. however, knowing there's a goon out there who uploaded the TOM tribute album makes me ill.
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Lame!!! And here I was feeling bad for uploading one song to share with a friend without publicizing it. Well, maybe if everyone else agrees to pretend it still hasn't been leaked, it won't go very far.
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If you are one of the unlucky people still waiting you can hear Hank IV's song off the RAM tribute CD in WFMU DJ Joe Blelock's last set - Three Chord Monte. The playlist has the exact time.
The CD alone is worth any wait. Hang in there.
Terre T has also played a few songs from DOG/TOM, including "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" and "Eat at Home". Hot stuff!
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I tried to compliment The Black Hollies' merch guy/guitarist on their inclusion on TOM last night but he was clearly only interested in talking to/hugging the ladies.
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I'm sure it's been addressed in this thread or another, but digital copies of the album artwork be available at some point?
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So, I just got a box of love from WFMU. I received 13 of the 14 premiums listed on the packing slip. The one missing? The Best Show. Mega-bummed, I don't know what happened. It doesn't say backordered or anything.
I also didn't get the Baden Powell, Triclops!, and Nick Cave CDs I was supposed to win, and I'm also missing the coupon pack and the second prize warehouse thing I was supposed to get, but whatevs. I mostly just want my Best Show Fun Pack. :'(
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Just saw the Ram/Tom CD up on one of the filesharing sites. Boo. Hope you're happy, esteemed WFMU donor.
Weird, I just saw it right after I read this.
The place I saw it however was filled with pleas to donate to the station and some replies saying they would. I guess in that respect the album continues to fulfill it's purpose.
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Got my box of love today as well. Excellent! The only thing missing was the locked-groove LP, which, not surprisingly, is backordered.
The SSD plate is really hilarious but the Best Show premium obviously tops the list. You did it again, Tom & co. You did it again.
Sorry to hear that your Best Show stuff is missing, Laurie. The great Joe McGasko should be able to help you.
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So, I just got a box of love from WFMU. I received 13 of the 14 premiums listed on the packing slip. The one missing? The Best Show. Mega-bummed, I don't know what happened. It doesn't say backordered or anything.
I also didn't get the Baden Powell, Triclops!, and Nick Cave CDs I was supposed to win, and I'm also missing the coupon pack and the second prize warehouse thing I was supposed to get, but whatevs. I mostly just want my Best Show Fun Pack. :'(
E-mail Joe. The exact thing happened to me - I received everything BUT The Best Show premium, which is nuts 'cause that's when I pledged my Mouse.
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Got my Best Show premium today; did a dance of joy and am now encasing my FOT card in a brick of Lucite. Thank you, Tom and WFMU!
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So, I just got a box of love from WFMU. I received 13 of the 14 premiums listed on the packing slip. The one missing? The Best Show. Mega-bummed, I don't know what happened. It doesn't say backordered or anything.
I also didn't get the Baden Powell, Triclops!, and Nick Cave CDs I was supposed to win, and I'm also missing the coupon pack and the second prize warehouse thing I was supposed to get, but whatevs. I mostly just want my Best Show Fun Pack. :'(
E-mail Joe. The exact thing happened to me - I received everything BUT The Best Show premium, which is nuts 'cause that's when I pledged my Mouse.
Already done! Yeah, it's pretty weird...
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Did anyone get Mr. Fine Wine's CD? While mine looked like what it was supposed to be (ie CD slip, CD label) it was actually The Sinner's Crossroads CD. ???
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Did anyone get Mr. Fine Wine's CD? While mine looked like what it was supposed to be (ie CD slip, CD label) it was actually The Sinner's Crossroads CD. ???
I chose both but I haven't listened to either. I will check mine when I get home and report back.
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i FINALLY received my "pete's comic care package" last nite. i have been satiated for the time being.
thanks, pete. youre a hero.
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I just finished listening to the RAM tribute. It's an absolute triumph. Congratulations, Tom, and thank you.
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It arrived!!! And I got a new Mr. Fine Wine CD! This is the best 2-days before my birthday ever! Definitely the best Friday ever!
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Did anyone get Mr. Fine Wine's CD? While mine looked like what it was supposed to be (ie CD slip, CD label) it was actually The Sinner's Crossroads CD. ???
Same thing happened to me: Fine Wine on outside, Sinner's Crossroad CD. Did you send it back to anyone specific? Thanks
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Did anyone get Mr. Fine Wine's CD? While mine looked like what it was supposed to be (ie CD slip, CD label) it was actually The Sinner's Crossroads CD. ???
Same thing happened to me: Fine Wine on outside, Sinner's Crossroad CD. Did you send it back to anyone specific? Thanks
I emailed finewine@wfmu.org. They just gave me a new one. I don't know if they needed it the other one back.
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Oddly enough, I got my prizes, second prize account thingy, and coupon pack in a separate package today. And Joe told me he sent out my Best Show pack out today! I can't wait. :)
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Did anyone get Mr. Fine Wine's CD? While mine looked like what it was supposed to be (ie CD slip, CD label) it was actually The Sinner's Crossroads CD. ???
Same thing happened to me: Fine Wine on outside, Sinner's Crossroad CD. Did you send it back to anyone specific? Thanks
The Mr. Finewine and Sinner's Crossroads CDs they sent me were both correct.
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Am I the last person to get this? Please tell me someone else out there is waiting for it. I don't want to send an email asking about it until I absolutely have to. I shant bother Ken until there's no chance that it could still be on it's way.
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I am still waiting.
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From WFMU.org:
If you pledged to WFMU's 2009 Marathon and haven't received any swag yet, fear not. We are still mailing out swag for Mouse of Today donors, and we sincerely apologize for the delay. If you received some but not all of your swag, or if you pledged below the Mouse of Today level and haven't received anything from us yet, something has definitely gone wrong (contact Joe McGasko).
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I'm Mouse, and overseas, so I'm not sweating it.
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The Tom CD is super duper!! The best!!!!
(http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/280367/images/tom_super_duper.jpg)
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Showin' off the Zvex pedals, eh?
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I saw a copy of RAM behind the counter at RiteAid yesterday, and wondered how RiteAid could possibly be selling a copy of TOM.
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I saw a copy of RAM behind the counter at RiteAid yesterday, and wondered how RiteAid could possibly be selling a copy of TOM.
Isn't it almost as weird that a RiteAid is selling Ram? Jpeg?
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Showin' off the Zvex pedals, eh?
Busted!
Also, I like Tom's cover the best. C'mon Lennon! (http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1808/lennonpostcardfondlespi.jpg)
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Due to a billing snafu, I'm not getting my stuff for another month yet. WORST SNAFU EVER!!!!!
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I saw a copy of RAM behind the counter at RiteAid yesterday, and wondered how RiteAid could possibly be selling a copy of TOM.
Isn't it almost as weird that a RiteAid is selling Ram? Jpeg?
Indeed. It was in a rack of CDs behind the register, and all the rest of them were total cut-rate bargain bin stuff.
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I pledged Mouse of Today, but have not yet gotten anything. When do I need to start worrying?
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I have nothing to add to all the adulation but to agree and, what, 250th the accolades on this board: this year's TBSOFMU premiums CRUSH all competition, it was with great pride tinged with sadness that I put my groceries in the Dogmo bag while I listened to the Tom album on my iPod. I fully believe that original copies of that CD will trade, in the near future for what I gladly plunked down for a mouse pledge, but I won't part with it till we're talkin' 5 figures. I promise if that happens I will give all but the cost of a mouse pledge of that profit back to WFMU.
Also- I am so happy that the new FOT cards come blank- I'm a proud FOT card holder since early 06, and don't need another. So with great pride I filled it out for my 3 month old son, as he's heard, in and out of the womb, plenty of The Best Show. And, yes, Larry the Perv always makes him scream.
Next best in the pack, and as always, Terre T's premium- great shirt, and that holey moley that CD is goddamn HOTT. Also I put on the CBC T shirt and my kid can't take his eyes off Terre T cartoon.
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Terre T.'s premium includes a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation T-shirt? Wow. Obscure.
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I tried to make the CDs last as long as possible, so I didn't listen to Tom until last night. It was great. I never really got into Paul McCartney, so I was suprised to hear how many of his songs I actually knew and liked just from this one album. (I'm kind of a Beatle-dummy.) Excellent work by many excellent artists. Thanks, Tom.
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I tried to make the CDs last as long as possible, so I didn't listen to Tom until last night. It was great. I never really got into Paul McCartney, so I was suprised to hear how many of his songs I actually knew and liked just from this one album. (I'm kind of a Beatle-dummy.) Excellent work by many excellent artists. Thanks, Tom.
Woo, I just realized you can still donate. So I did. For some reason I thought it was only the one week.
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I tried to make the CDs last as long as possible, so I didn't listen to Tom until last night. It was great. I never really got into Paul McCartney, so I was suprised to hear how many of his songs I actually knew and liked just from this one album. (I'm kind of a Beatle-dummy.) Excellent work by many excellent artists. Thanks, Tom.
I think the word on solo McCartney is spreading. I just heard "Too Many People" in a grocery store!
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Oh, and the shopping bag? Amazingly cat puke resistant.
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I saw a copy of RAM behind the counter at RiteAid yesterday, and wondered how RiteAid could possibly be selling a copy of TOM.
Isn't it almost as weird that a RiteAid is selling Ram? Jpeg?
Didnt see your jpeg note at first. I'll try and go back and see if it's still there, and snap a pic without freaking out the cashier.
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I got my package. Everything in here is amazing. The RAM tribute isn't just a one-off listen. It really has a life of it's own and I'll probably be listening to it for a long time.
Also, Tom's German fanzine writer is pretty on-point. Funny from beginning to end.
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Just came back from month long holiday excited about the prospect of my package...nothing yet.
Is there an e-mail address I can contact just to check it's on its way? Seeing as I did not do a mouse pledge, I am hoping it's either because I'm in the UK or because I was the lucky winner of the Jon Spencer CD that have been the reason for the delay.
Thanks.
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A month long holiday? I am envious and kind of want you to get nothing. You can find out on the wfmu site about who you should enquire with though. Good luck!
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Just came back from month long holiday excited about the prospect of my package...nothing yet.
Is there an e-mail address I can contact just to check it's on its way? Seeing as I did not do a mouse pledge, I am hoping it's either because I'm in the UK or because I was the lucky winner of the Jon Spencer CD that have been the reason for the delay.
Thanks.
I will overlook your Ween fandom because you 1) know how to vacation like nobody's business and 2) are a good dude who pledged to the show.
Drop Joe McGasko a line at jmcgasko@wfmu.org and tell him your situation. Be specific - the name you pledged under, address, etc. He'll get to the bottom of it. Why? Because HE'S THE BEST.
Tom.
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Thanks so much Tom, e-mail sent.
I feared my Ween fandom would eventually backfire on me in this forum. It's gradually being re-assessed as I get older, and especially since seeing Gene Ween's solo show last week, which was a little frightening. But their music played too big a role in my teenage years for me to let them go just yet.
And some clarification as far as the holiday is concerned, I'm a hard-working high school teacher. Please let me rejoice guilt-free in one of the few advantages the job offers.
Hope you're able to re-plan your trip to London someday Tom!
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Got my swag today! Haven't had time to check everything out yet, but I'm thrilled! T-shirts, tons of CDs... Only bummer is that the SSD plate was dented. :(
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Got it today - thanks Tom.
It's great!
And that surprise performance on Three Legs is pretty great - very Joliet Jake, in the best possible way!
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I also got mine. I have to say the Ted Leo track is amazing. The whole thing really blew me away. Also I gave my fot card to my friend since I still have my old one. I'm sure he will pledge in the future. Also really digging Terre T's cd. and Irwin's premium is good, especially The Tom Baker outtakes (admitted Dr Who fan).
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just got back from vacation, hoped the package would be awaiting me. alas, t'was not to be.
no matter. the wait will make the spoils that much more delicious when they arrive
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Okay, still don't have any of my swag. Anyone else in this boat? Just wanna make sure the stuff is on its way.
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Scratchbomb -
It might be time to drop Joe McGasko a line. Explain your situation and see what's what.
jmcgasko@wfmu.org
Tom.
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Thanks, Tom. Will do.
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jmcgasko@wfmu.org
The buck stops there.
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My premium finally came. So much great stuff, such awesome work by lots of people to make it happen. I start my work week tomorrow, so this was the best "sunday" present I could have possibly gotten. Yay!
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Got my premium. Oh so happy. TOM was definitely worth the wait, as was all the other stuff (Best Show and non-Best Show).
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Is anyone else still waiting for the Locked Groove LP?
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Is anyone else still waiting for the Locked Groove LP?
Ha Ha
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Is anyone else still waiting for the Locked Groove LP?
Yes, I assume it is taking a while to repress but will go out eventually though(???).
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Is anyone else still waiting for the Locked Groove LP?
Yes, I assume it is taking a while to repress but will go out eventually though(???).
I had completely forgotten about the Locked Groove LP. No, I haven't received it yet, either. It'll come eventually.
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From the WFMU website regarding the upcoming 24-hour marathon:
The Best Show on WFMU's Heroes Do What Heroes Do (Fun Pack): A special Best Show shirt designed by Michael Kupperman and a CD loaded with hours of rare and unheard Best Show MP3s!
I can't wait to see what's on that CD. Complete Conventions Inc.? Early episodes missing from the archives? Other stuff I don't even know about that I desperately need?
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From the WFMU website regarding the upcoming 24-hour marathon:
The Best Show on WFMU's Heroes Do What Heroes Do (Fun Pack): A special Best Show shirt designed by Michael Kupperman and a CD loaded with hours of rare and unheard Best Show MP3s!
I can't wait to see what's on that CD. Complete Conventions Inc.? Early episodes missing from the archives? Other stuff I don't even know about that I desperately need?
I know - I was just saying to JustSheaNo I"m clearing some room on a credit card to do a pledge, and my loved ones are going to get a bunch of books for christmas this year.
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pepper that cd with "Scharpling Sings" moments please!!
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what's the minimum pledge for that fun pack?
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what's the minimum pledge for that fun pack?
$75
More info here: https://www.wfmu.org/marathon/pledge.php
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I'm all over this. At least with 'FMU I get comedy and music and physical things (t-shirts, buttons, stickers, etc) when I give them money. All I ever get from NPR is bad news... all the time... and flowers for my lady on Valentine's and Mothers' Day.
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The Best Show on WFMU's Heroes Do What Heroes Do (Fun Pack): A special Best Show shirt designed by Michael Kupperman and a CD loaded with hours of rare and unheard Best Show MP3s!
WHAT. I mean, I was absolutely going to pledge anyway, but this just locked it in. @mkupperman is one of my favorite living humans.
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WHAT. I mean, I was absolutely going to pledge anyway, but this just locked it in. @mkupperman is one of my favorite living humans.
totes ... he's damned funny on the twitter too.
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It's 55 minutes where Tom recorded Mike snoring in the booth. And 15 minutes of Kevin Smith listening to WFMU's hold music.
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I am crying. Why? You ask.
Because I am very low on money, and I love Michael Kupperman. But I can't get the premium this time.
:( Pity party.
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I finally got the locked groove LP from the "real" marathon. I haven't opened it yet. I can only imagine my dog's reaction if I decide to play it.
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Got my locked groove album too. Thanks WFMU!
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Got it too. There's a clip from BSOWFMU on it!
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Got it too. There's a clip from BSOWFMU on it!
What clip?
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It's called... "Scharpling"!