Berkeley, Conshohocken, Insiders, and more....

[amber]

Originally Posted by sparky

It's everywhere. People leave things out here all the time. Some of it is decent too. I have seen some nice sofas and dining tables. I know people who trawl for this stuff. Everyone wants more stuff, it seems.

I am getting the garage at my rental redone before I sell it. The workers hauled out a filthy moldy cheap steamer trunk, two dented and muddy filing cabinets, a mildew covered rug, old dishes, some stray engine parts, and a tote bin full of rotten clothing and pictures (damned tenants and their leave behinds...). I was planning a bulk trash pickup, cause all that stuff was in the driveway waiting. Two days later, everything but the bin full of rotten clothing was gone. The stuff was landfill material. Now it is in someone's house.

BTW, there was an old mop too. GONE.

Yeah, exactly. Although, I'm kinda suprised they took that moldy stuff. I got some of my furniture from outside... Mainly from my immediate neighbors, though, I didn't "trawl" for anything, and it was in fairly good shape.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

How did Jazmen miss a kick of a mop?

Um...he's gay?

I'm kidding obviously, but it was really funny how the "gay men aren't good at sports" stereotype played out twice that night. I.Thought.I.Would.Die. Me & Jaz laughing must have woken up half of Oakland.

Oh - and the trash thing. I don't mean furniture & stuff being left out at the curb, because I'm a firm believer in "one man's trash is another's treasure." I'm talking a pair of jeans, nicely folded, next to someone's gutter downspout on the sidewalk. A seemingly nice jacket laying in the gutter out on the street. A perfectly good mop leaning up against a building. And it's very littery - way more litter in parking lots & on the street there than here. And the graffiti - oh my. Even "nice" neighborhoods have it all over the place. It's a shame - such a beautiful part of the country & people don't seem to care.

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

Um...he's gay?

I'm kidding obviously, but it was really funny how the "gay men aren't good at sports" stereotype played out twice that night. I.Thought.I.Would.Die. Me & Jaz laughing must have woken up half of Oakland.

Oh - and the trash thing. I don't mean furniture & stuff being left out at the curb, because I'm a firm believer in "one man's trash is another's treasure." I'm talking a pair of jeans, nicely folded, next to someone's gutter downspout on the sidewalk. A seemingly nice jacket laying in the gutter out on the street. A perfectly good mop leaning up against a building. And it's very littery - way more litter in parking lots & on the street there than here. And the graffiti - oh my. Even "nice" neighborhoods have it all over the place. It's a shame - such a beautiful part of the country & people don't seem to care.

Yeah...people don't drive enough, here - all kinds of people walking around littering, riding bikes littering, taking the bus and littering. Walking around writing on sh*t. Instead of, you know, throwing their trash in their cars....
I thought most cities were the same. "Cities". It's not like that in Chico, or some other smaller towns I've been. Cities are icky, anyways. I've heard NY City is really littery, too.

[ragandbone]

Wow, I missed lots of great review/wrap-up in the last couple days!
Missing all those great end-of-night sing-alongs and emoting-with-mop moments sort of sucked, and might explain why I came off as "soft-spoken”. It was a little like walking into the party 45 minutes after everyone has dropped. I really wanted to hang at Amber's—maybe next time. I was just taking it all in.

I did get to walk in briefly at Blake's as the beautiful Amber, Ryan, Paula, Jason ate their dinner and oggled the delicious waiter. It was wild to see live people, after all this time talking to you on the Ledge. My friend Kim and I had a Cosmo, and then ran off to park.

My Highway Companions tix had to be picked up from Will Call, but it was really quick, and I turned around to see Amber, Paula, Jaz, and Ryan, and to find out that Paula and Ryan had scored some seats. How great!
Amber and I had great seats on Friday: the edge of the stage was only about 2 yards away.

We were bummed at first to see Stevie's mic stand stage right, but then I remember I had never seen Stevie sing a duet any way but facing the partner to her left. Why is that? And, it is really true? Anyway, she returned to the stage for her backups and interpretive dances, and she was right in front of us. Beautiful! The Heartbreakers are an amazing band, and it was fun to see them close up, smiling at each other, as I have always had far away seats at other shows. Amber's wipe-out on the way back to her seat to catch Insider? She may have been embarrassed, and it probably hurt, but I was not only relieved to see that she made it (I was trying to figure out how to get her back, so she wouldn't miss it) but her dedication to the song impressed me. There is nothing half-assed about Amber's devotion.

I actually enjoyed the cover songs, especially Tom's percussion on "Oh Well". One thing I don't remember seeing him (but, you know, it was 20 years ago) do so much before was all of the walking around on stage with both arms held aloft. It was a little bit like being at a revival meeting. Hmm, I used to have a fringe coat like the one he wore on Sat., and I remember it was fun to my arms up and show off that fringe.

This is too long, so a couple of quick comments about the pictures, and videos, and reviews:
Amber Thanks again for letting me hang with you guys! You have managed to combine sparkly and bubbly with dark and intense. How'd you do that? What was all that silliness in the other thread about prettiness? You were so pretty at the Sushi restaurant, and you hadn't even put your makeup on yet. Gorgeous without trying.
Paula I wore a side ponytail all through freshman year in high school. I skated on the beach in it. It is featured in my yearbook picture. You should also sport the side braid (high like the ponytail!) You are super funny, and tell great stories; I loved your kimono , and your whole classy rock concert look. That's conshohocken!
Your friend Ryan was a joy: funny and a little catty (in a fun way,) and he got our cab ride!
Jason Honey, if La Mer is responsible for that skin (but I think it is genetics) than it is worth every penny! You have skin, like a baby's, and I know, because I have one. I really wanted to see/hear you sing, so I am glad Amber posted the video. What a star, hitting the big high notes, and finding the mop.
Ryan of San Francisco I love you for loving your cat enough to miss Friday! You have a gentle, elegant nature, that I wouldn't have guessed just from forum posts. It was great to meet you, and I hope we can meet up in SF sometime.
Deborah I hope to see your beautiful face at another show—it doesn't sound like you miss many of them.
Anita Our musical taste seems to lie in the triangualtion of Stevie Nicks, Dan Hicks and Siouxsie. Cool! It was great to meet you. I started getting amped up at that part of the evening, and then it was time to go.
Rats!

[ragandbone]

This such a band photo!

Originally Posted by amber

On my porch beering before the show, Paula, Ryan, Jaz

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by ragandbone

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Ryan of San Francisco I love you for loving your cat enough to miss Friday! You have a gentle, elegant nature, that I wouldn't have guessed just from forum posts. It was great to meet you, and I hope we can meet up in SF sometime.

You don't know how important the word "gentle" is to me, so you don't know how amazing this compliment is to me. One day I will explain....

And would love to hook up again.

[amber]

Originally Posted by ragandbone

Wow, I missed lots of great review/wrap-up in the last couple days!
Missing all those great end-of-night sing-alongs and emoting-with-mop moments sort of sucked, and might explain why I came off as "soft-spoken”. It was a little like walking into the party 45 minutes after everyone has dropped. I really wanted to hang at Amber's—maybe next time. I was just taking it all in.

Yeah, I wish you had. I forgot one of the nights we did do Crazy.

Amber and I had great seats on Friday: the edge of the stage was only about 2 yards away.

Thanks to you!

We were bummed at first to see Stevie's mic stand stage right, but then I remember I had never seen Stevie sing a duet any way but facing the partner to her left. Why is that? And, it is really true? Anyway, she returned to the stage for her backups and interpretive dances, and she was right in front of us. Beautiful! The Heartbreakers are an amazing band, and it was fun to see them close up, smiling at each other, as I have always had far away seats at other shows. Amber's wipe-out on the way back to her seat to catch Insider? She may have been embarrassed, and it probably hurt, but I was not only relieved to see that she made it (I was trying to figure out how to get her back, so she wouldn't miss it) but her dedication to the song impressed me. There is nothing half-assed about Amber's devotion.

I didn't fall on the Insider sprint. Since I didn't get to go to the bathroom that time, I fell way later on my sprint back from really getting to go to the bathroom.
As I was whooshing by people coming back those narrow, steep, f*cking stairs, I was like "pardon me, move, best song ever, been waiting my life to hear it, scuse me, MOVE! Insider is on, why are you standing here drinking? Move!" There was a little shoving. I'm not proud, but it had to be done. Stupid slow, drunken, Insider ignorers. *shakes fist*. I definitely would've crawled through some briars not to miss it.

I actually enjoyed the cover songs, especially Tom's percussion on "Oh Well". One thing I don't remember seeing him (but, you know, it was 20 years ago) do so much before was all of the walking around on stage with both arms held aloft. It was a little bit like being at a revival meeting. Hmm, I used to have a fringe coat like the one he wore on Sat., and I remember it was fun to my arms up and show off that fringe.

It's weird we both used have that coat.

This is too long, so a couple of quick comments about the pictures, and videos, and reviews:
Amber Thanks again for letting me hang with you guys! You have managed to combine sparkly and bubbly with dark and intense. How'd you do that? What was all that silliness in the other thread about prettiness? You were so pretty at the Sushi restaurant, and you hadn't even put your makeup on yet. Gorgeous without trying.

Thanks! But I told you I already mailed your check...
I'm actually hoping one day to finally become...intensely sparkly. My personalities just haven't properly blended yet.

I hope we can hang out sometime again - but I'm not riding the bus...

oooo, I think everyone forgot to say - I believe the first night we went to the gay bar...first? We walked in, looked up at the big screen, and who was on? Who? Who? Yes, friends - the Stand Back video. I had to say some stuff about cosmicness, and couldn't do anything but watch till it was over, of course. I'd never seen it up there before. Weird.

[Glittermoondust]

Originally Posted by skcin

Yeah, well, we thought about that afterwards when we sobered up. I'm sure we were all exposed to conshohoken.

[ragandbone]

Originally Posted by amber

Yeah, I wish you had. I forgot one of the nights we did do Crazy.

Rats! I have been singing that along with Ann in Garage Band, but a choral version would be a blast.

Originally Posted by amber

I didn't fall on the Insider sprint. Since I didn't get to go to the bathroom that time

Oh, right, oops. Well, your return to the seat impressed me.

Originally Posted by amber

It's weird we both used have that coat.

Well, actually mine was black (so I am stretching the truth a bit) which is not as cool.Tom's is more 70's and mine was more LA 80's. But I love fringe.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by ragandbone

Jason Honey, if La Mer is responsible for that skin (but I think it is genetics) than it is worth every penny! You have skin, like a baby's, and I know, because I have one. I really wanted to see/hear you sing, so I am glad Amber posted the video. What a star, hitting the big high notes, and finding the mop.

I shall never go a day without La Mer again! (said in a Scarlet from Gone with the Wind voice)

hitting high notes is like flying isn't it? I love it. and it was so great to finally meet you. you have such a great personality and so pretty in person. I loved that we were able to have a one on one chat about our jewelry.

great reviews Paula and Amber. I'm glad I could be a source of humor...well, at least as far as the mop and hip dysplasia go! lol. what a great time. too bad it was such a whirlwind trip. oh, and Paula, your PCH pics are fab.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by ragandbone

This such a band photo!

ha! it totally is. of course, I'm Stevie. all solemn with my Paris Hilton head tilt.

[BTFLCHLD]

excellent...all the details Thank you for providing them Paula. I love them just as well as concert reviews...and you've made it obvious you all had a blast! Excellent coastal pics...the reason I am constantly driving it...breaking cliff trails...soo very pretty. The info/vids/pics posted about the concert have me wanting to head over to Indian Wells...does anyone know if SN will be there? More than likely I will go just to see TP but I am curious if SN will be there as an added bonus. If anyone knows, please tell me. Thanks again Paula, Amber, Jazzy, Eliza, Goldenbraid, Ricky etc...very cool read

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

The info/vids/pics posted about the concert have me wanting to head over to Indian Wells...does anyone know if SN will be there? More than likely I will go just to see TP but I am curious if SN will be there as an added bonus. If anyone knows, please tell me.

I have a feeling she won't be at these remaining CA shows. I highly recommend the show even if she's not there, though.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

I have a feeling she won't be at these remaining CA shows. I highly recommend the show even if she's not there, though.

Does he do "breakdown?" I may bring along my old 76 TP&HB album!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

Does he do "breakdown?" I may bring along my old 76 TP&HB album!

It's the one song he didn't do that I truly missed. But he more than makes up for it with Refugee, American Girl, Listen to Her Heart, You Wreck Me....