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May 13^th, 2008 at 9:48pm

I have a decision to make. But let me explain. Lewiston Maine is a town about 30 miles from me. Bob Dylan has played there, maybe three or four times. I alway's can't make it for some reason usually money. I haven't seen him live yet. Anyhow, I just found out today that he's playing Lewiston this Saturday night. By the luck of the draw I have the money this time around. I'm so excited I'm typing this with my beer holding hand.

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mojoman Rocks Off Regular Offline HMERLS Posts: 6,528 joyzee Gender:	Re: advice Reply #1 - May 13^th, 2008 at 9:51pm are you kidding? you have the dough its only thirty miles away and you've never seen him. GO!!!
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andrews27 Rocks Off Regular Online Wake up Bowie or we all through!! Posts: 1,596 Pittsburgh, PA, USA Gender:	Re: advice Reply #2 - May 13^th, 2008 at 9:59pm OH FUCK YEEEEEEESSSSSSS! GO!
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TenThousandMotels Ex Member Rocks Off Rules You Bastards	Re: advice Reply #3 - May 13^th, 2008 at 10:01pm andrews27 wrote on May 13^th, 2008 at 9:59pm: OH FUCK YEEEEEEESSSSSSS! GO! I'm giving it some serious consideration.
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left shoe shuffle Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 4,141	Re: advice Reply #4 - May 13^th, 2008 at 10:19pm A no brainer. Put the polls on hold for a night and make the trip.
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TenThousandMotels Ex Member Rocks Off Rules You Bastards	Re: advice Reply #5 - May 13^th, 2008 at 10:33pm left shoe shuffle wrote on May 13^th, 2008 at 10:19pm: A no brainer. Put the polls on hold for a night and make the trip. OK. Good advice. If didn't need the encouragement I wouldn't have asked for it. I've blown this opportunity several times before. And I've kicked myself in the ass.
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GotToRollMe Rocks Off Regular Offline 'soft and freaky' Posts: 1,918 Gender:	Re: advice Reply #6 - May 13^th, 2008 at 11:20pm Go. Or forever wish you had. The man is a national treasure and he won't be around forever. Then come back here and tell us all about it.
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TenThousandMotels Ex Member Rocks Off Rules You Bastards	Re: advice Reply #7 - May 13^th, 2008 at 11:46pm MrPleasant wrote on May 13^th, 2008 at 11:26pm: Stop being a drama queen, Ten Thousand Motels and be happy. And stay. Drama queen? Bob Dylan will be within 30 miles of me in 3 days....and I'm not supposed to get excited? Whatever happened to the concept of "awe". I know....cynicism has replaced childhood.
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Sioux Rocks Off Regular Offline Brian Jones---Foundation Stone--Golden Stone Posts: 4,176 Virginia, U.S.A. Gender:	Re: advice Reply #8 - May 14^th, 2008 at 12:09am The last time my husband saw Dylan {a couple of years ago}, he said he was disappointed. And he said he won't pay to see him again. BUT...having said that, if you haven't seen him, and if he's that close to you and you have the money....I say "go".
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Pdog Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 6,118 aTx Gender:	Re: advice Reply #9 - May 14^th, 2008 at 12:12am If you don't make it, you should go see a doctor, you may have some medical condition preventing you fron going to see living legends perform. Maybe they'll name the disease after you... Show us you're well, GO!!!
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Reply #10 - May 14^th, 2008 at 12:41am

Pdog wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 12:12am:

If you don't make it, you should go see a doctor, you may have some medical condition preventing you fron going to see living legends perform. Maybe they'll name the disease after you... Show us you're well, GO!!!

Everything seems right. The stars seem to be lining up correctly. Bob better be ready to rock.
If I go and he fucks up....I'll never forgive him.

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TenThousandMotels Ex Member Rocks Off Rules You Bastards	Re: advice Reply #11 - May 14^th, 2008 at 1:00am
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TenThousandMotels Ex Member Rocks Off Rules You Bastards	Re: advice Reply #12 - May 14^th, 2008 at 1:06am [quote author=Sioux link=1210733321/0#8 date=1210741797]The last time my husband saw Dylan {a couple of years ago}, he said he was disappointed. And he said he won't pay to see him again. Pfft. What was he expecting? I'll admit that Bob may be old. But I'll fork over the the cash just to say I saw him.
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TenThousandMotels Ex Member Rocks Off Rules You Bastards	Re: advice Reply #13 - May 14^th, 2008 at 1:09am From what I've heard the Stones don't alwats deliver. But you pay your money and take your chances.
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Honky Tonk Man Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 2,271 Blackwater, Hampshire Gender:	Re: advice Reply #14 - May 14^th, 2008 at 1:29am You gotta go TTM! Just like you have to get round to seeing the Stones sometime!
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Ade Rocks Off Regular Offline What's Occuring? Posts: 3,145 London, U.K Gender:	Re: advice Reply #15 - May 14^th, 2008 at 4:26am go- you will not have compete fulfillment, in your life, until you see Dylan.
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Reply #16 - May 14^th, 2008 at 5:05am

" From what I've heard the Stones don't alwats deliver"

These persons who make such comments are Bay City Roller fans.
They want instant satisfaction, do not appreciate the history before them.

Moses will part the sea, swallow up the State of Maine for such comments.

Now, you have received enough encouragement here, take off the small pants, get
yourself to this show.

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Edith Grove Agent Provocateur Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: advice Reply #17 - May 14^th, 2008 at 5:23am I find Bob to be very hit or miss, either very good or very bad on any given night. I wouldn't jump on a plane to go see him, but I wouldn't hesitate to take a 30-mile road trip for him either.
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lotsajizz Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,788 Rhode Island Gender:	Re: advice Reply #18 - May 14^th, 2008 at 7:15am go btw, I was last in your neck of the woods for the huge '88 Oxford Speedway shows (the Dead w/Little Feat opening)--where you there?
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open-g Rocks Off Regular Offline Silence is golden, Duct tape is silver Posts: 617 Berlin Gender:	Re: advice Reply #19 - May 14^th, 2008 at 9:41am YOU WILL GO!
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GotToRollMe Rocks Off Regular Offline 'soft and freaky' Posts: 1,918 Gender:	Re: advice Reply #20 - May 14^th, 2008 at 9:44am TenThousandMotels wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 1:09am: From what I've heard the Stones don't alwats deliver. But you pay your money and take your chances. The Stones always deliver!
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lotsajizz Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,788 Rhode Island Gender:	Re: advice Reply #21 - May 14^th, 2008 at 12:05pm GotToRollMe wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 9:44am: TenThousandMotels wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 1:09am: From what I've heard the Stones don't alwats deliver. But you pay your money and take your chances. The Stones always deliver! Sadly, that is no longer the case.
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Reply #22 - May 14^th, 2008 at 12:55pm

here's an idea for a new TTM poll:

"I have to take a dookie. Should I do it before lunch or after lunch?"

it will be a slightly less exciting poll than this one.

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Reply #23 - May 14^th, 2008 at 4:03pm

lotsajizz wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 12:05pm:

GotToRollMe wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 9:44am:

TenThousandMotels wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 1:09am:

From what I've heard the Stones don't alwats deliver. But you pay your money and take your chances.

The Stones always deliver!

Sadly, that is no longer the case.

I disagree. Even when Keith was having his problems during the last tour, Ronnie picked up the slack. I've never seen The Rolling Stones NOT give a great show - even while freezing their asses off in Chicago. At the very WORST, they'll phone in a setlist full of warhorses, and even that beats anyone else on their best night. At their very BEST, they'll leave you stunned, satisfied, and wondering how the hell they still do it. Granted, they're not the Stones of '73, but it's 35 years later, and they're still bringing it all back home, imo.

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"She delivers right on time,&&I can't resist a corny line, &&But take the shine right off your shoes"&&&&"When I die I want to be burned and blown up Gazza's ass. Is he up for that? Is he a true stones fan. I know Voodoo would do it." - TomL '07&& &&..'til the wheels come off...

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Reply #24 - May 14^th, 2008 at 4:40pm

GotToRollMe wrote on May 14^th, 2008 at 4:03pm:

I disagree. Even when Keith was having his problems during the last tour, Ronnie picked up the slack. I've never seen The Rolling Stones NOT give a great show - even while freezing their asses off in Chicago. At the very WORST, they'll phone in a setlist full of warhorses, and even that beats anyone else on their best night. At their very BEST, they'll leave you stunned, satisfied, and wondering how the hell they still do it. Granted, they're not the Stones of '73, but it's 35 years later, and they're still bringing it all back home, imo.
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Agreed. I've seen tons of concerts but none made me feel nearly as good as the Stones did. There's just something special about them that no other band seems to be able to replicate.

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yes 17 (85.0%) no 3 (15.0%) Total votes: 20 « Created by: TenThousandMotels on: May 13^th, 2008 at 9:48pm »