invadered7 posted:

[NIN=punk haha

yea it was pretty diffucult getting any sleep. i went to sleep at around 4am,and right at 5:30am the garbage truck came by and the tires were liek 2ft from my face, it woke me up and I guess the truck shook out the maggots from the garbage. so yea i only had about 2 hrs or so of sleep, but i didnt matter.

I think I remember you from the pic in your profile. I was the short Asian woman with long black hair. I think I was the only Asian woman for a long time until I saw another one much later in the afternoon way back in the line. We were under the tiki umbrella before the line broke off to make way to the driveway to Ralph's parking.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/19/2009 03:36AM by Qildaare.

I finally got a video editing program working with HD and got some good audio (from JB & innerturmoil) synced up with my video.

Here's the first one:

Ruiner

Everyone at work hates me this week,( most likely next week also) because all I've been doing is talk about the great time I had at these shows, then I downloaded audio and played it Friday over the work radio. And my posters are up in office. I think they were going to tie me up and dump me in a closet. they think I'm a FANATIC.

I loved these shows, all were so different and awesome I still can't make up my mind which was best. Seeing the TDWS was MIND BLOWING, and the Fonda was FAST and FURIOUS like Trent had something to prove since the rescheduling. Then the finale, a great time, all the special guest, the atmosphere was incredible. Fucking off the hook. I'm having flash backs.

Before the rescheduling I came to grips of NOT seeing the LAST show, I just wasn't going to pay that much $$$ for a Echoplex tix, 3 out of 4 shows were great and I was thankful for that. Then oh shit it all changed and I FUCKING was going to see the last show, I still can't believe that I was there.

To everyone I met and the people we hung out with I love U like a neighbor. I wear my NIN shirt with pride.

Also thanks for the great video and audio, my work buddies love it. fuck them.

I love the drama about the line cutting, SO PLZ KEEP IT UP.

I can't believe it's been 9 days since this happened. It feels like forever. Time seemed to stand still during those 8 days in L.A. and now everything is all fucking crazy again. Sigh.. I will miss the absolute laziness that comes with being out of town for a NIN concert.

I have been slowly uploading stuff.. here is part of Mr. Selfdestruct w/DEA when the complete mayhem started.. I was getting bounced pretty good at this point so it is wayyyy shaky but fun.

[vimeo.com]
give it a few mins though I just uploaded it.

Rabid_Panda_Bear posted:

no one knows how to have a good time in Dallas.

Deep Ellum died.

dizdez posted:

Hey NINers! Raggedy old Yoshata's mom checking in on this thread. Thought I'd insert my two-cents *cough, cough* suppose-itory...

mooney138 posted:

We were still able to get one spot on the rail/2nd row behind the rail in the pit and purchase our event t-shirts without having to camp out in a stinky, rat/maggot infested alley; break the 8am line-up rule; cut the line; and/or cause any drama.

Oh my godaaaaaaah . I left my firstborn camping out in that stinky, rat/maggot infested alley overnight! But, then, she was in great company; NIN fans and a late-night snack delivery by Dave Navarro (huge thanks to the fan that took their picture--it's great!)

LOL whoever thought Wiltern was a bad place to hangout over night for a show should have gone to Bowery or Echoplex. It was definitely the Ritz compared to some. At Bowery we had it all, the strung out guy throwing a cleaning cart into oncoming traffic, then threatening the line, and finally the security guards from that nights show tossing him around a bit. The old crazy dude, who finally talked the guy into leaving, then coming back to tell us some wacked out stories and songs before flashing us all his man boobs...and coming close to flashing something else. The cop car that showed up randomly to make sure we were alright. Jonathan's comedy entertainment at 4 in the morning (my favorite part of the night). Hurricane Bill giving us an excellent light show and a soothing shower that flooded the near by subway. At least, at that point, the street was spotless. Ah goodtimes.

Oh and I think it's awesome you come with your kid! I always love hearing that parents will take the time to do that. Besides every line mom I have had the pleasure of hanging out with has been super cool!!



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^ Which is why I don't even know why I'm bothering right now (trying to find meaning in their posts is like trying to decipher logic in Miss Teen South Carolina's speech regarding map illiteracy) ... but here's my last post concerning this fun topic, regardless.

roarbitz posted:

Shitfuckdamn posted:

And about the line bickering - it doesn't really matter. We all got great spots on rail, some of us - more so than others because of some free 'Front of the Line' token that I wasn't aware of being passed out - but overall, what matters is that it was an amazing show.

How ironic! You start the line bitching with your second post in this thread, then want to act like you didn’t. Amazing. Not only that but you completely trashed out your friend (or associate, since you disowned her, yet were with her all week) when confronted with your errors in memory and consistent tweaking of the situation to fit your own means. Then when ignored, you come up with this and want to act cheated that someone cut you…but you didn’t even notice at the time. Yet, your group (or group that you/monkeyarse disbanded, since it was more convenient after the fact) cut many people. It's simply enlightening.

But, you are right about one thing. It really doesn’t matter now, concert's over, and in all reality I couldn’t figure out why you brought it up in the first place. It seemed like a stupid thing to take such precedence in your post about the show.

With that, that is all I have to say on the issue. I loved the show...if any of you didn't, I can't help you.

If you didn't catch the sarcasm in my post clearly insinuating that I was still commenting lightly on how you guys gained magical access to the front of the line - you should either reread posts before replying or ask someone for clarification on the topic.

In all honesty - I usually wouldn't be this vocal about something so inconsequential. I mean, fuck - it's been what? A week or so? I had only brought it up originally (if you're referring to my original post which I wrote the night of the concert, containing little more than a sentence regarding the "cutters" ) because I was so floored by the fact that someone could be so two-faced in REAL life. Maybe I've lived in a Pleasantville growing up, but I've never ever witnessed such complete duplicity in my life. It's like when you're watching a really trashy reality tv series and you think to yourself - "HA! That would never happen in real life because it's so ridiculously unrealistic and people aren't really that stupid and/or hostile." - but lo and behold!

You guys bitched about lines at Santa Barbara, you bitched about Bowery, you bitched at Echoplex, you bitched at Wiltern (and I'm sure I'm missing just about every other show that you went to and bitched about, but didn't bother reading into) - and then you went against every single stringent model that you ever created/actively applied to others in line concerning "holding your rightful and deserved spot," and decided to fuck it - and jump right ahead of everyone else.

GG

Was I surprised? No. I sort of expected it. I just thought it was funny that you guys would carry out the stereotype that's already been set against you by so many people on these boards/in real life.

Sarah was a different issue. I had been with her all week - drove her around to help her avoid taxi costs, ate dinner with her, and even offered to drive her to my HOME if she couldn't afford costs of being in LA for that extended amount of time after hearing that all the foreigners were essentially fucked by the rescheduled shows (and it may be hard for you to believe, but I did this without a need for "using" her). However, at one point - she completely alienated herself in a childish manner and then completely jumped to the front of the line at the last second - despite the fact that she never really did wait in line (unless you are implying that sulking in a hotel room counted... since I'm not entirely familiar with your guys' line rules).

I know that you guys 'bonded' over your ire and fury at the world concerning wrong doers in line, but you trying to defend her as a 'friend' based on that one encounter is almost as laughable as George Bush's presidential career.

Oh - and I know it's confusing, but the only 'group' I was with was 'Monkeyarse' and Christo. It seems as though you mistakenly assumed we were with several groups (or more specifically - the "+7 group" ) because we were doing something called "conversing" or "enjoying company with other humans." You should try it some time (or maybe I shouldn't suggest that for the sake of humanity?).

All in all - I hope you guys continue to enjoy terrorizing Danny in 'The Shining' and/or you go fuck yourselves.


XOXOXOXOXOXOX Hearts and kisses!

I snapped this picture of the twins outside of the Wiltern. Enjoy.





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LOL - That was just TOO easy.

aden410 posted:

dizdez posted:

Hey NINers! Raggedy old Yoshata's mom checking in on this thread. Thought I'd insert my two-cents *cough, cough* suppose-itory...

mooney138 posted:

We were still able to get one spot on the rail/2nd row behind the rail in the pit and purchase our event t-shirts without having to camp out in a stinky, rat/maggot infested alley; break the 8am line-up rule; cut the line; and/or cause any drama.

Oh my godaaaaaaah . I left my firstborn camping out in that stinky, rat/maggot infested alley overnight! But, then, she was in great company; NIN fans and a late-night snack delivery by Dave Navarro (huge thanks to the fan that took their picture--it's great!)

LOL whoever thought Wiltern was a bad place to hangout over night for a show should have gone to Bowery or Echoplex. It was definitely the Ritz compared to some. At Bowery we had it all, the strung out guy throwing a cleaning cart into oncoming traffic, then threatening the line, and finally the security guards from that nights show tossing him around a bit. The old crazy dude, who finally talked the guy into leaving, then coming back to tell us some wacked out stories and songs before flashing us all his man boobs...and coming close to flashing something else. The cop car that showed up randomly to make sure we were alright. Jonathan's comedy entertainment at 4 in the morning (my favorite part of the night). Hurricane Bill giving us an excellent light show and a soothing shower that flooded the near by subway. At least, at that point, the street was spotless. Ah goodtimes.

Oh and I think it's awesome you come with your kid! I always love hearing that parents will take the time to do that. Besides every line mom I have had the pleasure of hanging out with has been super cool!!

Then there was this beauty at Aragon…


It was in the alley where they were unloading and loading. The same alley through which I believe the band entered and on the other side of the transit rails where Ticketmaster was to line up. I heard that the Ticketmaster line's conditions were horrendous, even compared to the alley. However, pre-sale had a really good spot - we didn't have to protect our families or pets. I should have asked Brandon if he had to fend off the rats to protect his mom. Haha.

Match point goes to shitfuckdamn for her reference to Miss Teen South Carolina's 15 minutes of humiliating fame.

I finally have the ENTIRE FONDA SHOW uploaded. You guys should go back and give it a listen... the audio on this show was amazing, not to mention the setlist.

synthetik posted:

I finally have the ENTIRE FONDA SHOW uploaded. You guys should go back and give it a listen... the audio on this show was amazing, not to mention the setlist.

Cool thank you. And what about the Wiltern?

ziggyswoon posted:

synthetik posted:

I finally have the ENTIRE FONDA SHOW uploaded. You guys should go back and give it a listen... the audio on this show was amazing, not to mention the setlist.

Cool thank you. And what about the Wiltern?

check the first page of this thread.

only_me_only those are great pictures - I really like the one with JMJ and Dave Navarro.