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The only thing I can think of to mention here is just keep in mind something...Wilco is STILL playing the more intimate venues..they are still charging affordable ticket prices unlike so many bands who are in huge venues where you can't even see them...and charging $75 or more for a ticket..where again you can't even see them. I don't think they are selling out. Yes I feel bad that the show was rescheduled, but I think it's an honor they were asked to be on SNL...and it probably wasn't a snap decision to do this to their fans. Try and think about all the options here not just being all mad

I'd say you should definately try restaurants that you wouldn't normally eat at...try local eateries and maybe some VC'ers can give recommendations for places they live or live near for good places to try on your road trip. OO and go to Borders or Barnes And Noble and look through travel guides they usually have some good recommendations or go online and type in locations you plan to drive through. When you get home you can give us a guide of eateries and things to see

Oh gosh I totally started cracking up at your statement there! This will remind all of us to not read things too quickly!!

lol well for all of you that can't meet up before/after we still definitely want to meet you! Thanks for thinking of places to eat. It's okay if it's not next door..lol Edit: Okay I found a few places to meet up, possibly have dinner? Check them out or let me know what you think. Longest Yard 122 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 274-1710 Angelo's Pizza 1310 Grand Avenue West Des Moines, IA 50322 P: (515) 225-4114 There are coupons on their website too These seem to be quite near the Val Air (funny enough I started typing the Riviera there)

A.M. I'm currently addicted to Casino Queen.

Maybe we need to find out what everyones skills are. We can organize people to cook, go get groceries, hook up heaters, set up tents, etc.

I should have pay pal'd you money I could have pretty much bought your ticket with those convenience charges!

Sweet! Come on Louie..you so have to go. And I bet you can even skip the whole Ticketmaster thing and go down there and get your tickets with no charges can't you? I wish I could...geez the ticket for Nels was a sweet deal..the fees however were like paying for a second person to come with me?!

lol Yes it would be nice to MEET you and not get there so late that the line is already going into the building! I will definitely come earlier this time to find out who you are in person!

sweet. i've never seen the NC Singers either..and i just finally bought their newest cd in Lincoln Park when i was up at Residency Thanks to Louie again for that recommendation

lmao apparently i'm also blind...sorry! i looked for illinois as i scrolled down and totally missed it! Thanks!! You are my new hero.

Are you going too?

Just wanted to say thanks for the suggestion of the Days Inn...we found it really nice and easy to get to/from. The guys in the lobby helped us figure out where the bus stop was and how easy it would be to get back and forth to the Riviera I may stay there when I come up to see Nels.

Sorry knowing my luck I'd type it in Google and it would come up with loads of weird places.. THANKS! >>Edit: Okay so I figured out where it is from Martyrs website...and I bought my ticket. So now we need to know who all is going other than myself and Larry Mendte. I'm going it alone so we have to do a meet up for VC'ers. lol

Ok so please someone where in America is Martyrs?!

So I'm going to have to go ALL the way to Milwaukee eh? I wish they were at least going to be in Chicago or somewhere a wee bit closer!

Maybe Louie has been joking about it because he secretly enjoyed it just kidding Louie After all we have to take care of the drunk people...and the people who get a bit toooo close.

This is where we all vote for C because we 'think' based on what you've told us he is the best candidate.but really you want us to vote for A or B because actually they were real presidents. right?

Sweet so at least a few people are going to be there Maybe we'll get someone from Des Moines to tell us where to go to hang out before/after? Anyone?

I haven't framed one but have you tried looking online..possibly at any craft stores..Michaels, Ben Franklin Crafts, Bed Bath and Beyond as a weird possibility...Or maybe try sending a message to j4lackey since he designed them...he might be able to tell you where to find some at.

so can someone give me the link or tell me how to find it please? thanks!!

It would really help me and my shyness if next time we all wear some sort of sticker or tag that means we are a VC'er. I'd be far more likely to ask who you are then!

Ahh I LOVE England. I have discovered that Heathrow stinks and that Manchester is THE airport to fly into because it's sooo quick to get through customs, etc. and it's so new and lovely. Plus they have the train directly outside to take you into city centre. Hope you have a wonderful time! Sweet! When it gets closer to the date we'll have to figure out where to meet up.

Oh come on you know you want to!