Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I sold my Charleston tickets here at VC because with the expense of going to the 3 Pageant shows next week, I wanted to save some money. I was excited when the Jacksonville show came up and decided to go since it's closer than SC and the venue is excellent. I bought 8th row seats at 10 AM today and was happy. 15 minutes later, I went back to Music Today to see how random the pre-sale is (the pre-sale vs. ticketmaster thread got me to thinking). I ended up with Bob Uecker seats1 "Uh oh! I must be in the front row". I have been in the afterglow ever since. Feeling frisky, I went to Ticketmaster and checked out sold out Charleston. Some one must have recently returned their tickets because I now have 4th row seats! Finances be damned! A St. Louis Wilco getaway next week and a Tampa to Jax to Charleston roadtrip in August! Last week I was undercharged at Publix by $164. I didn't pay attention at the time. I noticed it the next day and went back. The young cashier was ecstatic, "You made my day!", and the managers shook my hand. Karma? Live a good life, my friends! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mardog Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 nice work! FYI, Ueker seats are the worst in the house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 nice work! FYI, Ueker seats are the worst in the house.Thank you. I always appreciate when people feel the need to give their contradictory opinions to someone expressing happy emotions in a completely benign, non-confrontational way. Seriously, what in the hell possesses a person to feel the need to do that? Why? Do you feel that your view is so superior that you must make someone else aware of it for no other reason than imparting knowledge? Jaysus. I will be 45 years old in about 6 weeks. I have been going to concerts since I was 14 years old. I have had seats and standing room from the front of the stage to the wall in the back. I personally like the front row in a seated venue like the Florida Theatre, especially when I am seeing my favorite band. If for no other reason, I get to watch Glenn smile as closely as I can. Not that I needed to give you the reasons for my happiness. Thank you again for your unsolicited opinion. I am sure that you have a plethora of friends because everyone loves having their parade rained on. Carry on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thank you.I always appreciate when people feel the need to give their contradictory opinions to someone expressing happy emotions in a completely benign, non-confrontational way. Seriously, what in the hell possesses a person to feel the need to do that? Why? Do you feel that your view is so superior that you must make someone else aware of it for no other reason than imparting knowledge? Jaysus.I will be 45 years old in about 6 weeks. I have been going to concerts since I was 14 years old. I have had seats and standing room from the front of the stage to the wall in the back. I personally like the front row in a seated venue like the Florida Theatre, especially when I am seeing my favorite band. If for no other reason, I get to watch Glenn smile as closely as I can. Not that I needed to give you the reasons for my happiness. Thank you again for your unsolicited opinion. I am sure that you have a plethora of friends because everyone loves having their parade rained on. Carry on.I enjoyed your post, but dude you really need to calm down. I don't think mardog was trying to push any buttons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I enjoyed your post, but dude you really need to calm down. I don't think mardog was trying to push any buttons.Then why say "FYI, Uecker seats are the worst in the house"? What could possibly be the reason? It isn't necessary or important to say something negative in a response to something so positive. Remember me from the license plate thread? 'It's the principle'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Uecker thought he had "front row" seats when he was moved - but they moved him to the back, so Uecker seats are actually the worst seats; they are not front row seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Uecker thought he had "front row" seats when he was moved - but they moved him to the back, so Uecker seats are actually the worst seats; they are not front row seats.I am aware of that. It was quite obvious from my use of it, that I meant the front row. In the future I will refrain from using pop culture references. I apologize to mardog if he meant the last row. I see now how that could have been misinterpreted by both parties. I accept that I now look like the asshole. Que sera, sera. I am going to St. Louis next week and have 1st and 4th row seats in August. The wife and I are very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You may be too sensitive to survive the internet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Are you really like 45 years old? Do you really have three decades of concert going experience? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thank you again for your unsolicited opinion.Unsolicited = Starting a Thread on a Message Board Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Everybody calm down, and let's not pile on, please. Any possible misinterpretations seem to have been cleared up, and ellsworth has a happy resolution to the Charleston situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Are you really like 45 years old? Do you really have three decades of concert going experience?No I am not really like 45 years old. I really will be 45 years old in about 6 weeks. Yes I have been going to concerts for 30 years. Obviously all that I meant by that was that I have had a variety of seating experiences. Any other questions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Unsolictied = Starting a Thread on a Message BoardActually, unsolicited = Starting a Thread on a Message Board. Touche' on your intent though. You are correct in that no one asked me to start a thread about my Wilco good fortune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Actually, unsolicited = Starting a Thread on a Message Board. Touche', on your intent though. You are correct in that no one asked me to start a thread about my Wilco good fortune.Don't sweat it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I'm glad you did though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You may be too sensitive to survive the internet.This is gold. Do I have your permission to quote you on that HDS? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 You may be too sensitive to survive the internet.Ha ha! Actually, I am not. I have almost 10,000 posts on one board and almost 5,000 on another. I have not only survived, I have thrived. Or at least annoyed the hell out of people for several years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 This is gold. Do I have your permission to quote you on that HDS?You may have to talk to Phil Parma about that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You may have to talk to Phil Parma about that.Roger that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 This entire farcical episode is an example of why the internet is a poor method of communication. If mardog and I had been sitting on my front porch, in my local or on the telephone, as soon as I said something like, 'The worst seats? Fuck you.', it would have soon become clear that we had a simple misunderstanding. The outcome would have been laughter and another round or plans to meet for one. I am drawn to it, none the less... I'm glad you did though.Thank you. Is the thanks because you enjoyed the anecdote, enjoyed the comedy that it birthed or both? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Anyway - I'm glad you scored front row seats, ellsworth. You can't beat that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Me too. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Can we officially declare ellsworth the Colonel Flagg of the board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hmm... I loved MASH. To my memory, though he provided much needed comic relief, he was always an 'unwelcome guest'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hmm... I loved MASH. To my memory, though he provided much needed comic relief, he was always an 'unwelcome guest'. it's up to you. I can totally declare it and make it official. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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