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If you'd stay at the Park Hotel one block away you'd saved yourselve 4 tickets front row both nights.
It really is up to you.
Mathijs
I think you have the perfect attitude actually - and seriously - cannot wait for your review
I am not going to get into bickering back and forth, but how would you know? You have no idea what i paid for the Amstel Continental, when I stayed there, and comparable rates for the hotel you mention. Have fun at your show.. But please try not to be so preumputuous you know my expenses for a vacation i took. Once again the value of my vacation, i think, far far exceeds a 120 minute show for $2,5000 package that would get me one ticket in rows 6-10 here in US.
CHeers, have fun, enjoy yourself. We all make choices. Mine is righ tfor me, yours is right for you. Peace.
I thought about that and your absolutely right. No appetite later.
Or just play it safe and pick up the eight ball after dinner... peace
peace
"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"
"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"
..grotesque.
Brother, you are spot on. My wife and I are looking at purchasing our first house, trying to expand our business, and spend more time with family. The next four years are going to be some of the most uncertain times, financially, for businesses across the country, mine included. Not even sure if we should get into a mortgage at this point.
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. Here I am thinking about purchasing a new camera for my business (would love to get a RED Epic) or doing radio ads to reach out to business owners, but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
taped it - may watch tonight - great i heard- thanks
Sounds nice...does he B & B have a flush toilet?
Thats a deal! My wife used to play and teach bagpipes and she loved traveling across Ireland and Scotland. I've never been and with my red hair it is obvious where my lineage comes from. Gazza, I'm calling you...
The bagpipes are a fantastic and beautiful sounding instrument. IMO, other than a strong vocal choir, there is no other instrument that can resonate right thru you when played by a group of bagpipers. Add to that the tapping of the drums and "Amazing Grace" and emotions run deep.
As I live in Amsterdam, and have lived in Amsterdam for 15 years, and as I stay in about 40 hotels a year, I quite know the current prices of most hotels.
Mathijs
Some people like the sound of strangled cats as well.
ever been to our iconic little inn here?
Man I love the bagpipes too. Ever since I was 3 or 4 years old, something very primal in those tones. The only thing that comes close is a sweet compressed, slide guitar, ala Lowell George on the tune Roll 'em Easy or even Brian on No Expectations. If you haven't checked out Little Feat's tune Roll 'Em Easy I highly recommend it. Would have posted it but my internet is dragging this AM. peace
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Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Mathijs
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Date: November 22, 2012 21:19
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steverogan
stayed in Amsterdam 5 nights at the Amstel Hotel
Cheers!
If you'd stay at the Park Hotel one block away you'd saved yourselve 4 tickets front row both nights.
It really is up to you.
Mathijs
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Naturalust
()
Date: November 22, 2012 21:36
I am guessing that the unsold seats will go at 1/2 face value the day before the show. Is $416 too much to see MT play with the Stones again?
The bottom line is that even though they haven't sold all the seats the promoters are still making BIG profits off the ones they already sold. Do the math. Some business geek made the decision to start high and hype like hell, it seems to be working.
I am embarassed that I took the bait and am now firmly hooked on having a good time, I'm going to party for a week and make it seem like a vacation. It's only money, wtf. peace
The bottom line is that even though they haven't sold all the seats the promoters are still making BIG profits off the ones they already sold. Do the math. Some business geek made the decision to start high and hype like hell, it seems to be working.
I am embarassed that I took the bait and am now firmly hooked on having a good time, I'm going to party for a week and make it seem like a vacation. It's only money, wtf. peace
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
bleedingman
()
Date: November 22, 2012 22:01
I paid $450 to sit side-of-stage, 3rd row, at MSG last tour. I know others paid that PLUS $100 for fan club membership. This time I am side-of-stage probably 20 rows back (105) and I paid $60 more than I did last time. I live in Brooklyn and will be in my seat an hour after I leave my house. I agree that $800 to sit in the back is insane but this was a relatively good deal. I'm not goin to stress it, I'm tremendously looking forward to this.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-22 22:05 by bleedingman.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-22 22:05 by bleedingman.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
GravityBoy
()
Date: November 22, 2012 22:08
I've got this theory... if I look at "$831.90" long enough... if I stare really hard and really really focus.... the $831.90 will come to me.
Under my pillow (the tooth fairy) or into my PayPal account (the PayPal fairy).
I don't mind which.
I can provide my PayPal account details for any fairies out there.
Under my pillow (the tooth fairy) or into my PayPal account (the PayPal fairy).
I don't mind which.
I can provide my PayPal account details for any fairies out there.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
hbwriter
()
Date: November 22, 2012 22:34
Quote
Naturalust
I am guessing that the unsold seats will go at 1/2 face value the day before the show. Is $416 too much to see MT play with the Stones again?
The bottom line is that even though they haven't sold all the seats the promoters are still making BIG profits off the ones they already sold. Do the math. Some business geek made the decision to start high and hype like hell, it seems to be working.
I am embarassed that I took the bait and am now firmly hooked on having a good time, I'm going to party for a week and make it seem like a vacation. It's only money, wtf. peace
I think you have the perfect attitude actually - and seriously - cannot wait for your review
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
steverogan
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:02
Quote
MathijsQuote
steverogan
stayed in Amsterdam 5 nights at the Amstel Hotel
Cheers!
If you'd stay at the Park Hotel one block away you'd saved yourselve 4 tickets front row both nights.
It really is up to you.
Mathijs
I am not going to get into bickering back and forth, but how would you know? You have no idea what i paid for the Amstel Continental, when I stayed there, and comparable rates for the hotel you mention. Have fun at your show.. But please try not to be so preumputuous you know my expenses for a vacation i took. Once again the value of my vacation, i think, far far exceeds a 120 minute show for $2,5000 package that would get me one ticket in rows 6-10 here in US.
CHeers, have fun, enjoy yourself. We all make choices. Mine is righ tfor me, yours is right for you. Peace.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:14
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andrewtQuote
ryanpowQuote
The Sicilian
Think about it, you can get a eight ball, a hotel room, a decent escort, and a nice steak dinner with change left over
or...
12 warhorses with a seat next to some middle aged yahoo drunk singing their lungs out to every song.
an eight ball.
and be sure to order the steak first
I thought about that and your absolutely right. No appetite later.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:17
Hey HB,
Have you seen the show American Masters on PBS with the David Geffen bio? Great stuff.
Have you seen the show American Masters on PBS with the David Geffen bio? Great stuff.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Naturalust
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:24
Quote
The SicilianQuote
andrewtQuote
ryanpowQuote
The Sicilian
Think about it, you can get a eight ball, a hotel room, a decent escort, and a nice steak dinner with change left over
or...
12 warhorses with a seat next to some middle aged yahoo drunk singing their lungs out to every song.
an eight ball.
and be sure to order the steak first
I thought about that and your absolutely right. No appetite later.
Or just play it safe and pick up the eight ball after dinner... peace
peace
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
ROPENI
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:40
Excellent advice Nat,otherwise the dinner may go to waste...Quote
NaturalustQuote
The SicilianQuote
andrewtQuote
ryanpowQuote
The Sicilian
Think about it, you can get a eight ball, a hotel room, a decent escort, and a nice steak dinner with change left over
or...
12 warhorses with a seat next to some middle aged yahoo drunk singing their lungs out to every song.
an eight ball.
and be sure to order the steak first
I thought about that and your absolutely right. No appetite later.
Or just play it safe and pick up the eight ball after dinner... peace
peace
"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
ROPENI
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:48
3.5gQuote
jazzbass
Is that a lot?
"No dope smoking no beer sold after 12 o'clock"
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
lunar!!!
()
Date: November 23, 2012 02:54
Quote
hbwriter
Could that be the most expensive face value seat in history for anyone? On ticketmaster right now - BACK OF THE FLOOR - with the option to buy an $863.00 brussles package that is not even signed.
..grotesque.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
flacnvinyl
()
Date: November 23, 2012 03:10
Quote
steverogan
the value of my vacation, i think, far far exceeds a 120 minute show for $2,500 package that would get me one ticket in rows 6-10 here in US.
CHeers, have fun, enjoy yourself. We all make choices. Mine is righ tfor me, yours is right for you. Peace.
Brother, you are spot on. My wife and I are looking at purchasing our first house, trying to expand our business, and spend more time with family. The next four years are going to be some of the most uncertain times, financially, for businesses across the country, mine included. Not even sure if we should get into a mortgage at this point.
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. Here I am thinking about purchasing a new camera for my business (would love to get a RED Epic) or doing radio ads to reach out to business owners, but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Midnight Toker
()
Date: November 23, 2012 03:33
does your kid,little johny, really need braces for his teeth?
not this year, sorry kid. his class photo will suck but his dad and mom are going to have a great time in brooklyn soon.
next year straight teeth and a nice class photo on the agenda.
not this year, sorry kid. his class photo will suck but his dad and mom are going to have a great time in brooklyn soon.
next year straight teeth and a nice class photo on the agenda.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: November 23, 2012 03:42
Quote
flacnvinyl
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Markdog
()
Date: November 23, 2012 03:52
So about $10 per minute...good deal. That 10 min washroom break only cost you $100. 
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
drbryant
()
Date: November 23, 2012 04:35
It would be such a wonderful gesture if they would play some larger venues. We'll see, I guess. . .
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
whitem8
()
Date: November 23, 2012 04:37
Well it is all relative what you spend your money on to give enjoyment. Great that folks who are going are psyched. Enjoy the show! I will enjoy from the comfort of my living room on PPV.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-23 05:38 by whitem8.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-23 05:38 by whitem8.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
hbwriter
()
Date: November 23, 2012 06:04
Quote
The Sicilian
Hey HB,
Have you seen the show American Masters on PBS with the David Geffen bio? Great stuff.
taped it - may watch tonight - great i heard- thanks
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: November 23, 2012 06:21
Quote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinyl
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
Sounds nice...does he B & B have a flush toilet?
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
flacnvinyl
()
Date: November 23, 2012 09:32
Quote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinyl
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
Thats a deal! My wife used to play and teach bagpipes and she loved traveling across Ireland and Scotland. I've never been and with my red hair it is obvious where my lineage comes from. Gazza, I'm calling you...
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: November 23, 2012 15:42
Quote
flacnvinylQuote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinyl
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
Thats a deal! My wife used to play and teach bagpipes and she loved traveling across Ireland and Scotland. I've never been and with my red hair it is obvious where my lineage comes from. Gazza, I'm calling you...
The bagpipes are a fantastic and beautiful sounding instrument. IMO, other than a strong vocal choir, there is no other instrument that can resonate right thru you when played by a group of bagpipers. Add to that the tapping of the drums and "Amazing Grace" and emotions run deep.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: November 23, 2012 17:19
Quote
steveroganQuote
MathijsQuote
steverogan
stayed in Amsterdam 5 nights at the Amstel Hotel
Cheers!
If you'd stay at the Park Hotel one block away you'd saved yourselve 4 tickets front row both nights.
It really is up to you.
Mathijs
I am not going to get into bickering back and forth, but how would you know? You have no idea what i paid for the Amstel Continental, when I stayed there, and comparable rates for the hotel you mention. Have fun at your show.. But please try not to be so preumputuous you know my expenses for a vacation i took. Once again the value of my vacation, i think, far far exceeds a 120 minute show for $2,5000 package that would get me one ticket in rows 6-10 here in US.
CHeers, have fun, enjoy yourself. We all make choices. Mine is righ tfor me, yours is right for you. Peace.
As I live in Amsterdam, and have lived in Amsterdam for 15 years, and as I stay in about 40 hotels a year, I quite know the current prices of most hotels.
Mathijs
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
GravityBoy
()
Date: November 23, 2012 17:21
Quote
The Sicilian
The bagpipes are a fantastic and beautiful sounding instrument.
Some people like the sound of strangled cats as well.
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
StonesTod
()
Date: November 23, 2012 17:28
Quote
MathijsQuote
steveroganQuote
MathijsQuote
steverogan
stayed in Amsterdam 5 nights at the Amstel Hotel
Cheers!
If you'd stay at the Park Hotel one block away you'd saved yourselve 4 tickets front row both nights.
It really is up to you.
Mathijs
I am not going to get into bickering back and forth, but how would you know? You have no idea what i paid for the Amstel Continental, when I stayed there, and comparable rates for the hotel you mention. Have fun at your show.. But please try not to be so preumputuous you know my expenses for a vacation i took. Once again the value of my vacation, i think, far far exceeds a 120 minute show for $2,5000 package that would get me one ticket in rows 6-10 here in US.
CHeers, have fun, enjoy yourself. We all make choices. Mine is righ tfor me, yours is right for you. Peace.
As I live in Amsterdam, and have lived in Amsterdam for 15 years, and as I stay in about 40 hotels a year, I quite know the current prices of most hotels.
Mathijs
ever been to our iconic little inn here?
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Naturalust
()
Date: November 23, 2012 17:40
Quote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinylQuote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinyl
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
Thats a deal! My wife used to play and teach bagpipes and she loved traveling across Ireland and Scotland. I've never been and with my red hair it is obvious where my lineage comes from. Gazza, I'm calling you...
The bagpipes are a fantastic and beautiful sounding instrument. IMO, other than a strong vocal choir, there is no other instrument that can resonate right thru you when played by a group of bagpipers. Add to that the tapping of the drums and "Amazing Grace" and emotions run deep.
Man I love the bagpipes too. Ever since I was 3 or 4 years old, something very primal in those tones. The only thing that comes close is a sweet compressed, slide guitar, ala Lowell George on the tune Roll 'em Easy or even Brian on No Expectations. If you haven't checked out Little Feat's tune Roll 'Em Easy I highly recommend it. Would have posted it but my internet is dragging this AM. peace
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
hbwriter
()
Date: November 23, 2012 17:49
Quote
NaturalustQuote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinylQuote
The SicilianQuote
flacnvinyl
$1700 for two tickets is just insane. but going to a single concert would wipe me out... With travel, lodging, food, its $3000, easily.
For that money Gazza will put you up in his Bed and Breakfast and wisk you all over Ireland on the back of his scooter.
Thats a deal! My wife used to play and teach bagpipes and she loved traveling across Ireland and Scotland. I've never been and with my red hair it is obvious where my lineage comes from. Gazza, I'm calling you...
The bagpipes are a fantastic and beautiful sounding instrument. IMO, other than a strong vocal choir, there is no other instrument that can resonate right thru you when played by a group of bagpipers. Add to that the tapping of the drums and "Amazing Grace" and emotions run deep.
Man I love the bagpipes too. Ever since I was 3 or 4 years old, something very primal in those tones. The only thing that comes close is a sweet compressed, slide guitar, ala Lowell George on the tune Roll 'em Easy or even Brian on No Expectations. If you haven't checked out Little Feat's tune Roll 'Em Easy I highly recommend it. Would have posted it but my internet is dragging this AM. peace
Re: $831.90
Posted by:
Naturalust
()
Date: November 23, 2012 18:17
Wow thanks for that hb! Man you have really come through for me lately, I really appreciate it and I'm at your service. peace
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