I too no longer will go to a gig unless I can sit and I’ve put several venues on a boycott list (even if I can sit) because they are soul-less/expensive/over crowded. One thing that living with or surviving cancer (or any life threatening condition teaches you) is not to waste time on doing things that make you uncomfortable/unhappy/bored etc., etc. Of course, it might just be that I’m getting old and crotchety.
Thank you for the giggles though on this glorious day in good old POM land!
This is probably no surprise : I never enjoyed the mosh pits- scary dirty things LOL! My daughter insisted on leaving myside at the last concert I took her to and made a beeline for it. I do miss the first rows seating's and seeing the whites of their eyes as they smile. Or being so close to Elton John at his piano we could compliment him and he would respond with a smile. 🌻Glad you're feeling better!
Ex-massage therapist here: it happens. As long as you don't make intense eye contact with us and making gross comments (true storIES), you'll probably be fine.
I too have gained perspective from Serious Events and know both how valuable it is and that it doesn’t pay or buy much.
I have retired from: trying to solve other’s problems for them, diet fads, and climbing the ladder. I’ll see you in the maelstrom, but I’ll bring a chair if there aren’t any, we can sit and listen to the music as we float on!
Planking!!! You reminded me of when my teen kids were part of that. But I'm not going to tell you about the neck-nom challenge that they put on me - and I accepted. And posted online. I was over 50 at the time. Congratulations on your admirable maturity.
It was dreadful - literally just down a drink in one and then nominate someone else. Things got out of control, with people sinking pints of gin and daft stuff like that. People died. At the time, there was a new soft drink in UK, a mixer named Pussy, in a tin. For my neknom I sank a vodka and Pussy on camera in a gay bar, with (in) appropriate innuendo. What was I thinking?! You missed nothing by not being part of that one! https://youtu.be/f7oF0lpY_MQ?si=O1tgtC_ng7GY7h-0
omg haha totally agree with the live music - those speakers are sometimes too loud, I can't stand that long anymore my legs hurt, theres too many people so close together and most are drunk, high and half naked pushing into each other so its like getting pushed around in a sauna with some loud music in the background. I do enjoy an elder crowd for mosh pits like a Diana Ross or Salt-n-Pepa audience. Way more respectful, they kinda keep to themselves and understand personal space so you can see the stage and dance around a bit. Still drunk though haha
Low key shocked you're 35. Then realized.. I'm already 30.... fuck. How did this happen?!
The planking part was probably my favorite tbh. Because it's so so so accurate. I was in college when it was super popular... OH MY GOD... plankers everywhere!!!
This was a great post! I laughed, I cried, I shared some of it with friends. I went to a live show recently and had to stand for 4 hours and completely broke down. I’m so happy I stumbled upon your page! Definitely subscribing
Four hours! You're entitled to some form of compensation for that. If you're not reimbursed, I'll start a riot (but I'll be sitting down, I can't riot all day on my feet).
This post literally made me LOL!
I too no longer will go to a gig unless I can sit and I’ve put several venues on a boycott list (even if I can sit) because they are soul-less/expensive/over crowded. One thing that living with or surviving cancer (or any life threatening condition teaches you) is not to waste time on doing things that make you uncomfortable/unhappy/bored etc., etc. Of course, it might just be that I’m getting old and crotchety.
Thank you for the giggles though on this glorious day in good old POM land!
Viv
Viv, if you've LOL'd, then I've done my job.
😊😊😊
At least you don’t have to retire from ice bucket challenges… do you?
Do you?!
I forget to get in on that trend in the first place, so I'm well late by now!
That’s comforting, actually
That’s a lot easier than the planking we do in exercise class.
Yours is much healthier though!
This is probably no surprise : I never enjoyed the mosh pits- scary dirty things LOL! My daughter insisted on leaving myside at the last concert I took her to and made a beeline for it. I do miss the first rows seating's and seeing the whites of their eyes as they smile. Or being so close to Elton John at his piano we could compliment him and he would respond with a smile. 🌻Glad you're feeling better!
That front row spot by Elton John sounds amazing - and I suspect there wouldn't be too much of a mosh pit at his shows, haha. And thank you!
Nope, No Mosh for EJ!
Noooooo not the planking 😂
Shaaaaaame.
Crying - from laughing at the odd angle of your head thrown into the pictures!!!!!! Brilliant!🤣
Haha, that head photo has become something of a mascot. Long may he be at crooked angles.
Ex-massage therapist here: it happens. As long as you don't make intense eye contact with us and making gross comments (true storIES), you'll probably be fine.
I hope no one started whistling!!!
Depends what you mean by that I suppose.
😂😂😂
I too have gained perspective from Serious Events and know both how valuable it is and that it doesn’t pay or buy much.
I have retired from: trying to solve other’s problems for them, diet fads, and climbing the ladder. I’ll see you in the maelstrom, but I’ll bring a chair if there aren’t any, we can sit and listen to the music as we float on!
Congratulations on your retirement as well, Jessie!
Here's to living life on our terms.
Only .46 seconds.
Let the terribly filthy thoughts begin...
Respect, old sir 😂😂😂 Brilliant, hilarious, thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing this with us all!!!
Retirement feels gooooood.
I trust you've retired from a few unwanted things/people/stuff too!
Yes, yes! 👏 And lots more to go, too!
Planking!!! You reminded me of when my teen kids were part of that. But I'm not going to tell you about the neck-nom challenge that they put on me - and I accepted. And posted online. I was over 50 at the time. Congratulations on your admirable maturity.
I tried Googling this challenge and nothing came up! What did I miss out on??
It was dreadful - literally just down a drink in one and then nominate someone else. Things got out of control, with people sinking pints of gin and daft stuff like that. People died. At the time, there was a new soft drink in UK, a mixer named Pussy, in a tin. For my neknom I sank a vodka and Pussy on camera in a gay bar, with (in) appropriate innuendo. What was I thinking?! You missed nothing by not being part of that one! https://youtu.be/f7oF0lpY_MQ?si=O1tgtC_ng7GY7h-0
I did NOT expect that! Wow, I'm OK with missing that particular period in time - and glad you got through it without *too* much trouble.
omg haha totally agree with the live music - those speakers are sometimes too loud, I can't stand that long anymore my legs hurt, theres too many people so close together and most are drunk, high and half naked pushing into each other so its like getting pushed around in a sauna with some loud music in the background. I do enjoy an elder crowd for mosh pits like a Diana Ross or Salt-n-Pepa audience. Way more respectful, they kinda keep to themselves and understand personal space so you can see the stage and dance around a bit. Still drunk though haha
I like that you have found a good middle ground - everything in a perfect state of balance, haha.
Dude, that duck photo and caption was peak comedy. Thank you for making me laugh this morning. Great article.
Appreciate that, brother!
To be fair, that duck sliding into frame turned something idiotic into something idiotic with a duck. And I'm thankful for that :)
Low key shocked you're 35. Then realized.. I'm already 30.... fuck. How did this happen?!
The planking part was probably my favorite tbh. Because it's so so so accurate. I was in college when it was super popular... OH MY GOD... plankers everywhere!!!
Hahaha, yeah, the age thing hits me sometimes, too.
Like, WTF, how did I suddenly go from leaving school to being in my mid 30's?
I don't know how it happened, and I do NOT approve.
Fucking facts. I've also somehow managed to fit an entire lifetime into a decade... my 20s where... intense 🙄🙄🙄🙄
This was a great post! I laughed, I cried, I shared some of it with friends. I went to a live show recently and had to stand for 4 hours and completely broke down. I’m so happy I stumbled upon your page! Definitely subscribing
Four hours! You're entitled to some form of compensation for that. If you're not reimbursed, I'll start a riot (but I'll be sitting down, I can't riot all day on my feet).
Haha, I’ll inquire on reimbursement for now, seated rioting will do
Landlords don't accept perspective was what first started my giggling. I have never heard the term punishing the prince 😅
I love your attitude towards life and the way you write. Thanks for bringing a laugh too.
That phrase escaping your attention is probably a clue as to how silly it is, haha. Happy to give you a little chuckle!