2013-12-06: Key Arena: Seattle, Washington

[Dr. Van Nostrand]

Can see the set list. 4 songs scratched. Can't make out anything else.

Where was the setlist ?

[CopperTom]

Can see the set list. 4 songs scratched. Can't make out anything else.

Where was the setlist ?

Mike's tech's station

[Bammer]

Hey guys. I scored a backstage pass and got my picture taken with Jeff.

Jeff is muscular...like at age 50 now I think it's fair to say he has old man strength.

That is all.

[WtOB?]

let's see that picture, .

[VinylGuy]

Hey guys. I scored a backstage pass and got my picture taken with Jeff.

Jeff is muscular...like at age 50 now I think it's fair to say he has old man strength.

That is all.

can we see the pic?

[Bammer]

Hey guys. I scored a backstage pass and got my picture taken with Jeff.

Jeff is muscular...like at age 50 now I think it's fair to say he has old man strength.

That is all.

can we see the pic?

OK, I haven't done this in a while and I'm going to need a refresher. The pic is on my PC desktop. Do I need to host it somewhere online before I can post here?

[hlniv]

http://postimage.org/

[bodysnatcher]

I was able to avoid the ridiculous 3+ hour pre-show merch line by going to the bathroom during the encore break, and going by the merch table that had zero people in line. Grabbed a poster in 2 minutes, pissed, and was back to my seat before the first song of the encore.

Suckas.

[CopperTom]

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone on the board and anyone I met in Seattle who gave me trip advice. I had really great time.

I checked out (or bumped into) The Off Ramp, Benneroya Hall, Moore Theater, Paramount and The Showbox. I spent far too long near or in the Showbox. I ate at the Seaside - highlight Hot and Spicy Shrimp Soup; McCormick and Schmicks - highlight Oregon Rockfish (they don't have that in PA); Wild Ginger - highlight 7 flavor beef; and the restaurant at the top of the Space Needle - highlight spinning. I also snacked at Top Pot - I was very pleased about the Maple Bars; Yellow Leaf - Pancake and Bacon cupcakes were fantastic and I brought back Bacon Brittle for friends, family and coworkers; Pirosky Pirosky - had some sort of hazelnut danish; I also had a Nutty Buddy at some fancy chocolate-dipping place; had a coffee at the original Starbucks. Unfortunately, I did not get to eat a Hom Bow. I walked by Mee Sum's 4 times - twice very early in the morning and twice in the evening after it was closed. I got to see them throw a fish at the market.

I spent far more hours in lines than I anticipated - 1 at Ames, 3 on show-day for a poster and 3 for the 10C Pop Up. Luckily, everyone I spoke to for hours was very cool. I was most surprised that most fans who were at Vancouver had very luke-warm feelings towards it - it looked fantastic on paper. I think I was nerding some fans out with my Live-PJ knowledge. I was called the Encyclopedia, LOL. I missed out on Kerry Park as a result of my many hours in line.

My Stub-Hub ticket was real. Props to the fan at Key Arena who sold me a sticker after the stand we were at just sold out. For only $2 no less. Crowd seemed relatively chill. It was pretty cool behind the stage - it's worth the unique perspective. It only sucked when the lowered the light rigs. I was also close enough to notice a Go Cam on one of the globes. That would be interesting footage to see.

I thought the people of Seattle were very nice and polite. Mean bums though. I would definitely go back.

[Bammer]

You were quite the tourist. Too bad it wasn't baseball season. Our stadium really is nice and it's not exactly the toughest ticket in town these days.

[CopperTom]

I saw the stadium up close when I went to the Ames pop-up-shop. Looked nice from the outside. I would have loved to catch a game. As a Braves fan, I lucked out this summer - PJ was at Wrigley and the Braves were at Commisky.

[Bammer]

It would have been cool to meet more of you guys over the years. Only met a handful of RMers at/before shows.

For this Seattle show, ran into a guy who recognized me from a show like 4-5 years ago in the bar across the street. Turns out I sat (stood) right in front of him. We bought each other shots. Good times.