The Gorge 2012

[boranges]

Originally Posted by nycrispy

Do you make the journey every year to the Gorge from Highlands? Just on the other side of county line in Littleton. We usually leave on Tue and head to Yellowstone for a day, then Caravan on up to the Gorge for Thurs pre party. Would be cool to run three or four cars out there this year together. Peace Chris

My group is leaving wednesday night from the Morrison/Ken Caryl area. Might run into you guys up near Idaho or there abouts.

[paulg83]

People of the Gorge!

Was wondering: what is everyone hoping to hear this year?

My long shots are Last Stop, Dreaming Tree, JTR, and Spoon.

A little more likely, as they've played them this tour, are You Never Know, So Right, So Damn Lucky, Drive In Drive Out, Pig, The Best of What's Around, and Typical Situation.

I really want to hear, and think we will hear, Ants Marching, Dancing Nancies, and The Stone (which they didn't play last year at The Gorge). Actually, they played none of the songs I listed last year, so maybe that's why I'm hoping for them most! Cheers.

[Steady37]

Happy Monday Gorge! We're getting so close! Can't wait to be basking in the glory of heaven's amphitheatre...

[russvodder]

Originally Posted by Steady37

Happy Monday Gorge! We're getting so close! Can't wait to be basking in the glory of heaven's amphitheatre...

And you still have to wait another four weeks to go see Journey, Loverboy and Pat Benetar over there. Will that tide you over till the end of August?

[Steady37]

Originally Posted by russvodder

And you still have to wait another four weeks to go see Journey, Loverboy and Pat Benetar over there. Will that tide you over till the end of August?

ewwww. nothing against those bands...they had their place in history and all that, but...yeah. no thanks.

Only thing on the calendar coming up is Jonny Lang and Buddy Guy at the Tulalip...I've got a number of "wants" but...I'll probably opt to save the moola

[russvodder]

Originally Posted by Steady37

ewwww. nothing against those bands...they had their place in history and all that, but...yeah. no thanks.

Only thing on the calendar coming up is Jonny Lang and Buddy Guy at the Tulalip...I've got a number of "wants" but...I'll probably opt to save the moola

My calendar is crazy. I've got an astronomy event I help put on for 700 people every year coming up in July (www.tmspa.com), so that will make the next four or five weeks fly by for me.

[saxlover]

Originally Posted by nycrispy

Do you make the journey every year to the Gorge from Highlands? Just on the other side of county line in Littleton. We usually leave on Tue and head to Yellowstone for a day, then Caravan on up to the Gorge for Thurs pre party. Would be cool to run three or four cars out there this year together. Peace Chris

leaving after work on wednesday right at 5pm. drive through the night. my third time there, first time driving though, a buddy is coming with me and i wanted to bring some extra stuff this year. hope to arrive around noon or 1pm at wildhorse. i work in littleton

Originally Posted by boranges

My group is leaving wednesday night from the Morrison/Ken Caryl area. Might run into you guys up near Idaho or there abouts.

colorado caravan to gorge. where you guys staying?

[boranges]

Originally Posted by saxlover

colorado caravan to gorge. where you guys staying?

We are staying a Wildhorse this year. First time at there. Stayed in Premier last year. Had great neighbors, but wanted to experience WH this year.

[saxlover]

Originally Posted by boranges

We are staying a Wildhorse this year. First time at there. Stayed in Premier last year. Had great neighbors, but wanted to experience WH this year.

yes!!! nice! when you driving out?

doing avett bros this weekend at red rocks? we'll be there saturday night

[boranges]

Originally Posted by saxlover

yes!!! nice! when you driving out?

doing avett bros this weekend at red rocks? we'll be there saturday night

The plan is leave Wednesday and drive all the way through, like yourself. No Avett Bros. for me this weekend. I figure I'll see them open for DMB. Hopefully going to Blues Traveler on the 4th though.

[MAM2STEPN]

67 more day's!

[bigbird321]

Although it'll be my first time at the gorge this year, this thread makes me feel like ive been going for years, that and the webcast of last years show.
However it pains me to think at the beginning of next summer I'll be done with school and have to get a big-boy job, if i can find one. What am I to do when I cant just travel to DMB as I please?!??!?? #hammeredthoughts

[ajc_1988]

Originally Posted by bigbird321

Although it'll be my first time at the gorge this year, this thread makes me feel like ive been going for years, that and the webcast of last years show.
However it pains me to think at the beginning of next summer I'll be done with school and have to get a big-boy job, if i can find one. What am I to do when I cant just travel to DMB as I please?!??!?? #hammeredthoughts

What are we going to do when dmb calls it quits? Or at least takes an extended hiatus?

dmb > work.

[Steady37]

Originally Posted by bigbird321

Although it'll be my first time at the gorge this year, this thread makes me feel like ive been going for years, that and the webcast of last years show.
However it pains me to think at the beginning of next summer I'll be done with school and have to get a big-boy job, if i can find one. What am I to do when I cant just travel to DMB as I please?!??!?? #hammeredthoughts

I changed jobs in 2010 because I knew I wouldn't be able to go to Gorge with the schedule I had at my old job. Priorities. I haz them.

[neoaddict]

gorge!

Got my first show of the summer out of the way at Rivers Edge music festival- it was fantastic. I got so damn sunburned. holy moly. I'm a hurtin' unit.

[snowake]

People of the Gorge, and specifically, Toupstown,

I am pleased to announce Toupstown will be gaining a resident this year... it's official, I'm packing my bags and moving in.

That being said, April, you can officially change your status to "ISO: 1 premier pass" as you can buy ours.

[Steady37]

Originally Posted by snowake

People of the Gorge, and specifically, Toupstown,

I am pleased to announce Toupstown will be gaining a resident this year... it's official, I'm packing my bags and moving in.

That being said, April, you can officially change your status to "ISO: 1 premier pass" as you can buy ours.

oh snap! ok, it's actually for a friend, so let me send a message to them and make sure they are ready...186 is the total cost right?

[snowake]

Originally Posted by Steady37

oh snap! ok, it's actually for a friend, so let me send a message to them and make sure they are ready...186 is the total cost right?

I think so. $160 plus fees, so yea, that sounds about right. My online bank account doesn't go back that far to see what I paid TicketBastard. So sure, we'll take $186. And we're local so I can do an in-person exchange for the actual pass or whatever. I'm up to Seattle a couple of times a month.

[Steady37]

Originally Posted by snowake

I think so. $160 plus fees, so yea, that sounds about right. My online bank account doesn't go back that far to see what I paid TicketBastard. So sure, we'll take $186. And we're local so I can do an in-person exchange for the actual pass or whatever. I'm up to Seattle a couple of times a month.

k sweet, i'll let you know. i live in federal way, but work in seattle...so we could meet anywhere really.

[mbuttercup7]

Originally Posted by saxlover

im hoping to bring this to the gorge this year. its a beast to pack, but i think ill be able to get it in the car.

Originally Posted by dmbfan62

Best. Kite. Ever.

My thoughts also. Bad ass.

Originally Posted by beachball

Morning Gorge-goers!!!

its rainy and foggy on the banks of the Columbia..
only about 2 months left

What part of Oregon are you in?

Originally Posted by ZMB

miss this place....so sad that I can't make it.

Originally Posted by snowake

People of the Gorge, and specifically, Toupstown,

I am pleased to announce Toupstown will be gaining a resident this year... it's official, I'm packing my bags and moving in.

That being said, April, you can officially change your status to "ISO: 1 premier pass" as you can buy ours.

Yay Kati!!!

And good morning Gorge!! It's my Friday.

[Ashley J]

Originally Posted by neoaddict

gorge!

Got my first show of the summer out of the way at Rivers Edge music festival- it was fantastic. I got so damn sunburned. holy moly. I'm a hurtin' unit.

I was just going to say this... with Alpine out of the picture for me this year, I've got eyes only for the Gorge now.

Can I play here now?

[bigbird321]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

What are we going to do when dmb calls it quits? Or at least takes an extended hiatus?

dmb > work.

Ill die before they call it quits.

Originally Posted by Steady37

I changed jobs in 2010 because I knew I wouldn't be able to go to Gorge with the schedule I had at my old job. Priorities. I haz them.

You m'lady are an inspiration.

[snowake]

Originally Posted by Steady37

k sweet, i'll let you know. i live in federal way, but work in seattle...so we could meet anywhere really.

Even better... I'll be in Des Moines Thursday so depending on what time you get home from work I could do it then if your friends are ready.

[Steady37]

Originally Posted by snowake

Even better... I'll be in Des Moines Thursday so depending on what time you get home from work I could do it then if your friends are ready.

k, i'm still waiting to hear back. i'll send you a pm when they figure their shit out.

[charlotte2123]

Has anyone ever rented a car from the Seattle airport? Did you reserve one in advance?
I'm about to make a reservation now, just wondering if anyone had any tips. Thanks.

[dMbSuNdEvL9]

Originally Posted by snowake

People of the Gorge, and specifically, Toupstown,

I am pleased to announce Toupstown will be gaining a resident this year... it's official, I'm packing my bags and moving in.

That being said, April, you can officially change your status to "ISO: 1 premier pass" as you can buy ours.

[avsfan]

Originally Posted by dMbSuNdEvL9

dude, i saw your doppleganger on a show called " the aquabats" eaglebones

[snowake]

Originally Posted by dMbSuNdEvL9

This response made me happy.

[snowake]

Originally Posted by charlotte2123

Has anyone ever rented a car from the Seattle airport? Did you reserve one in advance?
I'm about to make a reservation now, just wondering if anyone had any tips. Thanks.

Yes, tip: don't rent from the airport. It's super expensive and you can save money if you rent from a company outside of the airport. Like 10% tax savings, which can be a lot, especially over a holiday weekend. Rental prices overall are cheaper from non-airport locations. (I work in a hotel with Enterprise in my lobby - I just asked them, and airport rental car taxes are 30.5% plus higher rates for the cars themselves.) I would look at locations outside of the airport, and use a taxi, light rail, or bus to pick up your car. It's still going to be cheaper with one of those options figured in than the airport. And if you HAVE to rent at SeaTac, YES, reserve in advance for sure.

[sean6942]

So I've seen 9 shows so far this year...and I'm getting an itch to do the Gorge for the first time ever this year. What do you think my chances are of finding a place to stay and getting a ticket for all 3 shows? Airline prices look good right now from Florida. Any advice?

thanks in advance!!

sean