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zukes · 08-11-2016, 10:21 AM

I have video's posted on my Facebook page for all but 2 of the songs played here in London on Monday. PM me if you want my name to add me and view them.

It was such an emotional night. It was the best stadium show I have ever seen the Hip do. I have seen them around 40 times ranging from The Strombo Show appearance (300 people), 3 shows in bars (twice in Wantagh New York and once in Detroit, all under 1,000 people) to giant festivals outside.

It's weird, I was in a funk Tuesday when I woke up, just down and not feeling right. Yeah, I had some beers and yeah I stayed up when I got home and had a few more re-listening to the concert on my phone. It was a combination mostly of knowing that would be the last time I saw The Hip live, the beers (though again, I maintain I didn't have enough to feel that off) and smoking too much.

I decided right when I woke up to quit smoking. I am going to use Gord's situation as a reminder (even though it is not directly related to smoking as far as we know). I have quit several times before, a few times for a year, but I always trick myself into thinking I can just have a couple. No more!

So beyond my lasting memories of The Hip, they will also be a reminder of quitting smoking and hopefully adding years of healthy time to my life!

Thank you TTH for a lifetime full of enjoyment that will hopefully last even longer now!

08-11-2016, 10:21 AM	#808
zukes Nostradamus Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Ont. Exp:	I have video's posted on my Facebook page for all but 2 of the songs played here in London on Monday. PM me if you want my name to add me and view them. It was such an emotional night. It was the best stadium show I have ever seen the Hip do. I have seen them around 40 times ranging from The Strombo Show appearance (300 people), 3 shows in bars (twice in Wantagh New York and once in Detroit, all under 1,000 people) to giant festivals outside. It's weird, I was in a funk Tuesday when I woke up, just down and not feeling right. Yeah, I had some beers and yeah I stayed up when I got home and had a few more re-listening to the concert on my phone. It was a combination mostly of knowing that would be the last time I saw The Hip live, the beers (though again, I maintain I didn't have enough to feel that off) and smoking too much. I decided right when I woke up to quit smoking. I am going to use Gord's situation as a reminder (even though it is not directly related to smoking as far as we know). I have quit several times before, a few times for a year, but I always trick myself into thinking I can just have a couple. No more! So beyond my lasting memories of The Hip, they will also be a reminder of quitting smoking and hopefully adding years of healthy time to my life! Thank you TTH for a lifetime full of enjoyment that will hopefully last even longer now! __________________ agggghhhhhh!!!