7800 kilometeres, 3 days = one great Police concert.

[alex]

We all meet and find out that Nic has a spare ticket for row 10. I've never scalped before, but I offer to help sell the ticket anyways. So she hands it to me, and not being shy in the least, I start offering it up. No takers. Then D-A-O shocks me for the first time of three. I'm a pretty outgoing guy and have no problem talking to strangers, so I thought I would be best suited for this. I couldn't be more wrong. I yelled out about having one spare row 10 center. I was polite about it, but D-A-O didn't think that would fly, and his inner carnie came out. He was like a hurricane, and I couldn't stop laughing at his antics. He got in peoples face, in a good way. When someone said no, he would ask if they had general admission tickets. When they said yes, he would get all sincere and tell the person that he really hoped their glasses were strong enough to see the show, or something to that effect. The best part was when someone fluffed him off and he said, "I hope you brought binoculars" When she held up the said binoculars I almost died laughing.

We sucked as scalpers. In fact we were sooooo bad that one guy left us and paid more for a general admission seat! So Nic decided to give the ticket to the box office as they promised to give it away. We went and checked into the show. This is where D got me for a second time with a really good zinger. I'm gonna ruin the joke because I can't remember his exact words. But I was ahead of him in line and security asked if I was carrying any weapons blah, blah, blah. I'd never heard this question at a concert before and was a little stunned. That's when D-A-O said something about my acid mouth that made the entire line crack up. I don't get schooled often, but I did at that point. All I could think of was revenge, in a good way of course, but I wouldn't get it this trip.

Once inside, we take a few pics of all of us with the gorge in the background. It's a stunning sight, and the pics are awesome. If D-A-O posts them, you will see that I'm keeping my distance a little bit. That's because D-A-O is totally secure in his manhood, while I feel a need to prove mine all the time. To be honest, I consider myself an honest person, but I feel that strangers don't need to know every little thing about me. When we meet people, our story of the trip is pretty cool, but that always leads to the question of how we met. This happenned numerous times during the trip, and while I tried to say we go wayyyy back, D would say we met on the internet. I'm pretty sure a few people in Washington think I have a trophy husband. Ok, the show is next, I swear!!!

[English-lion]

Loving the story so far


But

write faster

[D-A-O]

Alex has provided a great version of the story so far.
Here are some pictures to go along with the story so far.

The Fly Cooler
-we woke up to the scourge
-this is after I kicked the cooler twice...probably waking alex by rattling the remaining beer bottles
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The Hovering May Fly Scourge
-yes those white specs are may flys....they look just like mosquitos but don't bite
-remember...three days a year....and of course.....
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The Campsite
-me on the left....alex on the right-
-alex's tent looked ok from the right ....left side..different story
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Sleeping Beauty Awakens To The Scourge
-nuff said
-inhales may flies for breakfast
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20004.JPG

Landing Strip
-may flies like tents...especially under the fly...get it...the fly (camping term for tent rain cover)
-this is after a few smacks as well
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20007.JPG

Geological Aside
-this part of Washington is flat....you hear me Dive...or was it DM....NO BEARS....NO MOUNTAINS.
-they do have very cool columnar basalt outcrops
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20008.JPG

The Gorge Entrance
-not much but the rest makes up for it
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20010.JPG

Outside the Gates-The Crew, The Flag Imposter
-alex, nikki, and Wayne
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The Amphitheatre
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Likely Police Oasis
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20014.JPG

Alex & Me
-when you meet people for the first time in a campground...don't tell them you "met on the internet". For two heterosexual males it just doesn't come out right.
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20016.JPG

Anxious Alex
-just a little pumped...he can't wait
http://cid-3fa6585ee2f72660.skydrive.li ... %20017.JPG

Concert photos possibly tomorrow.

[alex]

We take our seats, and it's like we're the only ones there. In fact, there were a few thousand people in already, but no one in the first rows. I have another lapse in judgement as I let D wander off. I thought he had somewhere to go, so I didn't notice the pics he took of me, sitting all by myself, in the middle of nowhere, looking like I was a month early for the show. Finally, Elvis comes on.

D-A-O has never seen this opening act and he's a fan, so it's easy to get juiced for this. I like Elvis as well, so we act like good fans and stand for most of his act and applaud. I did sit a couple times as I was whipped, but Elvis was really great, a true entertainer. After his set, we decide we need a coke to get revved up again. I offer to go, and the offer is accepted. So I leave stage left and walk along the far side. Now who would I see on the other side of the fence? None other than Elvis' drummer, I forget his name. He was getting some air after the gig. We had a great conversation for about a minute, but my big mouth was gonna spoil it again. Damn, I wish I had the filter the rest of society has. Understand that I was a good Police fan. I thanked him for a great performance. I told him that I saw him at Ottawa and Buffalo and was looking forward to Detroit. He gave me this weird look, the kinda look that says none of our fans travel. I felt a sudden urge to tell him he's no Stewart. Thank gong I caught myself in time.

[alex]

I'm so gonna get you back D.

[D-A-O]

Everytime I see that tent shot I laugh as hard as when I took it.


Your agent doesn't need to know about it.....maybe.....

[Jose]

also great shots! Woow those mosquitos are flying from the rainforest? great natural amphitheater... but could you imagine how will be in in Lima? Totally Full with lot of fans crazy and like a carnival fest before enter the stadium 8) ... I wait your next report and pics with anxious :wink:

[alex]

Bored tonight. So I found this thread. Best mini vacation ever, but holy shit was I fat back then

[D-A-O]

Lol......you must have been REALLY bored!

Thanks for bumping the thread and for the memories.

[sockii]

Lol......you must have been REALLY bored!

Thanks for bumping the thread and for the memories.

Holy Shit it's D-A-O!!!

[smudge]

Oh it's so great to read this again: it was funny as hell and warmed the heart at the time, and does the same thing now. Best road trip tale of the tour, and just begging to be turned into a indie movie: the story of two very different guys forging a friendship based on their shared love of a band and unfortunate experience of Pacific Northwest campsites, "Lords of the Mayflies". (Guess you might not get funding for it from the WA tourist board). Thanks guys.

[Schmaffy]

Not bad for a couple'a crusty old dinosaurs...

[alex]

Oh it's so great to read this again: it was funny as hell and warmed the heart at the time, and does the same thing now. Best road trip tale of the tour, and just begging to be turned into a indie movie: the story of two very different guys forging a friendship based on their shared love of a band and unfortunate experience of Pacific Northwest campsites, "Lords of the Mayflies". (Guess you might not get funding for it from the WA tourist board). Thanks guys.

Thanks for the kind words. So many stories, and most of them involve D-A-O in one way or another. One thing we both got to be very good at was buying tickets. Since we're both uber competative, we would find the best tickets just trying to beat each other. We even played good cop, bad cop with a guy in Toronto which was hilarious, but we got third row, and a great deal. My favorite and most hated story was the MSG finale. I'll have to try and find it

[smax]

wow. sweet.
great story, great photos, what a location... i'm gonna have to start dragging up Hyde Park shit soon if this carries on.

[alex]

wow. sweet.
great story, great photos, what a location... i'm gonna have to start dragging up Hyde Park shit soon if this carries on.

I dare ya