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QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ May 17 2010, 11:48 PM) QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ May 17 2010, 10:31 PM) So I guess it wouldn't be very practical to send a poster. I have an extra copy of ATWAS on vinyl so I might just send the sleeve for that, and buy one of those LP frames for it. They're fairly inexpensive for a decent one - I think $10 or $12 at AC Moore. We have a bunch of Rush albums framed on our wall Target and Walmart have them too, for around $10.

QUOTE (ForceTen @ May 17 2010, 02:48 PM) Would sending in an album (Archives) work? Have to figure out how to package that one... I got 2112 signed through this method; so yes, you can get an album signed (they even sent back the silver sharpie I sent w/the album. Just find 2 oversized padded envelopes (one to send to them; one for them to send back) and put the album inside to sign. Make sure you send it to the arena with big print that says: Attention: Liam Birt, Rush Tour Manager and be sure to put plenty of postage on your return envelope (along with your address). I wouldn't send anything too valuable (in terms of money or sentimental value) in case someone at the arena is less than honest. I have yet to see my R30 Tour book back.

I saw "Power Windows" at a small bar/club on Long Island called "February's" (I think it's gone). Oddly enough, when we showed up, it turns out that Dream Theatre was warming up for a national tour and was opening up for Power Windows. I guess they're always second to Rush (real Rush or not).

QUOTE (RobK71 @ Apr 29 2007, 04:17 PM) QUOTE (deslock @ Apr 29 2007, 03:45 PM) QUOTE (RobK71 @ Apr 28 2007, 08:18 PM)I've been contemplating a Rush-related tattoo for a while now such as the starman, the P/G, the T4E statue but have always had some uncertainty about them. What do you guys think of the S&A inlay tray card idea of the circular snake with the red squiggley arrow inside of it? Any thoughts? I decided to get one of this exact image a week ago. Like you, I've been considering a Rush tattoo for years. The 2112 star-man is OK, but it's a little boring. Same goes for getting a Rush logo. Moving Pictures doesn't have anything symbolic that works as a tattoo. P/G is very well-suited for this, and if I liked that album more I definitely woulda gotten one a long time ago. PoW is my favorite, but none of its artwork works as a tattoo. HYF, Presto, and RTB all have some cool graphics, but they're all mediocre albums. The CP circles and triangle pattern are very cool, and I like that album a lot (it was a big comeback, IMO). But I don't think of it highly enough to get a tattoo from it. I contemplated the T4E statue, but that album ranks in the middle for me. VT is awesome, but I still don't like it quite enough to get a tattoo (the meteor didn't jump out at me anyway). But when I first read Peart's "Game of Snakes and Arrows" essay, I was immediately blown away by the watermark of the circular snake around the red arrow. I like its symbolism and simple design. I figured that if I liked the new album enough, I'd get that tattoo. After a few days of listening, I was convinced. Here's a decent quality version to bring to the tattoo shop: http://deslock.smugmug.com/photos/147937697-O.jpg Also, here's the CP symbol (which I'm posting simply because I like it): http://deslock.smugmug.com/photos/147937922-S-1.jpg Thanks for the image. It is definately going with me to the tattoo shop. As for where to put it... I'm trying to deciding that exact question. I've got tattoos on both of the upper part of my arms. I might put a series of liitle things around the one on the left side. It all depends on what my tattoo guy says. It might not look that great in small form. If that won't work I might put it somewhere on one of my legs. Go for broke: get it across your whole back. THAT would be ballsy.

I don't think it's overrated; but it's certainly not the "quintessential" Rush song (at least not from the 'hardcore' fans' perspectve).