tapermike Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Mar 20 2011, 06:18 PM) You know what? I'm not going to give you a hard time on this. That's how a free market works, right? We all to some extent decide what things/experiences are worth to us. If a meet and greet is worth $3000 to you, then I wish you good luck. My favorite football team went to the superbowl a few years ago. I spent a week straight debating if I should spend the $1800 to go. I did, my team one and it was the best spent money. Had I decided not to go I'd regret it forever. From now I am looking for experiences that are important to me. It is a lot of money but I am one of those people that is happy seeing one show (close up) and not buy T-shirts, programs etc. What are shirts now 60$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (tapermike @ Mar 21 2011, 05:37 AM) QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Mar 20 2011, 06:18 PM) You know what? I'm not going to give you a hard time on this. That's how a free market works, right? We all to some extent decide what things/experiences are worth to us. If a meet and greet is worth $3000 to you, then I wish you good luck. My favorite football team went to the superbowl a few years ago. I spent a week straight debating if I should spend the $1800 to go. I did, my team one and it was the best spent money. Had I decided not to go I'd regret it forever. From now I am looking for experiences that are important to me. It is a lot of money but I am one of those people that is happy seeing one show (close up) and not buy T-shirts, programs etc. What are shirts now 60$? Makes sense, if it is that imprtant to you. I wish you the very best Tapermike. ~RGLT PS...which show(s) on the upcoming tour are you planning on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdyyz Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) I DID PRESS FOR BILLBOARD WAS W/ ALEX OVER 2 HOURS- 30 sec -$3,000- 2 hours!!!!!!!$$$$!!!!!!!!!!! Edited March 21, 2011 by jmdyyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (tapermike @ Mar 21 2011, 02:37 AM) QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Mar 20 2011, 06:18 PM) You know what? I'm not going to give you a hard time on this. That's how a free market works, right? We all to some extent decide what things/experiences are worth to us. If a meet and greet is worth $3000 to you, then I wish you good luck. My favorite football team went to the superbowl a few years ago. I spent a week straight debating if I should spend the $1800 to go. I did, my team one and it was the best spent money. Had I decided not to go I'd regret it forever. From now I am looking for experiences that are important to me. It is a lot of money but I am one of those people that is happy seeing one show (close up) and not buy T-shirts, programs etc. What are shirts now 60$? You can't take it with you. And I was trying to think, if I had just one meet and greet pass, would I sell it to someone for $3000? It's hard to know what you'd really do unless it happened. I think I would not sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Kolterman Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Dude... I think you just made Michael Mosbach's "Persons of Interest" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (Rodney Kolterman @ Mar 21 2011, 09:21 AM) Dude... I think you just made Michael Mosbach's "Persons of Interest" list. Mike's not a bad guy, actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On TheRoad To Adventure Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 You can Meet me for $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 08:29 AM) QUOTE (Rodney Kolterman @ Mar 21 2011, 09:21 AM) Dude... I think you just made Michael Mosbach's "Persons of Interest" list. Mike's not a bad guy, actually! You've met him? No way. Do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (metaldad @ Mar 21 2011, 03:53 PM) You can Meet me for $500 I've met you, hellsh*t, I drank your beer too! Does that mean I'm up $500??!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derxst Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 When they are not touring, you would have a better chance of meeting Geddy during a spring training Toronto Blue Jays game in Florida. I met Geddy at a Detroit Tigers/Blue Jays game in Lakeland some years ago. I think that was more awesome because it wasn't a staged event. But if one has the disposable income and that's what they want to do, then go for it. If I had an extra M&G ticket, I would take someone up on $3000! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On TheRoad To Adventure Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (Derxst @ Mar 21 2011, 09:33 AM) When they are not touring, you would have a better chance of meeting Geddy during a spring training Toronto Blue Jays game in Florida. I met Geddy at a Detroit Tigers/Blue Jays game in Lakeland some years ago. I think that was more awesome because it wasn't a staged event. But if one has the disposable income and that's what they want to do, then go for it. If I had an extra M&G ticket, I would take someone up on $3000! That's a good suggestion for baseball fans. I am not, so I would feel like a stalker if i did that! I'm glad you got the chance, though. That's awesome. Since I live way off the beaten track, I would be more likely to meet Neil on one of his motorcycle trips. He came near here on his Ghost Rider trip. But I'm actually more interested in meeting Geddy or Alex, since I respect Neil's desire to avoid being recognized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. who's bragging, pal? this isn't 'secret' information, it's pretty common knowledge if you're interested in meeting Alex, Geddy or even Neil for that matter, put 5 minutes of thought into it, you'll arrive at the answer I did 24 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On TheRoad To Adventure Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 12:01 PM)QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. who's bragging, pal? this isn't 'secret' information, it's pretty common knowledge if you're interested in meeting Alex, Geddy or even Neil for that matter, put 5 minutes of thought into it, you'll arrive at the answer I did 24 years ago I live almost 3000 miles from Toronto and can't afford to fly there, so that rules out that idea. Okay, I've thought for 5 minutes and can't come up with any other ideas! I shouldn't have assumed you're bragging, but I've encountered some other braggarts online, usually people with "connections," but I shouldn't assume you're one of those. It's actually not as important to me as it used to be. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i was able to get a few words in and it got a great response from the boys so it can be very personal meeting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Mar 21 2011, 11:25 AM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Mar 21 2011, 03:53 PM) You can Meet me for $500 I've met you, hellsh*t, I drank your beer too! Does that mean I'm up $500??!?!?! You are Irish , you get a pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 So how goes the search? I had a look on eBay for you and the closest I could find were some Vapor Trails backstages passes. Sorry http://cgi.ebay.ca/RUSH-2002-VAPOR-TRAILS-...=item2eae51673f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On TheRoad To Adventure Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 12:33 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 12:01 PM)QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. who's bragging, pal? this isn't 'secret' information, it's pretty common knowledge if you're interested in meeting Alex, Geddy or even Neil for that matter, put 5 minutes of thought into it, you'll arrive at the answer I did 24 years ago I live almost 3000 miles from Toronto and can't afford to fly there, so that rules out that idea. Okay, I've thought for 5 minutes and can't come up with any other ideas! I shouldn't have assumed you're bragging, but I've encountered some other braggarts online, usually people with "connections," but I shouldn't assume you're one of those. It's actually not as important to me as it used to be. Cheers Okay, my interest is piqued now. Common knowledge? Does anyone know what Ghostworks is talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 07:54 PM) QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 12:33 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 12:01 PM)QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. who's bragging, pal? this isn't 'secret' information, it's pretty common knowledge if you're interested in meeting Alex, Geddy or even Neil for that matter, put 5 minutes of thought into it, you'll arrive at the answer I did 24 years ago I live almost 3000 miles from Toronto and can't afford to fly there, so that rules out that idea. Okay, I've thought for 5 minutes and can't come up with any other ideas! I shouldn't have assumed you're bragging, but I've encountered some other braggarts online, usually people with "connections," but I shouldn't assume you're one of those. It's actually not as important to me as it used to be. Cheers Okay, my interest is piqued now. Common knowledge? Does anyone know what Ghostworks is talking about? I am pretty sure ghostworks stalked them. Camped out outside their hotels each and every night of a tour until he finally "accidentally' bumped into them. This was on the Hold Your Fire tour. He did some time in prison and Rush has a restraining order that prevents him from getting within 50 miles of them. This is the answer he had arrived at 24 years ago.. Edited March 22, 2011 by LeaveMyThingAlone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Derxst @ Mar 21 2011, 11:33 AM) When they are not touring, you would have a better chance of meeting Geddy during a spring training Toronto Blue Jays game in Florida. I met Geddy at a Detroit Tigers/Blue Jays game in Lakeland some years ago. I think that was more awesome because it wasn't a staged event. But if one has the disposable income and that's what they want to do, then go for it. If I had an extra M&G ticket, I would take someone up on $3000! Someone said they saw Geddy at a ball game and approached him and said how much they loved his music. His response? "Yeah well, you're in my space." $3000.00?! FORGET IT! Someone else saw Neil and Carrie hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains. Said to Neil, "I don't mean to bother you, but aren't you...?" Before the man could finish, Neil interrupted, "If you don't want to bother me, why are you bothering me?" $3000.00 for that?! FORGET IT! You stand a better chance of meeting Obama than Neil. That is no joke. Alex I have heard is very nice. Edited March 22, 2011 by Earthshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 QUOTE (ReGorLaTroy @ Mar 19 2011, 05:27 PM) From one Rush fan to another. I've had the opportunity to attend a meet and greet. Although I am glad to have had the opportunity, I will say that it is not worth $3000 to do so. It is a rather hurried proposition, with mere seconds (and those here who have attended at M&G can attest to) with Alex and Geddy. It is so quick and impersonal, the photo op is the cool souvenier, but that it about it. I agree. It was great to have had that experience and I love having the photograph of me with the guys, but it was over before it even registered with my emotions that it was really happening. Probably not worth the $3000 unless you're an obsessed fan with money to burn, and definitely not worth $3000 and roundtrip airfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Mar 21 2011, 11:23 PM) QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 07:54 PM) QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 12:33 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 12:01 PM)QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. who's bragging, pal? this isn't 'secret' information, it's pretty common knowledge if you're interested in meeting Alex, Geddy or even Neil for that matter, put 5 minutes of thought into it, you'll arrive at the answer I did 24 years ago I live almost 3000 miles from Toronto and can't afford to fly there, so that rules out that idea. Okay, I've thought for 5 minutes and can't come up with any other ideas! I shouldn't have assumed you're bragging, but I've encountered some other braggarts online, usually people with "connections," but I shouldn't assume you're one of those. It's actually not as important to me as it used to be. Cheers Okay, my interest is piqued now. Common knowledge? Does anyone know what Ghostworks is talking about? I am pretty sure ghostworks stalked them. Camped out outside their hotels each and every night of a tour until he finally "accidentally' bumped into them. This was on the Hold Your Fire tour. He did some time in prison and Rush has a restraining order that prevents him from getting within 50 miles of them. This is the answer he had arrived at 24 years ago.. I don't camp, and I've never been incarcerated but you're getting there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On TheRoad To Adventure Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 22 2011, 06:36 AM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Mar 21 2011, 11:23 PM) QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 07:54 PM) QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 12:33 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 12:01 PM)QUOTE (On TheRoad To Adventure @ Mar 21 2011, 10:50 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Mar 21 2011, 07:18 AM) as many of us know, you don't have to attend a 'formal' M&G to meet the guys and/or get a photo with them Apparently you know something the rest of us don't know. Unless you're willing to share your secret, please don't brag about it. Unless you're in the music industry, it's impossible, in my opinion. who's bragging, pal? this isn't 'secret' information, it's pretty common knowledge if you're interested in meeting Alex, Geddy or even Neil for that matter, put 5 minutes of thought into it, you'll arrive at the answer I did 24 years ago I live almost 3000 miles from Toronto and can't afford to fly there, so that rules out that idea. Okay, I've thought for 5 minutes and can't come up with any other ideas! I shouldn't have assumed you're bragging, but I've encountered some other braggarts online, usually people with "connections," but I shouldn't assume you're one of those. It's actually not as important to me as it used to be. Cheers Okay, my interest is piqued now. Common knowledge? Does anyone know what Ghostworks is talking about? I am pretty sure ghostworks stalked them. Camped out outside their hotels each and every night of a tour until he finally "accidentally' bumped into them. This was on the Hold Your Fire tour. He did some time in prison and Rush has a restraining order that prevents him from getting within 50 miles of them. This is the answer he had arrived at 24 years ago.. I don't camp, and I've never been incarcerated but you're getting there... Thanks for all your responses. If I can't have a decent conversation, I think I would rather not meet them. The music is what matters to me anyways. I consider myself fortunate to be going to a show this summer, and getting closer seats than I ever have. Rush on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I don't know. I would probably contact their management and tell them you have $3000 for one of their favourite charities if you can get in on the meet and greet at your local venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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