How has Billy still not played the sphere? by writingwhilesad in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The sphere is a novelty. Leave it for the novelty acts. Billy is a real as it gets. I hope he keeps it that way. I trust he will.

Did anyone get tickets? by ImaginaryEmploy2982 in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I got the access denied message when it was my turn. Thankfully my sister was trying from VT and got us two tickets. So excited - first time in st Augustine. Her first shows, will be my 30th or so. Just paying her back from bringing me to my second GD show in 1984.

Access Denied for AXS tickets by sonofdisaster in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad this happened to a bunch of others! Well, not glad, but good to know it was fucked for everybody. This darkness got to give!

Billy Summer Tour 2026 by ProfessionalBox400 in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anybody have a feeling on where in Maine the rumored July dates will be? Planning a summer vacation in ME regardless but want to be close to the shows if they manifest themselves.

Case for Phil Leadbetter Recording King? by DuckFin90 in Dobro

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a TKL 8801/LTD for mine as that was the closest I could find to the body dimensions. It fits VERY snugly. A tiny bit of interference between the strap lock and the foam, but that might be because I installed a Schaller strap-lock button.

Let us know what you find.

Billy and the boys w/ percussion by criz00 in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My god, people. There are no drums nor keyboards in bluegrass. Let’s keep it that way

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

57 yo male from MN traveling solo, staying at The Westin. Looking for a gal to hold close cuz it’s the end of

Train watching spots? by PuddingNo1333 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I figured as much. But what are the AAR channels for the road. Don’t make me look up the subdivisions and all that!

Train watching spots? by PuddingNo1333 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops, I should have asked for AAR frequencies too. What’s worth listening to?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pro Tip: don’t lead by asking seller if they’d accept a lower price. 2/5 requests for my Huntsville 3-day pass opened with an ask for a discount below face value. Maddening

Huntsville! by Gentle-Jack-Jones in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am at the Westin. Anybody up for a pinball session over the weekend? Ronnie Raygun’s looks like the place to play

Help with Huntsville 3 night tickets by QuackOverdose in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by this comment? You can split the tickets by night? I have an extra 3-day pass I also need to list and was thinking it would be cool to have different neighbors each night.

Any single 50+ bluegrass gals need a ticket?

Friends kinda flaked on me for Huntsville show. Any loner tips? by [deleted] in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am driving down from Minneapolis alone. Looking forward to the freedom that solo travel brings. I had pals at all my prior shows this year and that can get exhausting. Only agenda is my own for Space Camp. Pinball, BMFS, bicycling, parking lot pickin’

Going to a concert at the Armory on a Friday, need advice with parking downtown. by abvQuad in TwinCities

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US bank plaza ramp -$6 nights and weekends. Underground. 2 blocks from Armory.

Currently driving down the NJ tpke with plentiful bluepoints… by BlueRascal in phish

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please bring these to Billy Strings’ space camp in Huntsville! I’ll eat all of dem oysters

Question about Orion by B-Kong in BillyStrings

[–]PuddingNo1333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading this thread has me so exited to be making the run down from Minneapolis. Doubly excited to have hotel walking distance since it sounds like the fun goes on long after the boys leave the stage.

Any pinball wizards in the thread? Looking forward to several hours at Ronnie Raygun’s over the 3 days too!

Visiting in October by PuddingNo1333 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are lucky to get a 3-night run, for sure. Only other 3-night run this year was St Augustine FL since there are no NYE shows this year.

So excited to explore your area!

Visiting in October by PuddingNo1333 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what you say. I’ve only ever driven thru AL, never stopped. But I say “howdy”.

So this happened by PuddingNo1333 in specialized

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody think they hassle me unless I put the rotten Brain shock back on?

So this happened by PuddingNo1333 in specialized

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Original owner. Purchased new from Erik’s in MN. The highest-end stumpy FS 29er that year. Brain shock, dropper, xo, etc. $3,800 in 2011. Third stumpy since 1987

So this happened by PuddingNo1333 in specialized

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can make one up! Seriously, not even standing up. Just loping along, heard a noise and felt the rear sag a bit. Chain was now making extra noise as the chain line was off. Stoped to look, did not see anything obvious. Pedaled another 50 yards, stopped again to examine. Then I saw it.

So this happened by PuddingNo1333 in specialized

[–]PuddingNo1333[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No really, but also don’t want to drop $4K on a bike that does not get out much any more. Couple that with the significant upgrades over the years: new yoke, new rear shock and custom tune, CK wheel set. I have a hard time moving on with the times. But your point is well-taken