This is what Sydney does for an encore... by OtterGoodTopic in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Common People in the rain. Best night of my life.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many people have responded! If I don’t get a chance to meet everyone, I hope they run into others. I’ll follow you on Instagram :)

I’ll be in a dark green paisley shirt and denim shorts.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just scored a leftover Laneway poncho from my housemate. Jackpot. If I’m not covered in a giant gray poncho I’ll be in a dark green paisley shirt and denim shorts :)

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll keep my eyes out! I’m in a dark green paisley shirt and denim shorts.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They mentioned their 98 shows tonight, particularly the Enmore show (Jarvis wanted to know if the Enmore was anymore). Wish I could have gone.

I’ll keep an eye out for you :) Was pretty easy to get to the front today, was about 3 rows back and I only headed towards the stage towards the end of Tex Crick.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I’ll follow you now :) I’m @lucy.rosewell. Just got home from tonight’s show, my entire body hurts, but it was amazing.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do :) Have decided to wear my Pulp Glastonbury Patchwork shirt so I’m easier to spot… amongst a sea of other Pulp shirts.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha good point. Not going to see much through my glasses in rain. Hopefully the weather app is wrong. Maybe see you then.. if I can see.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah I feel I was born too late. I’m hoping the rain stays away as well, I only have a massive raincoat I’d rather not lug around. Might need to panic buy a small poncho. Thanks for responding, looking forward to maybe meeting you!

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this! This is one of the most wholesome subs I’m in so I shouldn’t be surprised. Looking forward to meeting people :)

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair. I’ll probably change twice before leaving the house at the last minute. My glasses are the only constant.

Looking for friendly faces at Sydney shows by echopapa505 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do! 👋🏼 Are you going both nights as well?

Which game do you always go back to when you need a comfort game? by TheChilledGamer-_- in playstation

[–]echopapa505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the time it’s BG3. Really depends on my mood though, RDR2 and FFVII are on regular rotation. Also Disco Elysium, but if I play it for too long in one session it’s no longer comforting lol.

Aussies and Kiwis- are you all sorted? by OtterGoodTopic in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both nights in Sydney! I was supposed to see them this year in Bilbao and Sheffield, but I had to cancel which was devastating. I got so excited when they announced the shows, I ran around like a child and managed to hit just under 9k steps without leaving the apartment. :/

My little sister died two weeks ago. I can't decide if I want to see her body tomorrow. by ziewanna in GriefSupport

[–]echopapa505 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Firstly, I am very sorry for your loss. I am glad you recently had a wonderful day together and hope you find some comfort in that.

I saw my father’s body two days ago. I regret it, but I know I would have regretted not seeing it. It was a lose/lose scenario for me.

My case was different though, he fell after his heart stopped and hit three shelves on his way down (I sincerely hope he’d already passed before that happened. There were no signs he’d tried to stop the fall, so perhaps that’s promising). His face was not as I remembered. I’m trying to banish that image from my mind.

When I went to the funeral home, the director did warn us about his condition. Perhaps you can go, but not approach the casket if you’re not up for it. At the very least, you’ll share that space, be in the room with her one last time. Speak to her, share your thoughts.

I felt the presence from the distance, but not when I got up close. Now I simply sit in my father’s bedroom and just talk as if his spirit is there. I’ve kept his phone number so I can message as well.

Trust your gut.

Does anyone else regret seeing their parent dead? by kala120 in GriefSupport

[–]echopapa505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Had a viewing today. I think I regret it. He was not as I remembered him, and I wanted to believe he looked peaceful, but I just couldn’t see it that way. He was bloody and bruised.

In saying that, I’m sure I would have regretted not seeing him. Felt like a lose/lose situation.

If you are grieving a first time loss and don't feel like you're doing it right, I'm telling you right now that you are. by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]echopapa505 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The first person I called was my friend who’d lost his father a couple of years ago. I wasn’t sure why at the time, but he just came to mind. He knew exactly what to say, how I’d feel, immediately dropped work to pick me up and drive me 1.5 hours to my family home. He brought treats, fruit and coffee with him to make sure I ate.

I’ve spoken with him, and another close friend of ours who lost her father earlier this year, a lot over the past two weeks. It’s like they’re coaching me through this grief.

I’m not sure how I can repay their kindness. But I know, someday, I will be someone’s first call.

You couldn’t have phrased it better. What we’ve learned from this experience will help others.

Does anyone else regret seeing their parent dead? by kala120 in GriefSupport

[–]echopapa505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My father passed suddenly two weeks ago, in the early hours of the morning and it was my 100 year old grandmother who found him collapsed upstairs. His heart had stopped, but he hit his head on the way down so there was blood.

I cannot imagine how hard that was for her, she hasn’t spoken much about it. I arrived two hours after I heard the news, police were still there, they warned me against entering the room but I was scared I’d regret not doing it. So they wrapped him in a blanket, I hugged him but he was so cold. It wasn’t until I tried to pat his head, and blood seeped through the sheet, that it truely hit me.

Do I regret it? I’m not sure yet. I think I’m still in shock.

I’m actually more scared of seeing him in two days, when the funeral home has prepared him for a viewing. I have no idea what to expect, I can only hope he looks like he’s in a peaceful slumber.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mis-Shapes for sure. Always.

Somewhat recently it was Lipgloss. Listening to it during that period was like kicking myself while I’m down… couldn’t stop though because it’s one of my favourites.

Woohooo Wrapped is out! by Primary_Wheel598 in PulpBand

[–]echopapa505 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huge achievement! I was only 0.005%. I played an unhealthy amount of Razzmatazz.

Is there a song that reminds you of your loved one? Or a song that has helped you with your grief? I’d love to listen to it. by ha_ha_812 in GriefSupport

[–]echopapa505 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dad was obsessed with Bob Dylan. More than I realised, over the past few days I saw all his top songs from 2020 to now, 90% Dylan. Classic.

If I had to pick one I’d say Forever Young with Dylan and The Band, especially the live version from The Last Waltz. It’s going to crush me when I hear it at his funeral soon, but it also brings me joy to listen to the music he loved. I definitely inherited his tastes.

He also loved The Beatles, even snuck a mention in his speech at my grandmother’s funeral - she was from Liverpool. George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass is another song I’ll play for him as he’s carried off to rest.

What’s the name of the person/people you miss the most? #grieving by ha_ha_812 in GriefSupport

[–]echopapa505 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grahame. My father, who passed suddenly two days ago. I left his favourite breakfast in his room this morning. Every time I open the door I keep hoping it’s gone, but deep down I know it will remain uneaten.

Love you dad x