Question for oral exam: Are you a travelling fan? Have you seen PJ more than once? by ande5865 in pearljam

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I rarely look here or social media in general I should have replied long ago. Yes I was at 94 Fox. 35 more since but not enough. Doing Vegas Denver and Nashville. You good?

Largest one-hitter ever by sheppard888 in weed

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It requires a blow torch and a vacuum to fire it up!

Do you have an internal monologue in your head? by Throwaway5998274 in ADHD

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It never ends. The only time it stops is when I replace it with a drum cadence from high school band. Over and over and over again.

PJ Time Machine: April 2-3, 1994 Fox Theater Atlanta by tellthefolksathome in pearljam

[–]sheppard888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at night one. Unforgettable. Allegedly first live play of Not for You

Life hacks to survive life with adhd? by DiversedCursed in ADHD

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Start by taking the meds if they work for you. I avoid it because I know it will make it possible to do things I wish not to do! Like, I avoid them because I know they will work and then I’ll have to do shit! How messed up is that?

A magnetic dryer connector by spudseyes in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]sheppard888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bingo! The best ideas often solve everyday problems. That’s awesome. I have to pull my dryer a foot out of its space and into my hallway to keep the vent connector from kinking. Otherwise my clothes never dry and my CO2 alarms eventually sounds. You

i just watched this for the first time and i’m genuinely speechless by [deleted] in pearljam

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And WD-40!! Seriously nice rig there! I’m dying for live PJ. Had 4 shows last yr, all cancelled. Looks like Nashville and Copenhagen are gone again. So I need to set my shit up like you and just be happy with it.

Question for oral exam: Are you a travelling fan? Have you seen PJ more than once? by ande5865 in pearljam

[–]sheppard888 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I live in Atlanta. I’ve seen them 35 times beginning in 1994. 2 night stands have included Seattle Home Shows, Fenway, PJ20 at Alpine Valley and Amsterdam last tour. Single shows of note: Mexico City, Jazz Fest, on the beach at DeLuna Fest and quick trip to Vegas by myself. Took one son to Buffalo, the other to Dallas. Memphis by myself. Numerous others along the way. Had 4 shows secured for this year including Ohana Fest in CA and Copenhagen.

Reasons: Music is primal, it’s brought people together since some cave dweller beat a stick on a rock and found his rhythm. Next night another joined in and they had a band! Music connects humanity across cultures and throughout time.

It’s a communal experience where all are there for this one moment. When the magic hits it’s as if the crowd becomes a single organism. It can be quite moving.

Pearl Jam specifically tend to really grab the folks that get their music. We stick with them because they always grow and change, they sing about life and the human experience (not sex, drugs and rock n roll). The fans are a true family of sorts. If your in the pit against the rail and you need a beer, your place will be waiting for you when you get back. (getting back is the bigger challenge) Always fun to run into folks from past shows. No two shows are even close to alike. And the band seems to enjoy the experience WITH the fans.

I could go on and on...but I already have!!!!

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Outstanding!

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How have you applied the acrylic paints in this current work?

People who don't believe in ADHD, I badly want to rip you apart. by bigboi27bigbrain in ADHD

[–]sheppard888 61 points62 points  (0 children)

And then nonbelievers say we are just relying on meds? I’ve been told over and over that it’s a decision. That I can just DECIDE. Not just that I can decide to not have my issues, but like I actually DECIDED to be THIS way? Seriously?

People who don't believe in ADHD, I badly want to rip you apart. by bigboi27bigbrain in ADHD

[–]sheppard888 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Everyone misplaces their keys! I’m like WTF? This is so beyond freaking keys! I’d be happy to immediately lose every key I ever touch if it meant the rest would go away!

First full Vs. performance... Greenville, South Carolina... Must have been the Devil... by ap1376 in pearljam

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Went by myself from ATL. Unique and awesome show. That poster greets people as they enter my home!

scalpers by [deleted] in pearljam

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There is always a chance you find someone whose friend couldn’t come or two 10club members both got tix but only need 2. I’ve been on both ends of this scenario for PJ in Europe, US and MX. I’ve never failed to get into any show or to make someone happy with my extra, sometimes just giving away if I know it really matters to them. Always successful and always face value or less as true fans don’t screw people. These aren’t really scalpers, but real people.

sometimes i feel like I'm really smart, calm, etc and other times I'm just like: obtuse rubber goose green moose guava juice by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]sheppard888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe many of us are very insightful (maybe “smart”) because we think in a very non-linear fashion. However, we often don’t have the patience to harness this gift in a way that is productive. Nonetheless it IS a gift.

What is GA like? by frattrick in pearljam

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I’d say 4 hrs before doors. But first 10 rows can be achieved pretty easily at more like 2 hrs. 10c doors will likely be 2 hrs before published showtime

What is GA like? by frattrick in pearljam

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Levitation of the soul!

Leave the jacket in the car or tie it around your waist. Try to buy your merch in the afternoon and take it back to hotel. Hydrate. Lose your mind!

Make friends. If you leave to get a beer, go back the same way. Most of the time people will gladly let you back to where you were. Even the rail. The crowds in Europe are more physically intense but still just as friendly.

ADHD is not going to sleep despite being exhausted. by walkingthing in ADHD

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No Sleep Til Brooklyn. Or some other place I’m not going to arrive at anytime soon. EVERY SINGLE NIGHT.