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an erotic vulture
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/19/2005 : 13:24:28
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Recently when I heard Pixies were doing Reading/Leeds, I figured i'd better ask my mother if I was allowed to go (I'm fifteen) now, thinking i'd get some hassle which would probably blow over by August and I would then get to go. What I received instead was a flat out no, with no reasons and no further discussion. This is a pretty reasonable request right? Some of you guys out there in forum land have got to have been there and had this problem, any ideas I can try to get her to let me go? I HAVE to go. Thanks.
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 13:49:36
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I recommend hypnotism.
"Reunion? Shit union!" |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 14:00:52
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"Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead..."
I've just seen this movie. Weird.
The violet, the lily and the pink but those I refused all three |
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 14:32:49
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But awesome, non? Sychronicity.
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
Edited by - an erotic vulture on 03/19/2005 14:33:13 |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 15:23:41
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Erotic Volture, I went through the same exact thing last December. My parents forbade me to see the Pixies on 4 out of the 5 nights they played at Hammersteins. (Come to think of it, I think there might have been more than five shows actually). Anyway, I did get to catch them twice on the past tour, fortunately, but did not Pixies it up to capacity. I'd say, try to convince your mother how important this event is to you, possible once in a lifetime. Sometimes parents will bend if you act pathetic enough, out of pity.
In retrospect, I should have snuck out to go to the shows, and now regret it. Don't let an opportunity like this pass you by, at any costs.
Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 15:57:42
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i don't miss being 15. this kind of stuff sucked.
vulture, you do have some time to try and convince them. just be persistent (and on good behavior).. or do you have an older relative who could take you? that they would trust you with?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 18:23:35
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I don't think anyone older than 15 misses being 15. Although I liked being 15 better than 16, because 16 is the age at which you can get your driver's license in Pennsylvania. I wasn't interested in getting one at that point, but people kept asking me if I had, and it got annoying.
"Reunion? Shit union!" |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 19:31:59
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Listen to Sir Rock. Learn from his experience. If all else fails,
sneak out. No, I am kidding.
Can you have a calm, respectful discussion with your mom, where she explains her reason(s) for saying "no" and where you
can explain your strong desire to see the band? Your best
bet might be such a meeting of the minds.
Good luck.
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 03/19/2005 : 19:43:46
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Erotic Vulture... you sweet thing! I can totally relate as I was in your shoes gosh...17 years ago... hopefully I did the math right.
Anyway... have you ever seen the Pixies?
The good thing is that you have plenty of time to butter your mom up to letting you go!!! I mean if this means going with her, taking a drug test when you get back, going with your cousin.... what ever, do it. :)
But I do know sometimes parents can be unreasonable and there is no sense taking them into it.
Hang in there you have until August to work this out... hopefully this will be a happy ending! There is hope!
Please feel free to drop me a line if you want to chat.
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/20/2005 : 02:52:32
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No, i've never seen them yet, and that WILL be changing. Our school term ends on thursady and we get reports, mine will be awful, so I might have to wait for that to blow over before I try anything...
As yet they don't know the people I am planning to go with, but as they are both over 18, and legaly responsible (ha) adults, I plan to indroduce them in the best light to my parents, preferably just after I did something real good :)bvut my track record for coming home when supposed to isn't so good, so hypnotism is pretty much my strongest hope at the moment.
I'm giving them the wrong dates at the moment, so if all else fails, consider me snuck out :p (I am a good daugheter most of the time, honest).
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2005 : 04:00:21
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You can come along with my family if you want, me my wife and a group of kids aged 16-22 are going, admittedly its just me and my wife that will be there for the pixes, if you need a chaperone or something, we would be happy to look after you.
Note. It isnt big or clever to meet strangers off the internet.
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/20/2005 : 04:03:22
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I love the way you just totally contradicted yourself in the space of 4 lines :)Somehow I don't think that would reassure them.
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2005 : 04:06:25
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Yeah I know, and it is a shitter, I am sure you will get there though, you know you could plea bargain, give them something in return for a trip to reading. My daughter does it all the time and I fall for it all the time.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2005 : 05:47:32
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If your mum and dad don't mind you going with some drug-fuelled, sex-crazed loons, then you are more than welcome to tag along with me and my friends.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2005 : 06:04:21
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quote:
Originally posted by an erotic vulture
But awesome, non? Sychronicity.
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead...
Funny movie, but not enough drugs on it. No, not enough.
The violet, the lily and the pink but those I refused all three |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 03/20/2005 : 08:30:00
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I will be in no condition to look after anyone, so no offers of chaperoning or anything like that.
Young Vulture I suggest you start a meticulously planned campaign involving much sucking up, kissing ass and strategic crying.
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
67 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2005 : 14:23:56
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I'm going in the general direction of kissing ass, strategic crying, and burning things until I get my own way.
Just joking. I think i'll try this logical discussion malarky... And if that don't work i'll try the first option 
I'll keep you all posted (not really, it's as boring as hell...)
Thanks
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 03/20/2005 : 19:21:53
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It's not boring. We Frank fans need to help each other out,
especially those who aren't yet fully in charge of their
destinies.
Clean up your track record on coming home when you're supposed to. In the next few months, be the trustworthy person you want your mom to trust. Jump thru whatever hoop she wants you to. Do what it takes to have her allow you to get your butt to that show!
Damn, I wish I were going but the UK's too far for me to
travel right now.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/20/2005 : 20:20:23
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Well, I've had this problem in the past as well (my parents being uber-Southern Baptist Christians), but fortunately my parents have lightened up on the subject. I don't know what advice to give you, just keep begging them and telling them how important it is to you. Kissing ass, unfortunately, doesn't work generally, although being a pain in the ass about it does sometimes. And then, if all else fails, you can just say fuck you, sneak out, find a friend to stay with for a few days and wait until they just can't stand it anymore and beg for you to come home (although I, personally, have never had to resort to that). Anyways, good luck! (it sucks being a teenager and living with your parents)
¡Viva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 07:00:22
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Ooh! Sorry - this is probably just going to add insult to injury - but here are the strongest rumoured acts for the festival (first lot officially announced later today)
Futureheads
The Coral
Bad Religion
Death From Above 1979
The Pixies
Kasabian
Queens of the Stone Age
The Kills
Babyshambles
Elbow
Hot Hot Heat
Mars Volta
Killing Joke
Nine Black Alps
The Others
The Departure
The Blood Arm
The Subways
Marilyn Manson
NoFx
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Iron Maiden
Bloc Party
Foo Fighters
The Killers
The Arcade Fire
Razorlight
The Tears
The Charlatans
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 07:28:10
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Ahh... I HAVE to be there!!! I better not write anyhting too long (i'm in a physics lesson right now) What's everyone going to see? (besides the obvious...)
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 08:17:36
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Calm down - these are just the most likely rumoured acts.
I'm waiting for the smaller tents to be announced - then I'll plan what I'll be seeing.
My mate is going to the announcement party tonight, so hopefully she can pick up some more info there.
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 08:30:10
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quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
In retrospect, I should have snuck out to go to the shows, and now regret it. Don't let an opportunity like this pass you by, at any costs.
I totally agree!
I'm getting a bit older now and I still regret not going to Lollapalooza '92 because my mom wouldn't let me.
Plus that's the summer I got pregnant at age 18,
see what can happen if you miss out on concerts...
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This is the war and not the warning. |
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 08:40:38
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I completly understand you Carolyn, I didn't saw the Pixies in 92 because I had my son in the year before, so you must try to do everything that you want, when you're still so young.
You MUST convince your parents to go.
You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 11:03:34
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quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa
Ooh! Sorry - this is probably just going to add insult to injury - but here are the strongest rumoured acts for the festival (first lot officially announced later today)
The Futureheads
The Coral
Bad Religion
Death From Above 1979
Pixies
Kasabian
Queens of the Stone Age
The Kills
Babyshambles
Elbow
Hot Hot Heat
Mars Volta
Killing Joke
Nine Black Alps
The Others
The Departure
The Blood Arm
The Subways
Marilyn Manson
NoFx
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Iron Maiden
Bloc Party
Foo Fighters
The Killers
The Arcade Fire
Razorlight
The Tears
The Charlatans
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.
I've highlighted the confirmed.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
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Edited by - Homers_pet_monkey on 03/21/2005 11:57:02 |
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
67 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 11:19:45
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I've seen "Pixies only UK gig" mentioned around a few times, and again on the reading festival site, i've also heard this isn't true, anybody know what's really happening? Seems pretty pointless to me them coming to the UK and just doing a couple of festival shows...
The groveling has begun.
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
I just wanted to carve a Z into your forehead... |
Edited by - an erotic vulture on 03/21/2005 11:23:10 |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 11:25:52
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I just said it's confirmed. Go check out the Pixies Live section here.
EDIT: Sod it, here you go.
http://www.meanfiddler.com/displayPage_reading.asp?PageID=445
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
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Edited by - Homers_pet_monkey on 03/21/2005 11:26:46 |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 11:37:21
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Great point, Carolynanna!
Erotic, I'll spare you my Joe Strummer/Clash story about what can happen when you miss a show. Go go go!
(Homers, it kills me when you get all huffy. Do you do that just to amuse me?)
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 11:41:27
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Squeeze me? Where?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 11:41:58
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FRIDAY 26TH - READING / SATURDAY 27TH - LEEDS
PIXIES - only confirmed UK dates / only UK festival performances
THE KILLERS - only exclusive English festival performances
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE - only UK festival performances
THE CORAL - only UK festival performances
ELBOW - only UK festival performances
SATURDAY 27TH - READING / SUNDAY 28TH - LEEDS
FOO FIGHTERS - only English festival performances
KINGS OF LEON - only UK festival performances
RAZORLIGHT
THE CHARLATANS
JIMMY EAT WORLD - only UK festival performances
SUNDAY 28TH - READING / FRIDAY 26TH - LEEDS
IRON MAIDEN - only UK festival performances
MARILYN MANSON - only UK festival performances
INCUBUS - only UK festival performances
IGGY & THE STOOGES
NOFX - only UK festival shows
NME / RADIO ONE STAGE
LINE-UP TO DATE
FRIDAY 26TH - READING / SATURDAY 27TH - LEEDS
KASABIAN
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB
SATURDAY 27TH - READING / SUNDAY 28TH - LEEDS
THE TEARS - debut UK festivals shows
BABYSHAMBLES
THE ARCADE
SUNDAY 28TH - READING / FRIDAY 26TH - LEEDS
BLOC PARTY - only UK festival appearances
THE FUTUREHEADS
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 16:06:42
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Shame on you Homer, I wish I could see some of those bands, but I would prefer to never know what is happening.
You're trying to
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 22:39:39
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Hey im 16 and ive never bothered asking my parents if ican go to concerts cause of the chance of them saying no. So what i do when i see shows is stay by a friends house that night and go with my friend. GOOD LUCK! :) I saw the pixies like this for the 12/18 late show and im still withdrawing from the show lol
The Truth Is Out There |
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2005 : 22:49:00
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looks like me and homers pet monkey frequent the same festivals site.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 22:54:22
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15 is a good age to go with someone who's older
I always wanted to go to festivals
but it's no place for children
I can see that (now)
but when you are with someone who's responsible
I don't see one reason why you couldn't go
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Posted - 03/21/2005 : 23:36:30
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quote:
Originally posted by Skatealex1
Hey im 16 and ive never bothered asking my parents if ican go to concerts cause of the chance of them saying no. So what i do when i see shows is stay by a friends house that night and go with my friend. GOOD LUCK! :) I saw the pixies like this for the 12/18 late show and im still withdrawing from the show lol
The Truth Is Out There
I did that all the time too, I lied to my parents and I could do anything that I wanted like that...Now that I'm a mother, I know that parents know all that, all the lies, they just pretend they don't.
I'll try to never do that to my son. But he doesn't want to come with me to see the Pixies 
You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself. |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 03/22/2005 : 05:29:52
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If it's any help my dear vulture, I'm having to deploy the same tactics with my husband so that I can go on tour with Slayer & Mastodon and I was fifteen bloody ages ago!
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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