I also suggest we start man-ing up and politely inform for these folks that they need to include folks waiting behind them or move on. The headphones are just a hog tactic so no one asks them to move. Some dudes (and it's always dudes) just pretend they can't hear ya. I know I have been too chicken to do it and I just start being passive aggressive about it. I get bummed and the hog keeps hoggin'. More than once I have seen this type of rule posted and then ignored at shows. It's our responsibility to create the proper folkways and morays expected at these shows. I think this sign on the machine is a great idea so that you can just point at it for Mr Headphones to read.

Booked my room yesterday. Still not sure if I'm going. Especially now with this new meet 5 new people rule. I suck at that in these situations.

Thanks for the support! I get along with old hippies well. Thank you for volunteering. PAGG was my first show nearly 10 years ago. I missed the last couple years. My last time there was the Spirit year as I brought one of the Spirits. (I think my PAGG video is around here somewhere)

Here it is:

I have yet to frame mine

They had us sell outside in between the two halls when I sold stuff. Make sure to get a spot under the tree! (But you can't use the picnic tables).

I'm also voting for Punk and Counterforce! Hardly ever see either of those.

Well said, Steve. This should be copy/pasted to each page of this thread and every thread about a show.

As mentioned, PAGG is good now, but unfortunately what happens is that cool events grow and grow which then starts to make punters feel more anonymous to pull their s#!t. It all can also make the do-gooders feel less appreciated/involved.

May I have a sticker too? Those are great!

Steve, I guess this means I'm taking the plunge and will need a badge too.

Thanks!

Good show - I'm with Steve, I think Punk was cool but Counterforce was my favorite. I played that more than anything, hands down.

Man, this topic was my big headline. I have lived in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years now and have only taken the I-5 for those countless trips up north to SF, PAGG and everything else. I will just say this.

Route 99 Rules!

More to look at, much easier on you at night. Exponentially more places to stop to eat and get gas. You also pass everything from K-mart to Home Depot in case you forgot something. I asked someone recently about the 5/99 difference and they said it was "the same". Really? I don't think it's even close. Also, hello? Many many miles of 3 LANES?! I'm in love.

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