A Bitter Bitter Man

I've been meaning to get down to the Orpheum ticket office to pick up tickets for Atmosphere. but, seeing that we now live outside of town: it just hasn't been convenient.

So, tonight I finally broke down and went out to Ticketmaster to pay their charges so that I wouldn't have to go downtown. I will be the first to tell you: Buying them online would be much more convenient for me. The question is: How much more convenient?

Well, let's see. Ticket prices for the show are a (very) reasonable $18. Again, I will be the first to tell you: this show is worth much more than $18. The second question is: How much more than $18?

So, $1 for the theatre... alright. $5.75/ticket for "convenience"! Oh man, is it worth $11 for me not to drive downtown... well... probably, I guess. If this were a $200 purchase: yes, it would definitely be worth it. but paying 1/3 of the ticket cost for convenience? Oh, and thanks for all those choices on how I am going to receive the tickets. I had no idea that it costs $25 to mail something... I guess there are going to be two tickets in the envelope though, so it probably weighs quite a bit.

Alright, so I reluctantly click proceed.

Oh, come on now! $4 more for processing? What is happening behind the scenes that is costing them $4 to process?!? They really need to put some effort into streamlining their business if they're handling millions of transactions over there and each is costing $4!

So, Nate. As the recipient of the other ticket that I am going to purchase: I swear that I am going to try really hard to get down to the ticket office and get this taken care of, but I just can't pull the trigger on this! $36 of tickets for $53. How can these guys not have competition that can beat this?

Grrrrrr...

Monniblog

Well, it isn't actually called the Monniblog (I admit it; her name is better), but Monica has started her own blog! The address is http://eatyourbroccoli.blogspot.com and you should definitely check it out!

Her first post has some pictures of our pumpkins. They turned out really well! check em out...

and they're on flickr too... click the picture here (or, as always, you can use the links on the right side over there) to see more!

For those who haven't heard...

Our wedding pics are now online! Go to www.pictage.com, register with your name, email address and password of your choice. Then search for our event (last names usually work) to see all the photos. If you see any that you like, order them directly online. To view the images enter
"135183" when prompted for the Event Key.
Enjoy! There are some really great ones! Our photographer, Jessica Kaminski, did a fantastic job!

Upcoming Shows

My Morning Jacket 10/28 @the Annex (Madison) - I'd like to see this... but it's the kind of show that I probably won't end up making it.

O 11/5 @the Bellagio (Las Vegas) - If this show is disapointing, I'm sure it will only be because I am building it up so much in my head. After attending Mystere a couple years back, at TI, + hearing that O is better... I am really expecting a lot of this Cirque du Soleil show.

Michigan Tech Basketball 11/10 v. Marquette @the Bradley Center (Milwaukee) - Absolutely no chance that I'm missing this. I hear good things about last years Bob Olson award winner (Outstanding Newcomer) Tim Strom. I've got to check out how much he's improved over the summer to make sure I can still shut him down.

Atmosphere 11/13 @the Orpheum (Madison) - This show is a sure thing. I've really liked all their albums. I really like their new album. I really liked their last show at the Orpheum. This one's a can't miss, I'll definitely be there.

Detroit Cobras 11/16 @the High Noon Saloon (Madison) - I've only recently been turned onto this group by Brandon and/or Dan but I definitely like what I've heard.