krausy wrote:As Gods has mentioned, I've been away for a week and have cooled down some(as best as one can do that in Florida--lol)but I am still not pleased. Gods says it is the Leo in me, but besides the Leo feature of temper temper temper, there is also the feature of Loyalty, and since most often my heart controls my head, I don't forsee dumping my entire Japan-Sylvian et al collection (sorry Cheery Cherry), but it may very well be in the time-out corner for a spell
@ariel--Don't you dare stop posting!!! Don't let our envy rain on your parade---if you can remotely make it happen, by all means do so. Since I cannot, I will live vicariously through you.
@Proggrl---You continuously say things that I agree with. I think you understand what I am trying to say and what I feel.
@MoodyB----I really appreciate all that you do. You remind me of the PR man for Neil Finn, Peter Green. He is always helpful, informed and willing to share with the fans, being a fan himself helps. There has never been a time that I have not emailed him and he did not get back within 24 hours---now that's dedication. I also appreciate your empathy and I really do believe you when you say you understand how I feel.
However, when it was mentioned by both you and Sonic that he would lose money, I just am not sold on that. As Proggrl pointed out----PT and Marillion tour here at a loss. I am also certain that the 2 times I saw the Finn Brothers in 04/05 respectively that they did not go back to OZ with a bank roll either---in fact the US has never been kind to them, with maybe the exception of the Crowded House years----but they realize that they do have a dedicated fan base here, albeit small in comparison to their star status in OZ. I got to meet Neil in 05 and it is an experience I wished for for over 20 years, and never expected to attain. I am not saying that meeting someone is always my ultimate goal---but seeing someone live just once can often satisfy me. Hence back to the one show idea. I don't know what David's finances are based on-----US dollar, UK pound, or cockle shell, but the last time I bought anything in the UK, it was double my US dollar, and we are just talking about the UK. I'm not complaining about the exchange rate, I am just pointing out that it exists, that depending on what currency we are dealing with, we lose or gain anyway. Due to time constraint I have not researched any other currency value, so I am basing it on my experience with the UK pound.
But I think the folks that have already bought tickets can identify with my point about the exchange rate, because I have read the posts at other forums.
Conclusion? I still say a North American date or two would be nice. Am I going to get my wish? Heck no.
And please please please don't tell me I don't understand about losing money. After this years tax return, I really do understand. Sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet. I like to think all the money I gave the Fed went to a soldier's paycheck, or several in my case---not to the politician's pocket.
If David lost money in the process of pleasing his dedicated fans, then I appreciate his sacrifice.
To everyone going to the shows, have a wonderful time, take pictures(if allowed)and by all means share with us all when you get back!!!!!!!