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Post by Rachel Ford on Mar 26, 2011 7:42:06 GMT -5
182 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by kibbytap03 on Mar 27, 2011 10:59:22 GMT -5
wooohoooo! I WILL be there this year (I cannot even express how bummed out I was when things fell thru)...we're driving from Massachusetts- unless gas prices stay at the crazyness that they currently are it might be cheaper to bus or train it there. We'll see but my hubby & I will be there no matter what this year!!!
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jessejames
The Pusher
Standing on the corner staring straight in the eyes of Jesus Christ
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Post by jessejames on Apr 4, 2011 13:18:05 GMT -5
This year is gonna be my first vigil!! I'm so excited, I and some of my buddies are driving from Cleveland, so we can make the whole weekend trip. I really don't know what to expect, but you guys make it sound amazing =]]
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Post by quartermoonmist on Apr 4, 2011 20:40:46 GMT -5
Same here jessejames! This will be My First Vigil too  , And God Willing, I'll be there. I don't really know what to expect, but I've seen Vigil footage on youtube & I get a feeling of Love,Peace,Friendship,Harmony, all gathered around Shannon & Singing & Jammin, all the Amazing Blind Melon songs, that have brought us Happiness,Comfort, Soothing & just plain old, Rockin out, Fun Times! I can't wait to meet all the Incredible Melons, I have come to know & everyone, I've yet to know! Lately this Vigil is one of the main things keeping me going  . |
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Just Dave
Porcupine
I was at The Metro!!
I LOVE BLIND MELON
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Post by Just Dave on Apr 4, 2011 22:49:05 GMT -5
I am really trying to make it this year myself
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Post by quartermoonmist on Apr 8, 2011 8:46:19 GMT -5
Try harder ;D! Please Just Dave, I really hope you can work it out. If I have to, I will track down, "That Yelling Drunk Guy", to kindly, yell at you to make it there  . Lisa |
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Suzanne65
New Life
I'm talkin--I'm talkin to myself more..
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Post by Suzanne65 on Apr 17, 2011 20:07:38 GMT -5
I can also relate to the first "walk towards Shannon's grave". It was so surreal like a dream. I will definitely never forget it. What I will never forget was the rose bush with the beautiful red rose on it that was pointed directly straight up at the sky kinda like "yea theres a very special persons soul lying here" and he is resting pecefully in Heaven!
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Post by quartermoonmist on Apr 18, 2011 6:32:08 GMT -5
Wow Suzanne65, That was Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, that lovely moment from your Heart. As I read your words, the sun burst through my window, with all it's Brilliant Rays. Due to your Inspiration, I think this is gonna be a Good Day. Thank you for that. Lisa |
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twiztid_3
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Paper Scratcher
scratchin a hole in my life to let you see
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Post by twiztid_3 on Apr 27, 2011 20:09:14 GMT -5
i'll be there again. 2008 was my first. (and to make it better i met JOEL haha!) I get a bit impatient and excited.... so i usually get there Wednesday before.
I cant wait to see all the people again.. and all the new people. Jessejames... it IS amazing. To lots of people, on the outside lookin in ... they cant understand WHY you would want to go CLEAR to INDIANA (from wherever), and go to spend time in a graveyard. and actually possibly SLEEP there?!! WTF! ---
but I liken it to this: Its like a yearly family reunion with a BIG family that you actually look forward to seeing. Some people are always there, some come some years and not others. Some you might not care for, some you absolutely cant wait til the next time you see them. There are men, women, children, and dogs of all ages.
and i've seen people that have came with melonheads to tag-a-long.. and left "GETTING IT".
Many favorite memories, but one that i can still picture vividly. My second year, at night... sort of "quiet time".... in the tent, all the candles, all the people. and thru past times of spending time with Nel, and also the same time the prior year... i had heard many many stories of Shannon. So while Nel was spitting out stories, i just looked around the tent and saw the faces of the people. Hanging on her words. the EYES and SMILES of everyone, especially the newcomers, was priceless.
so... I'll see ya'll there! Once you go, you wont want to leave, and you wont want to miss another.
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Post by quartermoonmist on Apr 27, 2011 21:28:39 GMT -5
Hi twiztid_3, I love your memories, I gotta tell you, just now as I was reading, I was hanging on your everyword . Thanks for the exciting jolt, you just gave my heart. Just when I think, I couldn't possibly be anymore enticed, about this Vigil, someone comes along and gets me even more pumped. I'm bursting at the seems ;D. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone. Thanks for making my night. Lisa |
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Post by kibbytap03 on Apr 28, 2011 7:58:41 GMT -5
oh my I cannot wait!!!! I like your explaination of vigil mister, so cool. YAY!! I'm super excited for our road trip to Indy!!! ;D
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Post by kimberly on Apr 28, 2011 14:01:16 GMT -5
Hmmm. I just check airfare from PDX to IND and it wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be. Maybe I can attend?
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Post by rocky118 on Apr 29, 2011 21:59:04 GMT -5
so who has been to the most vigils, i would love to hear those ppls stories, anyone been to all of them? i would love to hear how things were in the 90s until now in the 10s i bet it is so different. anyone anyone anyone
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~LoveJoy~
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the way it looked before felt better from the window..now that its fadin away...i feel it everyday..
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Post by ~LoveJoy~ on Apr 29, 2011 22:19:16 GMT -5
it is just like a family reunion.....except the folks are super cool. ive only been to 2. the first one was surreal. thats just the only way to put it. i was still tying to process the whole thing weeks after i got home. last year was even better because i knew the faces and kept in touch. i met so many people that i know i will stay in touch with forever. such a weird cool connection. and nel. oh my gosh! you dont even know till you meet her. she has such a sweet spirit. she is so kind and welcoming to everyone. shes also hilarious! such a great time. if you love shannon hoon, this is something youll be so glad you did. i think its so cool that so much joy, positivity, laughter,creativity,and magic still surrounds him. i tell you after vigil, its a looooooong 365! i miss my friends!! miss you twizted3! 148 days!! woohoo!oh, and i want to meet joel!
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twiztid_3
Porcupine
Paper Scratcher
scratchin a hole in my life to let you see
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Post by twiztid_3 on Apr 30, 2011 13:01:53 GMT -5
Hi twiztid_3, I love your memories, I gotta tell you, just now as I was reading, I was hanging on your everyword . Thanks for the exciting jolt, you just gave my heart. Just when I think, I couldn't possibly be anymore enticed, about this Vigil, someone comes along and gets me even more pumped. I'm bursting at the seems ;D. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone. Thanks for making my night. Lisa awww.. you are quite welcome. I'm sure I, as well as many others, could go on.. and on... and on.... but that was the best way i could sum it up and maybe give some kind of understanding. |
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