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HollyOllyOxenfre... HollyOllyOxenfree View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 08:33 PM Post #1
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So one of my favourite bands, They Might Be Giants, are finally touring Australia again Last time they toured they only played 18+ venues and I was a couple of months shy, so missed out. They're playing Groovin the Moo and we're heading along to that, but the Sydney sideshow is on a day we can't make it. So, DH suggests I fly down to Melbourne to see them, have a nice night on my own in a fancy hotel and fly back the next day. It would be an early bday present for me. DH got to see them last time they toured so he's happy to just see them the once at the festival. Sooooooo, is it a completely over the top thing to do that I'm 99% sure I'm going to do anyway? And any Melbourne TMBG fans heading along to the show?

Jenflea View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 08:38 PM Post #2
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It's not at all over the top! Just make sure you buy a tour t shirt and whatever else they sell on the night

Soprano-Cat View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 08:39 PM Post #3
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Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur.
DH and I both flew down to Melbourne from NQld to see the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra play the music of Dr Who. Completely extravagant. TOTALLY worth it!

Leslie Knope View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 08:41 PM Post #4
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Pawnee!
Go for it!

Tonberry View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 08:43 PM Post #5
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Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.

Bacongirl View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 08:51 PM Post #6
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Give me my coffee and no one gets hurt!!!
Need a partner in crime? I'd be happy to fly down to Melb and see them with you, but DH might get mad We've been fans for over 20 years! Even managed to convert my children. Especially when Constananople appeared on PS3 Dance Central!

strawberrypie7 View Member Profile	07/02/2013, 10:01 AM Post #7
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go for it!!!!!!!!!!!

1975ladybug View Member Profile	07/02/2013, 10:04 AM Post #8
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No way, I have flown from Sydney to Perth to see Kyile when she resumed her concerts after being treated for breast cancer.

GoneWithTheWhing... GoneWithTheWhinge View Member Profile	07/02/2013, 10:10 AM Post #9
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Wow, how cool is that?! Sounds a fab birthday treat.

Chaos in stereo View Member Profile	07/02/2013, 10:14 AM Post #10
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No, not over the top. If you think about how much you went out when you didn't have kids (assumption here), I think you can justify a big blowout for a band you really love. I'd totally go if I was you.

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