 Awesome review Cotter! A bit of what's to come from an older fan, the scorns from those who dont "get it", dont just happen to highschool aged fans. I still get those and the same " You're going to see Phish again? 2 nights in a row? You've seen them how many times? Why?" Questions and looks at 40 years old. I've pretty much given up explaining it to those and usually respond with "Why not?" Please dont ever let anyone's ignorance deter you from something you love my Phriend. That being said,   Walking around the venue this weekend, mentioning numerous times to my friends, some a bit older than myself as well as  seeing shows with them for  10+ years, that  I was really noticing all of the "younger, wide eyed" fans. Turning 40 this year, I still feel as excited for shows as I did when I was 16. It just take a bit longer to recover after shows  these days despite being sober. It really hit me this weekend, seeing so many newer, younger phans, kids the same age as I was when I fell in love with this band and its phans. Maybe it seemed there were more than usual because im begininng to come to terms with my own age, mortality, growing up, maturation finally. Ive had the privilege of seeing this amazing band and being a part of this collective journey for over half of my life now. There was something unknown and amazing back then that obviously translates still, 25 years later. My only hope is all you "noobs" get to experience the joy Phish has given us "jaded vets" half as much as we have.   From everything I saw out there this weekend, I'm pretty sure thats not going to be a problem. Thanks for making my show experiences that much better. Most of us need to remember we were once those wide eyed noobs  as well.  13 shows or 330. We still never know what's going to happen next. While the set list might not look good on paper or jam charts, ive yet to ever have a song, show or setlist keep me from seeing or hearing the next one. My favorite shows will always be the one I was just at and the next one I'm going to see.  Thanks again for your youthful review and have a good show my Phriend.
		Awesome review Cotter! A bit of what's to come from an older fan, the scorns from those who dont "get it", dont just happen to highschool aged fans. I still get those and the same " You're going to see Phish again? 2 nights in a row? You've seen them how many times? Why?" Questions and looks at 40 years old. I've pretty much given up explaining it to those and usually respond with "Why not?" Please dont ever let anyone's ignorance deter you from something you love my Phriend. That being said,   Walking around the venue this weekend, mentioning numerous times to my friends, some a bit older than myself as well as  seeing shows with them for  10+ years, that  I was really noticing all of the "younger, wide eyed" fans. Turning 40 this year, I still feel as excited for shows as I did when I was 16. It just take a bit longer to recover after shows  these days despite being sober. It really hit me this weekend, seeing so many newer, younger phans, kids the same age as I was when I fell in love with this band and its phans. Maybe it seemed there were more than usual because im begininng to come to terms with my own age, mortality, growing up, maturation finally. Ive had the privilege of seeing this amazing band and being a part of this collective journey for over half of my life now. There was something unknown and amazing back then that obviously translates still, 25 years later. My only hope is all you "noobs" get to experience the joy Phish has given us "jaded vets" half as much as we have.   From everything I saw out there this weekend, I'm pretty sure thats not going to be a problem. Thanks for making my show experiences that much better. Most of us need to remember we were once those wide eyed noobs  as well.  13 shows or 330. We still never know what's going to happen next. While the set list might not look good on paper or jam charts, ive yet to ever have a song, show or setlist keep me from seeing or hearing the next one. My favorite shows will always be the one I was just at and the next one I'm going to see.  Thanks again for your youthful review and have a good show my Phriend.
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