Prime Mover Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) Having pre-prepared the appropriate email on my Blackberry I sent it immediately on the first note of Good Times Bad Times - Bearing in mind you could barely send a fax in the heady days of Knebworth and the last European Dates, I am happy to lay claim to the first email from a LZ concert - unless you know better! By the way- as for who else was there - who gives a monkeys, the band were, I was (in tears) and so were few thousand other people in whom I have to say I had no more than a passing "get out of my way" interest. Edited May 2, 2008 by Prime Mover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveAJones Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 By the way- as for who else was there - who gives a monkeys, the band were, I was (in tears) and so were few thousand other people in whom I have to say I had no more than a passing "get out of my way" interest. Like the way you think. I acknowledge your claim. However, there is no prize to be won. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDave Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Having pre-prepared the appropriate email on my Blackberry I sent it immediately on the first note of Good Times Bad Times - Bearing in mind you could barely send a fax in the heady days of Knebworth and the last European Dates, I am happy to lay claim to the first email from a LZ concert - unless you know better! By the way- as for who else was there - who gives a monkeys, the band were, I was (in tears) and so were few thousand other people in whom I have to say I had no more than a passing "get out of my way" interest. If you want to claim this, fine. It's not exactly groundbreaking or worthy of a thread on this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knebby Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 That certainly wasn't what I was thinking of as the first notes struck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charles_Obscure Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Like the way you think. I acknowledge your claim. However, there is no prize to be won. False... There's one. A magnificient trophy of unknown source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prime Mover Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 (edited) If you want to claim this, fine. It's not exactly groundbreaking or worthy of a thread on this forum. Do I then also get the award for the first person to post something that they were the first person to do so trivial at a LZ gig that was not worthy of mention on the forum"? Whilst quite happily acknoledging your claim to be the "first person to point out that someone elses claim to have done something first at an LZ gig was so trivial as to not be worthy of mention in the forum" Trivial maybe, but by definition groundbreaking. No way Peter Grant would have allowed anybody to send an email from an LZ concert - god rest his soul. Edited May 3, 2008 by Prime Mover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charles_Obscure Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Do I then also get the award for the first person to post something that they were the first person to do so trivial at a LZ gig that was not worthy of mention on the forum"? Whilst quite happily acknoledging your claim to be the "first person to point out that someone elses claim to have done something first at an LZ gig was so trivial as to not be worthy of mention in the forum" Trivial maybe, but by definition groundbreaking. No way Peter Grant would have allowed anybody to send an email from an LZ concert - god rest his soul. Why? It's not like you were ripping his money by bootleging the gig. You just sent a email. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kirchzep27 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 congrats i couldnt even get on this board during the show...had to go to another board to hear about the setlist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jiri Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 This thread is better than all the "On 04-09-78 Jimmy had beans on toast and heartburn" and "Which SIBLY version of all the 623 out there is the best". Keep on mailing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Bill Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Whilst quite happily acknoledging your claim to be the "first person to point out that someone elses claim to have done something first at an LZ gig was so trivial as to not be worthy of mention in the forum" welcome Prime Mover, you should fit in fine here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin fanatic Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 congrats i couldnt even get on this board during the show...had to go to another board to hear about the setlist. I went into a 30 day rehab for alcohol on December 7...no TV, newspapers, computers, etc., allowed. My wife would visit me on Sunday's and bring me a smattering of reviews of the 02 show she faithfully gathered from the internet. I was like a kid on Christmas. I couldn't wait to sit with my always filled coffee cup and devour every word and detail and in spite of myself, imagine what it was like to have been there. Perhaps the one and only place on earth that I would have preferred to be even more than at my own home with my 4 precious kids. But God is good because today I spent the entire morning and early afternoon watching the Led Zeppelin DVD. What made this experience especially electrically magic is my new Bel Canto EVO2i integrated amp, Marantz DV8400 universal player and my new and very sweet pair of Focal Profile 900 series speakers. Wow...did I mention the 50" Sony Hi Def TV? Did I also mention I can now enjoy doing something like this sober? Sobriety is sweet in more ways than one my friends. But this morning it was almost like being there...ok, maybe not but the subtle nuances captured by the 5.1 Dolby digital sound and the sheer power ad presence of a realistically reproduced music experience via my new audio infrastructure was, in a word; sensational. Now that's how I like spending a lazy Saturday after a hard week. Now I hate to start a fight amongst you fine folks, but as the world's biggest Zeppelin fan, and yes I am indeed, I sit patiently waiting for the innuendos, rumors well articulated and meticulously defended bona fides to fade into the background and JP/JPJ and Robert emerge and introduce those of us, particularly those who have carried their torch for 30+ years, to their collective musical prowess circa 2008-2009.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveAJones Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 (edited) Now I hate to start a fight amongst you fine folks, but as the world's biggest Zeppelin fan, and yes I am indeed, I sit patiently waiting for the innuendos, rumors well articulated and meticulously defended bona fides to fade into the background and JP/JPJ and Robert emerge and introduce those of us, particularly those who have carried their torch for 30+ years, to their collective musical prowess circa 2008-2009.... Congratulations on completing your rehabilitation program. Jimmy has said the 02 Arena was the first gig he played sober. I don't know about that, but I do believe if your ready for him he'll be ready for you. Edited May 3, 2008 by SteveAJones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin fanatic Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Congratulations on completing your rehabilitation program. Thank you...I never believed I could live this way, without my daily escape via two or three bottles of wine. But yes I can...or as Obama would say, yes we can...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveAJones Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thank you...I never believed I could live this way, without my daily escape via two or three bottles of wine. But yes I can...or as Obama would say, yes we can...! Playing this one in your honor right now my friend... Absolution Blues (Coverdale/Page) Bless me, Father, I have sinned, I've broken hearts, got drunk on gin An' still I lust for sweet young things. On the day that I was born, bells rang out in Babylon Still I can't tell right from wrong, no matter what the Good Book says. Now I can see the sun is shining, But, I can feel the rain Falling down to wash my tears away, Wash my tears away. Holy Mother, save your tears, you've cried for me a thousand years But, I was blind to all your fears. Now I can't stop the tears from falling down. Come the dawn of judgement day, I'll get down on my knees and pray, St. Peter don't you, don't you send me away. Now I can see the sun is shining, But, I can feel the rain Falling down to wash my tears away. Bless me, Father, I have sinned, I've broken hearts, got drunk on gin An' still I lust for everything, every little thing Come the dawn of judgement day, I'll get down on my knees and pray, The Good Lord don't send me away, I'll never ever go. Now I can see the sun is shining, But, I can feel the rain Falling down to wash my tears away. Wash my tears away, I'll get down on my knees Don't send me away, don't you send me away, no, no, no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin fanatic Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Playing this one in your honor right now my friend... awesome song...great album. Still remember where I was when I heard the first release from this album, driving home on the freeway here in Santa Barbara California. I remember thinking that life couldn't get better...Jimmy was finally rocking hard again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lake of Shadows Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 (edited) Thank you...I never believed I could live this way, without my daily escape via two or three bottles of wine. But yes I can...or as Obama would say, yes we can...! Congrats on your sobriety. It's a wonderful thing... ya get to participate in your own life... and discover that it's indeed worth participating in. Keep up the good work. And SAJ... nice choice. edited to add.... I almost forgot... Having pre-prepared the appropriate email on my Blackberry I sent it immediately on the first note of Good Times Bad Times - Bearing in mind you could barely send a fax in the heady days of Knebworth and the last European Dates, I am happy to lay claim to the first email from a LZ concert - unless you know better! By the way- as for who else was there - who gives a monkeys, the band were, I was (in tears) and so were few thousand other people in whom I have to say I had no more than a passing "get out of my way" interest. I certainly won't argue with your claim... ok by me unless/until I hear differently. I admit this is where I find that particular monkey, but if it makes ya happy, go for it. BTW, glad you enjoyed the event and welcome to the board. Edited May 4, 2008 by Lake of Shadows Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bitchin Soul Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 welcome Prime Mover, you should fit in fine here From one cheese head to another welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 What I want to know is, why is this only coming out now. I mean, it's been almost 5 months now.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ross62 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Having pre-prepared the appropriate email on my Blackberry I sent it immediately on the first note of Good Times Bad Times - Bearing in mind you could barely send a fax in the heady days of Knebworth and the last European Dates, I am happy to lay claim to the first email from a LZ concert - unless you know better! By the way- as for who else was there - who gives a monkeys, the band were, I was (in tears) and so were few thousand other people in whom I have to say I had no more than a passing "get out of my way" interest.I think you did well man,good upon you and yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marolyn Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 What I want to know is, why is this only coming out now. I mean, it's been almost 5 months now.... i like that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prime Mover Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) What I want to know is, why is this only coming out now. I mean, it's been almost 5 months now.... A fair question. Having browsed the forum over a period of some time, I only decided last week to sign up and get involved. As an inaugural post I decided to go with this rather than my other option of " my grandmother once met a man with long hair called Robert and it might have been Robert Plant" I will of course be posting this at some time in the future, just before my " I opened Jimmy Page's car door for him and engaged in a brief conversation with him ( which I think was perhaps more of an event for me than him!) at Buxton Opera House when he and RP appeared for the Alexis Korner triubute" some provenance you ask - a Jaguar sovereign reg number A1 GTR. Great set by the way that night!!! Edited May 5, 2008 by Prime Mover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Who cares that you sent an email from the concert? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Absolutentonic Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 If I were ever lucky enough to see Led Zeppelin again, the last thing Id be doing is fooling around with technical gadgets. Id simply enjoy the rare moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Bill Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 some people just have no sense of humor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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