Ozzfest
So on Monday Jim and I spent the day in Mansfield, Mass. as we always do, rocking at Ozzfest. We had a great time this year and were able to share the experience with our friends and coworkers Paul B. and Paul Z., and it was totally unforgettable.
Paul Z. and Jim got a special treat -- Jim used his connections to get the two of them a seat in the best place in the house -- right behind the mixing board during Ozzy's set.
Paul B. and I bailed a bit early -- we decided that we were a little weary after an overwhelming series of performances by some really amazing bands, so we ended up going back to the parking lot to chill out a bit, play some EA Games iPod pool and bowling, and listen to tunes.
If Dunkin' Donuts had a kiosk at the Tweeter Center, it would have been perfect. I think next year I'll bring a thermos full of Dunkin' with me and keep it in the back of the van. Also, next year we'll pay for premium parking, and I hope to have the Frickin' Van in full effect by then -- maybe we'll tailgate it and hang out for a while before the show too.
By far, the most memorable part of the day was getting up near the front of the stage for Hatebreed and standing dead center in the middle of the most ferocious pit I've ever been in in my life. Truly unforgettable -- Paul Z. and I just stood there locked next to each other and clung on for dear life.
The work got a bit snafu'd early in the day because of problems with the hotel Internet, but it worked out okay in the end. I think I need an EV-DO card for the MacBook Pro.