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piperpilot

12-30-2003, 01:53 PM

My husband and I are going to Vegas in a couple of weeks for a quick vacation. While we're there, my husband has insisted that we go see the Celine Dion show on his birthday. I don't want to offend anyone who likes her music, but to me, this is going to be pure, unadulterated torture for which I am paying $160 per ticket. My question is this: Would it be rude of me to bring my iPAQ to the show and listen to music that I enjoy instead of listening to the shrill screeching that will issue forth from Celine?

Yes, I know it really is rude; that's why I feel so guilty even thinking about it. But please, just the thought of having to endure two hours of Celine Dion is making me cringe and more :pukeface:

Vincent M Ferrari

12-30-2003, 02:04 PM

Would it be rude of me to bring my iPAQ to the show and listen to music that I enjoy instead of listening to the shrill screeching that will issue forth from Celine?

Sure it would be, but you could probably slip a set of earbuds in and no one would even notice, so you'd never get caught actually being rude ;-)

JvanEkris

12-30-2003, 02:22 PM

If you use discrete headphones. But can you get them in ? I know that in the netherlands they check for recording equipment, and unfortunately PocketPC's have a microphone......

Jaap

piperpilot

12-30-2003, 02:26 PM

Hmmm . . . that does seem to present a problem, doesn't it? And I suppose the security people wouldn't buy my argument that I'm paying $160 so that I can listen to MP3s on my iPAQ. I still think it's worth a try, but if they were to take away my precious iPAQ and refuse to return it, I would be apoplectic!

Jon Westfall

12-30-2003, 04:15 PM

I really don't see who you would be rude to. Your husband seems to not mind, and Celine certaintly shouldn't care (after all, $$$ talks). I don't know about Vegas, but anywhere I've gone to, I've never had a problem with a pocket pc as 'recording equipment', and any security person who wouldn't think that you had other legitimate reasons to be carrying a pocket pc (and even headphones) would be a moron. If they put up a fight, I'd assume you could run the PPC back to your hotel room and return with some... earplugs ;)

Jason Dunn

12-30-2003, 04:40 PM

I'd offer a different kind of advice: don't focus on the music, focus on other aspects of the show. ;-) From what I've seen, her show is quite a production, so there's lots to see, even if you don't like her music. Also, bring earplugs. :D

upplepop

12-30-2003, 04:43 PM

I doubt you would be able to hear well enough though your headphones to cover up the "noise" of the concert. Celine's music would be much too loud and most headphones do a poor job of covering up outside noise.

piperpilot

12-30-2003, 04:44 PM

I doubt you would be able to hear well enough though your earbuds to cover up the "noise" of the concert. Celine's music would be much too loud and earbuds do a poor job of covering up outside noise.

How about noise-canceling earbuds?

Steven Cedrone

12-30-2003, 04:46 PM

Wait until the last minute to buy tickets, maybe the show will be sold out. Or buy your husband a ticket for his birthday, and you go gamble... :wink:

Steve

Janak Parekh

12-30-2003, 05:00 PM

How about noise-canceling earbuds?
The problem is that noise-canceling earbuds eliminate bass more than treble, and if my perception is correct, Celine is "over the top". However, they will help, although you'd need some very "full" music to cover it. I find several rock bands to fit this category, and with their music playing on noise-canceling headphones I can't hear squat. (For those who care, The Superjesus {especially Sumo} and Foo Fighters {especially their last album} come to mind.)

That said, I'm mixed on this. I absolutely despise Celine Dion's music, and I'm shocked your husband likes it. :razzing: But Jason makes a good point too -- I'm not sure you'd enjoy "covering up" the music... if it was up to me, I'd do exactly what Steve suggests -- there's much better ways to spend $160. :lol:

--janak

shawnc

12-30-2003, 05:06 PM

Last night my wife asked me if I would like to watch 2 Weeks Notice (Sandra Bullock / Hugh Grant) with her. Knowing there was only one true answer, I replied in the affirmative (BTW-the movie turned out to be quite entertaining). But back to the point. I could have played with my new 4155 during the movie, but that would have been rude (or inconsiderate). Taking your ipaq is rude, but if your husband doesn't mind, who gives a d$%*? Celine is getting paid regardless, I don't think she will mind.

Just my .02.

piperpilot

12-30-2003, 05:17 PM

[Sigh] I've given this a lot of thought this morning, and I think my husband will be hurt if I bring the iPAQ with me and use it during the show. After all, last week he gave me one of her CDs to listen to at work so that I could become familiar with her music. [Gag] If it wasn't his birthday, I would have let him go with the other people that we're traveling to Vegas with and I would find something much more pleasant to do, but it is his birthday and I have a terrible case of the guilts about it. I guess I'm just going to have to suck it up and pretend that I'm having a good time. Maybe if I ply myself with enough cocktails beforehand, I will be able to withstand this purest form of torture. Then again, maybe not.

Janak Parekh

12-30-2003, 05:19 PM

[Sigh] I've given this a lot of thought this morning, and I think my husband will be hurt if I bring the iPAQ with me and use it during the show.
Then you've got no choice. :) Doesn't he realize, though, that people have different musical tastes? I think he's in his right to ask you to come with him to her concert on her birthday, but to give you a CD to "familiarize yourself"? Sigh. ;)

--janak

piperpilot

12-30-2003, 05:26 PM

Janak Parekh

12-30-2003, 05:28 PM

Uh-oh. 8O You'd better start rehearsing an answer to "That was great, wasn't it honey?" NOW so that you sound credible after the show...

And, in that case, listening to your music on your iPAQ is a definite no-no. We all thought your husband was OK with it...

--janak

Jeff Rutledge

12-30-2003, 05:32 PM

I think you should give it a go! She's not that bad actually. I'm by no means a fan, but I've heard she puts on a pretty good show in Vegas. Plus, say what you will about her being annoying (which I agree with in many cases), but she has got an incredible voice.

So I'd say go and be impressed with the voice and the show, despite the music and the fact that it's Celine. 8)

I had a similar experience when I was younger (I think I was about 13 or 14). My parents got some free tickets to Neil Diamond (remember: I was 14!!!). My sister and I were not impressed that our first big concert was Neil Diamond and let our parents know that. We were so worried about what was cool we ended up hurting our parents as they were really excited about taking us to our first concert.

Well, they made us go whether we wanted to or not. We were not impressed when we arrived, but as the concert went on, we softened up. By the end we were having a pretty good time. I'm not saying I became a fan or anything, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

Hopefully Celine won't be as bad as you think it will be too. :wink:

Korlon

12-30-2003, 05:43 PM

Doesn't he realize, though, that people have different musical tastes?

Actually, I haven't exactly had the heart to tell him that I think Celine Dion's music is absolutely horrendous--he was so excited about the show that I just couldn't say no. I will be paying for my wimpiness in spades in a couple of weeks.

I've found that being upfront with my wife about my musical preferences has proved effective. We both have strong (differing) opinions about music, but we try to be honest about it. We also take turns mocking each other's musical tastes, but that's another matter... :wink:

I think there's a point here, wait a sec... Oh, yes. The point is this: go for him. You don't have to listen to the music, and there's even a remote chance (yes, even with Celine Dion) that you might like some of it. What you can enjoy is being with your beloved enjoying their enjoyment of the event. And if asked for an opinion, you can try something along the lines of "the music wasn't my favorite, but I really loved being able to spend the time with you." :ppclove:

That said, of course, there's always going to be a chance of hurting someone's feelings. Just keep focus on what matters; that you two like spending time together. Optimist? Maybe. But it's worked for me so far.

karen

12-30-2003, 05:49 PM

Wait until the last minute to buy tickets, maybe the show will be sold out. Or buy your husband a ticket for his birthday, and you go gamble... :wink:

Steve

Don't forget to get him an escort...there are plenty in vegas... :roll:

Unless your hubby is a diehard Celine fan, why not do something that you both might enjoy - like the Blue Man Group at the Luxor...or go see Wayne.

I've been to plenty of shows and concerts for which I did not want to see the peformance, but I always enjoyed the SHOW part of it.

Jeff Rutledge

12-30-2003, 05:50 PM

like the Blue Man Group at the Luxor

One of the coolest things I've ever seen...

piperpilot

12-30-2003, 05:55 PM

Steven Cedrone

12-30-2003, 05:58 PM

Unless your hubby is a diehard Celine fan...

Sure sounds like he is:

After all, last week he gave me one of her CDs to listen to at work so that I could become familiar with her music. [Gag]

And:

he was so excited about the show that I just couldn't say no.

Definitely sounds like a diehard fan to me...

Steve

Kati Compton

12-30-2003, 06:02 PM

Here's what I would do in that situation:

Make your husband go by himself.

Use the $160 to buy him a nice present instead to make up for not going.

You're not saving the money, but you also don't have to go. :razzing:

Steven Cedrone

12-30-2003, 06:02 PM

Don't forget to get him an escort...there are plenty in vegas... :roll:

BTW, what exactly was the reason for this comment???

Steve

Pat Logsdon

12-30-2003, 06:08 PM

Five words: Short length of lead pipe. Get up close and do the world a favor!

I'm just kidding, obviously. I'd hate to see ol' Celine roughed up... :mrgreen:

Also, does anyone else loathe the Chrysler ads as much as I do? I couldn't stand Chrysler before, but getting Celine Dion to be their spokesperson is just wrong on so many levels.

Stik

12-30-2003, 06:17 PM

piperpilot,

For the women in the crowd that don't especially care for Celine's music, there just may be another perk!!

Half-naked dancing men! :lol:

In her song " Seduces Me " Dion relaxes in an overstuffed leather chair where a harem of topless men writhe about behind, below and atop her. The LED screen makes the performance larger than life as it provides a mirrored effect, highlighting the dancers inventive moves, which can only be described as half dance, half acrobatics.

Maybe if you told your husband about this... :wink:

Jon Westfall

12-30-2003, 08:52 PM

why not do something that you both might enjoy - like the Blue Man Group at the Luxor...or go see Wayne.

We are also going to see Mama Mia while we're there and I'm kind of looking forward to that one. I would have loved to see Blue Man Group too, but after shelling out almost $400 for Celine and $200 for Mama Mia, I just couldn't justify spending the extra money. Besides, I am hoping that on our free night, the New England Patriots will be playing in the AFC championship game, which I will require that we watch in some sports bar in one of the hotels.

My mother saw Mama Mia in NYC when she went there on a trip last october - said it was an absolutly great show, so at least this should make up for it.

Oh, and I am wondering the same thing Steven is - what was the comment about escorts trying to imply about Piper's marriage???

Dave Beauvais

12-30-2003, 10:06 PM

... But can you get them in ? I know that in the netherlands they check for recording equipment, and unfortunately PocketPC's have a microphone...
I'm a little late to this conversation, but I have a little tip for this. Before you turn off your Pocket PC prior to entering the arena, concert hall, airport, or whatever, leave it on the Calculator or monthly Calendar screen. Security screeners who are unfamiliar with Pocket PCs and such will see a simple calculator or calendar if you're asked to turn it on for them, and will probably have no clue what the devices are capable of. Keep it as simple as possible for them.

Back to the subject at hand, however... I'm sorry you have to sit through this show. I cannot stand Celine's music and I find she really gets on my nerves as a person. She's just so... something. I can't quite put my finger on it, but she just annoys me. Part of me wants to say don't tell your husband how you feel because he may feel guilty for making you "suffer" through the show. The other part says tell him the truth so he doesn't think you're really into her music and buys you a bunch of Celine CDs to listen to. ;)

sublime

12-30-2003, 10:16 PM

Why does he insist that you go with him if you hate it so much? Have you told him how much Celine Dion sucks? What's the point of having you, his wife that he loves so much, suffer? If he still insists, you should insist that he go with you to something he greatly hates, say, the Vagina Monologues or some gay broadway musical.

piperpilot

12-30-2003, 10:18 PM

The other part says tell him the truth so he doesn't think you're really into her music and buys you a bunch of Celine CDs to listen to. ;)

Now THAT would be a tragedy of epic proportions :!:

Dave Potter

12-30-2003, 10:45 PM

...If he still insists, you should insist that he go with you to something he greatly hates, say, the Vagina Monologues or some gay broadway musical.

Sublime, once again you've proven to me that you are the man!

:lol:

SassKwatch

12-31-2003, 06:33 AM

I think the question is....

How would you feel if the situation were reversed and it was a show you wanted to see, but your husband despised? Would you be offended if he brought an 'alternative' listening experience with him?

*IF* it wouldn't bother you, then tell him 'tough toenails'. :)

ctmagnus

01-01-2004, 07:37 AM

For Piper's amusement in this less-than-optimum situation, I present the following results which came up in a Google image search for Celine Dion:

http://www24.brinkster.com/silverstrand/2/celinedion.jpg

http://www.leybourne.com/images/r.jpg

http://www.hut.fi/~kplaakso/Calvin.jpg

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the image of Celine that was in a Vancouver paper a few weeks ago. But that one was slightly more creepy than humorous. 8O

And if all else fails, close your eyes, breath through your nose, and think peaceful thoughts :wink: .

Janak Parekh

01-01-2004, 08:38 PM

SassKwatch

01-01-2004, 10:11 PM

Could it have been this one (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/031211/ids_photos_en/r1224312967.jpg)?
Wow. What I wouldn't give to see Salma Hayek in that dress.....

Dave Beauvais

01-01-2004, 10:49 PM

Could it have been this one (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/031211/ids_photos_en/r1224312967.jpg)? 8O 8O
AAAAHHHHH! 8O Dude, you need to accompany that link with a warning to not be drinking anything when viewing. I almost ruined a perfectly good keyboard! :D I'm not sure exactly what it is--the face and hair, I think--but that photo sent a cold shiver down my spine.

Janak Parekh

01-01-2004, 10:56 PM

Could it have been this one (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/031211/ids_photos_en/r1224312967.jpg)? 8O 8O
AAAAHHHHH! 8O Dude, you need to accompany that link with a warning to not be drinking anything when viewing.
Weren't the multiple bugeyed smilies warning enough? ;) That's why I didn't inline it in my post.

I'm not sure exactly what it is--the face and hair, I think--but that photo sent a cold shiver down my spine.
In my humble opinion, it's because she's underweight, and particularly so for that outfit. The hair doesn't help either. It's a complete mystery to me how she can manage to belt out tunes in that frame.

--janak

Dave Beauvais

01-01-2004, 11:09 PM

In my humble opinion, it's because she's underweight, and particularly so for that outfit. The hair doesn't help either. It's a complete mystery to me how she can manage to belt out tunes in that frame.
"Tunes," huh? So that's what you call what she does. :) She does look a little on the skinny side, but at least she's not a frail skeleton like so many Hollywood types these days. Now here's one (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/1783/Events/1783/LaraFlynnB_Mazur_831636_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Boyle,%20Lara%20Flynn) deserving of some bug-eyed emoticons. 8O 8O

Janak Parekh

01-01-2004, 11:11 PM

I don't know... I think the two can compete (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/031211/ids_photos_en/r909409678.jpg)... :|

--janak

Dave Beauvais

01-01-2004, 11:17 PM

Well, they both need to fire their fashion consultants. And then go eat something.

Okay, okay, no more off-topic posts.

ctmagnus

01-01-2004, 11:31 PM

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the image of Celine that was in a Vancouver paper a few weeks ago. But that one was slightly more creepy than humorous. 8O
Could it have been this one (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/031211/ids_photos_en/r1224312967.jpg)? 8O 8O

--janak

Same photoshoot but the one in the paper was creepier due to the angle it was shot from. It was like having a staring match with a skeleton. :eek:

szamot

01-02-2004, 12:37 AM

Celine Dion - is that the one that looks like a vulture and sounds like a nightingale. Cheers for another great Canadian Export – vomit, vomit!. Save the money, send your husband to it by himself and take the money and donate it to the Been-damaged-by-Celine’s-yelping support group. And finally to all the people around the globe – We are sorry!

Janak Parekh

01-02-2004, 01:42 AM

I have to say, piper, I hope your husband doesn't check out PPCT... :lol:

--janak

karen

01-02-2004, 05:59 PM

Don't forget to get him an escort...there are plenty in vegas... :roll:

BTW, what exactly was the reason for this comment???

Steve

Exact reason? Humour, of the sarcastic version. A guy, alone for a night in Vegas, needs a date. There are something like 25 pages in the Yellow Pages for escorts in Sin City. Think Vegas Vacation, or any other fish outta water film. Think naive tourist in the big citty. Sheesh, guys, that's what the eye roll is for....No comments intended on the marriage of anyone.

I'll try to leave the subtle humour out off this group, if I can remember to not be me when I'm here.

Karen

Kati Compton

01-02-2004, 09:52 PM

I'll try to leave the subtle humour out off this group, if I can remember to not be me when I'm here.
I think that because you were replying to Steve when you said it, it sounded like you thought Steve was encouraging things that were less-than-good. Just a misunderstanding I think.

PetiteFlower

01-03-2004, 01:57 AM

I am a big fan of honesty. TELL your husband that you'd rather stab yourself in the ear with an icepick then go to this concert with him. If he's a good man, he'll understand and have no problem going without you. Pretending that you actually like her isn't going to accomplish anything :(

JustinGTP

01-13-2004, 06:09 AM

Well this was sure an interesting read!

I actually thought her concert was really good... but anyways.

-Justin.

maximus

01-13-2004, 07:47 AM

I have to say, piper, I hope your husband doesn't check out PPCT... :lol:

--janak

:rotfl:

Piper,

If I am in your husband's position, I would really prefer my wife is telling me upfront that she cant stand celine, rather than finding it out later on (seeing her using an earbud during the show, and fell asleep).

Really. :)

furthermore, with $160, you can buy an additional 1G CF card for your mp3s. he heh.

piperpilot

01-13-2004, 02:01 PM

Update: Well, it's just 4 days and counting until the big event. After pestering me for weeks about listening to the CD that he gave me so I would know what to expect at the show, I finally told him (nicely) that I had listened to it (kind of a lie, although I did listen to about 30 seconds of one song before I couldn't take it anymore) and that her music wasn't really my cup of tea. He looked very disappointed, but I told him that I might still enjoy the show because it is not just a concert but a spectacle, an "event." So, I feel better not having to suffer in silence and will enjoy seeing him enjoy the show.[/b]

maximus

01-14-2004, 02:26 AM

So you are still going to the show ? :way to go:

Some of Celine's songs are actually nice, especially the song without the high-pitch noise -- e.g. A new day has come, I drove all night, Le voi d'un ange etc.

But of course I still prefer songs like White flag, Hunter, Life for rent, Intuition, Stand, The Juvernile, Da capo, God is a girl, Fly away from home, Slow, Innocent eyes, Bring me to life, My immortal ... :)

dmacburry2003

01-14-2004, 03:11 PM

I did this once at a movie with my friend. Since I have an iPaq 1935, I plugged in a cell phone earbud (the 2.5 mm connector) to it. Then, I put it in the ear on the other side of my head not facing my friend. Never even noticed. Problem was that the other ear was open and I could still hear the movie. Turned out to be a good one...

Thinkingmandavid

01-14-2004, 04:48 PM

There has been some really great comments in this thread.
I agree that being honest is best, and to do so if you put yourself in the persons shoes it makes a big difference on your decision.
For Karen, I as well think it was just misunderstood. I read it and it did not bother me.
If you love some one then honesty is how i feel it should be handled. Just because two people love each other does not mean they have to enjoy the same music, it helps when we learn about the other person and enjoy the differences.
It sounds to me you handled it well, as I always tell my girl friend. It is the approach that counts :wink:
I hope you have a great time in Vegas :D

piperpilot

01-14-2004, 05:07 PM

I was really surprised at the response this topic received from everyone. I think that no one is in the middle when it comes to Celine. You either love her or you think she is the purest form of torture. Besides, I have already told my husband that he is going to have to watch the AFC Championship game with me on Sunday in a dark sports bar somewhere on the Vegas strip, since my team, the New England Patriots, will be playing and I am not going to miss that. Somehow, I think he got the better part of the deal :wink:

Thinkingmandavid

01-15-2004, 04:10 AM

I like Celine's music:) I do not listen to it often and I do not own a cd but i like it:) My favorite group is RUSH!

I agree, he did get the better end of the deal. However, I am going for the Colts :mrgreen:
whoever wins, it should certainly be a great game. :wink:

ombu

01-15-2004, 04:55 AM

My favorite group is RUSH!

'... you can't pretend a stranger is an unexpected friend ...'

Hey, FREE ALEX!!! (http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/03/rush.arrest.ap/index.html) :evil:

Mine too, RRRRRRRRRRRRUSH :werenotworthy:

piperpilot

01-15-2004, 01:27 PM

I have three favorite bands: The Cure, Nine Inch Nails and VAST. Do you now understand why this whole Celine Dion thing is going to be pure, unadulterated torture?

We arrive back in Maryland next Wednesday. I'll be sure to provide you all with a debriefing.

Thinkingmandavid

01-15-2004, 03:26 PM

mmm, I did not even know about the arrest, sounds like they are making a big deal of nothing. If it was the everyday person you would not hear about it and the chances of them getting the same charges are slim.
LimeLight, that happens to be my favorite song :)

Well your music and the celine dion music for sure are different. Hopefully the concert will be entertaining so it will not be so bad for you.

Janak Parekh

01-15-2004, 05:02 PM

I have three favorite bands: The Cure, Nine Inch Nails and VAST.
Well, if you try really, really hard, you can hope that Celine starts to sound remotely like Jon Crosby. Both can reach those upper registers, right? :lol: Although I don't think any of her songs begin to resemble "The Gates of Rock 'N Roll"...

I have to say, it's great that the two of you are the opposite of the American stereotype. ;)

We arrive back in Maryland next Wednesday. I'll be sure to provide you all with a debriefing.
I suspect that if the Pats win, you won't care much about the Celine concert, either way.

--janak

piperpilot

01-15-2004, 07:03 PM

Well, if you try really, really hard, you can hope that Celine starts to sound remotely like Jon Crosby. Both can reach those upper registers, right? :lol: Although I don't think any of her songs begin to resemble "The Gates of Rock 'N Roll"...

I suspect that if the Pats win, you won't care much about the Celine concert, either way.

--janak

Janak, I'm really impressed that you even know who Jon Crosby is! I got a signed advance copy of his newest CD, "Nude" that comes out next month. It's really good. Much more like Visual Auditory Sensory Theater than Music for People.

As for the Pats winning, that sure would make the whole trip--along with a little luck at the tables too! :D

Janak Parekh

01-15-2004, 07:05 PM

Janak, I'm really impressed that you even know who Jon Crosby is!
You're not the only one who listens to VAST. ;) I first heard the single ("Free") from Music for People on radio, and then saw him perform on the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn a few years ago (he sang "I Don't Have Anything"). That's when I decided that "OK, he's one talented guy".

I got a signed advance copy of his newest CD, "Nude" that comes out next month. It's really good. Much more like Visual Auditory Sensory Theater than Music for People.
That's good to know. :) I'm not as diehard a fan as you, but I'll probably pick it up when it comes out. I personally like Music for People; my main criticism is that it's a little short. :( I haven't listened to the self-titled album recently; I'll have to give it a listen again.

As for the Pats winning, that sure would make the whole trip--along with a little luck at the tables too! :D
Good luck... at both. :)

--janak

tsb_hcy

01-17-2004, 03:57 AM

Personally, I can't understand most the responses. Even if you hate the music, it's only a few hours and it's your husband's birthday for God's sake. Can't you make one small sacrifice for his special day? If I were a shrink, I'd think that this points to some underlying problem in the marriage. Perhaps he isn't willing to make sacrifices for you? I'm glad you decided to be honest about your dislike of the music. Without complete honesty a marriage is worthless garbage. For me, it's worth spending three hours looking at clothes without buying a thing to have my wife beside me while I'm watching a show about the universe or buying PC/PPC accessories. In the end, it's the time together that matters, not so much the activities that were taking place.

Chin0z

01-17-2004, 07:02 PM

Personally, I don't find her music to be THAT bad. (am i the only person to be saying that?) But even if you don't wanna listen, just at least be there with him. As tsb_hcy said,

In the end, it's the time together that matters, not so much the activities that were taking place.

PetiteFlower

01-19-2004, 06:09 AM

And then again couples who do everything together can be just as unhealthy. I wouldn't want to take my SO along on activities that he wouldn't enjoy, any more then I would want to tag along for his hobbies that I don't share. Time apart is just as important as time together, people in relationships need to maintain their sense of self and independance by doing things without their mate sometimes.

My point is you shouldn't make judgements about the health of someone else's relationship if you don't have all the information. Clearly you don't so don't be so judgemental.

piperpilot

01-25-2004, 03:30 PM

Well, I'm back and I survived two hours of Celine Dion relatively unscathed. Here's how it went down:

We entered the theater at Caesar's Palace and my purse was searched. They confiscated my brand new digital camera that I had gotten for Christmas but gave me a claim slip for it. Believe me, I didn't bring it to sneak in pictures of Celine (blechhhhh!). I had been taking pictures earlier in the day and forgot to take it out. They did not, however, confiscate my iPAQ, so I was able to play with it until the show started. I took the advice that some of you gave me to enjoy the show for the spectacle of it; or at least I tried. :wink: I was sorely disappointed in the barely clothed men--they were only in one number and they were kind of scrawny, dance types. The music was much as I expected: generic. Celine herself has absolutely no rapport with the audience whatsoever, and she was sporting a very bad long blonde dye job with bangs that made her look like a little girl. Bad. Very, very bad. She tried to dance. Bad. Very, very bad. BUT, and this is a big BUT, my husband loved it. He was singing and bopping and generally was having a great time. Somehow that made the whole event worth the steep price we paid to see it.

The following day was the football playoffs, and, as promised, I watched all day without a complaint about spending the entire day in a sports bar. It was glorious, especially since my beloved New England Patriots won and will be playing next week in the Super Bowl :D

So, all in all, it was a good trip and now I can say that I have survived Celine Dion :!:

Thinkingmandavid

01-25-2004, 04:14 PM

It is good that the two of you had a good time and you made it through the concert ok.
Since the patriots won and I do not like Carolina, I will be going for the Patriots in the super bowl.

piperpilot

01-25-2004, 08:06 PM

Since the patriots won and I do not like Carolina, I will be going for the Patriots in the super bowl.

You are the MAN, Thinkingmandavid. Thanks!

Janak Parekh

01-25-2004, 08:39 PM

Glad to hear you survived. ;) The concert sounded a lot like what I'd expect... hopefully your husband will stop bugging you about Celine for a couple of years now and you can introduce him to the latest VAST CD. 8) What I want to know is how you managed to survive "My Heart Will Go On" (I presume she sung it). I perceive myself 100% allergic to that song after being overexposed to it on radio...

BTW -- I don't mind rooting for the Pats, per se, although I'm probably part of the collective NY soul that hates Belichick for deserting us. :razzing: Out of curiosity, what makes you a Pats fan instead of, say, a Ravens fan?

--janak

Thinkingmandavid

01-26-2004, 12:14 AM

I forgot about that song, I like it:) It is true that the radio plays songs to much to the point that hearing a song makes a person sick.
I am from Houston and moved to Baltimore for Grad school. I prefer the Texans. This year was our second year having a team and they are not doing bad.
I am going for the Pats because I feel their defense is strong. At the super bowl I am hoping it will be a close game because those are the best :wink: Choosing a team you like is about knowing the team such as in the players or how they play or even the potential they can play at.

piperpilot

01-26-2004, 01:54 PM

BTW -- I don't mind rooting for the Pats, per se, although I'm probably part of the collective NY soul that hates Belichick for deserting us. :razzing: Out of curiosity, what makes you a Pats fan instead of, say, a Ravens fan?

--janak

I grew up in New England--New Hampshire to be exact--and come from a big sports family, as my grandfather was the sports editor for the largest newspaper in the state. I like the Ravens too, but I am passionate about the Patriots. I am also passionate about the Red Sox even though they ALWAYS let me down. At least the Pats have won a championship in modern times and hopefully will win another next week. :D

Thinkingmandavid

01-26-2004, 02:05 PM

Piperpilot said
At least the Pats have won a championship in modern times

That is a good way to word it, and brings home the reality of how long ago it has been since some other teams have won any championships.
Has your husband mentioned anymore about the concert?

piperpilot

01-26-2004, 07:55 PM

Has your husband mentioned anymore about the concert?

Unfortunately, yes. We went to the show with two other couples, both of whom were very critical of it. My husband keeps wondering aloud why they would be so critical of the show when he thought it was so wonderful. I just keep biting my tongue :wink:

Janak Parekh

01-26-2004, 08:46 PM

My husband keeps wondering aloud why they would be so critical of the show when he thought it was so wonderful.
Is he really that unaware of peoples' opinions of Celine? 8O

Re Red Sox: I'm not in a position to say much about it before you get pissed off at me, so I'll just leave it by saying I bet you were rooting for Florida in last year's WS. ;) For what it's worth, I'm not looking forward to Curt striking out every batter in the Yankee lineup (and Soriano 4 times in one game)...

--janak

piperpilot

01-26-2004, 08:50 PM

He just thinks it's odd that these people would shell out $160 each for tickets to see someone they don't like to begin with. Like I said before, I just bit my tongue!

As for the World Series, I was actually rooting for the Yankees under the theory that as a Red Sox fan, I would rather have lost to the team that actually won the series than the team that lost the series. Weird logic, but what can I say, I'm a Red Sox fan :wink:

Janak Parekh

02-02-2004, 07:13 AM

Congrats piper! :D

Now it's on to baseball season... :twisted:

--janak

piperpilot

02-02-2004, 01:19 PM

Wow, that was a nailbiter! I wasn't expecting a blow out, but I also wasn't expecting having to go to the last 8 seconds to win!

Thanks Janak. We'll just have to see what the baseball season holds for our favorite AL East teams!

Janak Parekh

02-02-2004, 05:03 PM

I wasn't expecting a blow out, but I also wasn't expecting having to go to the last 8 seconds to win!
Oh, come on, it's now New England tradition! :D If Adam Venatieri wasn't a household name before, he is now... even amongst this non-NFL fan.

Thanks Janak. We'll just have to see what the baseball season holds for our favorite AL East teams!
I have this horrible thought that somehow Baltimore will blow by both the Sox and the Yanks. I reassure myself by realizing that they have virtually no pitching...

--janak

PetiteFlower

02-02-2004, 06:59 PM

See, as an Eagles fan, I wanted the Patriots to win, because I didn't want the team that beat my team into the ground in the conference championship to have the satisfaction and glory of winning the super bowl too :)

I didn't watch though. I chose that time to make the 300 mile drive from Pittsburgh back to Philly, and what a grand choice it was, there was NO traffic even at the construction zones!