Ah, part of the Hate Music, Hate Yourself tour.revbob wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:08amIts a triple bill with Damn Yankees and Chickenfoot. I wanted to see if I could slip that one by...
Moving to England?
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Re: Moving to England?
Honestly, it won't be that bad! Kansas City is a lot more "western" than St. Louis. The BBQ is to die for. They get better bands playing there. You are about 25 miles from Lawrence, KS, which is kind of a mini Austin. And Columbia, MO also attracts decent concerts because that's where Mizzou is located. I saw Joe Strummer in Columbia, MO! We could meet up for concerts! It's not scenic like Seattle, but the cost of living will be great! I'm trying my best here!Kory wrote: ↑21 Mar 2018, 5:52pmWhoa, I just noticed I missed this, sorry! My wife is a dancer, so the move would ideally only be for about 5–6 years while she wraps up her career. Dancers retire around 36–38 on average, but since she had her hip surgery, she's estimating on the shorter side.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 11:37pmWe do have the Andahazy Ballet company, whose founders studied with the Russian Bolshoi Theatre. My late sister Anne studied with Andahazy before getting into acting, and apparently they're greatly respected universally.Kory wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 1:41pmNo, it hasn't come up yet. The determining factor in any of these cities is the reputation of the ballet there, particularly the criteria trio of decent artistic director, good repertoire, and reputation for fair contracts. If it's not on the list, it's probably lacking in one of those, but it may be that she doesn't know anyone that's worked for Twin Cities Ballet, and doesn't have any info. I'll ask her about it, thanks!muppet hi fi wrote: ↑06 Jan 2018, 10:01pmQuestion for Kory: have you and the missus considered the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota)? It's regularly regarded as having one of the highest standards of living in the US, and has a tremendous music and arts scene.
http://andahazyballet.com/
Is your wife a dancer or a teacher? I don't know much about dance/ballet, but for some reason I've known quite a few classically trained dancers in my time (I have a sister in law who teaches some form of dance in Madison, WI, which is another locale with a great arts reputation).
It's looking more and more like Kansas City is going to be the destination, at least for two years, and then hopefully Portland. Jenny, I have nightmares about living in KC, and especially Missouri. I know you mentioned a little about it before, but can you put my mind at ease a little, or is it just going to be hard for me no matter what?
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Plus Kory could trade stories of love for Michael Anthony with Van Hagar. Not like their wives are being supportive there!
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Re: Moving to England?
I feel sorry for him. He's supposed to be a really nice man and he was shit on by those awful Van Halen brothers.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:44amPlus Kory could trade stories of love for Michael Anthony with Van Hagar. Not like their wives are being supportive there!
being married to my husband has made me soft.
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Re: Moving to England?
Driven to Chickenfootery.JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:02amI feel sorry for him. He's supposed to be a really nice man and he was shit on by those awful Van Halen brothers.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:44amPlus Kory could trade stories of love for Michael Anthony with Van Hagar. Not like their wives are being supportive there!
being married to my husband has made me soft.
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
Re: Moving to England?
It's almost making me want to go vegan.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:28amDriven to Chickenfootery.JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:02amI feel sorry for him. He's supposed to be a really nice man and he was shit on by those awful Van Halen brothers.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:44amPlus Kory could trade stories of love for Michael Anthony with Van Hagar. Not like their wives are being supportive there!
being married to my husband has made me soft.
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Re: Moving to England?
Jesus Christ, Kory, look what you're doing!JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:34amIt's almost making me want to go vegan.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:28amDriven to Chickenfootery.JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:02amI feel sorry for him. He's supposed to be a really nice man and he was shit on by those awful Van Halen brothers.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:44amPlus Kory could trade stories of love for Michael Anthony with Van Hagar. Not like their wives are being supportive there!
being married to my husband has made me soft.
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Re: Moving to England?
Wow, that's very useful. Thanks for the tip!JINJER wrote: ↑21 Mar 2018, 10:07pmThis is quite a handy thing to use when comparing. Don't know how accurate the figures are for Kansas City but the Leeds figures are pretty accurate.
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/c ... rrency=GBP
Re: Moving to England?
Wow, yeah, that is really cool. Thank you!Inder wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 10:44amWow, that's very useful. Thanks for the tip!JINJER wrote: ↑21 Mar 2018, 10:07pmThis is quite a handy thing to use when comparing. Don't know how accurate the figures are for Kansas City but the Leeds figures are pretty accurate.
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/c ... rrency=GBP
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Re: Moving to England?
I guess that sounds ok. I'm still hoping she changes her mind over the coming year or something else happens. I'm not looking forward to giving up my excellent job and this band that I just started, the first I've ever been in that is playing music I'm actually into. What a nightmare.JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:14amHonestly, it won't be that bad! Kansas City is a lot more "western" than St. Louis. The BBQ is to die for. They get better bands playing there. You are about 25 miles from Lawrence, KS, which is kind of a mini Austin. And Columbia, MO also attracts decent concerts because that's where Mizzou is located. I saw Joe Strummer in Columbia, MO! We could meet up for concerts! It's not scenic like Seattle, but the cost of living will be great! I'm trying my best here!Kory wrote: ↑21 Mar 2018, 5:52pmWhoa, I just noticed I missed this, sorry! My wife is a dancer, so the move would ideally only be for about 5–6 years while she wraps up her career. Dancers retire around 36–38 on average, but since she had her hip surgery, she's estimating on the shorter side.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 11:37pmWe do have the Andahazy Ballet company, whose founders studied with the Russian Bolshoi Theatre. My late sister Anne studied with Andahazy before getting into acting, and apparently they're greatly respected universally.Kory wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 1:41pmNo, it hasn't come up yet. The determining factor in any of these cities is the reputation of the ballet there, particularly the criteria trio of decent artistic director, good repertoire, and reputation for fair contracts. If it's not on the list, it's probably lacking in one of those, but it may be that she doesn't know anyone that's worked for Twin Cities Ballet, and doesn't have any info. I'll ask her about it, thanks!muppet hi fi wrote: ↑06 Jan 2018, 10:01pmQuestion for Kory: have you and the missus considered the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota)? It's regularly regarded as having one of the highest standards of living in the US, and has a tremendous music and arts scene.
http://andahazyballet.com/
Is your wife a dancer or a teacher? I don't know much about dance/ballet, but for some reason I've known quite a few classically trained dancers in my time (I have a sister in law who teaches some form of dance in Madison, WI, which is another locale with a great arts reputation).
It's looking more and more like Kansas City is going to be the destination, at least for two years, and then hopefully Portland. Jenny, I have nightmares about living in KC, and especially Missouri. I know you mentioned a little about it before, but can you put my mind at ease a little, or is it just going to be hard for me no matter what?
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Re: Moving to England?
And maybe the Seattle artistic director will get canned or die of bubonic plague by then!Kory wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 1:35pmI guess that sounds ok. I'm still hoping she changes her mind over the coming year or something else happens. I'm not looking forward to giving up my excellent job and this band that I just started, the first I've ever been in that is playing music I'm actually into. What a nightmare.JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:14amHonestly, it won't be that bad! Kansas City is a lot more "western" than St. Louis. The BBQ is to die for. They get better bands playing there. You are about 25 miles from Lawrence, KS, which is kind of a mini Austin. And Columbia, MO also attracts decent concerts because that's where Mizzou is located. I saw Joe Strummer in Columbia, MO! We could meet up for concerts! It's not scenic like Seattle, but the cost of living will be great! I'm trying my best here!Kory wrote: ↑21 Mar 2018, 5:52pmWhoa, I just noticed I missed this, sorry! My wife is a dancer, so the move would ideally only be for about 5–6 years while she wraps up her career. Dancers retire around 36–38 on average, but since she had her hip surgery, she's estimating on the shorter side.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 11:37pmWe do have the Andahazy Ballet company, whose founders studied with the Russian Bolshoi Theatre. My late sister Anne studied with Andahazy before getting into acting, and apparently they're greatly respected universally.Kory wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 1:41pm
No, it hasn't come up yet. The determining factor in any of these cities is the reputation of the ballet there, particularly the criteria trio of decent artistic director, good repertoire, and reputation for fair contracts. If it's not on the list, it's probably lacking in one of those, but it may be that she doesn't know anyone that's worked for Twin Cities Ballet, and doesn't have any info. I'll ask her about it, thanks!
http://andahazyballet.com/
Is your wife a dancer or a teacher? I don't know much about dance/ballet, but for some reason I've known quite a few classically trained dancers in my time (I have a sister in law who teaches some form of dance in Madison, WI, which is another locale with a great arts reputation).
It's looking more and more like Kansas City is going to be the destination, at least for two years, and then hopefully Portland. Jenny, I have nightmares about living in KC, and especially Missouri. I know you mentioned a little about it before, but can you put my mind at ease a little, or is it just going to be hard for me no matter what?
Got a Rake? Sure!
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" *sigh* it's right when they throw the penis pump out the window." -Hoy
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" *sigh* it's right when they throw the penis pump out the window." -Hoy
Re: Moving to England?
that would be a literal miracleJennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 4:42pmAnd maybe the Seattle artistic director will get canned or die of bubonic plague by then!Kory wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 1:35pmI guess that sounds ok. I'm still hoping she changes her mind over the coming year or something else happens. I'm not looking forward to giving up my excellent job and this band that I just started, the first I've ever been in that is playing music I'm actually into. What a nightmare.JennyB wrote: ↑22 Mar 2018, 9:14amHonestly, it won't be that bad! Kansas City is a lot more "western" than St. Louis. The BBQ is to die for. They get better bands playing there. You are about 25 miles from Lawrence, KS, which is kind of a mini Austin. And Columbia, MO also attracts decent concerts because that's where Mizzou is located. I saw Joe Strummer in Columbia, MO! We could meet up for concerts! It's not scenic like Seattle, but the cost of living will be great! I'm trying my best here!Kory wrote: ↑21 Mar 2018, 5:52pmWhoa, I just noticed I missed this, sorry! My wife is a dancer, so the move would ideally only be for about 5–6 years while she wraps up her career. Dancers retire around 36–38 on average, but since she had her hip surgery, she's estimating on the shorter side.muppet hi fi wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 11:37pm
We do have the Andahazy Ballet company, whose founders studied with the Russian Bolshoi Theatre. My late sister Anne studied with Andahazy before getting into acting, and apparently they're greatly respected universally.
http://andahazyballet.com/
Is your wife a dancer or a teacher? I don't know much about dance/ballet, but for some reason I've known quite a few classically trained dancers in my time (I have a sister in law who teaches some form of dance in Madison, WI, which is another locale with a great arts reputation).
It's looking more and more like Kansas City is going to be the destination, at least for two years, and then hopefully Portland. Jenny, I have nightmares about living in KC, and especially Missouri. I know you mentioned a little about it before, but can you put my mind at ease a little, or is it just going to be hard for me no matter what?
"Suck our Earth dick, Martians!" —Doc