Mick Knutson's BLiNC BLoG

I have been an Metallica fan since 1985 when a band mate, taught me 'Seek and Destroy' that I never heard before then. The same year I saw Metallica for the 'Ride the lightening' tour in Houston Texas. This was my 3rd or fourth concert ever. Iron Maiden was my first concert btw... :-O

My wife is a commercial pilot, so I get to fly for next to free anywhere, anytime. This come in handy when I am traveling for work, but until now, have never used it for any strange adventures.... (i know, I know....)


OK, so I woke up this morning in Pittsburgh PA and it was -22 with windchill. WTF! Not only am I away from home, I am freaking out about the cold. Michelle is also not able to get time off to rendezvous with me in SF as she is working in Honolulu. (yes, I know, I know....).

So I start Googling during my work day, and HEY! I have a weekend stuck in PA with -22 degree weather, and Metallica is Playing a SOLD OUT show in Philledelphia PA.

I immediately start looking into the situation.

I find there are many scalped tickets out there.

I say, what-the-hell!!!!!
I go to priceline.com and get a threee star hotel @ the airport for $50. Shuttle from airport to Wachovia Center is $12 and the concert ticket.... Well, not sure yet.

But never the less, I am running on a shoe-string to take a one day flight to Philly just to see and band, and what ever else happens.

* ps, i already have prospect on a Burning Man Party in NYC the same night that I am thinking og flying to after Metallica #-)

I guess nothing could be funer than truely living out of a backpack to just see the moment.