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I'd like to add that to go along with Mark's 187 hip shows he see's numerous other bands many times throughout the year, it's not just the hip that he follows closely. And thanks to Mark's ability to go to so many shows we have recordings from many shows that we would probably wouldn't have without his efforts. As Chris said I too would gladdly ride shotgun with Mark on these trips. This year alone I flew to Vancouver for 1 show, then drove to Pittsburgh and Lewiston with Mark, Flew half way around the world to see them in Europe. I may have "sacrificed" some of my vacation time for the hip but it was well worth it. The hip are a few bands I would follow around this much, I saw the Tea Party about 50 times and that was without travelling to far. The biggest "sacrifice" I've made for any of the concerts I go to is the lack of sleep, which when I've promised to myself that I will catch up on that when I'm old and find "rock" music too loud.