"you doing anything for NYE?" Mon Dec-26-16 01:47 PM by tariqhu
my wife wants to go see dancing with the stars. she kinda weird tho. I want to go to a concert with some old head rappers. I don't really want to be pay for either option, although the concert can be done for less money.
we both like to shake a leg or two, so I'm checking out other options that are smaller and not as pricey.
3. "I'm home/my brother is an asshole..." In response to Reply # 0
he's the type that when he drinks he makes promises and then changes his mind when he sobers up. A party was planned at his house. he calls my mother a few hours ago, talking about "have it at your house because he don't want them niggas tearing up his house"
my mother is pissed. she fought about canceling it just to make a point. I guess we'll be here. eating and drinking and making fun of my brother...
4. "i was invited to what i call a "potluck party" and i'm starting to hate" In response to Reply # 0
those.
how you gonna invite me over and i gotta bring 2 bottles of champagne, a fif of JW Black, and 50 wings? if i'm bringing all that, i might as well keep in and host the shit myself.
broke people shouldn't host.
i've also been invited to an annual house party that i've enjoyed in the past but there's some drama within the hosts house that caused them to call the party off and then call it back on again.
drama + emotions + likka & smoke = too many question marks and potential for nonsense.
i been deflecting those "what'chu doin for NYE" questions from people that are waiting for me to invite them over to my house cuz i don't wanna host this year. not in the mood...
*** I ain't lyin. This shit i'm making up is true...
-DJ R-Tistic- Member since Nov 06th 2008 51986 posts
Wed Dec-28-16 10:59 AM
18. "Maaaaan look!! In this case, I charged them a pretty high amount" In response to Reply # 8
Which was to include my DJing services and to supply sound. Then...they asked "so what type of sound system do you need us to rent?" I'm like ohhhh, i'm getting paid that much and don't even have to supply or rent sound??? Hell yea!
-DJ R-Tistic- Member since Nov 06th 2008 51986 posts
Wed Dec-28-16 11:03 AM
19. "I really don't get tired of it, I just hate having to set up" In response to Reply # 10
Speakers and all that. That's really the worst part.
I also feel i'm past the point of DJing for certain type crowds or events. One of the wildest things about DJing for some of us is that we can do a high profile event one day, where everyone treats us like a celebrity (hell, including celebrities), then the next day, we are getting cussed out by somebody's auntie for not playing The Wobble early enough. I'm just at the point where I turn down 30-40% of the gigs i'm offered if I just don't feel like dealing with certain type crowds.
then the next day, we are getting cussed out by >somebody's auntie for not playing The Wobble early enough. I'm >just at the point where I turn down 30-40% of the gigs i'm >offered if I just don't feel like dealing with certain type >crowds.
I never thought about working with diff types of crowds. in my mind DJs are either always playing for aunties only or clubs only. I know that's not real, but that's just kinda what I see, but I guess that's how you move up.
-DJ R-Tistic- Member since Nov 06th 2008 51986 posts
Wed Dec-28-16 01:24 PM
22. "I meaaaan....for a lotta HUGE DJ's, yeah they only do clubs and" In response to Reply # 21
events where there's no annoying Aunties. Hell, when Questlove said he had never even heard the Wobble or seen the dance before until two years ago, I knew he was far removed from doing that type shit.
But this is actually how a lotta folks feel, and it's why I try not to do as many BBQ's, 50th B-Days, and family type events anymore...just not the same prestige, even though they may actually pay as much or more than poppin clubs. It's hard though, because as a club DJ, unless you really have a huge, huge following, and you're in the highest of high demand, you're dependent on club promoters or owners to keep hiring you. I've seen so many top club DJs fall off within the last 6-8 years.
59. "RE: I meaaaan....for a lotta HUGE DJ's, yeah they only do clubs and" In response to Reply # 22
I'm trying to get to this level. I'm a niche DJ anyway kinda in a similar lane as Quest, but I can't play the celebrity card yet where that's what people around the world expect from me. I personally know lesser known DJ's from Philly even that travel around the world playing vinyl, funk, and breaks. I'm on trajectory to be on that level within a couple years.
>events where there's no annoying Aunties. Hell, when >Questlove said he had never even heard the Wobble or seen the >dance before until two years ago, I knew he was far removed >from doing that type shit. >
15. "nah I work Saturdays & Sundays at 5 AM" In response to Reply # 0
Im going to a 3 year old's birthday party Saturday afternoon in Anaheim, calling my parents at 9 PM West coast time (their anniversary is New Years Day) and crashing not too long after
20. "Continuing a 15 year tradition of staying sober on NYE" In response to Reply # 0
It's a good way to enter the New Year and provides some perspective on what I and other people are doing/not doing with their lives when you drink and act like an idiot. Thinking of kicking off an official 2 month beer/carb/sugar free run with it.
25. "RE: Continuing a 15 year tradition of staying sober on NYE" In response to Reply # 20
>It's a good way to enter the New Year and provides some >perspective on what I and other people are doing/not doing >with their lives when you drink and act like an idiot. >Thinking of kicking off an official 2 month beer/carb/sugar >free run with it.
good luck on the 2 month deal. I don't know if I have the kind of discipline. hence, I can't get rid of this belly.
the real party is Sunday night. i'm just going to a friend's house on Saturday night. Sunday night i'm going out to my favorite dance spot b/c i'm off on Monday. probably taking handfuls of
30. "you got a full weekend happening." In response to Reply # 27
>the real party is Sunday night. i'm just going to a friend's >house on Saturday night. Sunday night i'm going out to my >favorite dance spot b/c i'm off on Monday. probably taking >handfuls of
this last part....somehow I read handcuffs instead of handfuls.
I'm still debating. dancing with the stars sold out. so either the old head concert, club/hotel, or chill at the house.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79591 posts
Thu Dec-29-16 11:29 AM
29. "Not a damn thing... lol" In response to Reply # 0
Hopefully the wife makes it to midnight but prolly not.
Might smoke a fatty.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
33. "Nah, probably my least favorite holiday" In response to Reply # 0
And I'm mad that it fell on the weekend this year. No days off from work, and it completely jacks up the weekend because all kinds of people are out acting stupid, and cops are pulling over everyone in sight just fishing for a DUI. Staying home.
36. "Staying home. Wife cooking dinner" In response to Reply # 0
Beef filet, shrip scampi, dill potatoes, and roasted brocolini. Wine and champagne as well. We **may** have some friends over, but I imagine we'll be dolo.
After eating, I figure we'll watch some shit on the DVR, watch the local feed at midnight, and go to sleep.
43. "Getting out there to get that Uber $$$ for the night..." In response to Reply # 0
Make some good play money. I might be able to clean up on NYE and NYD. Sheeeeit!
Just got the good text too to notify me of the "2x surge" rate. I just need to get the energy gathered to go hard overnight and to get right back up to drive more on Sunday.
If I don't go out, I'll be in the house making a gumbo for Sunday and chillin with my fair lady.
54. "nah alot of folks take ride shares on big holidays instead of driving" In response to Reply # 48
>on NYE. everybody everywhere, drinking/driving. sounds like a >possible come up tho.
i mean, that's generally the case on any friday/saturday night...i'd say less of a chance on NYE tho. so many cops and road checks out there > >be safe >
>Make some good play money. I might be able to clean up on NYE >and NYD. Sheeeeit! > >Just got the good text too to notify me of the "2x surge" >rate. I just need to get the energy gathered to go hard >overnight and to get right back up to drive more on Sunday. > >If I don't go out, I'll be in the house making a gumbo for >Sunday and chillin with my fair lady.
GriftyMcgrift Member since May 22nd 2002 20414 posts
Thu Dec-29-16 04:32 PM
50. "its weird I've lived here for 8 years" In response to Reply # 46
and this was the first year I noticed it especially on Christmas, must be some new neighbors somewhere.
I was mad too cause I was out walking the dogs when I heard the shots and they sounded like they were just far enough way to make me really worried about falling bullets
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