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The onslaught has BEGUN...

I need to get a plane ticket outta here.
My country's gone to the dogs, LOL.




EDIT: My country's gone to the dokks, actually.

On my way to the EB tonight, and it's going to be a blast. Even AP's brother and members of the Zoo Band will be there.

Rip Rokken wrote:On my way to the EB tonight, and it's going to be a blast. Even AP's brother and members of the Zoo Band will be there.

have fun rip.

Rip Rokken wrote:On my way to the EB tonight, and it's going to be a blast. Even AP's brother and members of the Zoo Band will be there.

Rip, it's nice to know that you finally arrived in Manila so welcome to the Philippines, i hope you enjoy your visit there and pls. give us update to the EB tonight, i know it was a blast, did you talk to Admin Rodel yet? And also pls. don't forget to post any video and pics here but most importantly your review for the concert tomorrow night. I heard that AP's brother wil treat you all w/ a song number so pls. don't forget to record it

I also heard that JBOYS i s planning to visit BORACAY after the show, i think AP will show them around, can't wait to hear from you Rip so enjoy your Manila trip**********.

wednesday's child wrote:I need to get a plane ticket outta here.
My country's gone to the dogs, LOL.




EDIT: My country's gone to the dokks, actually.

Welcome to these doggone islands Rip!

My birthday "Cheers!" to (la)Mich (she just might make it to the EB, right?)

There'd better be pics of the eb on this thread (or another on MR) before dawn, LOL
Have fun, guys. It's pretty warm out tonight, so beer up.

-wech

Cool pic Rip.. have fun tonight!

Enjoy your stay in Manila Rip! I'm not attending the EB, but hope to meet you and Lami on the 14th

Rip Rokken wrote:The onslaught has BEGUN...

Deen rokken'?

Ought to say "Mabuhay," academically; in practice though, we resort to "Welcome"...with an accent.

I hope you, Michelle, and Ami have a spectacular time, Rip ... pictures and reviews ASAP, please ...

Wow - you certainly know how to travel! Look forward to hearing all about it...

Rip Rokken wrote:The onslaught has BEGUN...

so I figured by 6 Mississippi you had been cuffed and dragged from the venue?

Just keep your pecker hard and your powder dry.

Thanks, everyone. Just got back and am exhausted, with an early and full day tomorrow. The EB was fantastic, with everyone from AP's family (dad, wife, kids, brother) attending. Erik Pineda did sing, as did Rodel, and they are both fantastic. Either would sound just as great with Journey as Arnel -- it's just freaky how talented these guys are. I also sang about 3 times and got rushed by ladies with roses at one point like Ulysses did at the H2H event when he played WYLAW on his sax. Incredibly good time! Now I sleep... Tomorrow after the concert, we are going to see the Zoo Band play, and I may try to sit in with them on a song.

Great pic, Ripster! Great to see ya out there having fun and enjoying the heck out of life!

Rip Rokken wrote:The onslaught has BEGUN...

rip castronovo? lol
have fun! heard you're treated like a king there, with bodyguards and all...rumor has it you don't wanna come back here?....lol

Rip Rokken wrote:Thanks, everyone. Just got back and am exhausted, with an early and full day tomorrow. The EB was fantastic, with everyone from AP's family (dad, wife, kids, brother) attending. Erik Pineda did sing, as did Rodel, and they are both fantastic. Either would sound just as great with Journey as Arnel -- it's just freaky how talented these guys are. I also sang about 3 times and got rushed by ladies with roses at one point like Ulysses did at the H2H event when he played WYLAW on his sax. Incredibly good time! Now I sleep... Tomorrow after the concert, we are going to see the Zoo Band play, and I may try to sit in with them on a song.

wow! wanna see your vids...is it gonna be at hard rock ? sounds fun...wichy, bb, and lami with you i guess...how about a live streaming?

Rip Rokken wrote:The onslaught has BEGUN...

Deen let you touch his toys?!?!?!?!
Cool that you can be there, Rip. They're gonna tear it up tonight. I'll be anxiously awaiting for the uploads.

* on a side note, Arnel's site is down for maintenance...or special surprises coming up? Wouldn't it be cool if there was a live stream hosting of the concert?

steveo777 wrote:

Rip Rokken wrote:The onslaught has BEGUN...

Deen let you touch his toys?!?!?!?!
Cool that you can be there, Rip. They're gonna tear it up tonight. I'll be anxiously awaiting for the uploads.

* on a side note, Arnel's site is down for maintenance...or special surprises coming up? Wouldn't it be cool if there was a live stream hosting of the concert?

wow...then i have to get up early tomorrow to check....

all i can say is "WOW!"

how cool is this pic? }=C))

Rip Rokken wrote:The onslaught has BEGUN...

Now that's livin...

If you do the Boracay experience, it'll be like what you see in those Corona Beer Commercials except in the PI, it's San Miguel Beer.

Better watch out though...you could turn into an ex-pat.

Here is one pre-show pic from tonight. COOL!

The Caveman!!!

This must have been taken after this ultimate fan was summoned to give an explanation to the real Castronovo.

I got very lucky, and will probably be on the DVD in the crowd. Here are some more shots that show how close I was -- right against the stage:

http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd25 ... %20Manila/

Too many cool things that happened, but will try to post some kind of review soon. Here is how close I was -- this is me pointing at Ross, but I never saw 4 fingers pointed back at me so maybe the old saying is a myth... LOL



AP rocking out!!!





YoungJrny -- I had a taxi ready for you, and wish you could have been here man! I thought of you right away when I saw this:

Awesome pics, Rip. Have fun and safe travels, my friend. Did you happen to hear the attendance?

It looks like Arnel has been hittin the gym. Am I seeing that right? He looks kind of buff.

If only Marty could have been there with his camera.