Umm...

[old honda rider]

Yeah, Mufasa, I know our buds do have a wee bit of a following. Fame, even. What did Ged call themselves? The world's most popular cult band? Something like that.

So I certainly don't expect top-drawer seats every time. Certainly not a grip & grin every time (though I know people who've been fortunate enough to meet Lerxst & Dirk a few times). I've done pretty much what you outline on plenty of occasions but just don't seem to have that much luck.

Once - just once - I'd like floors somewhere within the first 3 or 4 rows for myself, my brother and his wife, and to meet the guys. Just once.