u/spencesmom

Long-time fan here (since 2001, so many of you probably know the feeling), but tonight is a big one for me.

When this tour was announced, my son begged me to get tickets. I told him I couldn't swing it for this show. Total lie. I'd already grabbed some through presale.

At Christmas, I wrapped up a mock ticket and handed it to him to unwrap. Along with a little fun graphic design treatment, even fake terms & conditions on the back (my favorite: cannot be redeemed for cash, sand, or a ukulele, and recipient must maintain "an attitude of extreme chillness").

Here's the part that gets me sentimental though, I used to wear him in a sling as a baby and hum/sing Jack's songs to him, mixed in with the usual Raffi rotation. Tonight, that same kid is an adult and I'm stoked he wants to go to the show with his momma. Full circle doesn't even cover it.

Just had to share with people who'd actually get it. See some of you out there tonight 🤙

Won this through the Canadiens Foundation auction on April 11th and it just arrived in time to gift to my son for his grad.

I ended up paying a stupid amount because I bid when I should have been sleeping and thought it was the puck from April 9th when he got his 50th (thanks menopause), but a hat trick game is cool nonetheless.

The homage to the fans is great, but the white ribbon (represents men and boys working to end gender-based violence, promote gender equity, and foster healthy relationships) is a clear and important message.