Hi everyone, it's always interesting to read your take away about the shows. I am perpetually amazed at the detail included in these reviews, do you guys take stopwatches to the show to time the jams?
I have to admit I am confused by some of the technical terms used, like type I-V, but I think I kind of understand. I thought this run of shows was great.

I've been going to see Phish since 1991 off and on. At some point I became a Phish hater. Not sure exactly why something about the scene and the music was boring. The show that turned me back from the dark side was seeing Trey and Mike play at a benefit for firefighters in Colorado before the Phish shows in Broomfield, CO, 10-12 October 2010. It was amazing just the 2 of them brought back the Phish I loved before my hatin' days. I went to the first and third show of that run and then all 3 at Dick's 2011, the second show of Dicks 2012, and all three of 2013. I did not think last year was that good probably because I had chemotherapy earlier in the spring and was undergoing radiation treatments at that time.

So what's my point? I really enjoyed all 3 shows. The jam pattern to me seems to be a wind up to this intense moment where I just can't stand how good it is and I have to scream because its so good followed by a release to pure enjoyment. Sure maybe they weren't perfect... Whatever that means but for me each night was awesome in its own way. The first night Iculous was cool I hadn't seen that before, Esther was awesome, MOMA Dance, Sand etc. The second night was a total dance party for me, loved it! And night three while it was more laid back still rocked hard. I danced thru all 3 shows so hard that Sunday night my knee was hurting (I'm 48). It was an awesome experience!

The crowd was lovely. Except that guy with the flag. If I had been down there I would have probably ripped it right off the pole. Less patient with bullshit as I get older. And how exaclty do you get in the door with a fucking flag. We were on the floor the first 2 nites just right of center a little more than halfway from the stage to the sound board. My husband fainted during Harry Hood (it was that good!) and everyone around us was so nice. They gave us water, food, a towel, and made space for him to lay down. We were going to try to take him out but a guy next to us who was a medical professional of some sort told us to lay him down and just to wait until the end of the show. I just want to say a huge thank you to you caring Phans for your generous support and kindness.

Sorry this is so long! Just wanted to talk about what a great experience it was and I am definitely looking forward to next year.

See you there.