Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Just got back from the Czech Republic.Seeing the US play the Czechs in the town square was amazing.The girls are insanely hot.However, I heard a ton of horrible music. I saw this guy Bruno Ferrari at a club. It was ridiculous and I'm still trying to figure out if it was simply tongue in cheeck. Needless to say the guy had an opened frilly shirt and a thrown behind him. I made a point of hitting all the music stores I could. A few had some interesting items, but mostly typical gear and effects. I searched for a folk instrument as my souvenir. I thought it would be easy to find in Bohemia. But it was hard to find a good selection. I ended up getting a lute. Not the kind with the headstock going straight back, but more guitarish with six strings and standard guitar tuning. It's really cool looking. Hopefully I'll get a pic up soon. I went to Budapest for a weekend and some other Czech towns like Plzen to visit the Pilsner Urquell brewery. The beer is cheaper than water. Literally. Imagine incredible draft beer everywhere for under a dollar. Good times. But now it's back to being sober. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZJD Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 glad to hear you had a good time, welcome back...I missed you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by gr8fuldodd Just got back from the Czech Republic.Seeing the US play the Czechs in the town square was amazing.The girls are insanely hot.However, I heard a ton of horrible music.I saw this guy Bruno Ferrari at a club. It was ridiculous and I'm still trying to figure out if it was simply tongue in cheeck. Needless to say the guy had an opened frilly shirt and a thrown behind him. I made a point of hitting all the music stores I could. A few had some interesting items, but mostly typical gear and effects. I searched for a folk instrument as my souvenir. I thought it would be easy to find in Bohemia. But it was hard to find a good selection. I ended up getting a lute. Not the kind with the headstock going straight back, but more guitarish with six strings and standard guitar tuning. It's really cool looking. Hopefully I'll get a pic up soon.I went to Budapest for a weekend and some other Czech towns like Plzen to visit the Pilsner Urquell brewery. The beer is cheaper than water. Literally. Imagine incredible draft beer everywhere for under a dollar. Good times. But now it's back to being sober. My man ... now, Absinthe???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Marshall Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 That's sweet man. My Grandmother was actually born there, or close by anyways. My wife keeps wanting to go to places like London, Paris, whatever. If I ever make it to europe, id rather ditch her and go to pretty much anywhere else, and hunt for obscure gear, and check out some bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robbert Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 You got any STD's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 21, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by Robbert You got any STD's? how long till I know fer sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 21, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by TIKIROCKER My man ... now, Absinthe???? I was sick the whole timeso I stuck to beerI was going to have some but many of my friends were telling me how bad it tastes and how bad the hangover wasI decided to bring back some bottles for laterso I really don't know yetI didn't hear about any green fairies popping up thoughI did hear it was knocking them on there asses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 21, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by Brian Marshall That's sweet man. My Grandmother was actually born there, or close by anyways.My wife keeps wanting to go to places like London, Paris, whatever.If I ever make it to europe, id rather ditch her and go to pretty much anywhere else, and hunt for obscure gear, and check out some bands. I wanted to take in more local bands, but really spent most of the time seeing classical musicit was just so cheap and beautiful about $20 to take in the symphony at a gorgeous hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 21, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by 48729zjd Pics? I'll throw up a pic of the lute soonit's got a wierd monkey or cat head on the headstock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gappie Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 nice you had a good time there. a pity you did not see some nice bands there. because there are some interesting bands, altough some i know maybe dont excist anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by gr8fuldodd I was sick the whole timeso I stuck to beerI was going to have some but many of my friends were telling me how bad it tastes and how bad the hangover wasI decided to bring back some bottles for laterso I really don't know yetI didn't hear about any green fairies popping up thoughI did hear it was knocking them on there asses Sweet no problems ... what was the local music scene there like ... was there anything remotely like Avant Garde Birthday Party-esque 1930's Berlin styled debauchery going on ---??? Say YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuyaGuy Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by TIKIROCKER Sweet no problems ... what was the local music scene there like ... was there anything remotely like Avant Garde Birthday Party-esque 1930's Berlin styled debauchery going on ---??? Say YES! yeah, i think the Dresden Dolls are from there. it's been a few years since i was there but at that time Prague was known for jazz--lotsa jazz clubs featuring good locals and international artists.Czech beer: some of the best anywhere. they invented the pilsner after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 21, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by TIKIROCKER Sweet no problems ... what was the local music scene there like ... was there anything remotely like Avant Garde Birthday Party-esque 1930's Berlin styled debauchery going on ---???Say YES! Yes!but really I don't knowI wanted to see some local acts but really only saw one and it was terrible. Hilarious, but terrible. I saw another band on television and they were even worse. But the bars were great. Lot of cool underground catacombs with multiple rooms. Smoking a joint was not a problem and seemingly encouraged as some czech I never met handed me a j very eclectic crowds that's what I like the bestnot the pretentious scenes that I usually see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted June 21, 2006 Members Share Posted June 21, 2006 Originally posted by gr8fuldodd Yes!but really I don't knowI wanted to see some local acts but really only saw one and it was terrible. Hilarious, but terrible. I saw another band on television and they were even worse. But the bars were great. Lot of cool underground catacombs with multiple rooms. Smoking a joint was not a problem and seemingly encouraged as some czech I never met handed me a jvery eclectic crowds that's what I like the bestnot the pretentious scenes that I usually see Ooooo sounds lovely ... I'm looking for somewhere in Euro to plant myself and my band ( Just me at the mo ) ... looking for a place just like that - I think Prague could do with another Aussie Nick Cave vibe ... perhaps I could carry on there. I'm very curious to know what the underground art collective is like ... I like all those odd ball underground and cavern clubs ... shame you weren't able to see a bit more of the music scene ... make any lasting freinds or contacts there by the way? Oh and I LOVE Czech girls!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joesl8 Posted June 22, 2006 Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 Originally posted by gr8fuldodd I'll throw up a pic of the lute soon it's got a wierd monkey or cat head on the headstock I want pics of the hot chics!!!and info on how it was being an American over there...actually would it matter if you were white or brown or black American? I'm brown, would like to hear my chances of picking up some of those STD's if I went over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fred5 Posted June 22, 2006 Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 Originally posted by 48729zjd Pics? Czech beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VoodooChild24 Posted June 22, 2006 Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted June 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 I didn't really take pics of many chicks when I hit the bars I wasn't carrying my camera I believe the Dresden Dolls are out of Boston or Baltimore aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted June 22, 2006 Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ah, the Motherland. I have family there (Prague, Pilzen) I've never met - definitely going someday soon I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 22, 2006 Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 Glad you had a great time. I'd love to visit Prague. Europe is terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joesl8 Posted June 22, 2006 Members Share Posted June 22, 2006 Originally posted by gr8fuldodd I didn't really take pics of many chicks when I hit the bars I wasn't carrying my camera I believe the Dresden Dolls are out of Boston or Baltimore aren't they? Yeah, you don't want to look like a freaky tourist I guess? So how friendly are they to Americans anyway?? Just curious, I'm trying to go to Italy on my next visit overseas. Prague and Amsterdam look like really fun places to visit however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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