Hampton holds an interesting place in my phish life. It actually represents both extremes of phish to me.

The 97, 98 and 99 shows all, in their own ways, were the epitome of what I love about phish.

The August 2004 show convinced me once and for all that the band and the scene was done. That show actually cemented my decision not to go to Coventry, which I've never once regretted.

But in the 3.0 and beyond era, phish has exceeded my expectations and proven, indeed, that they (and the scene) weren't done. I am looking at this Hampton run as a 15 year anniversary of 98 -- wow, time goes fast.