I missed Atlanta in 97 because of car troubles ( the carcassmobile) but made every other US summer show in that same stretch of years, and it's hard to disagree with this analysis. I am very happy to have Phish to attend at all these days, and considering that we are blessed with such high quality shows from a band that still cares about making it worth our while and theirs, it's best to just go with the flow. ( Or surrender to it )

Change will come. This, like everything else, will not last forever. Enjoy it in person while you are able to do so. Soak it in. Be thankful. And next year is 40 years? Do we get that next festival? ( Or does the threat of COVID or monkeypox deter organizing such an event?) Do we get Halloween at the Sphere? ( Or Halloween at all ?) I will be happy to get more Phish period. Hoping for big things, but just happy to be able to go and see this fearsome foursome after all of these years. Appreciate your moments.