You're right about the part where you said you were determined to get one. I think once people have something in their minds like that, it's hard to change it.
I guess that's why I waited so long to get mine. It wasn't just a wild and crazy idea. I also believe that if you get it for a reason (something with meaning), you're more apt to never regret it.
nice. I remember it well, I went to the last concert the dead had in Tampa, was at the old sombrero. (staduim) was packed inside and out with dead heads.