Two pieces of positive news.

It's 1 wk down the line, it was a tough one. I've been struggleing with the ticket situation hence I havn't been able do anything until they're secured.
Today though two pieces of positive news. I get a PM from sleater_kittie saying she has a spare ticket for the NYC gig, do I want it? YEEEEESSSS!! -- Result -- Thank you Korina.

Then a PM from Garrett saying he's gonna try to get 4 tix for DC, if he does I can have one of 'em.
Jeez these are 2 poeple I've never met/spoken to/or even know, apart from exchanging views on the board. This has restored my faith in humanity. If this works out then only Portland to go, that's gonna be the tough one.