Who's going to Chicago .. June 30th, 2012

[ComeMondayBirdman]

Thanks so much for the reply and I realize the $46.50 are the lawn tickets. But why are they only listing the $157? Why aren't they listing the other pavilion prices? And does anyone know what those prices could be?? Just wondering!

[mjeischen]

based on previous history (unless they learned from Toyota park) there will be about 3 porta johns for the entire lot.

I had a conversation again today with my contact at FMBA. We spoke directly of
porta-potties!
I conveyed the importance of their improving the number & locations of said "potties"...
She assured me that the situation will be handled better this time!

Last year marked a change in management at the venue. I worked with the venue "behind the scenes". the new team is running a tight ship and I trust that we will see noticeable improvements over years past. With the work i was doing with them they saved quite a bit of money over years past - meaning changes they were making were working and they weren't just changes with what I impacted. With a profitable business comes a happy and accommodating staff - lets see what they bring to the table this year.

We will be caravaning in as the Parrot Dice Lounge this year. Our set up will be stripped down tremendously due to shortened tailgate time and limited space but we will be there. Expect alot of Jello shots, a prize wheel, some sand and me and a couple of other clowns with instruments. I will also be DJing to try and get some dancing and partying going before the show.

[sonofasonfckcancer]

We are a group of 4 who are among the early tailgaters very disappointed in the 3p instead of 9a start time. We booked a room @ the country inn & suites down the road in matteson (priceline saved us 50%). We were hoping to pretailgate somewhere, and apparently that goes down at the tinley park holiday inn? Wonderful news! Details? Anything special we should know about it or just show up and get to it like usual

[ejr]

Section 104, Row Y!!!

[bufitonmybmw]

All set... and very happy to be back on the lawn!

Please PM me with "Who's Going" information and I will update the 1st post!

[Tara1023]

Lawn, baby!!

Always such a stressful morning at work waiting for those tickets to go on sale!

[spark26981]

Sect 205...Row OO

TM/LiveNation Blows!

[DerekH]

3 for the lawn - still hate TicketBastard/LiveNation. At least they didn't charge me to print my own tix!

[Tara1023]

Seemed like it took a long time, too! It kept telling me "1 minute", "less than 1 minute", "less than 4 minutes". What?

Oh well, I'm just glad I have them. Bring it!

[Tiki Bar]

All set... and very happy to be back on the lawn!

Please PM me with "Who's Going" information and I will update the 1st post!

Oddly, I am too! I think I was with you last time I was in the lawn, and I'm really looking forward to it. My current group includes two girlfriends who have done Buffett, but not with me, the one's husband, and the new guy I'm seeing, who doesn't think it's weird at all to make plans for 3 months from now.

[sonofasonfckcancer]

4 for the lawn! Anybody have details about the pretailgate party at the holiday inn? What time will it begin?

[Tiki Bar]

Section 104, Row Y!!!

Looks awesome, Ellen! Good for you!

I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again this year!

[bufitonmybmw]

Oddly, I am too! I think I was with you last time I was in the lawn, and I'm really looking forward to it. My current group includes two girlfriends who have done Buffett, but not with me, the one's husband, and the new guy I'm seeing, who doesn't think it's weird at all to make plans for 3 months from now.

Again, I say to you... GOOD MAN!

And yes, you and the girls WERE with us on the lawn! And are welcome to be "blanket neighbors" again!

[bufitonmybmw]

Anybody have details about the pretailgate party at the holiday inn? What time will it begin?

Just sent an email to them asking what their plans are... will keep ya posted!

[bufitonmybmw]

Anybody have details about the pretailgate party at the holiday inn? What time will it begin?

Just sent an email to them asking what their plans are... will keep ya posted!

Here is their (quick!) response:
Thank you for reaching out to us! We are having a pre-tailgating party for the concert. It's still in the works right now so I won't have very much information for you until the end of the week. You will definitely be the first person I contact.

[Tiki Bar]

Anybody have details about the pretailgate party at the holiday inn? What time will it begin?

Just sent an email to them asking what their plans are... will keep ya posted!

Here is their (quick!) response:
Thank you for reaching out to us! We are having a pre-tailgating party for the concert. It's still in the works right now so I won't have very much information for you until the end of the week. You will definitely be the first person I contact.

Tingly in anticipation!

[sonofasonfckcancer]

Thanks for checking into it for me! I, too, am tingly w/ anticipation...

[ejr]

Thanks for checking into it for me! I, too, am tingly w/ anticipation...

Tingly for Tinley

[maid memories]

Wish I could make it back to Chicago this year, but GW is going to be difficult enough. You all have a great time!

[iblewoutmyflipflop]

Really excited to be heading back to Chicago!
Hate the shortened tailgate time especially for a Saturday concert!
However, take the weather with you!
Tinley Park in Chicago was our first concert! It's like coming home!
Bringing 3 with us! Woo! Hoo!