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dean_siu wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:34 pm I think the plan is a definite go for all shows on the schedule now at this time. The only thing that could change it is another Covid surge and I wouldn't rule that out. If we had waited until we reached 80% vaccination rate before lifting the mask mandate, I think we could have been over the virus. However, with so many unvaccinated people now running around without any protection, I'm scared of us moving in the wrong direction. I encourage everyone to do your part in continuing to move things forward. If you aren't vaccinated, please do so.....and continue to wear your masks until 2 weeks after you are fully vaccinated. I want to see Buffett this summer / fall and hope that we don't go backwards when all the tools are there to return to normalcy.

requiem960 wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:59 pm

dean_siu wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:34 pm I think the plan is a definite go for all shows on the schedule now at this time. The only thing that could change it is another Covid surge and I wouldn't rule that out. If we had waited until we reached 80% vaccination rate before lifting the mask mandate, I think we could have been over the virus. However, with so many unvaccinated people now running around without any protection, I'm scared of us moving in the wrong direction. I encourage everyone to do your part in continuing to move things forward. If you aren't vaccinated, please do so.....and continue to wear your masks until 2 weeks after you are fully vaccinated. I want to see Buffett this summer / fall and hope that we don't go backwards when all the tools are there to return to normalcy.

Why? You realize vaccinated people still contract and spread COVID? You can wait till 80% all you want, but it'll never happen. Shy of mandated and forced vaccination, there's a good chunk of people who'll never take the shot. Even 70% is stretch.

dean_siu wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:34 pm I The only thing that could change it is another Covid surge and I wouldn't rule that out. If we had waited until we reached 80% vaccination rate before lifting the mask mandate, I think we could have been over the virus.

BottleofRum wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 8:36 pm

dean_siu wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:34 pm I The only thing that could change it is another Covid surge and I wouldn't rule that out. If we had waited until we reached 80% vaccination rate before lifting the mask mandate, I think we could have been over the virus.

An 80% vaccination rate nationally will never happen, not even close. Lucky if they get to 55% nationally. Certain states will get around 70% at best. Mass will be one of the states, by this weekend Mass will hit 50% fully vaccinated and have another 1M+ that are awaiting their second dose. Broken down by adults only in the state, 65% are fully vaccinated. And if there is another surge it won't be in Mass unless the vaccinations don't work on any new strains then we will have bigger issues other than Buffett not playing.

I happened to do a quick research today and checked what if any job opening they have at Great Woods and what I found is great news. Tons of jobs posted yesterday, parking lot attendants, guest services, ushers, merchandising sales, security, concessions. So once the state announced a May 29 opening they immediately starting to make plans to hire.

drunkpirate66 wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 6:17 pm

requiem960 wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:59 pm

dean_siu wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:34 pm I think the plan is a definite go for all shows on the schedule now at this time. The only thing that could change it is another Covid surge and I wouldn't rule that out. If we had waited until we reached 80% vaccination rate before lifting the mask mandate, I think we could have been over the virus. However, with so many unvaccinated people now running around without any protection, I'm scared of us moving in the wrong direction. I encourage everyone to do your part in continuing to move things forward. If you aren't vaccinated, please do so.....and continue to wear your masks until 2 weeks after you are fully vaccinated. I want to see Buffett this summer / fall and hope that we don't go backwards when all the tools are there to return to normalcy.

Why? You realize vaccinated people still contract and spread COVID? You can wait till 80% all you want, but it'll never happen. Shy of mandated and forced vaccination, there's a good chunk of people who'll never take the shot. Even 70% is stretch.

We are just going to, gasp, learn to trust each other. Most will do the right thing, some won’t. Beyond that there really isn’t anything we can do accept live our lives and let others live theirs. I’m saying this as a fully vaccinated person who lives in a state where most people want to get vaccinated. But I accept people’s personal choice if they don’t want to get it. Personally, I will still go to Red Sox games, concerts when they happen, crowded bars, etc. knowing some people chose to not get vaccinated but are lying about it. I can’t let that effect how I live and I’m not going to waste too much time thinking about it. I’d rather live by trusting people, even if it is misguided trust, then have our government force us to wear our vaccination cards around our necks.

BottleofRum wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 8:36 pm

dean_siu wrote: ↑May 19, 2021 5:34 pm I The only thing that could change it is another Covid surge and I wouldn't rule that out. If we had waited until we reached 80% vaccination rate before lifting the mask mandate, I think we could have been over the virus.

An 80% vaccination rate nationally will never happen, not even close. Lucky if they get to 55% nationally. Certain states will get around 70% at best. Mass will be one of the states, by this weekend Mass will hit 50% fully vaccinated and have another 1M+ that are awaiting their second dose. Broken down by adults only in the state, 65% are fully vaccinated. And if there is another surge it won't be in Mass unless the vaccinations don't work on any new strains then we will have bigger issues other than Buffett not playing.

I happened to do a quick research today and checked what if any job opening they have at Great Woods and what I found is great news. Tons of jobs posted yesterday, parking lot attendants, guest services, ushers, merchandising sales, security, concessions. So once the state announced a May 29 opening they immediately starting to make plans to hire.

Dr.Corona wrote: ↑May 20, 2021 9:53 am Unfortunately we didn't have JB & The Reefers in the fold from 2020 so we're losing out. Curious if Jimmy will amp up the Arena shows in light of the situation & may allow a chance for the D, Toronto, Chicago, maybe St. Louis get an opportunity prior to the Florida shows.

The local shed Pine Knob aka DTE Energy Music Theatre has had a recent surge in shows booking for September & even into October with the likes of Zac Brown, Dierks Bentley, Alice Cooper & others . While shows being held in September has become more of a norm these days October shows are rarities.

Some shows are still on the books for Mid July on that were rescheduled from last year, some others already rescheduled to 2022. Here in Michigan we're hopeful to go 100% by July 4....but.........TBA

Dr.Corona wrote: ↑May 20, 2021 1:47 pm
Update....as of minutes ago outdoor events full 100% capacity as of June 1 here in the Mitten state!!

TommyBahama wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:28 am I did hear something today about Live Nation venues in CT and NY will be checking for vaccination ID's. They don't want the liability if someone does get sick , and god forbid dies. I'm not sure on MA yet. But, I'm guessing they will follow suite. The fake vaccination ID business could get pretty big soon.

drunkpirate66 wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:54 am

TommyBahama wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:28 am I did hear something today about Live Nation venues in CT and NY will be checking for vaccination ID's. They don't want the liability if someone does get sick , and god forbid dies. I'm not sure on MA yet. But, I'm guessing they will follow suite. The fake vaccination ID business could get pretty big soon.

If this is the case I probably wouldn’t go. I can’t even imagine the sh&t that would be. You’d spend you entire day in line. If anything I’d hang back at the hotel party and leave at line 7:30 for the venue. Go in late. I’m sure the parking lot after the show will be fun. Good luck getting us out because I’m sure people will be taking their sweet time.

Edit: was anyone explicitly told that they need to keep their vaccination card? I wasn’t. Was it ever like a defined legal thing that you need to hold o to this card for a certain number of days?

I don’t think venues will be able to ask for your personal medical information.

I know Fenway Park isn’t asking when they go 100% next week. Why would Great Woods?

drunkpirate66 wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:54 am

TommyBahama wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:28 am I did hear something today about Live Nation venues in CT and NY will be checking for vaccination ID's. They don't want the liability if someone does get sick , and god forbid dies. I'm not sure on MA yet. But, I'm guessing they will follow suite. The fake vaccination ID business could get pretty big soon.

If this is the case I probably wouldn’t go. I can’t even imagine the sh&t that would be. You’d spend you entire day in line. If anything I’d hang back at the hotel party and leave at line 7:30 for the venue. Go in late. I’m sure the parking lot after the show will be fun. Good luck getting us out because I’m sure people will be taking their sweet time.

Edit: was anyone explicitly told that they need to keep their vaccination card? I wasn’t. Was it ever like a defined legal thing that you need to hold o to this card for a certain number of days?

I don’t think venues will be able to ask for your personal medical information.

I know Fenway Park isn’t asking when they go 100% next week. Why would Great Woods?

TommyBahama wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 8:37 am

drunkpirate66 wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:54 am

TommyBahama wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 6:28 am I did hear something today about Live Nation venues in CT and NY will be checking for vaccination ID's. They don't want the liability if someone does get sick , and god forbid dies. I'm not sure on MA yet. But, I'm guessing they will follow suite. The fake vaccination ID business could get pretty big soon.

If this is the case I probably wouldn’t go. I can’t even imagine the sh&t that would be. You’d spend you entire day in line. If anything I’d hang back at the hotel party and leave at line 7:30 for the venue. Go in late. I’m sure the parking lot after the show will be fun. Good luck getting us out because I’m sure people will be taking their sweet time.

Edit: was anyone explicitly told that they need to keep their vaccination card? I wasn’t. Was it ever like a defined legal thing that you need to hold o to this card for a certain number of days?

I don’t think venues will be able to ask for your personal medical information.

I know Fenway Park isn’t asking when they go 100% next week. Why would Great Woods?

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I was told to keep it (Walgreens where I received my shot). Especially early if you wanted to fly. Some places were doing free lamination of the card or piece of paper. I just put it in my wallet. It was just something I heard last night.

Same here. But there are already fake ones for sale on the internet anyway.

LIPH wrote: ↑May 21, 2021 10:15 am After I got the second vaccination, the nurse who stuck me said I could go to Office Depot and get the card laminated for free. She also told me to make a copy of the card, have the copy laminated and keep the original at home. This is in case you have to get a booster shot 6 months or a year from now, there are 2 extra lines on the card so they can add it below the date of your second shot.