So, who is going to Merriweather????

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 15, 2003 12:10 pm

Don't worry, we'll find something for ya Fruitcake .....

Nautical Squealer · Post by **Nautical Squealer** » April 15, 2003 1:04 pm

Try the Holiday Inn Columbia. Our room for that night is 104.00. Big pool party there also.

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 15, 2003 1:09 pm

You guys are the best ! ! Thanks. I will let you know what I find

thinking about taking the hubby and the keets down for a day trip next Sunday to scope out the area.

Hallwood · Post by **Hallwood** » April 15, 2003 3:11 pm

is Merriweather closing? I hadn't heard that. When, why, etc...? Thanks.

In my experience, even though Nissan is out in no-man's land it's worth the drive. The parking lot is so much better, the party atmosphere is unbeatable compared to the strict policing that goes on at Merriweather. If Jimmy wasn't playing at Nissan I would definitely go to Merriweather, I'm just glad I didn't have to make that sacrifice.

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 15, 2003 3:34 pm

Nautical Squealer wrote:Try the Holiday Inn Columbia. Our room for that night is 104.00. Big pool party there also.

Do you happen to know how far way this hotel is from the Venue? I just checked and they still have rooms available.

Nautical Squealer · Post by **Nautical Squealer** » April 16, 2003 6:14 am

The hotel is about 15-20 minutes away. A pretty straight shot.

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 16, 2003 2:24 pm

Hallwood, Merriweather is closing at the end of the summer. From what I understand, since Nissan opened Merriweather is having a hard time to get "Big Names" to play there, and they just can't sell out anymore. I actaully prefer Merriweather over Nissan ...... maybe it's cause it's the first place I ever saw Jimmy at I'm not sure. It's just a smaller older venue, soI think it's a little more personal, and I have to say I love the trees (I know it sounds corny, but I love the trees). I've never seen another venue totally surrounded by trees the way Merrweather is ......

Anyway, I heard there is like housing or office space (something like that) going in there .... Like Columbia needs more people

Maybe someone from Columbia knows a little more about it

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 16, 2003 3:01 pm

Nautical Squealer wrote:The hotel is about 15-20 minutes away. A pretty straight shot.

Thank you my phellow first stater

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 17, 2003 12:11 pm

Hey I live about 20 mins away, and it's a pretty straight shot ..... We could tailgate here

Nautical Squealer · Post by **Nautical Squealer** » April 17, 2003 12:50 pm

or crash the Holiday Inn pool party!

Hey Fruitcakes did you guys get a room at the Inn?

Hallwood · Post by **Hallwood** » April 17, 2003 1:40 pm

Thanks a lot Mismagic, I'm surprised I hadn't heard about that eariler. It does make sense though since it seems every major act looking for an outdoor venue in the area usually ends up at Nissan.

I do agree with you in Merriweather is better in some ways: can't get more character than what Merriweather has, can't have less character than Nissan, unless you like the hill to the left that separates the parking lot from the hundreds of people p***. And yes, the trees comment was corny but I can't disagree with you. It gives you a different feeling walking in to Merriweather than any other venue than I've ever been to but the parking lot police were just way too much for me the last time I was there for a Buffett show.

So does this mean that if Jimmy continues touring after this year that it will be even more difficult to get JB Nissan tickets?

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 17, 2003 1:55 pm

Nautical Squealer wrote:or crash the Holiday Inn pool party! Hey Fruitcakes did you guys get a room at the Inn?

Still waiting to hear back from the other people going

, we have 12 heading down. They best get their fins moving or we will book without them.

I will let you know.

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 17, 2003 2:32 pm

Oh yea ..... being treated like a common criminal waiting to strike just cause your a parrotthead was way overboard

And crashing the Holiday Inn Pool party sounds like phun to me

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 17, 2003 2:44 pm

Man of all places to pick to bring a bunch of new phans. I had to pick the one place with the parking lot patrol.

I hope they get over it. I'm thinking a BIG pool party just migth be the ticket

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 17, 2003 3:18 pm

I hope that they will lighten up a little since this is the last year .......

Crashing a pool party sounds like lots of fun tho

And I'm serious ..... I'm like 20 mins away, it's a straight shot up route 100 from here, we could start the pary here in my parking lot, and move it to Merriweather when the open the gates

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 17, 2003 3:29 pm

Thanks!!! I will keep all options open. I am looking forward to meeting some new phrends! Calling a meeting of the mindless tonight to discuss what we are going to do. Since there are 12 of us coming down we were looking to just get a few rooms somewhere as close as possible to the venue. Not sure any of us will want to drive too far after.

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 17, 2003 3:33 pm

"Not sure any of us will want to drive too far after. "

I hear ya .....
I'll have someone else driving of course ......

Merriweather is going to be my oldest keet's very first show ever. He is getting so excited ..... he was screaming SALT SALT SALT when we put the new CD in the other day

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 17, 2003 3:49 pm

Cool! My keets are 9 & 14 and love the music! Like I said before 8 of these people coming with us have never been so I can not wait to see the looks on their faces

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 18, 2003 1:51 pm

The look on a virgins face is always the best

My son is 10, my bro thinks I should arm him with Mardi gra beads and let him have fun

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 21, 2003 9:59 am

Nautical Squealer wrote:or crash the Holiday Inn pool party! Hey Fruitcakes did you guys get a room at the Inn?

We are in!! We got a few rooms at the Holiday Inn Columbia. Looking forward to the pool party and firing up the grill

Mismagic I hope you get a chance to stop over the Inn for the party, looking forward to meeting some new phrends!