Anyone going to The Today Show???

Floridaze · Post by **Floridaze** » July 9, 2003 9:28 am

Not going but will thinking of all of you who are. It is the start of a week off of work and a drive to South Florida for a week on the beach. So, Bloody Mary's will be greeting the day and the TV will be tuned in. I must admit, I'm getting excited about the show and looking forward to it...

SmartWomaninShortSkirt · Post by **SmartWomaninShortSkirt** » July 9, 2003 10:02 am

Tiki Bar wrote:I wish I were going, but will be taping instead...

I've never seen the Today Show, but I noticed today it's on 7am-10am round these parts. Will Jimmy be on any particular time or times, or do I have to record the whole show on the slower speed, lesser quality setting?

Today Show always puts the concert on from 8:30-9:00 and then there's usually one more song at the end (about 9:45). But you should watch starting at about 7:30 - they will play his music when cutting to commercials, etc. They will be interviewing the phans when they do the weather. They might even (I'm hoping) do a little segment on the PH phenomenon and interview Jimmy! There will likely not be any phooling around from 7-7:30 - that's when they do the serious news.

I've been enjoying all week how they've been plugging the concert, playing Buffett music, and calling the PHs for a phlocking!

SmartWomaninShortSkirt · Post by **SmartWomaninShortSkirt** » July 9, 2003 10:10 am

margarita_girl_PA wrote:I am planning to make the trip to see Buffett on the Today show, however I have never driven to NYC before and am in need of some help. Anyone have any idea of the address where the plaza is as well as where I might park for the day??? I am heading in from PA and will be driving, so I will need a place to park while waiting to see the show. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I wanted to make the trip last year, but was not able to, so this year I want to be sure to get there without too much worries.

Today Show is on 49th street between 5th and 6th avenues. It's about a mile from Penn Station, where NJ Transit lets you off. Penn Station is at 7th avenue and 33rd street. So just walk 16 blocks north and 2.5 blocks east.

There are lots of NJ Transit lines that you could take - go to njtransit.org for schedules. I'm sure a lot of the NJ stations have parking lots, but not sure which exactly.

Also, if you take Amtrak instead of NJ Transit, you could also get off at Grand Central Station which is on Lexington and 42nd (I think). It's about the same distance from Today Show, but a much nicer walk - you'd go 7 blocks north and 3.5 blocks west.

If you drive, I have NO idea about where to park in the neighborhood, but be prepared to pay $40-$50 as it's in the heart of the tourist area. But you could come in at night and then listen to the concert, then do a little touring around Rockefeller Center and leave at about noon to avoid traffic. (Definitely leave by 3 to avoid traffic).

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » July 9, 2003 12:29 pm

NEW YORK CITY?????????

(tee hee hee!!)

PhinsUpinKY · Post by **PhinsUpinKY** » July 9, 2003 4:49 pm

Misplaced Parrothead from KY working in Philly this week. Looking to see if anyone from the Philly is going to the Today show and possibly tagging along or following in my trusty rental. Email me at ukcats233@msn.com.

Ceol na Mara · Post by **Ceol na Mara** » July 10, 2003 4:15 am

I was planning to go but I think I've decided to watch on tv. Just too many things going on. Enjoy!

ParrotHeadDeb · Post by **ParrotHeadDeb** » July 10, 2003 6:53 am

CAN'T BE THERE- NOT SURE I'D EVEN WANT TO -SOUNDS LIKE THE CROWDS ARE IMMENSE AND STANDING FOR HOURS ISNT MY CUP OF TEA.

HOWEVER, AS I DID LAST TIME JB APPEARED ON THE TODAY SHOW- I HAVE WARNED ALL MY COWORKERS THAT I WILL BE LATE TO WORK ON FRIDAY SINCE I HAVE TO SEE IT LIVE ON TV! THEY HUMOR ME, KNOWING A PARROTHEAD CANNOT BE DETERRED! ANYBODY FROM BN GOING THAT WILL BE HOLDING UP POSTERS? I'LL KEEP MY EYES OPEN!!!

Jump Up · Post by **Jump Up** » July 10, 2003 9:14 am

ParrotHeadDeb wrote:CAN'T BE THERE- NOT SURE I'D EVEN WANT TO -SOUNDS LIKE THE CROWDS ARE IMMENSE AND STANDING FOR HOURS ISNT MY CUP OF TEA. HOWEVER, AS I DID LAST TIME JB APPEARED ON THE TODAY SHOW- I HAVE WARNED ALL MY COWORKERS THAT I WILL BE LATE TO WORK ON FRIDAY SINCE I HAVE TO SEE IT LIVE ON TV! THEY HUMOR ME, KNOWING A PARROTHEAD CANNOT BE DETERRED! ANYBODY FROM BN GOING THAT WILL BE HOLDING UP POSTERS? I'LL KEEP MY EYES OPEN!!!

ditto. Told my boss I would be late on Friday, have to see Jimmy. She totally understood. My sister, I hate her, will be there in person.

gr8phul fred · Post by **gr8phul fred** » July 10, 2003 6:04 pm

Can't go this year

Remember to set that vcr

maddhatter_41 · Post by **maddhatter_41** » July 10, 2003 6:21 pm

Hmm - really want to go tonight - frineds that orginally talked me into it now dont want to go with fear of the rain - so basically - I really want to go - but have no one to go with - not really sure if I want to roll solo - anyone willing to talk me into it - and keep me company while we wait forever

Jason

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » July 10, 2003 8:16 pm

Well who ever goes needs to make a BN sign. something like "Sidew13 says hi BN", or something like that so we ca pick you out.

mason · Post by **mason** » July 10, 2003 8:28 pm

maddhatter_41 wrote:Hmm - really want to go tonight - frineds that orginally talked me into it now dont want to go with fear of the rain - so basically - I really want to go - but have no one to go with - not really sure if I want to roll solo - anyone willing to talk me into it - and keep me company while we wait forever

Jason

mh, take an umbrella .....

"listen to the stories i could tell"

viva las vegas

maddhatter_41 · Post by **maddhatter_41** » July 10, 2003 8:41 pm

Got the rain poncho ready!!

Air M'Ville Cap'n · Post by **Air M'Ville Cap'n** » July 10, 2003 9:30 pm

I do believe I am actually gonna get up early enough to watch it. I'll be on the lookout for you all that are gonna be there!

Karin · Post by **Karin** » July 11, 2003 12:32 am

For those who are going. . Have a Great time! It’s one of those things you are glad you did. . .once!

I went two years ago. . .

We took the 10pm train into NYC. . note to self. . remember knife for lime for train ride! Peeling did not work well!!

As soon as we got to Rockefeller Plaza
- We immediately got in line. . stood behind Keith

and right in line right in front of people I went to High school with. .(hadn’t seen them for years!)

Ran into someone I used to work with. .

And I met Mr. and Mrs. Clairebert! (where have you guys been!)

An hour or so later - they started putting us into corrals. . The earlier you got there did not necessarily mean you got the best spot. . People in front of us were behind the stage. .

This was our pod. .

Another thing - once you are in your pod - you cannot leave because security won't let you back in.

Unless you totally s*** up to them. .

and they will let you out to use the one bathroom in the deli across the street!!

And then. . you wait. .

and wait. .

and wait . . .

This helped pass the time!

Around 5:00 or 6:00 a.m. they started to set up. .

You can barely see her - but Tina is on stage warming up. .

Then you wait. .

and wait some more. .

You could watch what goes on during commercials. .

And then Jimmy finally comes on to play 3 songs!

The Today show photographers did come around and take pictures - which you can buy - but they will be up on the website to view a few days after the show!

Anyway - The crowd was HUGE. .

Jimmy did Fins. .

Here is a pic of David Bloom

We went to an Irish Bar and had Margaritas for Breakfast -

So. . all in all. . A very fun - but very l o n g night!

I am glad I did it once. . who know's. . I may just get up and catch an early train in tomorrow. . .

SmartWomaninShortSkirt · Post by **SmartWomaninShortSkirt** » July 11, 2003 1:12 am

Thanks so much Karin! I am getting ready to head over there now. But I'm having a HARD time staying awake already, and was thinking of bailing... my non-PH husband encouraged me to look on BN to get inspired and keep up the energy! I'm sure work tomorrow will be ABSOLUTE HELL

, but I'll have my happy memories of 3-4 songs

Hopefully my energy will pick up once we get over there.

Thanks again!

Nautical Squealer · Post by **Nautical Squealer** » July 11, 2003 6:33 am

Great pics!

Vcr is set up.

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 11, 2003 7:16 am

Nautical Squealer wrote:Great pics! Vcr is set up.

I FORGOT to do my VCR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gonna be one of those days. Woke up to the coffee running all over the counter top

Lvskns · Post by **Lvskns** » July 11, 2003 7:25 am

joann, i say next year we make a road trip to ny if buffett plays up there again... nyc is one of the most exciting places to be!

cindy lou

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 11, 2003 7:28 am

Lvskns wrote:joann, i say next year we make a road trip to ny if buffett plays up there again... nyc is one of the most exciting places to be!

cindy lou

Good morning Cindy Lou Who

I just got great news! My 14 year old ROCKS! She put a tape in the VCR for me

Owe her a trip to the mall for that

Hey that sounds like a GREAT idea we are always up for a trip to NYC