The Semi-Offical Back In Columbus Thread

3/4 Time · Post by **3/4 Time** » May 19, 2004 1:33 pm

That's a bummer, alot of semi's go down that road.....

PartofthePhlock · Post by **PartofthePhlock** » May 19, 2004 2:11 pm

starsonthewater wrote:
LIPH wrote:
sarmcl wrote:I dont know what the heck we are going to do. I want to see how the street is laid out when we get there. If it looks safe enough I think we will walk to the Holiday Inn from Super 8....if its looking like its possible one of us is going to get run down I am thinking we might have to figure something else out.

Barra
Put someone you don't like on the outside.
Hey now!!! That would be me!!!

kim

LOL! After all tha priming you won't feel a thing.

If I remember correctly the path from the Schott to the Holiday Inn
includes walking over the expess way....don't fall over. <g>

Seriously, it is not a bad walk, there is a sidewalk.

POTP

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 19, 2004 2:26 pm

No walk over an express way, just a walk over a new bridge with big sidewalks. Easy walk, 3 minutes max.

sharkette · Post by **sharkette** » May 19, 2004 4:35 pm

I wonder if OSU will be running a shuttle bus from the North parking lot to the Schott? Normally, during sporting events at the Schott they will run a shuttle. It may be easier for those of you staying at Super 8 to hike to the North parking lot (off Ackerson Rd.) and hop on a shuttle bus. The walk from the Schott to the Holiday Inn is easy. Lots of big sidewalks. The bridge goes over a river so don't lean too far! OH - there will be a big tent over the festivities at the Holiday Inn.

Only 3 more days!!

LastMango · Post by **LastMango** » May 19, 2004 5:03 pm

We are staying at the Red Roof Inn on Ackerman Road. Does anyone know how far this is from arena? Is it walkable?

PartofthePhlock · Post by **PartofthePhlock** » May 19, 2004 6:21 pm

I just read this on JimmyDreamz's message board.........sounds like what they did 2 years ago.

Hi there -

I've never posted here before but I live in Columbus and found out some info. on the tailgating situation.

Tailgating will be allowed in the parking lot. First come first serve for spots and I think the lot opens at 3. If you can't drive home you can leave your car(s) there overnight and they will not be towed.

The Schottenstein Center is also having a party in the field by the west lot. They're going to set up a tent, tiki bar, etc.

sarmcl · Post by **sarmcl** » May 19, 2004 7:12 pm

Holy smokes..I just checked Weather.com and its going to be 89 with 30% for showers. Hot weather means thirtsy Parrotheads!!!!

Barra

Duffett · Post by **Duffett** » May 19, 2004 7:33 pm

What kind of activities are they having in the Schot's lot party?

What's going on after the concert?

Big Phan · Post by **Big Phan** » May 19, 2004 7:35 pm

sarmcl wrote:Hot weather means thirtsy Parrotheads!!!!

Barra

Nothin' wrong with that!

Does anyone know when the Schott lots are opening? I know an earlier post stated they opened at 3:00 last year, but was wondering about this year...thanks!

sharkette · Post by **sharkette** » May 19, 2004 8:43 pm

The Red Roof Inn is closer to the Schott than the Super 8. I would say that you are less than a mile walk to the entrance to the center.

This info is posted on the Schott website:

Buffett Bash 2004
Please join us for the Official Jimmy Buffett pre-party on Saturday, May 22 starting at 3PM. First 1500 people at the party will receive a complimentary lei. Tropics Island Trio, a steel drum band will be performing. There will be food and beverages available and you can purchase Official Jimmy Buffett merchandise. The best part is admission is FREE.

Less than 3 days to go!!!

MermaidInOhio · Post by **MermaidInOhio** » May 19, 2004 8:49 pm

Here is a sample itinerary for a COTA bus ride to the Schottenstein center

Itinerary Detail
Origin: 3232 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, COLUMBUS
Destination: SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER

Request: Departure of 1:00p on 05-22-2004

Valid: SATURDAY service in effect from 05-03-2004 to 09-05-2004

Start 12:38p
End 12:43p
Duration: 4 min.

Your trip has no transfers and will take 4 minute[s].

Depart 12:38p from stop OLENTANGY RIVER RD & UNION CEMETERY on line 18 KENNY ROAD SOUTH. Arrive 12:43p at final destination stop OLENTANGY RIVER RD & SCHOTTENSTEIN.

Depart: OLENTANGY RIVER RD & UNION CEMETERY 12:38p

On route: 18 KENNY ROAD-OSU TO DOWNTOWN

Arrive: OLENTANGY RIVER RD & SCHOTTENSTEIN 12:43p

For anyone not familiar with the area, Union Cemetary is across the street from the Super 8.

You can plan a trip by going to www.cota.com and entering your starting address and final destination, as well as the time by which you wish to arrive. It will then display an itinerary similar to the one above.

The distance from the hotel to the Schottenstein Center is walkable, but Olentangy River Rd. is definitely not pedestrian-friendly. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it's probably best to play it safe. There might be a lot of jealous, bitter, Columbus motorists who are still irked that they didn't get tickets for the show.

I don't plan on testing their patience.

However you decide to travel over to Lane Avenue, please be careful.

~Jess

3/4 Time · Post by **3/4 Time** » May 19, 2004 9:22 pm

sharkette wrote:Buffett Bash 2004
Please join us for the Official Jimmy Buffett pre-party on Saturday, May 22 starting at 3PM. First 1500 people at the party will receive a complimentary lei. Tropics Island Trio, a steel drum band will be performing. There will be food and beverages available and you can purchase Official Jimmy Buffett merchandise. The best part is admission is FREE.

Less than 3 days to go!!!

Damn, another pre-party to attend. I hope the Schott lots open before 3:00. I want to drive there and then walk back and forth between the partys. Is everyone still planning on meeting at the Holiday Inn at a specific time or has that plan been shelved?
2 more days of hell before I get to unwind and uncork the white lighting!

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 20, 2004 8:17 am

Just called, lot opens is open all day to get in, but she said officially it opens at 2:00pm.

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 20, 2004 8:24 am

Go to my "What time is everyone getting to the parking lot?" poll on the Jimmy Buffett Discussion page and vote so we know when to expect everyone. I will be the tailgate with the silver Honda Element with a Shark Fin on top, come by and say hello.

SEASQUIRE · Post by **SEASQUIRE** » May 20, 2004 11:05 am

Seats are also still available for Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band on Saturday, May 22 at 8:00PM.
Purchase tickets now!
Don't miss the FREE Pre-Party on the Southwest Lawn beginning at 3:00PM on Saturday. Hosted by WLVQ-FM and Corona, Buffett Bash 2004! will feature food, soft drinks, adult beverages, and the steel drum band Tropical Island Trio.

Show details for Shania Twain and Jimmy Buffett:

• No cameras of any kind, video cameras, recording equipment or laser pointers.
• Parking: Full crowds are expected. Shuttles from the Buckeye Lots will drop you at the door OR park in the lots located at St. John Arena or Ohio Stadium.is is what was sent out to my email from the OSU site

Hope this info helps

sarmcl · Post by **sarmcl** » May 20, 2004 11:26 am

Weather update! 89 on Saturday and now only 10% chance of rain!! Looks like its going to be a beautiful day! bring the sunscreen!

Barra

buffettbear · Post by **buffettbear** » May 20, 2004 1:27 pm

Hi,

If anyone is interested.....I have been calling the Holiday Inn on the Lane all week to see if they had rooms for Saturday. They finally had a few cancellations today. I was able to book a room and they said the still had a few left. Good Luck.

BB

PH-in-Michigan · Post by **PH-in-Michigan** » May 20, 2004 1:40 pm

buffettbear wrote:
If anyone is interested.....I have been calling the Holiday Inn on the Lane all week to see if they had rooms for Saturday. They finally had a few cancellations today. I was able to book a room and they said the still had a few left. Good Luck.

BB

THANK YOU! I just grabbed a room!

buffettbear · Post by **buffettbear** » May 20, 2004 2:05 pm

PH-in-Michigan,

Congrats! Glad I could help someone out.

BB

sarmcl · Post by **sarmcl** » May 20, 2004 2:19 pm

Found this on JimmyDreamz message board for those if you staying at the Holiday Inn:

FYI:
For those checking into the Holiday Inn on Saturday beware. A whole mass of parrotheads was trying to check into the Amerisuites in Charlotte on show day. They did not allow anyone to check in early so at 3pm they were lined up outside the building to check in. The wait was over an hour, close to two hours for some. Lets hope that won't be a problem at the HI.