The Semi-Offical Back In Columbus Thread

Big Phan · Post by **Big Phan** » May 21, 2004 7:59 pm

ladyparrothead wrote:Will people be wearing their BN nametags and/or lanyards? I will be wearing mine - just haven't seen anyone else wearing theirs at a concert

I'll have my nametage and lanyard on...let the countdown begin!!

MermaidInOhio · Post by **MermaidInOhio** » May 21, 2004 8:02 pm

Exactly 24 hours until the show starts!!!!!!!!!!!! Time to go out to buy a few necessities for tomorrow - Cuervo, limes, sunscreen, hula-hoop.....

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sarmcl · Post by **sarmcl** » May 21, 2004 9:16 pm

Kim and I will be wearing ours!! Leaving in about 12 hours to go to Columbus!!

Barra

brahmafear · Post by **brahmafear** » May 21, 2004 9:56 pm

I'm sad to say (not as sad as Greg and Jayma) that they are not going to be able to join in your conga line. Jayma has to work due to the CWA/SBC strike.

The good news is that they will be able to make the concert.

They were so looking forward to hooking up with everyone. Just the same I know they will enjoy the concert. Thank y'all for being so kind to mi amigos. Y'all have fun and I'll be joining you via RM. Fins up!!!!

sharkette · Post by **sharkette** » May 22, 2004 7:10 am

Yippee

The day is finally here!!!!!

It's going to be a great day for a Buffett Concert in Columbus, Ohio.
High of 88 and lots of sun forecasted. Make sure to pack your suntan lotion. I've got my new bikini packed and ready to go. Holiday Inn here we come!

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » May 22, 2004 8:39 am

IT IS HERE!!! BUFFETT DAY in Columbus

I need to go make the food run, hubby got beer yesterday, there are priorities.

Parit5.0 · Post by **Parit5.0** » May 22, 2004 9:24 am

YAY!!! It's finally here!!!!!!!!

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » May 22, 2004 10:49 am

Leaving for Columbus. We're OFF TO SEE THE LIZARD

finzup9 · Post by **finzup9** » May 22, 2004 11:20 am

gotta brew for the road and jimmy cd cya in columbus in exactly 1 hour and 18 minutes FINZ UP!!!!!!

mandegi · Post by **mandegi** » May 22, 2004 11:32 am

JUST ABOUT TO HEAD OUT TO COLUMBUS, THINGS WENT ROUGH BUT WERE ON OUR WAY, FIRST STOP THE RED ROOF INN

Parit5.0 · Post by **Parit5.0** » May 22, 2004 11:37 am

Getting ready to go!!!!!!!! Almost time!!!!!

JW · Post by JW » May 23, 2004 9:49 pm

Oh man, what an AWESOME show last night!!! It's almost a letdown today...I need more!! Talked to a lot of Parrot Head tailgaters....met some new friends at the show...great set list....I'm ready to do it again!! Boy, I hate the thought of going back to work tomorrow!

peckfins66 · Post by **peckfins66** » May 23, 2004 10:15 pm

Wow... I've been going to Buffett shows for awhile but last night's crowd was without a doubt, the loudest I personally have ever heard. I had chills numerous times throughout the night and especially during all 4 of the encores. You could tell this city had not seen Jimmy for 3 years and it was obvious that Jimmy was truly moved by all of the love. As someone mentioned earlier on this site, he looked to be completely speechless at the end of the night and spent a little extra time shaking hands, etc with the people in the front row. Going with "Stories" ended one of the most magical nights of my life.

For future references, the tailgating was excellent all day. We got there around 2 and had no problems, aside from a couple of friendly undercover cops who ensured people were using cups instead of cans/glass.

I'd love to hear from anyone else who went to the show.

Big Phan · Post by **Big Phan** » May 23, 2004 10:41 pm

What a fun day/night!!! Even the guy in the row behind us who lost his cookies during the second set couldn't spoil it

Venue personnel were very quick to respond and clean up the mess, which I really appreciated!

I don't remember which encore it was when he came out, got on his knees and did the "I'm not worthy" bow to the back audience, but EVERYONE was going crazy! If Jimmy gets his energy from the crowd, that could explain the fantastic show he put on! He really seemed "into" the performance and I loved it!

sarmcl · Post by **sarmcl** » May 23, 2004 11:11 pm

Where did everyone end up partying before the show...Kim and I met Phat Matt and his friend at the Holiday Inn....We ended up going back to the party next door where they had more beer and food tents. Seemed like there was so much going on everywhere!!

Barra

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » May 24, 2004 1:26 pm

We (LIPH and my friend) tried to go to the Holiday Inn, we couldn't park there. But I had Hoosier PH on the phone, and he offered to save the space next to his group, so we ended up in the Shot lot. Gloubeachbum and her husband joined us there a bit later.

Was anyone else as impressed as I was by the sheer number of restrooms?!! I only had to wait once, and there was just one lady in front of me- I might've stood there waiting for 30 seconds.

brahmafear · Post by **brahmafear** » May 24, 2004 9:22 pm

JW wrote:Oh man, what an AWESOME show last night!!! It's almost a letdown today...I need more!! Talked to a lot of Parrot Head tailgaters....met some new friends at the show...great set list....I'm ready to do it again!! Boy, I hate the thought of going back to work tomorrow!

JW I believe you ran into Greg and Jayma at the concert Saturday night!

JW · Post by JW » May 25, 2004 9:48 pm

brahmafear wrote:
JW wrote:Oh man, what an AWESOME show last night!!! It's almost a letdown today...I need more!! Talked to a lot of Parrot Head tailgaters....met some new friends at the show...great set list....I'm ready to do it again!! Boy, I hate the thought of going back to work tomorrow!
JW I believe you ran into Greg and Jayma at the concert Saturday night!

Yes I did, Brahmafear! They were sitting right next to me! Actually, "sitting" is not the correct term - we were on our feet the whole show and had a ball! Hope I didn't drive them too crazy - I was pretty wound up that night!

Tell them I said hello and keep in touch!

Parit5.0 · Post by **Parit5.0** » May 26, 2004 1:23 pm

I was at the Holiday Inn parking lot, inside at the bar, next door, and didn't see any BNers! I'll need to plan better next time!!

I don't remember which encore it was when he came out, got on his knees and did the "I'm not worthy" bow to the back audience, but EVERYONE was going crazy! If Jimmy gets his energy from the crowd, that could explain the fantastic show he put on! He really seemed "into" the performance and I loved it!

He was right in front of us when he did that. Jimmy is the GREATEST!!!!!

Big Phan · Post by **Big Phan** » May 26, 2004 2:01 pm

Parit5.0 wrote:I was at the Holiday Inn parking lot, inside at the bar, next door, and didn't see any BNers! I'll need to plan better next time!!
I don't remember which encore it was when he came out, got on his knees and did the "I'm not worthy" bow to the back audience, but EVERYONE was going crazy! If Jimmy gets his energy from the crowd, that could explain the fantastic show he put on! He really seemed "into" the performance and I loved it!
He was right in front of us when he did that. Jimmy is the GREATEST!!!!!

You didn't get any pictures of the "I'm not worthy" bow, did you? I did, but it was too dark in that corner