Is this true?

rudybreno · Post by **rudybreno** » July 22, 2007 8:41 pm

Wanted to pass along something I heard in the beer line last night at the Tinley Show - apparently the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre doesn't usually allow tailgating before a show, but I heard that Jimmy himself ponies up the $400,000 or so to pay for the extra personnel and security they need to let us all in several hours early. Anyone else hear this? If so, how cool is that?!

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » July 22, 2007 8:44 pm

rudybreno wrote:Wanted to pass along something I heard in the beer line last night at the Tinley Show - apparently the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre doesn't usually allow tailgating before a show, but I heard that Jimmy himself ponies up the $400,000 or so to pay for the extra personnel and security they need to let us all in several hours early. Anyone else hear this? If so, how cool is that?!

No they let us tailgate, because if we don't -- he won't play. I think he gives TPPD a 5 thousand dollar donation for it.

Though I did find out on Thursday night at a different concert from a security guard who works there--- That Jimmy gets 110% of the gates and extras from conessions and merch. Jimmy walked away with another few million in his pocket last night.

INeverGoAnywhere · Post by **INeverGoAnywhere** » July 22, 2007 8:48 pm

He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...

rudybreno · Post by **rudybreno** » July 22, 2007 9:28 pm

INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...

I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » July 22, 2007 9:42 pm

rudybreno wrote:
INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...
I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!

Unless its about a chick in line... wait--- Remember Big Jimmy this is a "Family Board"

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 22, 2007 9:51 pm

Big Jimmy wrote:
rudybreno wrote:
INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...
I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!
Unless its about a chick in line... wait--- Remember Big Jimmy this is a "Family Board"

as a funny.
last year in Dallas.. after we bought beer.. we read the sign
"you must have a valid TEXAS ID to buy beer or wine..

Couganata · Post by **Couganata** » July 23, 2007 10:51 am

I recall, that this topic came up at some point and a person who worked for the city actually said that there is no fine, or no licensing fee to allow tailgating. It is simply, that the town makes so much money on Jimmy coming and that tail gating is part of the lure that they take a relaxed approach because if the fans can't tail gate he will take the show elsewhere.

txaggirl91 · Post by **txaggirl91** » July 23, 2007 10:58 am

Big Jimmy wrote:
rudybreno wrote:
INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...
I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!
Unless its about a chick in line... wait--- Remember Big Jimmy this is a "Family Board"

best source of information is in the ladies bathroom....

moeron · Post by **moeron** » July 23, 2007 11:09 am

Tinley Park is the wosrt place to see jimmy. The cops are a$$holes. Just my opinion.I can't wait for Alpine Valley. one of the best places to see jimmy.

bsfrito1 · Post by **bsfrito1** » July 23, 2007 11:34 am

Here's the deal... If you only like Alpine, just go to Alpine. The people that have problems with the cops (at Tinley) usually have found a way to get the cops attention. Considering all that goes on the cops are likely doing the right thing. Then people will say the sound is bad... Stay home and listen to your Buffett collection on a system that sounds great. Why worry about the sound if the phans know the words better than the guy singing them? At the end of the day, you are either a phan or a complainer. Be a phan and enjoy yourself. Have phun in Indy, Alpine, or any place your lucky enough to be at a Buffett show.

Flowerfield Girl · Post by **Flowerfield Girl** » July 23, 2007 12:34 pm

Exactly!
We have fun whenever we see Jimmy.
I am truly amazed (as I am sure Jimmy is) that year after year after year, same songs, mostly the same people and we all have a blast and make plans for next time!

cellphone26 · Post by **cellphone26** » July 23, 2007 1:48 pm

Either way, we get to tailgate!

mjeischen · Post by **mjeischen** » July 23, 2007 2:53 pm

Cops were great this year as every year . . . Cops like boobs as much as the next guy. As stated previously those that had problems with cops probably did something to deserve it.

It's all how you approach the situation . . . I start with a fist full of beads and a lei or 2. I usually get a smile and a nod.

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » July 23, 2007 3:04 pm

ragtopW wrote:
Big Jimmy wrote:
rudybreno wrote:
INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...
I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!
Unless its about a chick in line... wait--- Remember Big Jimmy this is a "Family Board"

as a funny.
last year in Dallas.. after we bought beer.. we read the sign
"you must have a valid TEXAS ID to buy beer or wine..

Bush found out what a stupid law that was and that it was keeping real U.S. American dollars out of the pockets of worthy Texas businessmen's pockets and signed an executive order to change that.

rudybreno · Post by **rudybreno** » July 23, 2007 3:06 pm

mjeischen wrote:Cops were great this year as every year . . . Cops like boobs as much as the next guy. As stated previously those that had problems with cops probably did something to deserve it.

It's all how you approach the situation . . . I start with a fist full of beads and a lei or 2. I usually get a smile and a nod.

I was gonna say, all I've ever seen the Tinley cops do in the parking lot is quietly mosey around making sure nothing is getting out of hand, help people who have locked their keys in their car, and kindly ask people to stop making the hill on the west-side parking lot into a makeshift restroom...

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » July 23, 2007 3:08 pm

mjeischen wrote:Cops were great this year as every year . . . Cops like boobs as much as the next guy. As stated previously those that had problems with cops probably did something to deserve it.

It's all how you approach the situation . . . I start with a fist full of beads and a lei or 2. I usually get a smile and a nod.

It's been my experience that cops only give you a hard time if you give them a reason to. I've been to Tinley Park twice and didn't have any problems either time.

rkoener · Post by **rkoener** » July 23, 2007 4:03 pm

Just from personal experience, I have to disagree about the cops leaving people alone. Now granted it has been a while since I have been there, two times I was there we were told by 2 different "rent-a-cops" that we couldn't use our grill. The worst was when we took up a buddy's RV. We were parked in the RV/Bus area. We noticed that the cops were coming down the row making everyone go inside the venue. They said we had 2 choices go inside or leave. We went inside the RV (before they got to us), closed the shades and started to hang out in the RV. A cop opened the door (it didn't lock) without knocking and told us we couldn't stay in there. He gave us the same speech, go inside or leave. I wonder if beer sales were down? Either way I didn't like the way we were treated and the only way I will ever be back is if I can't make it to ANY other show.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 23, 2007 6:54 pm

txaggirl91 wrote:
Big Jimmy wrote:
rudybreno wrote:
INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...
I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!
Unless its about a chick in line... wait--- Remember Big Jimmy this is a "Family Board"
best source of information is in the ladies bathroom....

but the Ladies Get sooo Mad when I go in

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » July 23, 2007 7:14 pm

ragtopW wrote:
txaggirl91 wrote:
Big Jimmy wrote:
rudybreno wrote:
INeverGoAnywhere wrote:He ponies up the $$$ but not sure if that $$$ amount is correct...
I figured the $$$ might be off - I don't usualy consider the beer line too reliable a source of hard data!
Unless its about a chick in line... wait--- Remember Big Jimmy this is a "Family Board"
best source of information is in the ladies bathroom....

but the Ladies Get sooo Mad when I go in

Thats why you gotta bring them into the Men's room. Don't know how many times I have seen handfuls of women use the mens room..... Just never saw them use the sinks

Migration Michelle · Post by **Migration Michelle** » July 23, 2007 7:58 pm

Tinley Park was nothing short of totally, completely awesome!

Tailgating, cops, the whole deal!!

The whole thing from beginning to end was absolutely fabulous!!

Thanks Jimmy, once again...great show!!!!!!!!!!!

BuffettNews.com

Is this true?

Is this true?

Re: Is this true?