The Early San Diego/Irvine Thread

TheSecretsInTheCrust · Post by **TheSecretsInTheCrust** » July 7, 2003 4:47 pm

same here.....

Honey Do · Post by **Honey Do** » July 10, 2003 10:00 pm

Whoo whoo, not just east coasters were at the Merriweather and Nissan shows! This west coast girlie was able to hit both of them and let me tell ya, what a blast. Merriweather tailgating is non-exsistant in the parking lot - had to hang out in a MALL lot! HOw funny - but at least their security was nice and didn't kick us out until time to go inside anyways! Heard horror stories about the cops inside the parking lot - confirming all the negative info from anotehr thread. Too bad.

Nissan's parking lot partying was awesome! Both shows were great, although I couldn't see anything from teh Mud Pit in merrweather!

Looking forward to Bubba on the west side here! Am heading to Irvine, don't have tickets yet, but will get them in the lot I'm sure. Thinking driving over from vegas, then renting the RV in Ca on saturday morning. Any idea from you Cali folks on if that would work or places to check out?

bumper · Post by **bumper** » July 11, 2003 5:57 pm

Might want to check well ahead of time for the R.V. and most places in So. Cal. have a three day minimum...but as luck would have it we might be able to help ya out...shoot me a pm with the details of your plans I will shoot ya mine and somehow I bet..great minds will prevail.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » July 11, 2003 6:54 pm

Woo Hoo and Irvine tickect is in the mail for me!!!!!!!!!!

bumper · Post by **bumper** » July 11, 2003 7:43 pm

Excellent JG...so far we have some folks coming from as far as Rosarito Beach......looking like a party starting to happen

Motorhome rented......check
location secured.........check
patiently waiting...I don't think so

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » July 11, 2003 7:50 pm

bumper wrote:Excellent JG...so far we have some folks coming from as far as Rosarito Beach......looking like a party starting to happen

Motorhome rented......check
location secured.........check
patiently waiting...I don't think so

some I thing Zero and BEG and I are going to caravan

Honey Do · Post by **Honey Do** » July 17, 2003 9:31 pm

Come on left coast folks.............you're slacking off here! Wake up, start counting the days. Planning stuff......let's go!

ph4life · Post by **ph4life** » July 25, 2003 4:33 am

page 5??? Let's try not to let that happen again!

So where's everyone sittin'? For me and my buddies its the grass at Coors and Irvine, and section L204 at MGM. Today I got an email from TM sayin' Steely Dan will be playing at Coors on Friday Sept 26th. 4 concerts in 8 days.....I hope I'm still alive for Irvine

coronacliff · Post by **coronacliff** » July 28, 2003 5:40 pm

Vegas--204L Row E
San Diego--CORCH Row H
Irvine--Lawn Row 1

CRC Parrothead · Post by **CRC Parrothead** » July 28, 2003 5:46 pm

Wooooooooooooo-Hoooooooooooo!!!
Only 62 days to Irvine!!!

And I think JaneLovesJimmy is going to try and make it out there too!! So if anybody has 1 extra ticket, let me know!!

Honey Do · Post by **Honey Do** » July 29, 2003 5:22 pm

Keeping it towards the top - 52 sleeps to Vegas and 62 sleeps to IRvine! Yeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaawwwwwwww!

ph4life · Post by **ph4life** » August 2, 2003 2:37 am

cliff - hey we'll be right in front of ya! It'll be nice having a view of the props this time....in April we had a side stage view. 49 more days!!!!

Pirate Looks at 30 · Post by **Pirate Looks at 30** » August 2, 2003 12:00 pm

Hi all, first post.

I'm looking for tailgating tips for Irvine. Although I'm a longtime fan, this will only be my second JB concert. (The last time was Irvine also, but the heathens I was with didn't want to get there early.

) This year I've got a group of 10, mostly "Buffett virgins," all from L.A.

Any word on when the lot will open this year? Anyone have recommendations for hotels near the venue? And if we're short on designated drivers, are there buses or other transportation options to get from the hotel to the venue?

mason · Post by **mason** » August 2, 2003 8:06 pm

just be sure to get there early. bring a camera. have a great time. don't drink so much that you don';t remember anything.

"listen to the stories i could tell"

viva las vegas

mason · Post by **mason** » August 2, 2003 8:14 pm

also, check the various travel web sites for hotels/motels in the irvine area. plenty to go around. some not too close to the venue, and others about a 1/2 mile away.

"listen to the stories i could tell"

viva las vegas

crabman · Post by **crabman** » August 2, 2003 11:23 pm

Pirate Looks at 30 wrote:Hi all, first post.

I'm looking for tailgating tips for Irvine. Although I'm a longtime fan, this will only be my second JB concert. (The last time was Irvine also, but the heathens I was with didn't want to get there early. ) This year I've got a group of 10, mostly "Buffett virgins," all from L.A.

Any word on when the lot will open this year? Anyone have recommendations for hotels near the venue? And if we're short on designated drivers, are there buses or other transportation options to get from the hotel to the venue?

Check the Homestead Studio Suites at the Irvine Spectrum, PL@30..We got a good room at a great price there using Yahoo Travel (about a buck cheaper than the hotel's website).

FYI, STAY AWAY FROM THE COMFORT INN LAGUNA HILLS!!! It used to be a good place to stay, but the current owners have let it run down and don't care about your complaints (even when you spend big $$$ to stay there).

I would offer a ride, but the Pirate Truck only seats 2, especiallly when the she-crab is in the other seat!!

Stay in touch... If more than 3 of the posters here get a "bivouac" set up, the party could be legendary!!!

crabman

jr mint · Post by **jr mint** » August 2, 2003 11:58 pm

ph4life wrote:page 5??? Let's try not to let that happen again!

So where's everyone sittin'? For me and my buddies its the grass at Coors and Irvine, and section L204 at MGM. Today I got an email from TM sayin' Steely Dan will be playing at Coors on Friday Sept 26th. 4 concerts in 8 days.....I hope I'm still alive for Irvine

I will be in U16 MGM second time this year. Life is good!!!! Lawn for Irvine. I am one of the luck ones. I have a free place to stay in Cali. Some Parrotheads I met last year in Vegas. This will be my first for Irvine. Am looking forward to that venue.

Pirate Looks at 30 · Post by **Pirate Looks at 30** » August 3, 2003 12:08 am

Thanks for the advice crabman. Another question: are all lawn tickets the same? 2 of mine are for a different "section" than the others.

daddymention · Post by **daddymention** » August 3, 2003 1:51 am

The parking lot in Irvine won't open till 3pm....You will have to park across the street and wait it out if you get there before 3pm...

It's better to tailgate in San Diego...last year I pulled in at 12:15pm...I love an all day tailgate!!

SoCalMissMagic · Post by **SoCalMissMagic** » August 4, 2003 5:17 am

Pirate Looks at 30 wrote:Thanks for the advice crabman. Another question: are all lawn tickets the same? 2 of mine are for a different "section" than the others.

Yep-- they're all the same. Just get in there early to try and get a decent spot (which is a difficult task since you'll be having such a blast in the parking lot!)

Have fun!