New and Improved Tailgating at Nissan

Senator Pullman · Post by **Senator Pullman** » June 30, 2003 2:42 pm

I just got an FYI from a friend of mine..

There was a DUI checkpoint set up outside the gates after the Allman Brothers show. I don't remember seeing this in years past. Ya'll plan accordingly...

bcbuffett44 · Post by **bcbuffett44** » June 30, 2003 2:56 pm

Thanks for the lookout Senator...I haven't seen any at Nissan in the past, but I'm sure they're always set up somewhere

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » June 30, 2003 3:02 pm

ya i've heard that the VA state cops wait outside to get people...they are strict...so make sure you have a DD or have someone stop drinking once the show starts!

Everybodys Cousin n Miami · June 30, 2003 3:15 pm

Cops where there about 2 yeas ago.

Everybodys Cousin n Miami · June 30, 2003 3:28 pm

How about St. John's Bar

Lvskns · Post by **Lvskns** » June 30, 2003 3:32 pm

speaking of bars... we have a "cool" one here in richmond... called the capital ale house... they have an ice rail that runs the entire length of the bar... set your drink on it and it never goes warm

now why didn't i think of that???

cindy lou

bbarba3 · Post by **bbarba3** » June 30, 2003 5:13 pm

About the checkpoint. For those who don't know, a stronger Virginia DUI law just took effect. While I don't remember all of the specifics, I know fines for 1st time are about $250 and if there is a minor in the car it is a mandatory jail term (5 days I think).

I have heard that Virginia (at least Northern Virginia) is planning on doing many more checkpoints on "big" drinking nights. That would include most Fridays & Saturdays, and i would assume any Buffett concert.

Big Red Parrothead · Post by **Big Red Parrothead** » June 30, 2003 5:24 pm

MelliJellyBean wrote:ya i've heard that the VA state cops wait outside to get people...they are strict...so make sure you have a DD or have someone stop drinking once the show starts!

Always a good rule, regardless of the police situation.
My wife has volunteered to be the DD for the show on the 5th. Our first anniversary is the 6th, so I guess I have to make it an especially good one, huh?

Lvskns · Post by **Lvskns** » June 30, 2003 7:59 pm

i usually stop drinking once i go inside to see the show anyway... and we never get out of the parking lot until at least 1 so hopefully things will be fine...

appreciate the heads up!

cindy lou

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 1, 2003 7:02 am

Lvskns wrote:i usually stop drinking once i go inside to see the show anyway... and we never get out of the parking lot until at least 1 so hopefully things will be fine...

appreciate the heads up!

cindy lou

I have to STOP drinking ?

Things could get ugly

Everybodys Cousin n Miami · July 1, 2003 7:14 am

4 days to go...

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 1, 2003 7:18 am

Everybodys Cousin n Miami wrote:4 days to go...

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ! ! !

Not going to Camden today? Wish I was

Everybodys Cousin n Miami · July 1, 2003 7:38 am

Me too.

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 1, 2003 7:43 am

Everybodys Cousin n Miami wrote:Me too.

at leaste we have Merriweather and Nissan

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » July 1, 2003 8:21 am

Big Red Parrothead wrote:
MelliJellyBean wrote:ya i've heard that the VA state cops wait outside to get people...they are strict...so make sure you have a DD or have someone stop drinking once the show starts!

Always a good rule, regardless of the police situation.
My wife has volunteered to be the DD for the show on the 5th. Our first anniversary is the 6th, so I guess I have to make it an especially good one, huh?

nice!

happy anniversary!

i bought a hawaiian shirt for my puppy! hehehehe Is she gonna be CUTE or what? (of course i can't bring her to the show

)

bcbuffett44 · Post by **bcbuffett44** » July 1, 2003 8:24 am

We're gonna try to catch a ride with anyone nice enough to let us out to the concerts, if not that then it'll be taxi's for us...Being just a few miles from the venue, it shouldn't cost too much...Beats taking the risk though, I don't want to spend one second of my 4th weekend in jail!

The weather reports aren't looking too great so far for Merriweather and Nissan, supposed to be hot hot hot but also calling for pretty good chances of thunderstorms...I'm keeping my phins crossed it'll be nice...

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 1, 2003 8:28 am

bcbuffett44 wrote:We're gonna try to catch a ride with anyone nice enough to let us out to the concerts, if not that then it'll be taxi's for us...Being just a few miles from the venue, it shouldn't cost too much...Beats taking the risk though, I don't want to spend one second of my 4th weekend in jail!

The weather reports aren't looking too great so far for Merriweather and Nissan, supposed to be hot hot hot but also calling for pretty good chances of thunderstorms...I'm keeping my phins crossed it'll be nice...

You are more than welcome to hitch a ride with us from the Red Roof. Just gonna be hubby and I so we will have room.

bcbuffett44 · Post by **bcbuffett44** » July 1, 2003 8:34 am

Now there's the best news i've heard all day! Me and my friend are still a bit young, so we like to drink a margarita or 2 during the shows

thanks so much for the ride offer, hopefully we'll be able to take you up on it...

not much longer now!! 2 more days till the party begins

Lvskns · Post by **Lvskns** » July 1, 2003 8:36 am

30% chance of thunderstorms at nissan on saturday... that's a typical day in richmond and we hardly ever see them... i.e., yesterday

91 will be warm, but still better than last year!

beer, water, beer, beer, water

cindy lou

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » July 1, 2003 8:39 am

bcbuffett44 wrote:Now there's the best news i've heard all day! Me and my friend are still a bit young, so we like to drink a margarita or 2 during the shows thanks so much for the ride offer, hopefully we'll be able to take you up on it...

not much longer now!! 2 more days till the party begins

So what you are saying is you and your friend will make my hubby and I look old

That's ok we still like to drink 1 or 2 or 3 during the shows too

We will pile in and follow Cindy Lou's caravan. What time are you planning on getting to the Red Roof? I am so confused any more. Are you staying there??