How Does Rain Affect the Tailgate?

mexcooker12 · Post by **mexcooker12** » August 26, 2004 11:40 am

A friend of mine who is a Buffett virgin asked me how rain would affect a tailgate. This has never happened to me so does anyone have any interesting stories about tailgating in the rain? I would hope it wouldnt affect the party too much. We thought it might even make it more fun.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 26, 2004 11:45 am

That's what tents are for - EZUP's not the camping kind. You should be able to find a cheap one for $20 or so. Take a good raincoat and don't let the weather spoil your fun. Unless it starts lightning, that's a different story.

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » August 26, 2004 11:53 am

We rented a U-Haul truck one year so we could all stand and be dry!

There are a lot of those cheap shade tents available now, good for the rain and sun, not so good if it is very windy.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » August 26, 2004 11:54 am

Rain, what rain? I was at Atlanta last year when Jimmy mentioned coming in on the I85/I75 Canal and the "waterfall effect" for the Tiki tour that someone forgot to turn off.

Needless to say, you get really wet. People with RVs and cars invite you in, but most people don't even pay attention. You just keep drinking and party on. We were already under a tree, so we avoided the brunt of the storm. People inside used the traps they brought to sit on and cover.

Its a Buffett concert, just enjoy it!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » August 26, 2004 11:54 am

It makes you wet.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 26, 2004 11:55 am

mexcooker12 wrote:A friend of mine who is a Buffett virgin asked me how rain would affect a tailgate. This has never happened to me so does anyone have any interesting stories about tailgating in the rain? I would hope it wouldnt affect the party too much. We thought it might even make it more fun.

It sure makes the wet tee-shirt and "nearly-naked slip'n'slide" events easier...

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 26, 2004 11:56 am

Four Play wrote:That's what tents are for - EZUP's not the camping kind. You should be able to find a cheap one for $20 or so. Take a good raincoat and don't let the weather spoil your fun. Unless it starts lightning, that's a different story.

Then you just make sure you aren't the tallest person aboot...

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » August 26, 2004 12:09 pm

Funny how alcohol inhibits memories of rain at any Buffett concert

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » August 26, 2004 12:12 pm

It almost always thunderstorms for the Indy shows, but it really depends- if it's a warm rain, everyone just keeps partying, if it's cold, it kind of dies.

phstev85 · Post by **phstev85** » August 26, 2004 12:16 pm

Follow these simple tips and you will be fine
2 Cheap ponchos from walgreens
1 to wear 1 to sit on if on the lawn
Umbrella (optional)
2 extra drinks before you leave home
no bra's (women only)
4 extra drinks during pre-show
a cover for your drinks so as to not dilute your drinks.
forgetaboutit!

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » August 26, 2004 12:18 pm

I'm sitting in the Holiday Inn in Tinley Park right now. After a 9 hour drive I could care less if it rains. All that matters is that I am here! If you can feel the rain then you haven't had enough to drink yet. Well...I'm out! Partying and fun are in my immediate future!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!

dean_siu · Post by **dean_siu** » August 26, 2004 12:25 pm

phstev85 wrote:Follow these simple tips and you will be fine
2 Cheap ponchos from walgreens
1 to wear 1 to sit on if on the lawn

Sit at a Buffett show??? You gotta be kidding me!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » August 26, 2004 12:26 pm

YuppieParrothead wrote:I'm sitting in the Holiday Inn in Tinley Park right now. After a 9 hour drive I could care less if it rains. All that matters is that I am here! If you can feel the rain then you haven't had enough to drink yet. Well...I'm out! Partying and fun are in my immediate future!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!

Hooray for you YP! I'm glad you made it there safely! Have a blast tonight!

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » August 26, 2004 12:35 pm

buffettbride wrote:
YuppieParrothead wrote:I'm sitting in the Holiday Inn in Tinley Park right now. After a 9 hour drive I could care less if it rains. All that matters is that I am here! If you can feel the rain then you haven't had enough to drink yet. Well...I'm out! Partying and fun are in my immediate future!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!
Hooray for you YP! I'm glad you made it there safely! Have a blast tonight!

Thanks! Been waiting months for this. Can barely contain my excitement. Trying to pace myself so I survive the weekend. Running out of patience...just chilling with my Buffett music right now. Might have to leave soon though. I see people in the lot...must go party. If I'm in any condition to do so...maybe I'll let ya all know how the concert was late tonight. Bye everyone!! Wish you were here!!!

phstev85 · Post by **phstev85** » August 26, 2004 12:39 pm

Ya your right about the sitting thing! I always get a seat but should know better anyway! Then bring the extra and make a new friend.

kinjakid · Post by **kinjakid** » August 26, 2004 1:30 pm

Rain doesn't change a thing.

It snowed at Alpine a few years ago and it was still a blast.

cmpete · Post by **cmpete** » August 26, 2004 1:51 pm

kinjakid wrote:Rain doesn't change a thing.

It snowed at Alpine a few years ago and it was still a blast.

THAT was SNOW?? Gee, and here I thought it was just waste products from smolering hemp....

That was in 2001 - otherwise known as the year we did the finz dance with mittens on. People put on sweat shirts & polar fleece then put their costumes on top of that. Despite the 40 degree temperature, summer started with the opening bars of Brown Eyed Girl....

MidwestPhish · Post by **MidwestPhish** » August 26, 2004 2:11 pm

wow, that was soooooo cold. . i was at Alpine that year. . we got there at 1 pm thininking we'd have so much time to party. . we did. . but it was cold, windy, rainy, sleety. . and yes snowy. . it was unbelivable but still a lot of fun. . .

I had lawn seats - as always. . but that was the show i actually snuck the closest to the stage. . 15 rows back i think. . or about there

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 26, 2004 2:14 pm

cmpete wrote:That was in 2001 - otherwise known as the year we did the finz dance with mittens on. People put on sweat shirts & polar fleece then put their costumes on top of that.

Not everyone... that was my 1st show, and I was in awe of the troopers in grass skirts and coconut bras, and skin so red it was white! Awesome fun!

Coconut Tart · Post by **Coconut Tart** » August 26, 2004 2:33 pm

If it rains, you get to be barefoot children in the rain! It's fun. Don't worry about it!

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