Am I the only brit who's heard of Jimmy Buffett?

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » February 2, 2005 3:04 pm

Jimmy said he would be playing in England this year instead of Nashville......

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » February 2, 2005 3:06 pm

Good morning, Creeky. How's Thursday looking?

UK fan...dressing like a fruitcake would be one option. That's why I was thinking of the videos, so you could see some of the options. I don't recall having seen grass skirts and coconut bras (another option) for sale when I was in the UK.

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 2, 2005 3:08 pm

Wow - really!!!!????

When did he say that? I've just been teased by an Aussie saying that Jimmy is touring England after he's toured Austrailia (in other words Never!)

I will have to keep my ears open for more news.

creeky · Post by **creeky** » February 2, 2005 3:09 pm

UK_FAN wrote:Wow - really!!!!????

When did he say that? I've just been teased by an Aussie saying that Jimmy is touring England after he's toured Austrailia (in other words Never!)

I will have to keep my ears open for more news.

ok then .. he will tour England after England beats Australia in the cricket

creeky · Post by **creeky** » February 2, 2005 3:10 pm

Quiet and Shy wrote:Good morning, Creeky. How's Thursday looking?

UK fan...dressing like a fruitcake would be one option. That's why I was thinking of the videos, so you could see some of the options. I don't recall having seen grass skirts and coconut bras (another option) for sale when I was in the UK.

Thursday is wild and windy!!! Can I please stay home?

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 2, 2005 3:12 pm

Thursday? We haven't finished Wednesday yet!!!

Maybe Jimmy will visit England after we've won the Rugby World Cup!

Ooops!!

jimminy · Post by **jimminy** » February 2, 2005 3:14 pm

THAT would be money!

creeky · Post by **creeky** » February 2, 2005 3:15 pm

UK_FAN wrote:Thursday? We haven't finished Wednesday yet!!!

Maybe Jimmy will visit England after we've won the Rugby World Cup!

Ooops!!

(I am a league follower .. think we won that one!)

He visited here in 87 and said last year he is coming here - so maybe a trip to Australia for you might be an idea (I aint joking - he has said it - and others will confirm - just that he has never done anything than say he is coming here).

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 3, 2005 4:57 am

When did he say he was coming to Aus?

Is there a big fan base there? Do you have an Austrailian JB fan club? The UK has one called P.H.U.K (!) which I am hoping to join very soon!

creeky · Post by **creeky** » February 3, 2005 5:01 am

UK_FAN wrote:When did he say he was coming to Aus?

Is there a big fan base there? Do you have an Austrailian JB fan club? The UK has one called P.H.U.K (!) which I am hoping to join very soon!

He said it a few times at concerts last year in the USA that he was coming to Australia nad it was on Radio Margaritaville - but we will believe it when we see it.

I am founder of Phinsdownunder - www.phinsdownunder.homestead.com

We have around 70 members .. and growing!

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 3, 2005 5:04 am

If it's anything like here in Britain, most people have never heard of Buffett which i guess is the reason he's not to keen on playing here. Is he well known in Aus? ie) Would he be able to fill a venue?

creeky · Post by **creeky** » February 3, 2005 5:06 am

UK_FAN wrote:If it's anything like here in Britain, most people have never heard of Buffett which i guess is the reason he's not to keen on playing here. Is he well known in Aus? ie) Would he be able to fill a venue?

He sold out here in Newcastle in 87 - and we are not that big a city - he has a pretty big but "underground" following out here.

cayman2 · Post by **cayman2** » February 3, 2005 11:08 am

UK_FAN wrote:When did he say he was coming to Aus?

Is there a big fan base there? Do you have an Austrailian JB fan club? The UK has one called P.H.U.K (!) which I am hoping to join very soon!

A great reason to join a parrot head club is to be able to attend and participate in Meeting of the Minds in Key West in early November. It is the annual parrot head convention and a great good time, and Jimmy has shown up several times over the years. Go to the pictures page at atlantaparrotheadclub.org to get an idea of what goes on.

As a veteran of 52 Jimmy shows, dating back to 1976, this stuff can really change your life. But I can guarantee you that until you have attended a show at one of the really wild venues, you really can't imagine what all this madness is about! There are a lot of really good reasons I've been to 52 shows, and the end is not in sight.

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 3, 2005 11:11 am

Where is a 'really wild venue'? and what makes a wild venue wild?

cayman2 · Post by **cayman2** » February 3, 2005 11:31 am

A wild venue can be any place that opens the gates early, allows full-blown tailgating, has hot, sunny weather (ideally), a Buffett tradition, a weekend show (preferably). I've been to many like this, but here's a list of the best, in no particular order:

Atlanta - can be truly legendary on a weekend in the summer. Gates often open at 9 am.
Boston - Great Woods
Irvine, CA
Nissan in Manassas, VA
Alpine Valley
Pittsburgh

This isn't all, but the ones that come to mind immediately. I can honestly say the best times of my life have been spent at Buffett show, both before and during the show. There's really nothing like them!

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 3, 2005 11:41 am

Thanks Cayman.

Have made a note of the venues.

Not sure what 'full-blown tailgating' is. In England the cops will pull you over you for tailgating and you will be prosecuted for Dangerous driving. It's getting to be really big thing over here...it means driving much too close to the car in front of you at high speeds on a motorway. Is that what it means in U.S too? If so, not sure why that's considered a really wild time or am I missing the point?

Yours, rather confusingly,

UK_FAN

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » February 3, 2005 11:43 am

Ahhh UK. Tailgating = 2 meanings in the US.

The first is the same as it means to you in the UK.

The second is basically a parking lot celebration that Parrotheads enjoy pre-concert. We park our cars (sometimes boats) and hang out and have a party in the parking lot before we see the concert--cook up some burgers, drink beers, and listen to music.

There are some tailgating pros on this site. I'm sure you'll hear from them

Does that help?

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » February 3, 2005 11:45 am

See if this link helps any....

http://www.pubclub.com/specialevents/buffettphoto.htm

UK_FAN · Post by **UK_FAN** » February 3, 2005 12:03 pm

Thanks Buffettbride for explaining, I think I gotta lotta learning to do to become a fully fledged Parrothead.

Thanks also Prthd119 - I looked at the link, looks excellent fun! (lots of might fine chicks go to JB concerts I notice too!)

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » February 3, 2005 12:07 pm

UK_FAN wrote:Thanks Buffettbride for explaining, I think I gotta lotta learning to do to become a fully fledged Parrothead.

Thanks also Prthd119 - I looked at the link, looks excellent fun! (lots of might fine chicks go to JB concerts I notice too!)

You're soooo welcome ( my name is Mallory)...some chicks are even known to get married at concerts

There are definitely some fine lookin' gals at shows though, that's for sure