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nycparrothead wrote:Okay, so we've got Monkey Boy, Wino and SDPirate40... Anyone else?

Count me in. I'll probably fly in that morning so I won't be able to start drinking till about 9am. I can catch up fast though.

MA_Buffett_Fan23 wrote:Ya know it's sad.. but ever since I bought Kenny's new Island cd.. I've been wanting to sell everything and move to the islands... Hmmm, maybe I will...

Not a Chesney fan but I went that route last year. Sold my little sportscar that I loved, quit my band, sold the drums, quit a job I loved, spent a month following my favorite band on tour and then moved to Hawaii. I stand by my decision.

We were going to go to New York.....but since Jimmy is playing during my 6 year olds spring break.........we're going to Hawaii!!!

We arrive on April 14th....4 nights on Kauai, then 3 nights on Oahu....including JIMMY....

Hope we can meet before the show....where is the pre-party?

We're going!!!Thanks to my boss' demands for travel and our phriends at Delta airlines its a go. I can't believe we made such a quick decision, but you know sometimes those are the best. Just when we were so happy that Bubba is coming to our town and we don't have to travel to see a show this year, we do a knee-jerk thing like this and take the mother of all roadies!!! I'm stoked. Now I need to know what's the protocol in Waikiki? will there be tailgating? Will there be any special hotel rates? What's the best hotel to stay at (on a budget)? I hope that some of our Hawaiian phreinds can give some suggestions as we've never been to that lovely Island.

daddymention wrote:Hope we can meet before the show....where is the pre-party?

Good question! Who's been there before? i'm guessing that there isn't a traditional tailgate and TM has a "no outside food and beverage warning"... not sure if that is for real or the typical warning that TM uses that means nothing... But anywho, who's been there before that has some advice for us 1st time Hawaii show goers?

nycparrothead wrote:Okay, so we've got Monkey Boy, Wino and SDPirate40... Anyone else?

Maybe

I'm trying to get a list of attendees down so we can all plan to meet up so if you're going get yourself into this thread by day's end!

Here's the list of attendees and possible attendees so far:

Definate:

SOASOAPT
Monkey and Ms. Monkey
Wino You Know
Cowboyjunkie
daddymention
OPHarbor
Frank and Lola

Possible:

Lono
LIPH
SDPirate40

Yes, I'm definately a DEFINATE. Wherever and whenever the pre-party, post-party, pre-post party, and POST-post parties are, I'LL BE THERE!

Put us on the list, we just booked our flight and Hotel today. We are looking forward to meeting up with everyone before the concert.

Frank and Lola

Ok...now I'm depressed...no way can I go to Hawaii. I am SO jealous of anyone/everyone who IS going. Have enough fun for me!!!!! I'll be listening to the show on RM (hopefully).

Frank and Lola wrote:Put us on the list, we just booked our flight and Hotel today. We are looking forward to meeting up with everyone before the concert.

Frank and Lola

Added you to the list... Just booked my hotel a few minutes ago! (Flight was done a couple weeks ago) Got a reservation at the Ocean Beach Resort Waikiki, but we're on the waiting list for the military resort in Waikiki.. HOping for that one!! Looks awesome!

We arive on Friday April 15th and are staying at the Outrigger Waikiki for one week. We stayed there last year and liked it a lot. It is in a great location and Duke's is there (spent a lot of time at Duke's ) Had to pull out our photo album from last year, now we are really excited.

F&L

I looked at the Outrigger.. Tad bit out of our price range.. But I've heard alot about Duke's... Not sure what the deal is, but I'm guessing I'll need to check that out!

Last year Jimmy had lunch at Duke's and we missed him. We had decided to go to snorkelling at Hanauma Bay that day. When we returned everyone was talking about it. Maybe we will see him this year.

Frank and Lola wrote:Last year Jimmy had lunch at Duke's and we missed him. We had decided to go to snorkelling at Hanauma Bay that day. When we returned everyone was talking about it. Maybe we will see him this year.

I'm gonna be sure and always have something with me for him to sign just in case!

We are staying at the Outrigger Waikiki also....I would love to party, tailgate, etc. with all of you but bars are not kid friendly...Is Duke's a restaurant/bar that allows kids? Need to know...

It's me, my wife, my son Shane (6 years old----this will be his 5th show) and my daughter Emma (she will be 8 months in April----the first of many more shows).

Look forward to trying to meet up with all of you...my wife may allow me to party solo for a couple of hours so I can fill up my tank with some good drinks before the show ....

From what we remember all are welcome at Duke's - its a Restaurant & Barefoot Bar on the Beach with everything from a "Breakfast Buffet" to Live Hawaiian Music every night. It is a great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset.

Frank and Lola wrote:From what we remember all are welcome at Duke's - its a Restaurant & Barefoot Bar on the Beach with everything from a "Breakfast Buffet" to Live Hawaiian Music every night. It is a great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset.

Yup. True statement.

As far as tailgating... they're not kidding; there really isn't any allowed. However, there are pre-parties at Dukes and at the Tiki Bar at the Ashton Beach Hotel, both easy walking distance from the venue.

Dukes has some of the best mai tais and mahi mahi on the island, IMHO.

Shane, not sure where Ocean Beach Resort is, but if you get in to the Hale Koa, it's supposed to be great. You might also try for gov't rates at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ($129 a night, but not sure if you have to be on orders to get that or just show an ID. I've stayed there on business and never had to show my orders, just ID). The only trouble with the Hilton and the Hale Koa is that they're at the far end of Waikiki from the Shell (a good mile and a half away), and parking at the venue is all but non-existant. The GOOD news is DA BUS. Cheap, and stops all over the place. Use it to get to the Shell if you're not within walking distance.

Also, if you haven't booked yet, consider the Aston Waikiki Beach hotel. Great rates, across the street from Waikiki beach (no hotels on the beach side of the road at that point), free breakfast, a 3 minute walk to the venue, and the site of the Tiki Bar pre-party. Be careful when you book; this is the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel at 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, NOT the Aston Waikiki Beach Tower or the Aston Waikiki Beachside Hotel (both a few blocks away). And you want the beach tower, not the mauka tower (no free breakfast with the mauka tower).

Rent a car; see the island. Don't leave ANYTHING in the car, even in the trunk.... car break-ins are a problem.... best thing to do is leave your car empty and unlocked.... Realize that if you rent a convertible it means you ARE a tourist.... pretty much no one who lives there drives a convertible because a) it's too hot much of the year and b) rain showers are frequent. If you go with the convertible, make SURE you leave it empty and unlocked at the beach....

Do the sunscreen thing, or those of you with white haole skin like mine will be SORRY. The sun is strong down there....

Eat local, for cheap. Plate lunch runs about $5-6 and fills you right up. L&L Barbeque and Zippy's are both good. Kens if you wander over to Waimanalo on the Windward side.

ABC stores (the "7-11's" of Waikiki, but WAY better) are great for cheap sandwiches and souvenir shirts.

Another *terrific* place for souvenirs is, believe it or not, WalMart....... Check the map; it's in downtown Honolulu. Shirts out the wazoo...

For sunrise (whether you're up early or not yet in bed...), go to Diamond Head. There are pullouts along Diamond Head Road where you can watch sunrise.

For sunset, right on Waikiki Beach. Watch for the green flash. I've seen it two times in my life, both on Waikiki.

Drive the Windward side of Oahu between Kahala and Kaneohe. The scenery is *awesome*... The easiest way is counterclockwise.... Right turns on and off what can be a busy road. Get on H-1 eastbound until it ends, and follow Kalanianalole Highway (72) right around. You'll go past multiple pulloffs and overlooks; stop at all of them and take pictures.

Just past Sea Life Park, you go past about 6-7 houses on the right. Pull into the next beach park, *just* past the last house, walk back up the beach (right), and you'll come to the estate where they filmed Magnum PI, tidal pool and all. The beach is public, as are all beaches in Hawaii. Watch the tide.... gotta do this at low tide unless you wanna swim it.

Follow the signs for the Pali Highway, go back over the Pali to H-1 and back to Waikiki.

More travelogue later.....

daddymention wrote:It's me, my wife, my son Shane.

Can I just say that your son has an AWESOME name!!! I can't wait to meet him!! Has he ever met another Shane before?