Can anyone give advice

rvulcan500 · Post by **rvulcan500** » July 27, 2006 11:01 am

Myself my wife and my kids one 7 and the other 9 are finally going to Jimmy's concert in Great Woods on August 10th. We need help. What time should we show up at the concert. What should we bring? This is our first concert and we want to make in enjoyable to everyone. Can anyone please help?

Thanks
Ric

prrthd1987 · Post by **prrthd1987** » July 27, 2006 11:04 am

Are you in the pavillion or lawn?

rvulcan500 · Post by **rvulcan500** » July 27, 2006 11:06 am

Unfortunaly the lawn

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » July 27, 2006 11:27 am

Just a thought.... look for other famlies on the lawn.... it may be easier to fend off the drunks who just come for the party and not the music.

redparrot26 · Post by **redparrot26** » July 27, 2006 11:30 am

rvulcan500 wrote:Unfortunaly the lawn

There's nothing wrong with the lawn, though with 'keets you may spend more time watching them than watching the stage (or the big-screens).

Do you already have the day off? What about the following day? Have the 'keets seen you party before? I've seen 'keets in the parking lot as early as noon and they fit in great. Following their parent around, laughing and having a great time.

This will be a learning experience for them, certainly if you show up early.
Jump into one or both of these and see what the plan is:
http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45694
http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45682

Have a great time!!

rvulcan500 · Post by **rvulcan500** » July 27, 2006 11:45 am

My keets are old enought they should stay in sight. We will be staying in Attleboro Ma. The night before and leaving the day after. We are from Vermont. We would like to hook up with other families there. Has anyone been there before? We are concerned about the kids being in the sun too long. In the concert what are we allowed to bring (chairs, drinks, food?) My kidds have seen me drunk before. I got drunk when We finally got Tickets after trying and saving for 12 years.
Thanks
Ric

jimsig · Post by **jimsig** » July 27, 2006 11:58 am

According to the web site you are allowed the following inside. http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/479/

Guest are welcome to bring:
- Disposable Cameras or Digital Camera (no removable lenses)
-Backrests that sit flat on the ground (without legs)
- Small bags or Backpacks (Detailed Inspection)
- Seat Cushions
- Snack or Picnic Food in (1) Clear, Plastic Gallon Size Bag, (1) per Person

**Items listed are subject to change or vary at time of show**

For your safety the following items are NOT allowed into the venue:

- NO Professional Cameras
- NO Camping Chairs in Carrying Bags
- NO Video or Audio Recording Devices
- NO Laser Pointers
- NO Sharp or Dangerous Items (weapons, knives, spiked items, chains, fireworks & mace) * If these items are in your possession when attempting to enter the gate, you will be asked to check in the prohibited item at Guest Services. You will be able to retrieve your yours upon leaving the venue after the completion of the show.**

Thanks you for taking the time to become familiar with our policies.

jimsig · Post by **jimsig** » July 27, 2006 12:03 pm

rvulcan500 wrote:My keets are old enought they should stay in sight. .... We are concerned about the kids being in the sun too long. Ric

You may want to invest in an EZ Up type shelter (around $100) for the parking lot along with camping chairs. That way you can take shelter from the sun and sit for a while.

rvulcan500 · Post by **rvulcan500** » July 27, 2006 12:13 pm

Jimsig,
Thanks for the list. It helps alot. We have a mini van with privacy glass and folding seats to help with resting. Both kids can sit or lay inside when needed. Planned a full tank of gas for AC if needed.
Thanks
Ric

Tropic_Al · Post by **Tropic_Al** » July 27, 2006 5:41 pm

We are bringing our keet too. She's 10. She was at Jones Beach on 07.01 and had a great time. Bring enough books toys, games, etc to keep em busy. They should have a good time with all the sights. Ours wanted to go for a couple of years and we kept putting it off. We asked her if she could put up with people acting silly all day. Her reply, " Dad, I'll just make believe I'm in school." Oh, and a nap before you go in is a good idea. Make sure the keets take 1 too. We'll be in the RV lot in the back. We'll keep an eye out for you and the keets. Have fun.

ParrotHead Elm · Post by **ParrotHead Elm** » July 27, 2006 5:49 pm

Young kids, huh? Just look for the bathrooms and stay as close to them as possible!!! You won't be sorry.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 27, 2006 10:55 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:Just a thought.... look for other famlies on the lawn.... it may be easier to fend off the drunks who just come for the party and not the music.

uh my big worry is.. about the " adult" things in the P/L
the bead trading and.... all those girls sitting on Santas lap.

but with just a little attention thay will have a GREAT time

BTW buy squirt guns..

rogue · Post by **rogue** » July 28, 2006 9:28 pm

Invest in keet friendly water bottles and the "continuous spray" sunsreen brand of your choice. The water will keep them hydrated and the sunscreen saves time. It applies easier, is less messy, and they can spray themselves. Coppertone also makes a sunscreen stick that works great on faces and ears. These work well for us when we take the keets out to play.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 28, 2006 9:41 pm

rogue wrote:Invest in keet friendly water bottles and the "continuous spray" sunsreen brand of your choice. The water will keep them hydrated and the sunscreen saves time. It applies easier, is less messy, and they can spray themselves. Coppertone also makes a sunscreen stick that works great on faces and ears. These work well for us when we take the keets out to play.

Good advice Sis!!!!

You forgot the squirtguns!!!!

kevinst · Post by **kevinst** » July 28, 2006 10:38 pm

This summer we took the keets (9 and 11) to the Apline Valley WI Show (We're from MN). We also had lawn seats, which in my opinion were better than a lot of the pavilion seats.

We made a mini vacation out of it. Stopped at the Dells on the way for a night and the concert the next.

Parking lot opened at 1:00, we got there at 2:00pm. Unpacked the cooler, got them their pops and snacks, me a Corona, loaded up on the sun screen, and walked around the parking lot Parrot Head watching. They loved it and luckily they didn't see anything too bad. It was fun walking around as people would see the kids and give the thumbs up or make nice comments to them. Made them feel pretty important.

The concert gates opened at 6:00 so we got in line at 5:30 with our blanket, binoculars, and jackets (it was cold that night). At 6:00 when the gates opened we high-tailed it to the perfect lawn spot..basically row 2 of the lawn. Once settled, my daughter and I got our new Buffett ware (t-shirts) and snacks. There was enough going on all the time that they were never bored and I never heard "when is it going to start."

We were constantly watching the stage before the concert with the binocular. We saw Mac McAnally talking to someone on stage. That got the kids really pumped. I didn't get the binoculars back the rest of the night. The time just flew by.

Once the concert started the kids, along with a few other keets got right to the railing. They had a PERFECT view and I had a good view of them. We were still close enough to see Jimmy and the bands' facial expressions.

Having the keets there did not distract from the concert at all, in fact it was so awesome seeing the exceitment in their eyes as they finally got to see the guy that plays the music that Dad listens to all the time. In the words on my son "On a scale on 1 to 10 that concert was a 100!"

Have Fun!!!!

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » July 28, 2006 11:07 pm

my advice listen to the Lulus's show Jimmy did and see how he feels about other people having to behave or baby sit your children.

Piratical · Post by **Piratical** » July 28, 2006 11:11 pm

Ric I am so glad to hear you are going to see Jimmy with the entire family!

You all have a GREAT time and enjoy.

rvulcan500 · Post by **rvulcan500** » July 29, 2006 10:24 am

Everyone, please keep the comments comming. Mym wife and I are reading all of these and soaking them in. As mentioned we want us all to have a good time and enjoy. We would also like to meet anyone on buffett news along the way.

thanks

Ric

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » July 29, 2006 10:43 am

Concert Essentials:

-a wet suit
-10W30
-ping pong balls
-duct tape
-minimum 8 feet of rope
-double stuff Oreos

You should be fine with this

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » July 29, 2006 11:30 am

Getting excited Ric??

I'll call you later today...been too long since we talked anyway...

Hugs to Paula , and the keets!