Keets & Concerts....continued

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » August 16, 2006 11:59 am

Great story.... sounds like we have a Jr. Balcony Girl amoung us!

Griz · Post by **Griz** » August 16, 2006 2:56 pm

She's been to THREE JB shows now. She Loves Amy Lee and thinks Uncle Jim ROCKS!

And to her, it's "Why don't we get lunch at school!!!"

(PS She's named that cause we're Irish.. not cause of JB's keet)

inked-parrotthead · Post by **inked-parrotthead** » August 17, 2006 6:54 am

Have two keets ten and three,havnt taken them to a show,not really affraid of what they may see in the parking lot...but Mrs.Inked and I work hard all year and the concert is one of the days we take simply to Party!!without any restraints!!!But we respect those who big there keets.

jimolliemom · Post by **jimolliemom** » August 17, 2006 9:42 am

My oldest was 14 at his first concert. He LOVED it and as a Mom, I know ways to divert attention when the situation takes an adult turn...Now he vows to never miss a show I attend. Raise them right and they know what's appropiate! Good Job to all the parents who posted here.

Mollie is 7 and she's waiting until she's big enough to go to a show...and until Jimmy decides to grace us at Nashville again!

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 28, 2006 5:34 am

Tropic_Al wrote:A while ago there was discussion on whether to bring your keets to a Buffett show. If I may, I’d like to relate our experience with our keet @ Great Woods. She’ll be 10 in September. We arrived in the RV lot about 9:16 am on Thursday. We parked, set up and proceeded to enjoy the day. We bring little gift bags from Oriental Trading, (where else ?), and G plays a trivia game w/any keet she sees. Everyone gets 1 for playing, and it kills some time. After lunch, usually 3 or 4ish, she’ll take a nap for a couple of hours in the camper. This is perfect timing since this is when the lot is the most fun for the adults. After nap, it’s dinner & into the show. She’s fully rested and ready to dance for 3 hours. This time, we lucked out w/decent seats to the left of the stage near the lower speakers. I went looking for earplugs and a security guard gave us her set. When the basketball game came out, G was able to play & even get a basket. We were close enough for eye contact w/the band. G got waves from Tina, Nadira, Peter and during 1 song Jimmy even waved & smiled at her. When WDWGD&S started we went w/the coconut ear muffs. She held up a sign that read “Get Milk &……Moo” Jimmy even noticed that. She made the screen during that song a couple of times. For 3 hours she never stopped dancing. Near the end of the show, she worked her way towards the stage w/her poster. The guards let her stay near by. During fins, the camera caught her again having a blast. Charleston noticed her and brought her to the middle of the stage near the gates. At the end, he let her go near the stage & Jimmy walked up to her and said ”This is for you” & handed her a signed flip flop. Charleston then handed Jimmy her poster & he signed that too. I’m not sure who was more thrilled, G or her parents. Back at our seats, a stage hand gave her a pick from Peter. At the end of the evening, G told us that was the most fun she ever had. I think that’s why we all love Jimmy & his shows, it’s fun for all. I guess it depends on the keet and how they’ll act towards & with adults. As a family, we had a blast. Memories to last a lifetime. And I don’t think we infringed on anybody’s fun or their right to have a good time. We will see you all @ the next show.

That is great Al!!!! I am glad you all had such a great time!!!!!!

PalmTreeGal · Post by **PalmTreeGal** » August 28, 2006 5:51 am

This year, we took BHA's 3 kids to both Tinley and Indy. They are 15 (she's also a new member here), 11 and 3. The two older ones have gone to lots of shows over the years. Tinley was the first show for the 3 yo. We had a great time. The 3yo slept (yes, you read correctly) through almost the entire Tinley show. They know the songs, they dance and they have a good time. It's all about being an active parent and making sure that they stay clear of inappropriate activity.

Some people get upset b/c they feel the kids will get in the way of having fun. Well, if you're just going to a Buffett show to get drunk and party, I feel that you don't all the way get it. You can go to a Buffett show and not get drunk and still have a blast. That may not be a popular opinion around here, but we have experienced the idea that the kids were in the way of "having a good time" and we disagree.

There are so many other ways to have a good time at a show without getting stumbling drunk and making an a** of yourself. Again, I realize this may not be a popular opinion but I wanted to share my $.02. I am looking forward to taking the kids with us again next year!

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 28, 2006 5:54 am

PalmTreeGal wrote:This year, we took BHA's 3 kids to both Tinley and Indy. They are 15 (she's also a new member here), 11 and 3. The two older ones have gone to lots of shows over the years. Tinley was the first show for the 3 yo. We had a great time. The 3yo slept (yes, you read correctly) through almost the entire Tinley show. They know the songs, they dance and they have a good time. It's all about being an active parent and making sure that they stay clear of inappropriate activity.

Some people get upset b/c they feel the kids will get in the way of having fun. Well, if you're just going to a Buffett show to get drunk and party, I feel that you don't all the way get it. You can go to a Buffett show and not get drunk and still have a blast. That may not be a popular opinion around here, but we have experienced the idea that the kids were in the way of "having a good time" and we disagree.

There are so many other ways to have a good time at a show without getting stumbling drunk and making an a** of yourself. Again, I realize this may not be a popular opinion but I wanted to share my $.02. I am looking forward to taking the kids with us again next year!

You are so right PTG!!!!!! You can have a few drinks in moderation, have a great time and REMEMBER the concert that you spent $$$$$$$$ to go to!!!!!!!!! I look at some of the people at the end of the night and wonder if they will remember it at all!!!!

What a waste!!!!!

PalmTreeGal · Post by **PalmTreeGal** » August 28, 2006 6:02 am

flipflopgirl wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:This year, we took BHA's 3 kids to both Tinley and Indy. They are 15 (she's also a new member here), 11 and 3. The two older ones have gone to lots of shows over the years. Tinley was the first show for the 3 yo. We had a great time. The 3yo slept (yes, you read correctly) through almost the entire Tinley show. They know the songs, they dance and they have a good time. It's all about being an active parent and making sure that they stay clear of inappropriate activity.

Some people get upset b/c they feel the kids will get in the way of having fun. Well, if you're just going to a Buffett show to get drunk and party, I feel that you don't all the way get it. You can go to a Buffett show and not get drunk and still have a blast. That may not be a popular opinion around here, but we have experienced the idea that the kids were in the way of "having a good time" and we disagree.

There are so many other ways to have a good time at a show without getting stumbling drunk and making an a** of yourself. Again, I realize this may not be a popular opinion but I wanted to share my $.02. I am looking forward to taking the kids with us again next year!
You are so right PTG!!!!!! You can have a few drinks in moderation, have a great time and REMEMBER the concert that you spent $$$$$$$$ to go to!!!!!!!!! I look at some of the people at the end of the night and wonder if they will remember it at all!!!! What a waste!!!!!

If i'm paying that much for a ticket, i want to remember the great time i had!

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 28, 2006 6:23 am

PalmTreeGal wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:This year, we took BHA's 3 kids to both Tinley and Indy. They are 15 (she's also a new member here), 11 and 3. The two older ones have gone to lots of shows over the years. Tinley was the first show for the 3 yo. We had a great time. The 3yo slept (yes, you read correctly) through almost the entire Tinley show. They know the songs, they dance and they have a good time. It's all about being an active parent and making sure that they stay clear of inappropriate activity.

Some people get upset b/c they feel the kids will get in the way of having fun. Well, if you're just going to a Buffett show to get drunk and party, I feel that you don't all the way get it. You can go to a Buffett show and not get drunk and still have a blast. That may not be a popular opinion around here, but we have experienced the idea that the kids were in the way of "having a good time" and we disagree.

There are so many other ways to have a good time at a show without getting stumbling drunk and making an a** of yourself. Again, I realize this may not be a popular opinion but I wanted to share my $.02. I am looking forward to taking the kids with us again next year!
You are so right PTG!!!!!! You can have a few drinks in moderation, have a great time and REMEMBER the concert that you spent $$$$$$$$ to go to!!!!!!!!! I look at some of the people at the end of the night and wonder if they will remember it at all!!!! What a waste!!!!!
If i'm paying that much for a ticket, i want to remember the great time i had!

Me too!!!!!

jimolliemom · Post by **jimolliemom** » August 28, 2006 9:03 am

I've taken my older keet (he was 14 at the time) and we had a BLAST! This is not only about the Parrotheads, it's about parenting. (The topic, not the board) Judgement is key and I would MUCH rather have my Son next to me and I KNOW what he is doing and seeing rather than off at some other show without me and I have no idea what he is exposed to. We "party" together. And, BTW, I rarely drink and hardly ever around the keets. They know I like tequila and they know I have common sense!

And, he has never asked to go to anything besides Buffett!

Raisin' Um Right!

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » August 28, 2006 10:25 am

To quote W.C. Fields - I like children, girl children, about 18-21.

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