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diverg wrote:

trojan_sixtyone wrote:

blowinupinmissoula wrote:most likely they dont want you sneaking in booze huh? i remember at Auburn, WA a few years ago I put a flask on the inside of my belt, near the naughty bits my friend had a water bottle filled with clear rum, we took a few pulls, then crushed all the air out of it and stuck it down his pants-worked like a charm! i did it last year at a paul simon concert last year and there were no problems....

im not sure if this post really contributed anything to this thread, if you think it didnt im sorry

Shedding light on any techniques that screw the venue out of their prized beer money is worth sharing.

Any way to screw the venues out of their margarita money? I paid $10 for a freaking margarita that tasted like it only had the mixer in it. Damn for $10 I don't think it's to much to expect to have enough tequilla in it to taste it. I wasn't the only one that made comment about the margaritas at Minute Maid tonight.

well the first thing that comes to mind is just bring in tequila in that water bottle then of course add it too the margarita...to make it stronger right?

They don't allow cameras into Camden. I still snuck in a
disposable one. Sadly, no one wants to reach down the
front of MY pants.

I've got my plastic tropical fruit containers. Ready to fill and add to my lei for Wednesday

I brought mine to AV. Good shots of my phriends. all 25,000 of them. Most were smiling.

Carolinadreamin' wrote:I saw people getting turned away at Nissan with cameras and water bottles. Oh wait...you could bring in the bottle but not the cap.

You have to show up with the bottle sealed and they want to watch you open it. Then you have to throw away the cap to take it in. Watching you open a sealed bottle is supposed to ensure it's actually water. Taking your lid is meant to decrease the projectile damage of a thrown bottle. A full bottle that hits you hurts. A thrown bottle without a lid, even if it was full, is only half full when it hits you and hurts less. Bring your bottle to the venue and bring in an extra lid in your pocket. That way when they make you throw the first one away, you can pull a second one out and cap it back up. That way if you throw your bottle at some jerk, you can make sure it'll still hurt.

FunkHouse9 wrote:

Carolinadreamin' wrote:I saw people getting turned away at Nissan with cameras and water bottles. Oh wait...you could bring in the bottle but not the cap.

You have to show up with the bottle sealed and they want to watch you open it. Then you have to throw away the cap to take it in. Watching you open a sealed bottle is supposed to ensure it's actually water. Taking your lid is meant to decrease the projectile damage of a thrown bottle. A full bottle that hits you hurts. A thrown bottle without a lid, even if it was full, is only half full when it hits you and hurts less. Bring your bottle to the venue and bring in an extra lid in your pocket. That way when they make you throw the first one away, you can pull a second one out and cap it back up. That way if you throw your bottle at some jerk, you can make sure it'll still hurt.

But I don't want to drink water at the concert!!!

I think the only real answer is maybe depending on:

1. What the policy is of the venue that night;

2. How well educated the rent a cop security at the gates are regarding
said policy;

3. Whether the rent a cop security guards can keep the policy straight or whether they're out to be jerks; unfortunately I've found that the old codgers are usually the biggest, most inflexible jerks.

The worst thing at a show is having to go back to the car once you get to the gate. The pics from inside the venue rarely turn out to be that good, especially if you're on the lawn or more than 30 rows away.

I usually see it as why bother to go through all that hassle for a few blurry shots.

I guess that I am thinking of what happened at the Anguilla show. It was posted on the official show website that non professional cameras would be allowed. People brought their point and clicks. When we were standing in line we were told "NO CAMERAS OF ANY KIND." Some people were able to run theirs to tehir cars or hotel rooms. For whatever reason, it was decided that point and shoots were OK. Then many people ran back to their cars/rooms to get their cameras.

So, I guess the answer is - you never know!

pojo wrote:
I've filled up Rx bottles with the capt and put them inbetween the girls.... they can't legally check there!!!

now that's BRILLIANT! but that may not be enough alcohol for some folks!

It's funny most phones have cameras now and they are everywhere. The venue does seem to control it more than the band.

I saw The Little Willies last year and it was announced no cameras or recording devices. Anyone familiar with Norah Jones knows that she encourages people to take photos. Someone took a pic at that show and security shot down the aisle and attempted to confiscate the camera. Norah stopped and told him that it was ok for the people to take photos. Then she announced that is was ok to take pictures. Amazing show. Tickets were $20. Saturday I saw her again at Atlantic City. They searched as we entered. There were still some cameras but a lot were found before the people entered. During the show security didn't bother anyone. Oh yeah, another amazing show.

Don't know if I'd try to get a "good" camera in. I've gotten disposable cameras in but was threatened by security that they'd take them away if they saw me take another picture so you just have to watch for the security guys to look the other way The closer you are to the stage, the closer you are to security and the closer they watch you...
as said on this thread, it really all depends on how thorough they are at the gate. I'm usually the one making sloshing sounds because of the 27 little airplane bottles of rum stuffed in my pockets

I happened to get a disposiable in at Anahiem a few years back and it was worth it. The shots turned out amazing (we were 2nd row) Jimmys bodyguard took it and I almost burst into tears. Jimmy walked over to him and whispered something to him and the bodygaurd gave it back.

I also snuck my digital into Irvine, CA and they didnt care.

And at MGM in Las Vegas I walked in video taping and was never stopped. I recorded over half the show.

freaky4tiki wrote:

pojo wrote:
I've filled up Rx bottles with the capt and put them inbetween the girls.... they can't legally check there!!!

now that's BRILLIANT! but that may not be enough alcohol for some folks!

Well depending on the size of the "girls" there could be plenty of booze.

diverg wrote:

freaky4tiki wrote:

pojo wrote:
I've filled up Rx bottles with the capt and put them inbetween the girls.... they can't legally check there!!!

now that's BRILLIANT! but that may not be enough alcohol for some folks!

Well depending on the size of the "girls" there could be plenty of booze.

I'd be afraid I would lose 'em in there. But it would make quite the sight to see me dig around to fend them out. (can you imagine if you're a guy at the concert and you look down your row and theres a chick with her hand down her shirt digging around and then suddenly pulls out some alcohol? Hmmm....maybe this is a great way to get more dates.)

diverg wrote:

freaky4tiki wrote:

pojo wrote:
I've filled up Rx bottles with the capt and put them inbetween the girls.... they can't legally check there!!!

now that's BRILLIANT! but that may not be enough alcohol for some folks!

Well depending on the size of the "girls" there could be plenty of booze.

We just bought the pop.... and with the several ladies with us.... we had NO problem with alcohol. My girls can only hold one

An old trick I used to use was to wear cowboy boots under baggy pants. It's amazing how much stuff you can fit into a pair of them. Then you stand back and look for the guards who are not patting all the way down the legs and go to them.

texaspirate wrote:Cameras ok but they cannot have removable Lenses... and no video cameras.... GreatShow last night!!

what a shame that most P&S cameras now have video ability, tho certainly not for a full show or anything.

diverg wrote:

trojan_sixtyone wrote:

blowinupinmissoula wrote:most likely they dont want you sneaking in booze huh? i remember at Auburn, WA a few years ago I put a flask on the inside of my belt, near the naughty bits my friend had a water bottle filled with clear rum, we took a few pulls, then crushed all the air out of it and stuck it down his pants-worked like a charm! i did it last year at a paul simon concert last year and there were no problems....

im not sure if this post really contributed anything to this thread, if you think it didnt im sorry

Shedding light on any techniques that screw the venue out of their prized beer money is worth sharing.

Any way to screw the venues out of their margarita money? I paid $10 for a freaking margarita that tasted like it only had the mixer in it. Damn for $10 I don't think it's to much to expect to have enough tequilla in it to taste it. I wasn't the only one that made comment about the margaritas at Minute Maid tonight.

Just wanted to update this comment I made the other night. I sent the Astros/Minute Maid an email regarding the overpriced terrible tasting margarita I bought. I also mentioned that event staff told me I wasn't the only one complaining about the way the maragrita's tasted. Now I sent this just to vent, and mentioned I din't expect to hear a response back blah blah blah.. Well I did receive a response from the company that runs the concessions at Minute Maid. Here it is

Mr. Trevino:

Thank you for taking the time to share the details of your visit to Minute Maid Park. Our goal is to make the fan experience at Minute Maid the best possible for all our guests. I am sincerely sorry that on the Jimmy Buffett concert your experience was not better.

Comments made by you, our guest, will never fall on deaf ears. Your feedback is important in order for us to work on areas where we can improve. I also would prefer to have a margarita made with real tequila, however, during the baseball season all of the concessions areas are licensed as beer/wine only. If you and your guests are on the club level or the suites, or if you go to 9 Amigos you can still purchase mixed beverages. I can only ask you to accept my apologies, and I would like an opportunity to make it up to you. Please let me know where to send you gift certificates for food and beverages here at Minute Maid Park the next time you attend an Astro's game.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Fred Blackford
Concessions Division Manager
ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
Minute Maid Park
1800 Congress
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 259-8323


What a pleasant surprise that they actually responded, and in a very nice way. BTW my Jimmy Buffett experience was awesome, and there was no way I let a stupid poor tasting margarita ruin it.

But I don't want to drink water at the concert!!! [/quote]

well once again i can shed some light on this issue. back in my high school days i stole some booze from a friend, poured it into a water bottle, leaving maybe a shot left in the 5th. then filled the alcohol bottle with water and tinted the color to make it look like rum. after that i heated up a paper clip and melted the bottle cap to the cirlce lining, so that when my friend opened it it snapped like it was real.

you could easily do this with a water bottle, just fill it with vodka, clear rum , etc. melt the cap back on, and there ya go. just hope the gaurds dont smell it.

diverg wrote:

trojan_sixtyone wrote:

blowinupinmissoula wrote:most likely they dont want you sneaking in booze huh? i remember at Auburn, WA a few years ago I put a flask on the inside of my belt, near the naughty bits my friend had a water bottle filled with clear rum, we took a few pulls, then crushed all the air out of it and stuck it down his pants-worked like a charm! i did it last year at a paul simon concert last year and there were no problems....

im not sure if this post really contributed anything to this thread, if you think it didnt im sorry

Shedding light on any techniques that screw the venue out of their prized beer money is worth sharing.

Any way to screw the venues out of their margarita money? I paid $10 for a freaking margarita that tasted like it only had the mixer in it. Damn for $10 I don't think it's to much to expect to have enough tequilla in it to taste it. I wasn't the only one that made comment about the margaritas at Minute Maid tonight.

Ditto on the Minute Maid margarita! I had only a few sips and gave up. YUCK!

I've been in Indy the past 2 years, and it was a big NO on cameras, and the first year saw someone's cell phone get confiscated. Last year I was in the front row, and nearly dead center. I chose not to bring my cell phone because of the previous year, but 3 of the other 4 in my immediate seating location were taking pictures right and left and there was a security person right in front of us. Talk about frustrating!!! I guess it depends on who catches you with a photo device, and what kind of mood they are in.