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Dutch Harbor PH · Post by **Dutch Harbor PH** » May 16, 2007 7:24 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Dutch Harbor PH wrote:So does this mean that Jimmy is taking a page from Celine Dion's book?.....Only on major steriods..($700M)
Will we be abel to see jimmy weekly?, Monthly?

I agree that the big draw is Jimmy. Oh sure, if you are in the area you will stop in, perhaps even stay there. You may even decide to give it a go if you plan to vacation the area, BUT the big draw is still to see Jimmy. If you don't believe me...just go to Vegas this year (Or any other venue for that matter).....

????...If he builds it, Will we come...????
SPEW!!!!! I was reading the part I bolded, thinking, "This is sounding like Field of Dreams..."

....For some inexcplicable reason they will find themselves at the front lobby. They'll ask "is it OK if we look around", you say "sure, it's just $150.00 a person". They'll hand over the money without even thinking about it, for it's money they've got and peace they lack".......

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » May 16, 2007 7:31 pm

Dutch Harbor PH wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
Dutch Harbor PH wrote:So does this mean that Jimmy is taking a page from Celine Dion's book?.....Only on major steriods..($700M)
Will we be abel to see jimmy weekly?, Monthly?

I agree that the big draw is Jimmy. Oh sure, if you are in the area you will stop in, perhaps even stay there. You may even decide to give it a go if you plan to vacation the area, BUT the big draw is still to see Jimmy. If you don't believe me...just go to Vegas this year (Or any other venue for that matter).....

????...If he builds it, Will we come...????
SPEW!!!!! I was reading the part I bolded, thinking, "This is sounding like Field of Dreams..."
....For some inexcplicable reason they will find themselves at the front lobby. They'll ask "is it OK if we look around", you say "sure, it's just $150.00 a person". They'll hand over the money without even thinking about it, for it's money they've got and peace they lack".......

Prophetic.....

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » May 16, 2007 7:50 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:Most of us work at least 25-35 ...sometimes even 40 years in our lives. Some stick with the same job, some have numerous jobs... some change mid way... in any case... we are constantly growing and reaching new goals.

Why is that any different for Jimmy Buffett? He is in a place at the end of his career where touring and living on the road may not have quite the same appeal as it once did. So he in diversifying his portfolio. So what?

He is still touring some... still making records... still entertaining us.... what is the big deal?

I know my husband spent lots of time on the road in his sales job over the past 20 yrs.... and now he doesnt have to... he has planted the seeds... and while he still must work hard some of the time(Playing Golf), he works way less than he did and make s4x the money as he did 20 yrs ago.

Other than the amount of zeros....Someone please explain the difference in what we all do and what Mr Buffett is doing....
fixed it for ya Susan!!

good one Tommy!
Oh...I know Dave!!!.....and besides i'm in Sales...So i know what she means!!
Hahaha yeah you know all about the flexible and creative schedule!!

creative scheduling...on the road by 10 tee-time around 1!!!!.....the only problem with business being way down up here and gas the way it is..golf has been cut back during the week...i need to work a lot harder to make fun bucks....and even that isn't much.....hasn't been a fun year!!

pinacolada lover · Post by **pinacolada lover** » May 16, 2007 10:49 pm

I cannot wait for this! It's gonna be great.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » May 16, 2007 10:55 pm

Feelings about Jimmy's commercialism aside, this is a very good way to help rebuild his "homeland" from the devastation Katrina and Rita. Will help many dollars find it's way back into the economy.

I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.

Jimmy knows his name is a huge draw and he's drawing people to a place where "we" wouldn't necessarily otherwise go and at the same time helping a place he holds near and dear to his heart.

Snowparrot · Post by **Snowparrot** » May 16, 2007 10:56 pm

buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.

You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!

PHritz 01 · Post by **PHritz 01** » May 17, 2007 7:29 am

I wonder if he will have a parking lot onsite for tailgating?

The convention hall sounds like it will be a great place for a concert- that or on the beach

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » May 17, 2007 8:00 am

Snowparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.
You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!

Same here, but if it looks interesting when it's done I'm thinking the Grand Opening will be a great phlocking opportunity! And I don't even gamble! much

bigredpirate · Post by **bigredpirate** » May 17, 2007 9:00 am

GumboPirate wrote:Sounds like a blast! What a first trip down to Mississippi that would make!

can't wait for this one. It gives me a reason to travel to Biloxi mississippi, Fins Up!

mike6981 · Post by **mike6981** » May 17, 2007 12:50 pm

I'm already making plans for the grand opening...I'll be there.....

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » May 17, 2007 12:54 pm

Snowparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.
You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!

Actually I should revise that. After further thinking, one of the things I've wanted to do is take a Mississippi steam boat from Minnesota as far south as I could go. I lived in MN for a year and it was always so fun to see the steamboats dock for an afternoon and I always thought if I went back to MN, that's why I'd want to go.

mike6981 · Post by **mike6981** » May 17, 2007 12:57 pm

Dutch Harbor PH wrote:
PA PAR8 HED wrote:My feeling is that he only helps the region's recovery long-term if he stays involved. I'm unlikely to visit just to see the building or eat in another Margaritaville.

But for the chance to go down to the Gulf for a week, see Jimmy perform a few times (ideally mixing up the set list and band every night), maybe a little golf in the afternoons...I'd book that vacation!
So does this mean that Jimmy is taking a page from Celine Dion's book?.....Only on major steriods..($700M)
Will we be abel to see jimmy weekly?, Monthly?

I agree that the big draw is Jimmy. Oh sure, if you are in the area you will stop in, perhaps even stay there. You may even decide to give it a go if you plan to vacation the area, BUT the big draw is still to see Jimmy. If you don't believe me...just go to Vegas this year (Or any other venue for that matter).....

????...If he builds it, Will we come...????

I would have to agree that he will be there performing I would be there on my 3 day vacations atleast 3 times a year.

Oz_79 · Post by **Oz_79** » May 17, 2007 2:14 pm

ScarletB wrote:
Snowparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.
You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!
Same here, but if it looks interesting when it's done I'm thinking the Grand Opening will be a great phlocking opportunity! And I don't even gamble! much

Whats wrong with Biloxi? Never been there so just curious!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » May 17, 2007 2:27 pm

Oz_79 wrote:
ScarletB wrote:
Snowparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.
You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!
Same here, but if it looks interesting when it's done I'm thinking the Grand Opening will be a great phlocking opportunity! And I don't even gamble! much
Whats wrong with Biloxi? Never been there so just curious!!!

I'm not sure anything is wrong with Biloxi, I just never would have thought to go there on purpose.

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » May 17, 2007 2:46 pm

buffettbride wrote:
Snowparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.
You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!
Actually I should revise that. After further thinking, one of the things I've wanted to do is take a Mississippi steam boat from Minnesota as far south as I could go. I lived in MN for a year and it was always so fun to see the steamboats dock for an afternoon and I always thought if I went back to MN, that's why I'd want to go.

Come to my town we have one five blocks away and 15 minutes away is one that has day, two day and longer cruises

thebeachbumm33 · Post by **thebeachbumm33** » May 17, 2007 2:48 pm

buffettbride wrote:
Oz_79 wrote:
ScarletB wrote:
Snowparrot wrote:
buffettbride wrote: I can tell you in a million years I'd never go to Biloxi, MS for a vacation or any other reason--until now. I probably would have gone to New Orleans pre-Katrina, but probably wouldn't now.
You would have missed a very fine place. But now we'll see you there!
Same here, but if it looks interesting when it's done I'm thinking the Grand Opening will be a great phlocking opportunity! And I don't even gamble! much
Whats wrong with Biloxi? Never been there so just curious!!!
I'm not sure anything is wrong with Biloxi, I just never would have thought to go there on purpose.

I've been there many times, only day trips while vacationing in NOLA, it was fun enough with beautiful scenery of the Gulf. Fun restaurants and bars in and out of the casinos but this was pre Katrina haven't been down there since.

LivingOutMy2ndChance · Post by **LivingOutMy2ndChance** » May 17, 2007 7:28 pm

I really can't believe people are still offended by the "commercialization" aspect of this announcement. The only, only thing that gave me pause about the pending news was the environmental impact ... such a huge operation ON that gorgeous beach. I guess at some point, however, you have to realize the unemployed people still living in temporary housing take priority over a dispeptic fish or two.

Personally, knowing Jimmy is a savvy businessman as well as a great artist only makes him more appealing. Even when we were the ONLY people listening to and buying his music, he was still doing okay. I remember 10-12 years ago TRYING to get Harry Wayne Casey - KC of KC and the Sunshine Band - checked into a hotel room as he handed me credit card after credit card, looking for one that wouldn't decline. The band had just been on network TV 6 weeks earlier as part of some disco revival tour ... Anyway, it was sad.

Was it Tom Corcoran who said that even in the '70's, while promoting a partying lifestyle, Jimmy would actually take time on the road to gather receipts and sit in the hotel room adding them up?

OystersandBeer · Post by **OystersandBeer** » May 18, 2007 8:54 am

LivingOutMy2ndChance wrote:I really can't believe people are still offended by the "commercialization" aspect of this announcement. The only, only thing that gave me pause about the pending news was the environmental impact ... such a huge operation ON that gorgeous beach.

I think they are building it where Grand Casino once was. Grand Casino has moved since the storm. So I don't think it is actually on the beach.

captenuta · Post by **captenuta** » May 18, 2007 11:28 am

I'm in. Can't wait to go!!!

brad2k66 · Post by **brad2k66** » May 18, 2007 4:25 pm

This is FIN^^TASTIC! I love visiting Biloxi... Great Seafood, Great Gambling, Beautiful Scenery and now MY Favorite JB!! Those of you that have been to M-ville Las Vegas, know how much fun it is. Now we get can get that atmosphere anytime. It's like staying on site at Disney. Bubba all the time! What a great way to spend a long weekend!