Foxboro 9/8 attendee's

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » August 20, 2007 4:52 pm

Hula Hoop wrote:A friend was the End Zone for the Country Fest show. She got to the End Zone around 11am and said their parking lot was close to capacity at that point. For Jimmy's shows, I would expect the lot at End Zone to be full by no later than 11am. Keep in mind that it is about a 3/4 mile hike (slightly uphill) to the stadium.

There is always construction on Route 1, but the majority of it is right at the stadium now. Most of it is on Route 1 north, as they are building a strip mall adjacent to the stadium. I believe it closes one lane of Route 1 north.

The Lot at the End Zone wasn't near or even close to full...we got there at 1-1:30....The Hotel part of the lot was full...but there is a huge lot in the back...they charged us 10.00...Zuke is my witness!!

Finsupinfla · Post by **Finsupinfla** » August 22, 2007 12:34 pm

I need some help from the locals.

I am getting my rental car Saturday morning. How long will it take me to get from the airport to the End Zone lot. I most likely will make a stop off at my hotel In Norwood first?

I'm just trying to figure out what time to get the car.

Thanks.

Hula Hoop · Post by **Hula Hoop** » August 23, 2007 9:52 am

TommyBahama wrote:
Hula Hoop wrote:A friend was the End Zone for the Country Fest show. She got to the End Zone around 11am and said their parking lot was close to capacity at that point. For Jimmy's shows, I would expect the lot at End Zone to be full by no later than 11am. Keep in mind that it is about a 3/4 mile hike (slightly uphill) to the stadium.

There is always construction on Route 1, but the majority of it is right at the stadium now. Most of it is on Route 1 north, as they are building a strip mall adjacent to the stadium. I believe it closes one lane of Route 1 north.
The Lot at the End Zone wasn't near or even close to full...we got there at 1-1:30....The Hotel part of the lot was full...but there is a huge lot in the back...they charged us 10.00...Zuke is my witness!!

Oh, I believe you! Let's just say the girl who told me this is in no way a MENSA candidate. . . !

Hula Hoop · Post by **Hula Hoop** » August 23, 2007 9:54 am

Finsupinfla wrote:I need some help from the locals.

I am getting my rental car Saturday morning. How long will it take me to get from the airport to the End Zone lot. I most likely will make a stop off at my hotel In Norwood first?

I'm just trying to figure out what time to get the car.

Thanks.

Coming from Boston? I'd allow at least an hour, maybe a bit more. You'll hit a bit of traffic (even on a Saturday). It is straight highway until the final 3 miles (then it is a 4 lane divided super speedway - ha!). By the time you hit Route One (exit 9 off of Route 95 South), you'll be amongst your Parrothead brethren!

Finsupinfla · Post by **Finsupinfla** » August 27, 2007 10:47 am

Thanks Hula Hoop.

I guess this thread will start to pick up after the Sunday show.

GrowingOlderInRI · Post by **GrowingOlderInRI** » August 31, 2007 12:07 pm

I went to the Patriots game last night and spoke with a ton of the parking lot people at the stadium. About 50% of them have been asked to report to work for 8am on Sunday the 2nd and the other half are to report at 10am. One of the people I spoke to was a supervisor who said the same. This looks encouraging.. If the Sunday show goes well all of us attending the show on the 8th should be in good shape.

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » August 31, 2007 1:34 pm

just took a ride through Foxboro . . . lots of Parrot Head signs and what not up on Rt. 1.

Got me fired up!!!!!!!!!

The Walpole Motel has a "Welcome Parrot Heads!" sign up . . .

can't wait for this 70,000 person party!

Also can't wait to see the look on the parking lot attendants faces at 12:30 AM when there is still 50% of the people walking around partying!

TMHB · Post by **TMHB** » August 31, 2007 7:15 pm

GrowingOlderInRI wrote:I went to the Patriots game last night and spoke with a ton of the parking lot people at the stadium. About 50% of them have been asked to report to work for 8am on Sunday the 2nd and the other half are to report at 10am. .

Do you know what lots you were in? I know cashiers and parkers in the P7, P8 lots that were told to report for 1:00PM

Finsupinfla · Post by **Finsupinfla** » September 3, 2007 9:32 am

Its our turn now.

Thanks to everybody who went last night for the info. It should make Saturday easier on us all. Hopefully!

I leave for Boston in 3 days!!!

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » September 3, 2007 10:49 am

I would suggest going to lot P10 if possible. There is a car lot and a RV lot. It's right across the street from the stadium.

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » September 3, 2007 12:01 pm

I was there last night and will be there Saturday! It was good to see all the BN'ers in action last night!

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » September 3, 2007 12:31 pm

What a weekend....i see a no-hitter and Buffett from the 3rd row center(ok scammed my way there)...great seeing BNER'S from the past...and ones i have never met!!!...ok now to recover for Next weekend!

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » September 3, 2007 1:08 pm

TommyBahama wrote:What a weekend....i see a no-hitter and Buffett from the 3rd row center(ok scammed my way there)...great seeing BNER'S from the past...and ones i have never met!!!...ok now to recover for Next weekend!

P 10?

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » September 3, 2007 1:12 pm

drunkpirate66 wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:What a weekend....i see a no-hitter and Buffett from the 3rd row center(ok scammed my way there)...great seeing BNER'S from the past...and ones i have never met!!!...ok now to recover for Next weekend!
P 10?

Seems that was the place to try to get to and it opened early. Where did you end up - didn't you have tix for yesterday?

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » September 3, 2007 1:16 pm

Just for grins I went and checked the ticket sites like Razorgator and Stubhub and even eBay - does my heart good to see so many overpriced tickets still available, and Razorgator even had a whole list of ones that have now been "marked down". Not that it will change anything but it's nice to see the scalpers lose out once in a while. Karma's a b**tch!

Zuke · Post by **Zuke** » September 3, 2007 3:45 pm

I don't even know why I bought tickets so long ago, we're in Row 35 but could have done way better by waiting it out.

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » September 3, 2007 3:52 pm

Zuke wrote:I don't even know why I bought tickets so long ago, we're in Row 35 but could have done way better by waiting it out.

You know, you're right.

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » September 3, 2007 4:19 pm

Zuke wrote:I don't even know why I bought tickets so long ago, we're in Row 35 but could have done way better by waiting it out.

Because we're so conditioned to there not BEING any we take the best we think we can get. I'm going to keep checking TM, some folks got really incredible seats in the days leading up to Sunday.

Zuke · Post by **Zuke** » September 3, 2007 4:47 pm

We'll be staying right where we are, I'm not buying anymore!

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » September 3, 2007 4:51 pm

Zuke wrote:We'll be staying right where we are, I'm not buying anymore!

I already have a pretty good seat as it is but I've always wanted to be front and center. It would have to be perfect for me to spend any more.