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SurfnSun wrote:

flipflopgirl wrote:

SurfnSun wrote:First post for me

My wife and I will be coming down from Atlanta. Staying at the Crown Plaza hotel.

Welcome! Check out the map on the first page of this thread and find us in the lot!

So everyone will be hanging out where the yellow pin is on the LOT and VENUE link?

I wish Id joined the board earlier so we'd know people. This is our second show this year and actually second show ever. Ive been listening to Jimmy for quite a while but when I went to Tallahassee for my first show this year I was hooked!

Well this is how you get to meet people! and yes the yellow pin There is a group of trees there that is where we set up last year!

Just want to wish everyone safe travels!!

We're outta here this afternoon......Tampa bound!!!! Can't wait to meet everyone!

Anybody else out there headed down from Alabama?

anyone staying in the Hilton Garden Inn? we're going try to squeeze about 10-14 people into one room.... wish us luck! haha its two queen beds so hopefully we can fit 4 per bed if we all cuddle up lol

can't wait -- leaving friday morning... bought my new grass skirt and i'm going to make my shell bra today (with real shells)

How does a gorilla suit with a grass skirt and coconut bra sound? You guys keep uns eyes out!!!!!!

grocery list made... shopping today & tomorrow..

fingers crossed for the smoker (we're supposed to get it friday afternoon.. talk about cutting it close)

12x12 tent.. check
tickets in hand.. check.. (may have 2 extra lawn.. waiting for a response)
coolers clean.. check

Our plan is to get to the lot around 1:30.. I am really hoping we can get to the BN spot without any trouble!

2 days and counting!

What is still lacking that needs to be brought that we could pick up somewhere between the airport and the HI Express? Also, does anyone know where the best place around Tampa to get baked oysters on the half shell?

Everybody have a great time today and tonight and stay safe. I will be listening!!!!

Just printed my boarding pass, now all I have to do is remember to wake up tomorrow.

We just bought our tickets from ticketmaster so we don't have to deal with it for the next two days. The mighty sombrero will be glowing from 201 - row B this show.

While thinking about my attempt to watch the Gator game on Saturday at 12:30 with the small TV I have, I thought about the lack of a power source. The battery I have only lasts for one half of football. Anyone have a TV setup or a generator or power source that I might be able to plug into so we don't lose the game feed?

If not, I'll be listening to the game on Sirius.

Feesh wrote:While thinking about my attempt to watch the Gator game on Saturday at 12:30 with the small TV I have, I thought about the lack of a power source. The battery I have only lasts for one half of football. Anyone have a TV setup or a generator or power source that I might be able to plug into so we don't lose the game feed?

If not, I'll be listening to the game on Sirius.

Still trying to work the Gators back into the title hunt eh?

I have a power inverter that plugs into a cigarette lighter.
I'll have it with me if you need it.

sonofabeach wrote:

Feesh wrote:While thinking about my attempt to watch the Gator game on Saturday at 12:30 with the small TV I have, I thought about the lack of a power source. The battery I have only lasts for one half of football. Anyone have a TV setup or a generator or power source that I might be able to plug into so we don't lose the game feed?

If not, I'll be listening to the game on Sirius.

Still trying to work the Gators back into the title hunt eh?

I have a power inverter that plugs into a cigarette lighter.
I'll have it with me if you need it.

Very cool...I'm just hoping they can make it to the SEC Championship at this point..they need to win out.

ipod is charging...
boarding passes printed....
directions to hotel printed...
directions to the cruise printed....
clothes laid out to pack....

i think i'm almost read to go

Let's just say if all goes well in T Town, I might be missing the opening notes of HOT HOT HOT. With a 5 O'Clock kickoff and a 8 O'Clock showtime that leaves me in a pickle. Guess I could always hope for a miracle of Bama put the Tigers away in 3 quarters and not having to worry bout the 4th. ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hoover wrote:Let's just say if all goes well in T Town, I might be missing the opening notes of HOT HOT HOT. With a 5 O'Clock kickoff and a 8 O'Clock showtime that leaves me in a pickle. Guess I could always hope for a miracle of Bama put the Tigers away in 3 quarters and not having to worry bout the 4th. ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll have a small TV in the parking lot if you want to watch the game there.

That sounds great. Where r u going to be set up at? We are staying at the HI Express so we'll be right across the road. This is our first Tampa show so we'll be kinda blind leading blind.

hoover wrote:That sounds great. Where r u going to be set up at? We are staying at the HI Express so we'll be right across the road. This is our first Tampa show so we'll be kinda blind leading blind.

We're in the large tailgate area with everyone else. If you go to page one of this thread, there is a map and the tailgate spot is marked with a yellow pin. Or, Martin Grita Guy or the others on here can lead you to it. Most of the info you'll need is on page 1 of this thread.

OK, tickets in hand (Sec 104 Row 3 - only after trading up three times!), Reservation Conformations printed (We're at the Staybridge Suites near the Citibank Center), Flight Info printed, and now I'm printing off the maps that I need.

Anyway, I was looking at the Tampa Ford Amp website and saw this and thought I should pass it along:

Special Notice for Jimmy Buffett show - it has been requested that no cameras be allowed, we apologize for any inconvenience.


also:


SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR THE UPCOMING JIMMY BUFFETT SHOWS

Make sure you have a designated driver, please do not drink and drive.

General parking for cars and small trucks is included in the price paid for your ticket.

If you are traveling in an RV or oversize vehicle please enter the Fairgrounds on MLK Blvd. RV's and oversize vehicles will not be permitted to park in the general parking areas but will be directed to a separate lot. There is absolutely no overnight camping permitted unless you are in designated Fairground camping areas - please call the Fairground at 813 621 7821 ext. 246 to reserve camping spots, there is a separate charge for camping.

People not attending the show will not be permitted to park, please have your concert tickets ready for inspection when entering the parking lots.

There are a very limited number of VIP RV Camping spots, close to the West Plaza Entrance, located adjacent to VIP Parking, full hook ups available. $125.00 per night or $295.00 for three nights - Thurday, Friday, Saturday. Please call 813 740 2446 ext 1021 for information.

also...

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band

Thursday Nov 1st
Parking Lots Open at 2:00pm
Doors Open at 6:30pm

Saturday Nov 3rd
Parking Lots Open at midday
Doors Open at 6:00pm

On both nights from doors open time - 'De Lei'ed Parrots' will be playing on the Brighthouse Second Stage situated in the East Plaza. Relax in the Miller Lite Oasis and party along to the tropical sounds of De Lei'ed Parrots.

All times are subject to change without warning
Main Stage Show Starts at 8:00
Show ends at approximatele 10:45pm

Will Call Tickets are available from 2:00pm onwards
Guest List tickets generally not available until doors open time.

The show will go ahead rain or shine.