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oldmanatee wrote:

Wino you know wrote:Yes, I'll be in Key West.
Just look for a fat guy in a bar drinking a beer. That'll be me.

I know what you look like.Didn't I just see you in May?

Yes, you saw me in May.
I was the fat guy with a beer dressed in very warm clothing.
There doesn't seem to be a lot of that happening here right now.

maid memories wrote:What is the local weather calling for on Saturday? NOAA is calling for high of 92 with 40% chance of storms during the day.

That is pretty much what the forecast is here as well.

My car is full of stuff for Dark & Stormies and Tonga Juice, which pretty much means I'll explode in a car accident. I'm bringing a trunk full of love to Chicago. I may even be a Cubs fan by the time this over.

maid memories wrote:I may even be a Cubs fan by the time this over.

And yet you seem like such a sensible person.

Wino you know wrote:

maid memories wrote:I may even be a Cubs fan by the time this over.

And yet you seem like such a sensible person.

This is the year I am dedicating myself to a baseball team. The problem is that all three of my first choices are in the same division. 4th and 5th would include Cubs and Braves.

maid memories wrote:This is the year I am dedicating myself to a baseball team. The problem is that all three of my first choices are in the same division. 4th and 5th would include Cubs and Braves.

Well, I'm a Yankees & Cubs fan, and let me tell you, as far as fans go, two more polar opposites never existed.
If the Yankees don't win the world series, their season is considered a failure.
If the Cubs finish with a .500 record, there's a ticker tape parade on Michigan Avenue.

Wino you know wrote:

maid memories wrote:This is the year I am dedicating myself to a baseball team. The problem is that all three of my first choices are in the same division. 4th and 5th would include Cubs and Braves.

Well, I'm a Yankees & Cubs fan, and let me tell you, as far as fans go, two more polar opposites never existed.
If the Yankees don't win the world series, their season is considered a failure.
If the Cubs finish with a .500 record, there's a ticker tape parade on Michigan Avenue.

Boss got me into baseball years ago. He's a Yankees fan, thus I was a Yankees fan. Moved to Tampa, started cheering for the Rays. The thing is, I always liked Boston, too, just because I think I'd love it there and I've dated a few guys from the area. In all honesty, I paid so little attention baseball before last year that it didn't occur to me that all three of those teams were in the same division. That's like being a Dallas/Philly/Giants fan. It doesn't happen. Since I'm moving back to Tampa, I'm guessing I'll end up on the Rays side of the fence, but the constant are-they-moving rumors plague me.

Go Cubs go!
Go Cubs go!
Hey Chicago whattya say?
The Cubs are gonna win today!

South side baby!! Sox all the way! Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible Saturday. I have been MIA here for several reasons. First having to do with trouble signing in. Second is this has been a totally crap year almost from the start and seems it just keeps getting worse. On the upside.....it has to take an upward turn at some point. The tailgate and show can't get here soon enuf. I'm always thankful for the greetings of friends here and the parrothead hugs filled with love. See ya all soon!

Barefoot Gypsy wrote:South side baby!! Sox all the way! Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible Saturday. I have been MIA here for several reasons. First having to do with trouble signing in. Second is this has been a totally crap year almost from the start and seems it just keeps getting worse. On the upside.....it has to take an upward turn at some point. The tailgate and show can't get here soon enuf. I'm always thankful for the greetings of friends here and the parrothead hugs filled with love. See ya all soon!

Looking forward to seeing you!

Haha, Im a Clevelander at this tailgate and show! SoX are playing the Indians this day, Lets go Tribe! Anywho, turns out I just got 2 extra tickets to the show, Field Level Sec D2... need to somehow sell these fast.. hmmm

Fins Up!

Can't wait for the show on Saturday. Any word on anything going on Friday at Margaritaville? I know the Boat Drunks are playing at the beer garden but is anyone scheduled to perform at the Cafe?

Heading to Navy Pier for a few Happy Hour drinks.

The Beach Bum Band and Sunny Jim are playing there tonight, and Sunny Jim is playing there late tomorrow too. Not sure if anyone will be performing early, but I'll be there just in case!

What: Grand Opening of a New Margaritaville in Chicago!
Where: Navy Pier, Chicago, Il.
When: Jul 22, 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Description: SOLO Sunny Jim tonight. Bring your Flying Monkeys and your Tropical Shirts.

I'm borrowing my sister's oversized canopy, so it'll be a bit bigger than the standard 10x10 E-Z Up. Given the heat and possible rain, I think it'll come in handy. I have a disturbing amount of alcohol in my apartment right now. I hope the Dark & Stormies make it to Chicago.

Thanks for the info Tiki. I definately want to see the Boat Drunks at the beer garden tomorrow night. I miss seeing them in Champaign.

Just peeking out fro the mess that is The Parrot Dice Lounge . . .

Big Burrito Radio begins broadcasting live from the Parrot Dice Lounge at 10am. They can be heard LIVE on 88.1 (provided the signal is strong enough) or WLRAradio.com. Or you can hear it live by standinf 12 inches in front of them - your choice.

The 5th GRAND REOPENING of the Parrot Dice Lounge is at Noon-Noon:15.

Paul Roush will be taking the stage in support of his CD "Today's The Day" at 1pm. CD's will be available for sale at the party.

The Parrot Dice Lounge is loud and obnoxious much like its proprietor. There is plenty to see and do there by us. Prize wheel, Dueling TIKI Beer Bongs, 1500 lbs of sand, Drink-O, Tons of Dancing, Games, and FUN! ALSO NEW THIS YEAR Parrot Dice Lounge Tittoos.

See you guys Saturday!

Hey, did anyone see this... http://www.toyotapark.com/calendar/get_event.aspx?id=60

Jimmy Buffett
Saturday, July 23, 2011

8:00 PM
Parking Information
General, single-space car parking is included with the price of your ticket. General parking is located on the east side of the stadium. Enter N1, N2, or N3 on the Harlem Avenue Frontage Road, north of 71st Street.
Premium Parking ($60): Premium Parking includes a 10' wide by 45' long (approximate) space for your vehicle and tailgate combined, on the east side of the stadium. Enter S3 or S4 on 71st Street.
RV Parking ($200): RV Parking will be provided with a 22' wide by 45' long (approximate) space for your vehicle and tailgate combined, on the west side of the stadium. Enter S1 on 71st Street, just east of the train tracks.
Bus Parking ($100): Bus Parking is located on the west side of the stadium. Enter S1 on 71st Street, just east of the train tracks.
Limo Parking ($50): Limo Parking is located on the west side of the stadium. Enter S1 on 71st Street, just east of the train tracks.
*All measurements are approximations. The spaces allocated are for vehicles and tailgate space combined. General parking spaces (single-vehicle spaces) do not include additional space for tailgating.
All driveways must be kept clear at all times for emergency traffic -- this policy will be strictly enforced.

Is this just standard verbiage? Or did they change the rules?

I seem to remember paying cash ($10 or $20) for parking in previous years...

General parking has always been included, at least at the shows I've been to.

The website has never had this language before, but the policy is unchanged from previous years. My only question is that we want to enter the East Lot from 71st Street, and this seems to imply that the entrance is on Harlem. But since we are approaching from the south, in any case, we should be fine!

ejr wrote:The website has never had this language before, but the policy is unchanged from previous years. My only question is that we want to enter the East Lot from 71st Street, and this seems to imply that the entrance is on Harlem. But since we are approaching from the south, in any case, we should be fine!

Yeah, it seems like they want to push the traffic from the south to use the feeder road that exits to the right just north of 71st and curves beneath Harlem, instead of letting them turn left at 71st. Seems to me that that could create quite a bottleneck later in the afternoon when more people arrive.

We usually come in from the North side and last year they wouldn't let us enter at the entrance on Harlem and were making everyone enter through 71st Street. Was a complete cluster, even the people that came from the south were forced to use the feeder to circle underneath Harlem then exit back out on the southbound side and turn at 71st Street.