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I doubt it, but this is the place for rumors. This is from the November edition of the PIB Gazette. Reachable by boat for me.

It could happen.

As awesome as it would be to just jump on the boat to go see him as opposed to hours of driving, I think it would be a nightmare for the island. There is basically one road that goes back into town from the airport. Can you imagine 15,000 people trying to walk back into town on that road dodging golf carts? Add to the fact most will have consumed large amounts of drinks. I also have a hard time believing they would be able to shut down the airport. Yes, ferries can bring the goods needed that time of year, but some residents fly in for the weekends. There is also the issue of very limited medical resources. Any injury has to be air lifted to a hospital or put on a ferry. Then, there is the question of how everyone will get there and leave after the concert. For example, the largest Jet Express only holds 395 passengers. Miller ferries can hold up to 500. I have a vision of tents set up all over the airport. lol

shakerofsalt wrote:As awesome as it would be to just jump on the boat to go see him as opposed to hours of driving, I think it would be a nightmare for the island. There is basically one road that goes back into town from the airport. Can you imagine 15,000 people trying to walk back into town on that road dodging golf carts? Add to the fact most will have consumed large amounts of drinks. I also have a hard time believing they would be able to shut down the airport. Yes, ferries can bring the goods needed that time of year, but some residents fly in for the weekends. There is also the issue of very limited medical resources. Any injury has to be air lifted to a hospital or put on a ferry. Then, there is the question of how everyone will get there and leave after the concert. For example, the largest Jet Express only holds 395 passengers. Miller ferries can hold up to 500. I have a vision of tents set up all over the airport. lol

It would have to be a surprise visit, for sure. Maybe an hour set at the Beer Barrel, Jimmy?

chippewa wrote:

shakerofsalt wrote:As awesome as it would be to just jump on the boat to go see him as opposed to hours of driving, I think it would be a nightmare for the island. There is basically one road that goes back into town from the airport. Can you imagine 15,000 people trying to walk back into town on that road dodging golf carts? Add to the fact most will have consumed large amounts of drinks. I also have a hard time believing they would be able to shut down the airport. Yes, ferries can bring the goods needed that time of year, but some residents fly in for the weekends. There is also the issue of very limited medical resources. Any injury has to be air lifted to a hospital or put on a ferry. Then, there is the question of how everyone will get there and leave after the concert. For example, the largest Jet Express only holds 395 passengers. Miller ferries can hold up to 500. I have a vision of tents set up all over the airport. lol

It would have to be a surprise visit, for sure. Maybe an hour set at the Beer Barrel, Jimmy?

lol A surprise on August 23. Shhhhh!

We can always hope

Chippewa and Shaker- My thoughts exactly. Just doesn't seem logistically possible. Of course if they pull it off I would go for sure.

Quick.......sign up "The Menus" as the opening act!!!!!!!

My cousin lives in Fremont, OH and this rumor is flying all over the place. I am from Fremont and have a cottage in Port Clinton. This would make my life complete!!! Any other news?? Insight???

I heard the after party is at Mayleville.

The PIB airport authority had a meeting on October 22 with the landowners surrounding the airport. The primary purpose of the meeting concerned new FAA regulations concerning landowners who have the direct right of access to airports. The authority mentioned that it had been offered $30,000 to shut the airport down August 22-25 for a Jimmy Buffett concert and that negotiations were ongoing.

westbay wrote:The PIB airport authority had a meeting on October 22 with the landowners surrounding the airport. The primary purpose of the meeting concerned new FAA regulations concerning landowners who have the direct right of access to airports. The authority mentioned that it had been offered $30,000 to shut the airport down August 22-25 for a Jimmy Buffett concert and that negotiations were ongoing.

First Post & you're coming to the table with this info.
Talk about making quality/not quantity contributions to the board!!!! Keep us in the loop WB.

I suppose I should stop trying to sell my boat, it sounds like I might need it... Keep the info coming, I will certainly post if I hear anything else.

V-town Fin Truck wrote:I suppose I should stop trying to sell my boat, it sounds like I might need it... Keep the info coming, I will certainly post if I hear anything else.

Exactly how many people does that boat hold?

Brutus88 wrote:I heard the after party is at Mayleville.

That is funny!

chippewa wrote:

V-town Fin Truck wrote:I suppose I should stop trying to sell my boat, it sounds like I might need it... Keep the info coming, I will certainly post if I hear anything else.

Exactly how many people does that boat hold?

Boat..........we don't need no stinking boat.........

Dr.Corona wrote:

chippewa wrote:

V-town Fin Truck wrote:I suppose I should stop trying to sell my boat, it sounds like I might need it... Keep the info coming, I will certainly post if I hear anything else.

Exactly how many people does that boat hold?

Boat..........we don't need no stinking boat.........

But if the Coast Guard catches us floating in those, won't they send us back to Michigan?

chippewa wrote:

Dr.Corona wrote:

chippewa wrote:

V-town Fin Truck wrote:I suppose I should stop trying to sell my boat, it sounds like I might need it... Keep the info coming, I will certainly post if I hear anything else.

Exactly how many people does that boat hold?

Boat..........we don't need no stinking boat.........

But if the Coast Guard catches us floating in those, won't they send us back to Michigan?

A good point. They MAY turn us over to the Detroit PD.....

chippewa wrote:

shakerofsalt wrote:As awesome as it would be to just jump on the boat to go see him as opposed to hours of driving, I think it would be a nightmare for the island. There is basically one road that goes back into town from the airport. Can you imagine 15,000 people trying to walk back into town on that road dodging golf carts? Add to the fact most will have consumed large amounts of drinks. I also have a hard time believing they would be able to shut down the airport. Yes, ferries can bring the goods needed that time of year, but some residents fly in for the weekends. There is also the issue of very limited medical resources. Any injury has to be air lifted to a hospital or put on a ferry. Then, there is the question of how everyone will get there and leave after the concert. For example, the largest Jet Express only holds 395 passengers. Miller ferries can hold up to 500. I have a vision of tents set up all over the airport. lol

It would have to be a surprise visit, for sure. Maybe an hour set at the Beer Barrel, Jimmy?

Beer Barrel sucks. Roundhouse all the way , with my friend the Killer Flamingos

shakerofsalt wrote:

chippewa wrote:

shakerofsalt wrote:As awesome as it would be to just jump on the boat to go see him as opposed to hours of driving, I think it would be a nightmare for the island. There is basically one road that goes back into town from the airport. Can you imagine 15,000 people trying to walk back into town on that road dodging golf carts? Add to the fact most will have consumed large amounts of drinks. I also have a hard time believing they would be able to shut down the airport. Yes, ferries can bring the goods needed that time of year, but some residents fly in for the weekends. There is also the issue of very limited medical resources. Any injury has to be air lifted to a hospital or put on a ferry. Then, there is the question of how everyone will get there and leave after the concert. For example, the largest Jet Express only holds 395 passengers. Miller ferries can hold up to 500. I have a vision of tents set up all over the airport. lol

It would have to be a surprise visit, for sure. Maybe an hour set at the Beer Barrel, Jimmy?

lol A surprise on August 23. Shhhhh!

Aug 24 & 25 is Key West days @ PIB...would be a hell of a way to kick off the weekend!