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As Lostarlake alluded to, JLL has released the official Day of Show info for Saturday. Lots are confirmed for 4:00... we'll have to see if they budge on that.

They make a special note to get in line 60-90 minutes before show starts so people can get in on time. Sounds like security will be at a max.

http://www.livenationvenue.com/jiffy-lube-live

WVParrothead wrote:They make a special note to get in line 60-90 minutes before show starts so people can get in on time. Sounds like security will be at a max.

JLL has notoriously bad traffic problems. The highway heading to the venue can be bad, but the traffic between the highway and the venue can be equally terribly, if not worse. For sold out shows I have on MULTIPLE occasions spent over an hour, and once nearly two hours to get from the highway exit to a parking space. So, I don't think it is as much about there being tight security as I think it is their way of saying if you plan on showing up at showtime, you may end up very disappointed.

FunkHouse9 wrote:

WVParrothead wrote:They make a special note to get in line 60-90 minutes before show starts so people can get in on time. Sounds like security will be at a max.

JLL has notoriously bad traffic problems. The highway heading to the venue can be bad, but the traffic between the highway and the venue can be equally terribly, if not worse. For sold out shows I have on MULTIPLE occasions spent over an hour, and once nearly two hours to get from the highway exit to a parking space. So, I don't think it is as much about there being tight security as I think it is their way of saying if you plan on showing up at showtime, you may end up very disappointed.

Let's just keep our fins crossed that the traffic tie up we help create will cause them to open a little early. A few years back we sat in the Camden Cluster and we've sat in the Lube Cluster too but you know what, we eventually get in, have had time to hang out and still make it inside before any live music starts. Last year a few of us even got to see JB's caravan come in to the venue and Jimmy was waving out the window to us

Saltx3 wrote:Last year a few of us even got to see JB's caravan come in to the venue and Jimmy was waving out the window to us

We knew it was Jimmy waving because of the awesomeness of the sexy arm hair pattern.
Or something. Anyways Linda was shrieking like a schoolgirl.

surfpirate wrote:

Saltx3 wrote:Last year a few of us even got to see JB's caravan come in to the venue and Jimmy was waving out the window to us

We knew it was Jimmy waving because of the awesomeness of the sexy arm hair pattern.
Or something. Anyways Linda was shrieking like a schoolgirl.

Does someone have plastic shot glasses to commentate the start of the tailgate. I picked up a little something today to toast with.

surfpirate wrote:

Saltx3 wrote:Last year a few of us even got to see JB's caravan come in to the venue and Jimmy was waving out the window to us

We knew it was Jimmy waving because of the awesomeness of the sexy arm hair pattern.
Or something. Anyways Linda was shrieking like a schoolgirl.

and taking pictures!

tigzoe wrote:Does someone have plastic shot glasses to commentate the start of the tailgate. I picked up a little something today to toast with.

we do -- always around for the first toast "TO AL"

A 4:00 parking lot time on a Saturday is a little ridiculous I could see it if the show was a on Tuesday or Thursday but keeping the Jimmy's parrothead's waiting until just 4 hours before show time is a bit much. Given the forecast is for 85 degrees in Manassas on Saturday the idea of having people waiting in heat like that in cars is just not right.

If Frisco Texas can allow 2 days of tailgating for Jimmy and Greatwoods can open their lots at Noon for a Saturday shows, JLL can and should do better.

Saltx3 wrote:

tigzoe wrote:Does someone have plastic shot glasses to commentate the start of the tailgate. I picked up a little something today to toast with.

we do -- always around for the first toast "TO AL"

Love you guys!

surfpirate wrote:

Saltx3 wrote:Last year a few of us even got to see JB's caravan come in to the venue and Jimmy was waving out the window to us

We knew it was Jimmy waving because of the awesomeness of the sexy arm hair pattern.
Or something. Anyways Linda was shrieking like a schoolgirl.

I think I heard her
.....but maybe it was my own shrieking.
That was cool though

urlcenter wrote:A 4:00 parking lot time on a Saturday is a little ridiculous I could see it if the show was a on Tuesday or Thursday but keeping the Jimmy's parrothead's waiting until just 4 hours before show time is a bit much. Given the forecast is for 85 degrees in Manassas on Saturday the idea of having people waiting in heat like that in cars is just not right.

If Frisco Texas can allow 2 days of tailgating for Jimmy and Greatwoods can open their lots at Noon for a Saturday shows, JLL can and should do better.

Well said & I couldn't agree more! Said same thing about GW vs JLL to a friend the other day. I've said before (& I truly believe) it has gotten a lol better each year since they lifted the ban. That being said, the 'no canopy but umbrellas are ok' of last year and potential late p lot opening of this year is REALLY starting to make me question my future return. The reasoning that's it's the closest venue to me that he plays is starting to wear thin.

UPDATED:

Food:

Hotdogs & Smoked Sausages, Taco Salad - Ringers
Chips/Dip/Salsa - CJ
Rum Cakes/other desserts - Will
Chicken Salad Sliders & Parrothead Punch -- Fireman Mike
Chicken Tenders & burgers - Andrea
Propane (no, not for ingesting) - Jeff
Fruit salad, Mediteranian salad - Hasletts
additional burgers - Laurie DeLand

First time at this venue weddings are forcing us to miss our annual great woods trip. Wanted to see Jimmy before the Jones beach show so this was the only option. This 4 pm parking lot opening is ridiculous then have to line up 90 min before might as well not even tailgate. Well guess we will be in the Lowe's lot to try and get in earlier....

Saltx3 wrote:

Wooo Hooo! Let the Fin began (\

prthead99 wrote:First time at this venue weddings are forcing us to miss our annual great woods trip. Wanted to see Jimmy before the Jones beach show so this was the only option. This 4 pm parking lot opening is ridiculous then have to line up 90 min before might as well not even tailgate. Well guess we will be in the Lowe's lot to try and get in earlier....

It's all what we make of it -- we will be surrounded by friends from near and far. It will all work out !!! Even if Bill shows up (as in Tropical Storm Bill)

I intend to make the most of it and be appreciative that I even get to go to a show this year! Looking forward to making new friends

I'm all for lining up outside the gates and backing up traffic. Hopefully that will expedite entry!