08-23-2007, 02:02 PM
Hi Everyone, I'm starting a new Big E thread for final plans to make it
easier to read...
Here's what I found out today...
There is parking at the Big E for $10 at Gates 1 or 9 (we would Gate
1) If you get there early a.m. 8:00 (when gates open) you'll find a space. I'm going to drive there early so we can put the gifts in my car and have a central meeting spot. She said if we tell the parking attendant we're a fan club bearing gifts they'll try to get us a good spot. She doesn't recommend everyone driving, as you get into gridlock. She said the Clarion shuttle is very good and makes a lot of trips. We won't know how late the last trip is until a week or so before as they don't have the shuttle schedule done yet.
We can buy our tickets right at the Clarion, and I think you can get
them online at a discount as well. If anyone leaves the grounds they
need to make sure their hand is stamped for reentrance. She said to wear comfortable clothes and especially comfortable shoes!!! It's a huge place and we'll be walking all day long.
The concert is scheduled for an hour plus encores. She's familiar
with Taylor and thinks it will be a very popular show. It's at the
Comcast Arena stage which is kind of at the end of the Avenue
of States. Outdoor arena. It holds 7000 people. As for the block of
seats "not happening" but she said if we line up early we'll be first ones in and could sit together and would be close to the front. It
sounds like if a lot of us are in line we can kind of swap people in and
out depending on the mood of the rest of the line. Depends on the
performer when the line starts-could be 10:00 a.m. or much later in
the afternoon. She said just to have people keep an eye on the entrance and we'd be able to tell when to start. Everyone be sure to
bring lots of glow stuff
The Clarion has two restaurants. The Red Parrot is open until 9:00
at night and serves food, under 21 welcome. The Hoops Sports Bar
is open until midnight and serves food until 9:00 21 plus only. For the get together on Friday night, I'll need to know if people are arriving before 8:00 and bringing kids. If we have lots of kids we should do dinner/apps at the Red Parrot before they close. If it's all adults that will be eating and getting together Friday night we can stay right in the Sports Pub for food & drinks. Either one is fine, I just need to warn them which we'll be eating at so they can tell the kitchen.
We have 50 people on the list so far, so this should be an excellent
weekend!!
Here's who will be at the Big E
Liz
Peggy
Amy
Linda (AH), Milt, & new 2 recruits
Derik,Ellen, & Taytertots
DebD
Deirdre & Michael
MaryBeth,kids,parents
Nikki & Mom
Duff & Tom,Nanci
Bob & Kris
Angela
Taylor15
Snazzyjs
Tricia, Mari, & friends
Lori B. & friend or two
Karen D'V
Caryn & Bob
Seger
Allykat
MaryM
Betty & 2 sisters
Alicia & mom
Judy
Gina,hubby,Emma
Bearie
PJ
Terri
easier to read...
Here's what I found out today...
There is parking at the Big E for $10 at Gates 1 or 9 (we would Gate
1) If you get there early a.m. 8:00 (when gates open) you'll find a space. I'm going to drive there early so we can put the gifts in my car and have a central meeting spot. She said if we tell the parking attendant we're a fan club bearing gifts they'll try to get us a good spot. She doesn't recommend everyone driving, as you get into gridlock. She said the Clarion shuttle is very good and makes a lot of trips. We won't know how late the last trip is until a week or so before as they don't have the shuttle schedule done yet.
We can buy our tickets right at the Clarion, and I think you can get
them online at a discount as well. If anyone leaves the grounds they
need to make sure their hand is stamped for reentrance. She said to wear comfortable clothes and especially comfortable shoes!!! It's a huge place and we'll be walking all day long.
The concert is scheduled for an hour plus encores. She's familiar
with Taylor and thinks it will be a very popular show. It's at the
Comcast Arena stage which is kind of at the end of the Avenue
of States. Outdoor arena. It holds 7000 people. As for the block of
seats "not happening" but she said if we line up early we'll be first ones in and could sit together and would be close to the front. It
sounds like if a lot of us are in line we can kind of swap people in and
out depending on the mood of the rest of the line. Depends on the
performer when the line starts-could be 10:00 a.m. or much later in
the afternoon. She said just to have people keep an eye on the entrance and we'd be able to tell when to start. Everyone be sure to
bring lots of glow stuff
The Clarion has two restaurants. The Red Parrot is open until 9:00
at night and serves food, under 21 welcome. The Hoops Sports Bar
is open until midnight and serves food until 9:00 21 plus only. For the get together on Friday night, I'll need to know if people are arriving before 8:00 and bringing kids. If we have lots of kids we should do dinner/apps at the Red Parrot before they close. If it's all adults that will be eating and getting together Friday night we can stay right in the Sports Pub for food & drinks. Either one is fine, I just need to warn them which we'll be eating at so they can tell the kitchen.
We have 50 people on the list so far, so this should be an excellent
weekend!!
Here's who will be at the Big E
Liz
Peggy
Amy
Linda (AH), Milt, & new 2 recruits
Derik,Ellen, & Taytertots
DebD
Deirdre & Michael
MaryBeth,kids,parents
Nikki & Mom
Duff & Tom,Nanci
Bob & Kris
Angela
Taylor15
Snazzyjs
Tricia, Mari, & friends
Lori B. & friend or two
Karen D'V
Caryn & Bob
Seger
Allykat
MaryM
Betty & 2 sisters
Alicia & mom
Judy
Gina,hubby,Emma
Bearie
PJ
Terri
)
:huggy: