Merriweather Pre-Show Get Together

[kydiddle]

Let's start it.

This is going to be epic beyond epic. I hope the venue is ready for us.

P.S. If you're new to the board and you're coming to the show, speak up here and introduce yourself!

I can't wait to meet you all.

*edit* This is to throw around ideas for a par-tay. :)

[ALady]

1. kydiddle
2. ALady

Bring it on, Maryland.   :D

Any ideas for something charitable we could do for this one?  Maybe have tailgating games (washers or bags?) and charge $1 a game, with proceeds going to charity?

Any handy folks out there who could make a set of Jacket bags boards, that we could raffle off at the end of the day?

[Penny Lane]

1. kydiddle
2. ALady
3. Penny
4. Bluesky
5. Reenie


Sheraton--pre/post tailgate. But absolutely, under no circumstances, will there NOT be no sex in the champagne room...

[Ghosts_on_TV]

1. kydiddle
2. ALady
3. Penny
4. Bluesky
5. Reenie


Sheraton--pre/post tailgate. But absolutely, under no circumstances, will there NOT be no sex in the champagne room...

So wait...tailgate at the hotel or in the venue parking lot?

[edierevolution]

Hey all.. it's been a while since I've been on here.

I got a couple of PIT tickets for MPP. Super-psyched!!!!

Definitely down with a pre-show party. I think I might need to get a room at the Sheraton. Can you make a reservation without prepaying there? I don't want to fully commit to the room yet, but I definitely want to be able to get a room if I want one. Was thinking I would just drive back to NYC after the show... but I might want to drink, so that could be a problem.

[kydiddle]

1. kydiddle
2. ALady
3. Penny
4. Bluesky
5. Reenie


Sheraton--pre/post tailgate. But absolutely, under no circumstances, will there NOT be no sex in the champagne room...

So wait...tailgate at the hotel or in the venue parking lot?

Post party in the champagne room...  8-)

I think the real question for the pre-party is: tailgate or off sight location?

[manicfanatic]

1. kydiddle
2. ALady
3. Penny
4. Bluesky
5. Reenie


Sheraton--pre/post tailgate. But absolutely, under no circumstances, will there NOT be no sex in the champagne room...

So wait...tailgate at the hotel or in the venue parking lot?

Do you think the hotel will allow it?   I am going to try and make whatever is planned.  Driving up from Alexandria with a buddy of mine.  Though, he has to teach a class that day.  The class is not over until 5 pm.  I am desperately trying to get him to reschedule it for earlier in the day.  

[mahg33ta]

Hey all.. it's been a while since I've been on here.

I got a couple of PIT tickets for MPP. Super-psyched!!!!

Definitely down with a pre-show party. I think I might need to get a room at the Sheraton. Can you make a reservation without prepaying there? I don't want to fully commit to the room yet, but I definitely want to be able to get a room if I want one. Was thinking I would just drive back to NYC after the show... but I might want to drink, so that could be a problem.

If you go for the cheapest rate ($109 when I checked) it is non-refundable.   But there's another option that I think is $125 or so that allows you to cancel up to the day before or day of.   That sounds like it might be worth it for you to keep some flexibility.   I'd definitely book now in case it fills up.

[Ghosts_on_TV]

Im cool with whatever, there are 8 of us coming. Me n kerrie, and 6 of our friends (Discoball Tom, for those that were at the RCMH pre party, is coming with me).  :D

[Dodobird]

Count me in! I just booke a room at the Sheraton and have GA tickets!

I plan to bring my bagpipes. That is always good for a tailgate party! But we are gonna have to do the outdoor kind. I'm sure there must be a parking lot or field to hang out in. Bagpipes would be to loud in the champange room   ;D

[mahg33ta]

forgot to add- count me in, +1, to the plans.   Coming from Boston.

[Penny Lane]

I just did some digging.

The Sheraton itself doesn't really have a room we can rent for something like this, however they do have a hotel bar (I'm assuming one of those smaller deals). They suggested I call "Clydes" or "Champps"..

Clydes has a party room we can rent but we have to guarantee a minimum spent of 550$/hour (and we can get it for 3 hours for $1650) I think if we got 40-50 people, this would probably not be a problem but it's a matter of taking the responsibility to do that. Otherwise, it's a pretty big bar to accommodate about 30 of us (if that's how many want to meet)...we get our own servers, etc

The other (and probably most viable option other than plain old fashioned hotel room parties) is Champps, which I'm sure everyone knows. It's probably huge and can accommodate us and is w/in walking distance. Cheap food, etc.

[Ghosts_on_TV]

I just did some digging.

The Sheraton itself doesn't really have a room we can rent for something like this, however they do have a hotel bar (I'm assuming one of those smaller deals). They suggested I call "Clydes" or "Champps"..

Clydes has a party room we can rent but we have to guarantee a minimum spent of 550$/hour (and we can get it for 3 hours for $1650) I think if we got 40-50 people, this would probably not be a problem but it's a matter of taking the responsibility to do that. Otherwise, it's a pretty big bar to accommodate about 30 of us (if that's how many want to meet)...we get our own servers, etc

The other (and probably most viable option other than plain old fashioned hotel room parties) is Champps, which I'm sure everyone knows. It's probably huge and can accommodate us and is w/in walking distance. Cheap food, etc.

Yeah but I'm thinking we just throw down in the parking lot....

[mahg33ta]

Penny,

Thanks for doing that research.   Very nice of you.   I was tempted to try myself but too lazy.

I'm up for anything and pretty sure I can handle whatever food n drink per hour $$ pace we need to hit.

[Penny Lane]

I just did some digging.

The Sheraton itself doesn't really have a room we can rent for something like this, however they do have a hotel bar (I'm assuming one of those smaller deals). They suggested I call "Clydes" or "Champps"..

Clydes has a party room we can rent but we have to guarantee a minimum spent of 550$/hour (and we can get it for 3 hours for $1650) I think if we got 40-50 people, this would probably not be a problem but it's a matter of taking the responsibility to do that. Otherwise, it's a pretty big bar to accommodate about 30 of us (if that's how many want to meet)...we get our own servers, etc

The other (and probably most viable option other than plain old fashioned hotel room parties) is Champps, which I'm sure everyone knows. It's probably huge and can accommodate us and is w/in walking distance. Cheap food, etc.

Yeah but I'm thinking we just throw down in the parking lot....

yeah that's what i'm thinking, too. someone raise the owl flag and i'll be there...

[Ghosts_on_TV]

I just did some digging.

The Sheraton itself doesn't really have a room we can rent for something like this, however they do have a hotel bar (I'm assuming one of those smaller deals). They suggested I call "Clydes" or "Champps"..

Clydes has a party room we can rent but we have to guarantee a minimum spent of 550$/hour (and we can get it for 3 hours for $1650) I think if we got 40-50 people, this would probably not be a problem but it's a matter of taking the responsibility to do that. Otherwise, it's a pretty big bar to accommodate about 30 of us (if that's how many want to meet)...we get our own servers, etc

The other (and probably most viable option other than plain old fashioned hotel room parties) is Champps, which I'm sure everyone knows. It's probably huge and can accommodate us and is w/in walking distance. Cheap food, etc.

Yeah but I'm thinking we just throw down in the parking lot....

yeah that's what i'm thinking, too. someone raise the owl flag and i'll be there...

Maybe go to a bar or something after for some food and drinks.

[Penny Lane]

Penny,

Thanks for doing that research.   Very nice of you.   I was tempted to try myself but too lazy.

I'm up for anything and pretty sure I can handle whatever food n drink per hour $$ pace we need to hit.

yeah i don't think it'd be a problem either, if someone wants to slap the reservation on their credit card, i'll show up and do my part to spend...but i don't have the funds to pay if it doesn't happen

[Penny Lane]

I just did some digging.

The Sheraton itself doesn't really have a room we can rent for something like this, however they do have a hotel bar (I'm assuming one of those smaller deals). They suggested I call "Clydes" or "Champps"..

Clydes has a party room we can rent but we have to guarantee a minimum spent of 550$/hour (and we can get it for 3 hours for $1650) I think if we got 40-50 people, this would probably not be a problem but it's a matter of taking the responsibility to do that. Otherwise, it's a pretty big bar to accommodate about 30 of us (if that's how many want to meet)...we get our own servers, etc

The other (and probably most viable option other than plain old fashioned hotel room parties) is Champps, which I'm sure everyone knows. It's probably huge and can accommodate us and is w/in walking distance. Cheap food, etc.

Yeah but I'm thinking we just throw down in the parking lot....

yeah that's what i'm thinking, too. someone raise the owl flag and i'll be there...

Maybe go to a bar or something after for some food and drinks.

nothing like finishing off the jacket night w/some Champps grease. probly the best idea...

[Ghosts_on_TV]

Penny,

Thanks for doing that research.   Very nice of you.   I was tempted to try myself but too lazy.

I'm up for anything and pretty sure I can handle whatever food n drink per hour $$ pace we need to hit.

yeah i don't think it'd be a problem either, if someone wants to slap the reservation on their credit card, i'll show up and do my part to spend...but i don't have the funds to pay if it doesn't happen

I would too, I just dont think it's nessesary. I say, party in the lots, melt face with mmj, food/drinks at local bar.

[ALady]

^^^ Seconded.  Throw in some post-show crabcakes and I'm golden.