OFFICAL: Merriweather Post Pavilion Tailgate

jdbartender · Apr 27, 2010, 05:55 PM

Sorry to start a new thread about this, but it seems there was a lot of confusion in the Roll Call Thread about what to do for a tailgate, so I figured we should take the discussion here to make sure everyone is on the same page.

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So it looks like the lots are open all day... Meaning, we can get there as soon as we want.

With that being said, it doesn't really look like we need to meet at the Sheraton anymore for a pregame (as was previously suggested).

I am going to be getting to the lots between 12 and 1. I have a 10X10 tailgate tent with 4 walls for privacy. I also have a stand up grill, and full "refreshment" set up for the party tent!

Anyway, if we want to use the tent as home base, and a place to hang the flag - that would be ok by me. As I said, I will probably be the first one there and upon arrival, the tent will be hard to miss.

Let me know if this makes sense... If it is cool with y'all, I will even start collecting phone numbers and shoot out a mass text when I get there... And if something gets screwed up, I can let you all know and re-route the crew to the Sheraton..

Whatca think?

Ghosts_on_TV · Apr 27, 2010, 06:06 PM

Sounds good to me.

jdbartender · Apr 27, 2010, 06:31 PM

Nice!...

Please chime in if this doesn't work.. I really am not trying to take this thing over I just want us all to be on the same page..

If everyone decides this is cool, feel free to start pm'ing me your cell numbers and I will make sure to text you with updates on saturday.

walterfredo · Apr 27, 2010, 06:42 PM

I'd make sure you can actually tailgate at MPP. I've only been there once, and it was for Phish in 1998 and the cops were absolutely insane. You could not have any open containers, and they were checking cups too. Be safe...be smart...have fun!

jdbartender · Apr 27, 2010, 07:30 PM

From what I understand, the cops have toned it down quite a bit since new management took over. I was on Phantasytour earlier today talking to many of the MPP regulars and they all said as long as you keep it in a cup, you're fine. They also said the lots are usually open all day.

bluesky · Apr 27, 2010, 08:21 PM

Hi! Driving down from NYC at about 9am with Dodobird and friends. We will probably head to hotel first and then over to the lot....the flag will be with me. It's blue and yellow, we will come find the MMJ tent-orama!!!!

capt. scotty · Apr 27, 2010, 09:00 PM

Sounds good, although I might take baby steps with busting out the grill and such...I wouldnt want to draw more attention and push it or anything

Modi · Apr 27, 2010, 09:33 PM

Lots open all day? Is this confirmed? This would be a first for MPP. ive never heard of them opening the lots all day

tdb810 · Apr 27, 2010, 10:34 PM

Will probably get down to the area around 3, check in at the hotel, and head on over to the lot! Thanks for organizing!

FiddleCastro · Apr 27, 2010, 10:36 PM

QuoteWill probably get down to the area around 3, check in at the hotel, and head on over to the lot! Thanks for organizing!

This is my plan as well, I should be there between 2 and 3, maybe 4, depending on traffic.

tdb810 · Apr 27, 2010, 10:39 PM

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QuoteWill probably get down to the area around 3, check in at the hotel, and head on over to the lot! Thanks for organizing!

This is my plan as well, I should be there between 2 and 3, maybe 4, depending on traffic.

Excellent!

FiddleCastro · Apr 27, 2010, 11:30 PM

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QuoteWill probably get down to the area around 3, check in at the hotel, and head on over to the lot! Thanks for organizing!

This is my plan as well, I should be there between 2 and 3, maybe 4, depending on traffic.

Excellent!

I'm so excited for this show! :D

AMightyCaporal · Apr 28, 2010, 07:05 AM

So I'm heading back to the studio to take another go at the headbands... my first batch didn't turn out so good so I'm going to try on a white instead of black material. It sucks I couldn't find a place that sells sheets of material so I just buy 3xl shirts and cut them up- anyone have suggestions on where I might get a sheet of material? Checked Michaels and AC Moore

Sassbox · Apr 28, 2010, 07:14 AM

AMC, try JoAnn's Fabrics...pretty sure they sell bolts of t-shirt material. Good luck (and look forward to seeing you Saturday)!

AMightyCaporal · Apr 28, 2010, 08:42 AM

QuoteAMC, try JoAnn's Fabrics...pretty sure they sell bolts of t-shirt material. Good luck (and look forward to seeing you Saturday)!

Turns out there is one right down the road from me! Thanks so much Sass!

ynwa · Apr 28, 2010, 12:22 PM

i guess we might not know about the lot for sure until sat. this sounds like a good plan.

i hear the weather is going to be glorious! 8-)

harryhoudini · Apr 28, 2010, 01:27 PM

i'm contemplating tailgating at my sister's house (she lives, literally, 5 miles from the venue) or at the lot. will anyone have an iphone or bb that they could post that the tailgate is up and running and what the cop/drinking situation is?

pretty fired up for this to say the least. been too long since i saw mr. james and co.

mahg33ta · Apr 28, 2010, 02:29 PM

I am definitely up for this. My friend and I fly in around 1:30 - does not look like a long drive from BWI so we will be there ? 2:30? - perhaps check in to Sheraton while I still have my wits.

I will pm my cell to JDbartender and if you could send some sort of txt once all set up, most appreciated.

Also, if anyone knows if there are any liquor stores in the general area, that'd be a help.... or, I'm happy to contribute $$$ ... don't want to show up emptyhanded!

jdbartender · Apr 28, 2010, 02:59 PM

yeah guys... as i said. just shoot me your cell numbers and when i get to the lot on saturday i will let you know the deal. i am going to try and choose a lot away from the main gate as security is always tighter near the entrance. if for some reason i cant get in - i will let you all know via text and we will meet at the sheraton..

capt. scotty · Apr 28, 2010, 03:05 PM

Quoteyeah guys... as i said. just shoot me your cell numbers and when i get to the lot on saturday i will let you know the deal. i am going to try and choose a lot away from the main gate as security is always tighter near the entrance. if for some reason i cant get in - i will let you all know via text and we will meet at the sheraton..

Ive never been to MPP, but any venue of this size that Ive been to always has employees direct you where to park, so I doubt youll be able to just pick where you want to park. Thats why it would make sense to have a caravan travel from the hotey so we'd have a few cars in a row or something