MMJ to play Essex Jct, VT 8/20

[ynwa]

Dunno if this is a gamechanger or not.... Petty 8/19, VT 8/20, Petty 8/21 !??!

Something's gotta give!

Ok, get home from work and read about Holyoke!!?!?!  Now something REALLY has to give.  

[highlight]This is like *%$*& Xmas Morning, seriously![/highlight]

totally!  not too long ago, some of us (myself included) were wishing/hoping/praying/begging for them to add some northeast dates.  boy did we get spoiled!  woo-hoo!!!

i want to go to all of 'em!  the angel on my right shoulder tells me, "that would be finacially irresponsible."  however, the devil on my left shoulder says, "you can't take it with you.  life is for living!"

decisions, decisions...

[tdb810]

Got 2 Tix!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Who else??

[ynwa]

Got 2 Tix!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Who else??

me too!!!

where are people staying?  i haven't even looked into lodging  ;D

[tdb810]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

We will figure all those details out!!!!  

[joey_rogo]

Got my tickets. I've got a gang of at least 5 peeps coming to the show so I think we're gonna look into camping and whatnot.

CAN'T WAIT

[ericm]

Got 2 Tix!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Who else??

me too!!!

where are people staying?  i haven't even looked into lodging  ;D

The Higher Ground site had a link to a phone # of a Best Western in S. Burlington. If you mention the site they offer a HG discount. It's $127.49 for Friday night but also about 20 minutes away. I'm looking to stay a bit closer if possible.

Still searching. I'll post what I find. It doesn't look like there's much, if anything in Essex Jct.

[ynwa]

hmm, camping might be an option.  i'd be down with that but i'm not sure who, if anyone, is coming with me & whether that person is "camping friendly" or not.

EDIT: slim pickings on hote options, but this might work:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g57257-d665207-Reviews-Handy_Suites-Essex_Junction_Vermont.html

any thoughts?  i would like to point out that there is, apparently, a water slide @ the pool.  excellent for kids of all ages!

EDIT TAKE 2: i searched the above hotel on hotels.com, priceline, orbitz, etc and none have rooms available for that weekend.  but i called the hotel directly & it's $139/night: double occupancy rooms have 1 bed (queen, i think) & a pullout sofa.  "2 rooms" sofabed is in living room.  indoor heated pool (w/ slide!) & complimentary breakfast.

i also called the # for camping info but got the machine, awaiting a call back.

[Shepardspy]

The Higher Ground site is saying tix are unavailable.  Am i too late for today's pre-sale?  

[ynwa]

The Higher Ground site is saying tix are unavailable.  Am i too late for today's pre-sale?  

nope.  there's a box toward the bottom left for the presale password.  once you enter the password, the page auto-refreshes & tickets are available for purchase.

[Shepardspy]

The Higher Ground site is saying tix are unavailable.  Am i too late for today's pre-sale?  

nope.  there's a box toward the bottom left for the presale password.  once you enter the password, the page auto-refreshes & tickets are available for purchase.

Spelling dondante correctly did give me access to tickets!

[ynwa]

The Higher Ground site is saying tix are unavailable.  Am i too late for today's pre-sale?  

nope.  there's a box toward the bottom left for the presale password.  once you enter the password, the page auto-refreshes & tickets are available for purchase.

Spelling dondante correctly did give me access to tickets!

;) i've done that too.  i'm a spaz w/ the touchscreen phone!  glad you got thru!

[ynwa]

hmm, camping might be an option.  i'd be down with that but i'm not sure who, if anyone, is coming with me & whether that person is "camping friendly" or not.

EDIT: slim pickings on hote options, but this might work:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g57257-d665207-Reviews-Handy_Suites-Essex_Junction_Vermont.html

any thoughts?  i would like to point out that there is, apparently, a water slide @ the pool.  excellent for kids of all ages!

EDIT TAKE 2: i searched the above hotel on hotels.com, priceline, orbitz, etc and none have rooms available for that weekend.  but i called the hotel directly & it's $139/night: double occupancy rooms have 1 bed (queen, i think) & a pullout sofa.  "2 rooms" sofabed is in living room.  indoor heated pool (w/ slide!) & complimentary breakfast.

i also called the # for camping info but got the machine, awaiting a call back.

a guy from the campground called me back but said they don't do tent sites there.  he asked what the event was & i told him "my morning jacket" and he was like "what's that?  i've never heard of them"  ::)  but then was kind enough to refer me to north beach camping grounds in burlington.  had a looksee on their site & they do have tent sites and the price for 2009 was $25/night.  it's about 8 or 9 miles from the venue (15-20 mins).

[tdb810]

ooooooooooooh camping on the beach eh?  could be pretty sweet!

[joey_rogo]

no tent sites?? balls. this throws a wrench into my very premature plans haha

[ynwa]

ooooooooooooh camping on the beach eh?  could be pretty sweet!

haven't been camping in a loooong time, but, it looks real nice & the price is certainly real nice...

http://www.enjoyburlington.com/campground.cfm

[tdb810]

ooooooooooooh camping on the beach eh?  could be pretty sweet!

haven't been camping in a loooong time, but, it looks real nice & the price is certainly real nice...

http://www.enjoyburlington.com/campground.cfm




hmmmmm interesting indeed!  i think 8bobbyb is likin this idea.....the price is right, that's for sure!

[ynwa]

sis is less than lukewarm on the camping idea but said she'd do it (IF she can even make this show).  personally, i'd prefer to camp.  it'd be easier on the wallet for turning this into a full weekend trip; which i would LOVE to do.  

i can't wait to get back up there - this is gonna be awesome on so many levels  :)  

[johnnYYac]

I'd love to pitch a tent with you, but might end up driving back home after the show.  I know my wife would appreciate having me around in the morning to help with the kids before we hit the road for the MMJ/Petty show that afternoon.  So I'll need everyone's help making sure I don't drink too much.   ;)

[ynwa]

I'd love to pitch a tent with you, but might end up driving back home after the show.  I know my wife would appreciate having me around in the morning to help with the kids before we hit the road for the MMJ/Petty show that afternoon.  So I'll need everyone's help making sure I don't drink too much.   ;)

haha, you're probably right on that!  i will do my best but cannot promise to be a good influence  :-/

i sure sure hope you're going to dazzle us with your sick 'chord skillz!

[ericm]

WOOHOO!!

Tix came in the mail today, and it's sure nice to see a REAL ticket for a change, and not those damn ugly Ticketmaster ones.

Nice job by Front Gate Tix on these.  8-)