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Tailgating in Hartford

PJbauer88PJbauer88 Posts: 87
edited April 2008 in The Porch
so whats the deal? there were earlier threads about this where people said tailgating is banned at the dodge center. did anyone confirm this?

also, 3 of my friends and i will be driving from michigan and we're all 20. underage drinking laws are pretty strict here, and i was wondering how they are in connecticut. will there be cops wandering around breathalizing anyone who might not pass for 21?

one more question... hows security once we get into the amphitheater? do they care about weed?

as you can see, i really dont want to get busted and have this amazing experience get ruined. if necessary we'll just stay sober; you obviously dont need chemicals to enjoy a pj show. thanks for any feedback you guys could provide!
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  • 12345against112345against1 Posts: 24
    In 2006 we tailgated and there was definitley a police presence but they were pretty much leaving people alone. At least in the area we were in. As far as the doobies I burned freely at my 10c seats. Hope this helps, just use common sense and I think you and your boys will have a great time.
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  • nadja_veddernadja_vedder Posts: 291
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?
    "makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
  • gobrowns19gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    Driving from Michigan? Where in? Take me?
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  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    rather...dont you think, that you have to be 21 years old to be able to have a beer is complete nonsense? i do
  • 4Powers204Powers20 Posts: 1,228
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    yes. is that a problem?


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  • doujodoujo Posts: 285
    at this venue, just make sure you have plastic cups to put your booze in while in the parking lot. just don't be stupid about it and you'll be all set. on the lawn, you can do anything but the seats are like any other venue with security guards around so be carful.
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    there are private (business) lots adjacent to the venue where you can park and hang as well and won't be bothered. MANY people park there and are not hassled. get there early and you'll be fine.
    I love to turn you on
  • bovy_jbovy_j Posts: 1,008
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    Why the hell not?
    Is it going to be bothering you?
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    Getting high before a show is normal. Having a few beers at a tailgate party before the show will not get anyone drunk unless your 10 lbs. Its just having fun before a show.
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  • swallowedwordsswallowedwords Posts: 1,093
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    I do
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  • NeverbeenLedbetterNeverbeenLedbetter Posts: 213
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    If loving a brew is wrong, I don't wanna be right.
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  • nadja_veddernadja_vedder Posts: 291
    You do whatever you want to do! I personally think it is very stupid to get "wasted" and "high" before the show and some people get so wasted that they don't even remember the show, and not only that, they get so stupid that get into fights and all that nonsense. On the other hand, if you don't exaggerate and have a couple of drinks, I will probably have some too, everyone should have a great time.
    "makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
  • swallowedwordsswallowedwords Posts: 1,093
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    You do whatever you want to do! I personally think it is very stupid to get "wasted" and "high" before the show and some people get so wasted that they don't even remember the show, and not only that, they get so stupid that get into fights and all that nonsense. On the other hand, if you don't exaggerate and have a couple of drinks, I will probably have some too, everyone should have a great time.

    Smoking the good stuff enhances the show, the music, and the whole experience.
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  • nadja_veddernadja_vedder Posts: 291
    - I do agree that the drinking age here in the US is ridiculous, being from Brazil, the drinking age and legal age there is 18, and I believe other countries do the same.

    - Illegal drugs, I don't like, never did, it is stupid in my opinion.

    I socially drink and smoke cigarettes and I do not have a problem with people getting drugged or wasted, that's there problem, do whatever you want to do as long as you don't bother me!
    "makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
  • swallowedwordsswallowedwords Posts: 1,093
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    - I do agree that the drinking age here in the US is ridiculous, being from Brazil, the drinking age and legal age there is 18, and I believe other countries do the same.

    - Illegal drugs, I don't like, never did, it is stupid in my opinion.

    I socially drink and smoke cigarettes and I do not have a problem with people getting drugged or wasted, that's there problem, do whatever you want to do as long as you don't bother me!

    Smoking weed is surely safer than drinking alcohol. I think it's time it was legalized.
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  • nadja_veddernadja_vedder Posts: 291
    Whatever!!!

    swallowedwords wrote:
    Smoking weed is surely safer than drinking alcohol. I think it's time it was legalized.
    "makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
  • bovy_jbovy_j Posts: 1,008
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    - I do agree that the drinking age here in the US is ridiculous, being from Brazil, the drinking age and legal age there is 18, and I believe other countries do the same.

    - Illegal drugs, I don't like, never did, it is stupid in my opinion.

    I socially drink and smoke cigarettes and I do not have a problem with people getting drugged or wasted, that's there problem, do whatever you want to do as long as you don't bother me!

    I'd rather smoke pot than smoke cigarettes, that's for sure.
  • swallowedwordsswallowedwords Posts: 1,093
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Whatever!!!

    It's true. How many people do you know die each year from driving under the influence of weed, rather than alcohol? Most people who smoke weed would rather sit on their couch and eat ice cream and watch movies. :)
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  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    NeverbeenLedbetter wrote:
    If loving a brew is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

    LMFAO !

    cigarettes are real dirty and certainly very stoopid...IMO
  • nadja_veddernadja_vedder Posts: 291
    I totally agree with you! This happens because people abuse the alcohol. I am not a big alcohol person either and I barely drink, only when I go out with friends or to concerts I will have 1 drink or maybe 2, but I don't get wasted! Now with weed, I just don't see the point. This is my opinion, and you have yours!

    swallowedwords wrote:
    It's true. How many people do you know die each year from driving under the influence of weed, rather than alcohol? Most people who smoke weed would rather sit on their couch and eat ice cream and watch movies. :)
    "makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
  • swallowedwordsswallowedwords Posts: 1,093
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    I totally agree with you! This happens because people abuse the alcohol. I am not a big alcohol person either and I barely drink, only when I go out with friends or to concerts I will have 1 drink or maybe 2, but I don't get wasted! Now with weed, I just don't see the point. This is my opinion, and you have yours!

    Okie dokie :)
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  • PJbauer88PJbauer88 Posts: 87
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?

    i dont HAVE to get messed up for the show. i said that if necessary (if the cops/security are super intense) i will stay sober because pearl jam makes me high as fuck anyway.

    and on the subject of marijuana... its been used by humans since the neolithic era and no one has ever died directly from it. it is definitely psychologically addictive, though, just because it's so much fun, you can drive on it, it's effects are completely gone after a maximum of about 4 hours, and there's no hangover, so people take it for granted and do it every day. that, the laziness factor, and respiratory effects are really the only bad things about it. so settle down, haters.
    drowning, drinking the light
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  • PJbauer88PJbauer88 Posts: 87
    augustwest wrote:
    LMFAO !

    cigarettes are real dirty and certainly very stoopid...IMO

    do you love your pearly baker vest more than your wine? did you spend half of your live doing time for some other fucker's crime?
    drowning, drinking the light
    god's eyes are closed, just like yours
  • nadja_veddernadja_vedder Posts: 291
    I don't understand why people are getting so serious about this. People have different opinions. Do whatever you want to do!
    "makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
  • butterfly1butterfly1 Posts: 372
    And back to the OP, WHERE will all of this tailgating be taking place?
  • DanimalDanimal Posts: 2,000
    nadja_vedder wrote:
    Seriously, do you guys really feel the need to get high and drunk before the show?


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  • lockedlocked Boston Posts: 4,039
    when your done with the beers/ liquor bottles, the tradition in Hartford seems to be to smash them in the Dodge parking lot...

    Not sure why..?
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  • nocodelover22nocodelover22 Posts: 108
    I got lawn seats for Hartford...am I gonna be able to score any decent green up there or in line?
  • nocodelover22nocodelover22 Posts: 108
    anybody....anybody?
  • zeroenvyzeroenvy Posts: 40
    I'll be there a little early to hang out.. I've never been to the dodge so i'm hoping there is no hassle..

    As for getting high/drunk making the expierence better. Drop some tabs, it's lifechanging.
    6/27/08!
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