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  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    surferz wrote:
    Maybe to limit the risk/exposure paypal payment could be setup with the bus service you are working with.
    Can you check?

    I'm not too worried about the bus company, I would be more worried about people wanting to leave at a certain time. I am not sure everyone wants to leave the hotel at 11:00 am or noon and only 10-20 people getting on the bus and me losing a few hundred bucks.
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  • chimechime Posts: 7,838
    edited May 2011
    AliveinFL wrote:
    surferz wrote:
    Maybe to limit the risk/exposure paypal payment could be setup with the bus service you are working with.
    Can you check?

    I'm not too worried about the bus company, I would be more worried about people wanting to leave at a certain time. I am not sure everyone wants to leave the hotel at 11:00 am or noon and only 10-20 people getting on the bus and me losing a few hundred bucks.

    I think you could get people to paypal in advance for the shuttle (if they were booking 10c shuttles they would be paying in advance) ... then if they don't get up in time it's their loss not yours. They would be paying knowing the time the shuttle is leaving.
    Post edited by chime on
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    can u make a list who need the bus?and then we all must paypal u money for secure this..see how it costs etc..
    if u cant ,we are here to help :)
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  • LC49684LC49684 Posts: 19
    Stuff in the area is booking super-fast.....I couldn't find anything reasonably priced within a 30 min. drive.

    If you haven't booked yet, might wanna get on it quickly!!!

    We ended up booking a Super8 in Illinois, which sounds far but isn't too bad..right across the border, about a 40 min. drive (not counting 2-3 hours in parking lot trying to exit:P )

    And on the plus side, it's on our way back home, so we'll have knocked out 40 minutes of our seven hour return trip.
  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    AliveinFL wrote:
    chaslil wrote:
    On the topic of bus charter- Do the buses have any priority as far as getting out of their lot compared to cars?

    We will rent a car from Chicago and we might not want to go in as early as the charter bus both days, especially on our reserved day. But if that bus can save 2 hours of gridlock leaving....

    Here's the response from Alpine when asked if charter busses get priority exiting of the property:

    Hello,
    Charter busses are not given any specialized treatment when it comes to leaving the property after a concert.
    Alpine Management

    That almost doesn't seem worth it then if we chip in money for the shuttle and still get stuck in the parking lot after the shows. Might be easier for everyone to just pair up with people who have cars. Isn't parking at Alpine free? Or included in the cost of the ticket?
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    Flagg wrote:
    AliveinFL wrote:
    chaslil wrote:
    On the topic of bus charter- Do the buses have any priority as far as getting out of their lot compared to cars?

    We will rent a car from Chicago and we might not want to go in as early as the charter bus both days, especially on our reserved day. But if that bus can save 2 hours of gridlock leaving....

    Here's the response from Alpine when asked if charter busses get priority exiting of the property:

    Hello,
    Charter busses are not given any specialized treatment when it comes to leaving the property after a concert.
    Alpine Management

    That almost doesn't seem worth it then if we chip in money for the shuttle and still get stuck in the parking lot after the shows. Might be easier for everyone to just pair up with people who have cars. Isn't parking at Alpine free? Or included in the cost of the ticket?
    good question
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  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    From the Livenation Alpine page:

    General Parking:
    A parking fee is included in the price of your ticket unless otherwise noted.

    I believe parking is free!
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  • chimechime Posts: 7,838
    Flagg wrote:
    AliveinFL wrote:
    Here's the response from Alpine when asked if charter busses get priority exiting of the property:

    Hello,
    Charter busses are not given any specialized treatment when it comes to leaving the property after a concert.
    Alpine Management

    That almost doesn't seem worth it then if we chip in money for the shuttle and still get stuck in the parking lot after the shows. Might be easier for everyone to just pair up with people who have cars. Isn't parking at Alpine free? Or included in the cost of the ticket?

    Only issue with this is designated driver. We were a group with a car but were going to use the shuttle so our designated driver could then drink.
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    chime wrote:
    Only issue with this is designated driver. We were a group with a car but were going to use the shuttle so our designated driver could then drink.
    +1
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  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    can u make a list who need the bus?and then we all must paypal u money for secure this..see how it costs etc..
    if u cant ,we are here to help :)


    I'd be also be happy to prepay you via paypal in advance if that would help.
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  • chimechime Posts: 7,838
    I was looking at the Live Nation site and it had this info on parking:

    "Parking
    Early Parking Lot Entry: We charge $20 for cars and $50 for limos or oversized vehicles for entry to the parking lots prior to the schedule lot time. Cash only – day of onsite.

    General Parking:
    A parking fee is included in the price of your ticket unless otherwise noted.

    VIP Parking:
    VIP Parking is located close to the front gates and is held until show time.
    Look for our VIP Parking signs or ask a parking attendant when you arrive at the venue. We'll be more than happy to point you in the right direction!
    VIP Parking is available for an additional charge of $30.00.

    Limo/Bus/RV/Oversized Vehicle Parking:
    Taking a limo, bus, or RV to the show? We've got room for you too!
    Limo Parking is available for an additional charge of $75.00.
    Oversized Vehicle Parking (including all types of Busses and RV’s, Campers, Vehicles with trailers, etc.) is available for an additional charge of $100.00.

    All Parking Passes can be purchased in advance online and on the day of the show in our parking lots (subject to availability.)"

    So could there be a VIP bus parking option? Also as we will need 40 people to all make it back to the bus we wouldn't be ready to leave too promptly after the show anyway.

    The VIP parking passes go on sale soon so if shuttle isn't decided on we may go back to the taking a car option ... and BD can retake his designated driver role ;):lol:
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    Venue reports parking lot would open at 9am so anytime after that is free for regular vehicles.
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  • chimechime Posts: 7,838
    Right Black Diamond, theserialthrilla and I are going to drive rather than shuttle 8-)
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,422
    chime wrote:
    Right Black Diamond, theserialthrilla and I are going to drive rather than shuttle 8-)

    yeah, i think 2-feign-reluctance, myself & our wives will be driving ourselves to the venue.
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  • KingJeremyDKingJeremyD Posts: 2,313
    AliveinFL wrote:
    Venue reports parking lot would open at 9am so anytime after that is free for regular vehicles.


    Hi AliveinFl,


    Any updates on what we are going to do Friday night?....I am still down for going to a local bar and having a few drinks...Also, would be neat to find one with a jukebox....We can actually play some good music... :)

    Jeremy
  • VinylGirlVinylGirl Posts: 551
    My husband and I will be driving as well. I don't drink at PJ shows(I like to remember it all), and if I do it's only a couple and way before they come on. My memory is shot as it is, I don't need alcohol making things worse! I'm not sure what kind of a car we will end up with, but I'm sure we can take at least 2 if not 3 people with us.
    I think the shuttle is a great idea to keep people off the road, but it may be hard getting enough people to commit. I would hate for you to lay out so much $$ AliveinFl, and not get it back.

    On a side note, now that I have tix, were you all able to get Expo passes?
  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    I will have a rental car and I don't drink either(at the shows) so I could definitely drive and probably bring 2 with me also. I thought it would be cool to ride with a bus full of fans especially after the show. But I guess I am not seeing enough interest. I would like to go to a small bar Friday night also. I may call the owner of the New Horizons bar a little less than a mile away and just let him know we may a few people come but don't plan of filling the bar. That is good with me.
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    I'm planning on renting a car, but I wouldn't be adverse to jumping on a shuttle if it means I can party. If I'm driving, no way. Too big a risk.
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  • faceinthecloudsfaceintheclouds Posts: 1,739
    i feel like ive dropped the ball. stupid iphone app dont work since the big bold upgrade. sorry people. you can all come to my room and ill give all a beer. or ill get my tour friends to smoke u out!! 8-):lol:
    and ion a side note, id paypal for the shuttle if it was arranged.
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  • chaslilchaslil Posts: 312
    The Two Seasons Bowl in nearby Elkhorn is selling bus shuttle tickets for Jimmy Buffett for $35 each. See how he is doing it below

    http://two-seasons-bowl.com/Buffett_Bash_2011.html

    This is the guy Karen at the Super 8 had called when I reserved the meeting room. I called him, and he admitted he hadn't called her back. He is using 5 buses for Buffett now, and is open to doing it for Pearl Jam. People would have to drive to Elkhorn which is 10 minutes away.

    For My Wife and I, that would be 2 x 2x 35 = $140 for both days. To be honest, I think it would be more economical and flexible to car pool with our rental car. But I thought I would point this possibility out, since this guy would line it up, and no one would have to risk their own funds.
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  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    Been kind of quiet since the onsales. I kknow this is not the thread for ticket trading but If you know of others coming to Super 8 and need tix, I have an extra pair of Lawn for Sunday night. Face of course.
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  • chaslilchaslil Posts: 312
    AliveinFL wrote:
    Been kind of quiet since the onsales. I kknow this is not the thread for ticket trading but If you know of others coming to Super 8 and need tix, I have an extra pair of Lawn for Sunday night. Face of course.

    Were you able to score reserved yesterday? I am kind of bummed I was shut out for Saturday reserved. I've been thinking of some lawn strategies, and hope to talk a few of the Super 8 group into working together on this. Need to know a few more things about Alpine Valley though.

    First strategy is put the Greek flag up about 50 yards away. Most the 10C crowd will go over there to meet Dimi and then we will have plenty of room :)
    Charles
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  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    I got Sunday reserved sec 201 row AAA through live nation.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    chaslil wrote:
    AliveinFL wrote:
    Been kind of quiet since the onsales. I kknow this is not the thread for ticket trading but If you know of others coming to Super 8 and need tix, I have an extra pair of Lawn for Sunday night. Face of course.

    Were you able to score reserved yesterday? I am kind of bummed I was shut out for Saturday reserved. I've been thinking of some lawn strategies, and hope to talk a few of the Super 8 group into working together on this. Need to know a few more things about Alpine Valley though.

    First strategy is put the Greek flag up about 50 yards away. Most the 10C crowd will go over there to meet Dimi and then we will have plenty of room :)
    one of the strategy...already i hire a look alike 8-)
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    oh shit..our hotel already make a deal about what will happen after we crash there..
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  • deserteddotsedeserteddotse Posts: 1,276
    Me (+3) are also staying here...
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    deserteddotse wrote:
    Me (+3) are also staying here...
    he he....Beautiful..sweden sweden sweden.. :)
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  • chaslilchaslil Posts: 312
    I just saw that thread about the pre-party at Lake Geneva on Friday night. It looks like a bunch of the Super 8 people are planning to be there, including the Cluthe/Lee band(mfc2006/2-feign-reluctance) and Dimi and his buds (I think we will all be Dimi's buds that weekend :D ). It's not far, 11 miles on Highway 50.
    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=157417

    I am thinking we could still use the meeting room as a place for people to meet and hang out in the afternoon and evening as they come in. Then if people want to go to the Lake Geneva party, it's there for them. I'll probably decide that night.

    Karen at Super 8 said we can still use the room after 9 pm., just don't be loud and rowdy. I've heard from a few people on this list that aren't getting in until after 9. And alcohol should be OK.
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,553
    No Friday night wishlist/preparty/bar for me.....
    Ill be kicking back at the hotel with a few cold ones....

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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    cant miss the band play at friday preparty at lake Geneva :D
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