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23calvken23calvken Posts: 4
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Hi, random question here.  Do they remove the net behind home plate and along the foul lines during the show?  I know they didn't at Wrigley (annoying), but I'm trying to remember if they do that at Fenway or not.  I'm trying to figure out if I need to get other seats.  Any help is appreciated!
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  • ski-bumski-bum Boston Posts: 1,017
    Nope 
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,623
    I really wish they would.  That's kind of shitty
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,701
    Ed’s been lifting weights.  Its a tamborine protector now.  Those things are coming in like rockets. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    cp3iverson said:
    Ed’s been lifting weights.  Its a tamborine protector now.  Those things are coming in like rockets. 
    Only to kids.  Haven't seen an adult get one yet this tour...
  • PSUS2HPSUS2H USA Posts: 2,250
    That's wild they dont take them down for shows, at least they take the puck nets down at NHL/AHL arenas. 
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  • Jason7192Jason7192 Southern Indiana Posts: 315
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


  • mikeliskamikeliska Posts: 253
    Jason7192 said:
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


    I was about to post the same.  100% agree.  Sure, it would be nice if it wasn't there, but the way it's set up I imagine it would be hard to take down.
  • JP218404JP218404 NJ Posts: 1,412
    mikeliska said:
    Jason7192 said:
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


    I was about to post the same.  100% agree.  Sure, it would be nice if it wasn't there, but the way it's set up I imagine it would be hard to take down.
    agree with both of you.  was sitting behind the netting in section 12 at Wrigley.  you forget that it is there.  it's really no big deal when the lights go off
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  • Ray J. T.Ray J. T. Posts: 4,058
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cp3iverson said:
    Ed’s been lifting weights.  Its a tamborine protector now.  Those things are coming in like rockets. 
    Only to kids.  Haven't seen an adult get one yet this tour...
    I saw an adult get one in Wrigley N2 He was celebrating with it all over Wrigleyville after the show. 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,623
    JP218404 said:
    mikeliska said:
    Jason7192 said:
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


    I was about to post the same.  100% agree.  Sure, it would be nice if it wasn't there, but the way it's set up I imagine it would be hard to take down.
    agree with both of you.  was sitting behind the netting in section 12 at Wrigley.  you forget that it is there.  it's really no big deal when the lights go off
    Yes once it got dark no problem....but they are starting at 730 in Boston
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  • KS80184KS80184 Posts: 397
    Gern Blansten said:
    JP218404 said:
    mikeliska said:
    Jason7192 said:
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


    I was about to post the same.  100% agree.  Sure, it would be nice if it wasn't there, but the way it's set up I imagine it would be hard to take down.
    agree with both of you.  was sitting behind the netting in section 12 at Wrigley.  you forget that it is there.  it's really no big deal when the lights go off
    Yes once it got dark no problem....but they are starting at 730 in Boston
    7:30 was the scheduled start in Wrigley but they didn't go on until about 8:30 on the night it didn't rain.  Netting wasn't really noticeable during the show at Wrigley.  The bigger issue with seats behind the netting is that you're just really far away from the stage.  
  • JP218404JP218404 NJ Posts: 1,412
    KS80184 said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    JP218404 said:
    mikeliska said:
    Jason7192 said:
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


    I was about to post the same.  100% agree.  Sure, it would be nice if it wasn't there, but the way it's set up I imagine it would be hard to take down.
    agree with both of you.  was sitting behind the netting in section 12 at Wrigley.  you forget that it is there.  it's really no big deal when the lights go off
    Yes once it got dark no problem....but they are starting at 730 in Boston
    7:30 was the scheduled start in Wrigley but they didn't go on until about 8:30 on the night it didn't rain.  Netting wasn't really noticeable during the show at Wrigley.  The bigger issue with seats behind the netting is that you're just really far away from the stage.  
    but the sound was very good there and to me thats what is way more important than to see facial expressions and interaction  up close
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  • KS80184KS80184 Posts: 397
    And I was covered when it rained!
  • DiRtYyELLoWoCeAnDiRtYyELLoWoCeAn Medford, Ma Posts: 1,605
    They wont start at 730 on the nose. They probably be out closer to 8 o'clock. 
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,623
    edited August 2018
    KS80184 said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    JP218404 said:
    mikeliska said:
    Jason7192 said:
    We were about 15 rows behind the home dugout at Wrigley N1 and I thought the net was going to be horrible.  Once the show started & the lights went down though, the netting really wasn't that noticeable.


    I was about to post the same.  100% agree.  Sure, it would be nice if it wasn't there, but the way it's set up I imagine it would be hard to take down.
    agree with both of you.  was sitting behind the netting in section 12 at Wrigley.  you forget that it is there.  it's really no big deal when the lights go off
    Yes once it got dark no problem....but they are starting at 730 in Boston
    7:30 was the scheduled start in Wrigley but they didn't go on until about 8:30 on the night it didn't rain.  Netting wasn't really noticeable during the show at Wrigley.  The bigger issue with seats behind the netting is that you're just really far away from the stage.  
    tickets say 630 (Wrigley's said 730) and there is a 1030 curfew....going to be closer to 730
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,544
    DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn said:
    They wont start at 730 on the nose. They probably be out closer to 8 o'clock. 
    7:34 night 2 2016. I would be in my seats by 7:00 ( I will be there by 6:00). 
  • wobbler_kittywobbler_kitty Millbury, MA Posts: 161
    edited August 2018
    DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn said:
    They wont start at 730 on the nose. They probably be out closer to 8 o'clock. 
    Nope, nope, nope. They will start earlier than that. Tix say 6:30, there’s a VERY strict 10:30 curfew at Fenway.

    The only reason they started after 7:30 N1 last time was because people were assuming a normal start time and weren’t bothering getting to their seats early enough.

    I would say 7:30 would be the absolute latest they start this time. I’m hoping for and thinking it will be more like 7 this go round. It would be VERY wise to be in your seats before that.
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,544
    wobbler_kitty said:
    DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn said:
    They wont start at 730 on the nose. They probably be out closer to 8 o'clock. 
    Nope, nope, nope. They will start earlier than that. Tix say 6:30, there’s a VERY strict 10:30 curfew at Fenway.

    The only reason they started after 7:30 N1 last time was because people were assuming a normal start time and weren’t bothering getting to their seats early enough.

    I would say 7:30 would be the absolute latest they start this time. I’m hoping for and thinking it will be more like 7 this go round. It would be VERY wise to be in your seats before that.
    Get in your fucking seats people (and please take that damn net down)! 
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    I heard they'll covert it to a slide ala McDonald's play place.
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  • KC138045KC138045 Columbus, OH Posts: 2,716
    edited August 2018
    Once the show starts you’ll hardly notice the nets. I was surprised they were still up at Wrigley but they did not effect my enjoyment of the show one bit. 


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  • GreekFreakGreekFreak Posts: 32
    It's not that bad
    .

  • JP218404JP218404 NJ Posts: 1,412
    GreekFreak said:
    It's not that bad
    .

    only thing bad is that you are at a  Def Leppard show  :)
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  • GreekFreakGreekFreak Posts: 32
    edited August 2018
    It was a good show.

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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,983
    PSUS2H said:
    That's wild they dont take them down for shows, at least they take the puck nets down at NHL/AHL arenas. 
    For sure, it's nuts that they don't. I have to assume it's because they never installed them with the intention of making them easily removable? That must be it - surely they would bother if it wasn't a permanent feature..... right? :pensive:
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  • Fixer13Fixer13 Posts: 197
    GreekFreak said:
    It's not that bad
    .

    What section was this taken from?  It looks like it’s going to be close to the section I’m going to on night 2.  Thanks!
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,623
    Yeah it's "not bad" but it could be better.  It would seem appropriate when you are renting your facility for a concert.
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  • ItIsEvolutionBabyItIsEvolutionBaby Rogers, AR Posts: 397
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cp3iverson said:
    Ed’s been lifting weights.  Its a tamborine protector now.  Those things are coming in like rockets. 
    Only to kids.  Haven't seen an adult get one yet this tour...
    I think I saw non child get tambo in Seattle night 2.
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  • GreekFreakGreekFreak Posts: 32
    Fixer13 said:
    GreekFreak said:
    It's not that bad
    .

    What section was this taken from?  It looks like it’s going to be close to the section I’m going to on night 2.  Thanks!
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,263
    I’m bummed their leaving the nets up.  I was hoping to catch a foul ball from Eddie or Jeff. 
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  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,170
    I have a net to catch my foul balls.  They’re my boxer shorts, and my balls are muy foul.
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