baltimore

Jenfarr

I may have to check this out...

http://www.honfest.net/

Oh my, it's looks like a John Waters movie!

decides2dream

yay!
looks like the next 10 days in baltimore are shaping up nicely weather-wise - specifically, saturday thru tuesday.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/U ... undeclared





jenn....we're not at the same sheraton. i looked up the addy of ours, you are definitely closer to inner harbor, tho we are close too....just not as close. do share where you got your deal, b/c i thought i scored quite a deal, and really, comes out to be about the same as yours and you got the closer/better sheraton. just curious...

embrace

Great outlook! I am so excited! We have the 2 Philly shows then cap it with Baltimore We're staying at a Sheraton nearer the venue a few blocks from inner harbour- I get the impression that its okay to walk around there in evening. Also saw the posts from the past few nights that cell phones are all right- :0

Excitement in the air!!!

decides2dream wrote:

yay!
looks like the next 10 days in baltimore are shaping up nicely weather-wise - specifically, saturday thru tuesday.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/U ... undeclared





jenn....we're not at the same sheraton. i looked up the addy of ours, you are definitely closer to inner harbor, tho we are close too....just not as close. do share where you got your deal, b/c i thought i scored quite a deal, and really, comes out to be about the same as yours and you got the closer/better sheraton. just curious...

decides2dream

embrace wrote:

Great outlook! I am so excited! We have the 2 Philly shows then cap it with Baltimore We're staying at a Sheraton nearer the venue a few blocks from inner harbour- I get the impression that its okay to walk around there in evening. Also saw the posts from the past few nights that cell phones are all right- :0

Excitement in the air!!!

decides2dream wrote:

yay!
looks like the next 10 days in baltimore are shaping up nicely weather-wise - specifically, saturday thru tuesday.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/U ... undeclared





jenn....we're not at the same sheraton. i looked up the addy of ours, you are definitely closer to inner harbor, tho we are close too....just not as close. do share where you got your deal, b/c i thought i scored quite a deal, and really, comes out to be about the same as yours and you got the closer/better sheraton. just curious...

oooooooooo...jealous!
3 solo shows, lucky you!
i think one solo show will more than suffice for mr. dream, and our collective wallet ....thus no baltimore 1.....and none of the other shows work for me work-wise.


and YES....on given to fly there is a thread about it, someone specifically mentioning the phones were ok, good news indeed.


also, i would guess that inner harbor probably being the most touristy spot in baltimore should be a-ok. you're probably staying at the same sheraton as me then, perhaps? fayette street i think it is on? or hell, there were a couple of sheratons listed for baltimore, hahaha. i went with the one that seemingly offered the best rate, yet still close to inner harbor.

embrace

I'm a bit obssessive eh ?! We almost gave up the BMore tickets since we were able to get tickets for here at home, but decided it would be a nice getaway and we're sharing the experience tomorrow night some friends we've not seen in a long time. (I love spreading the love Hope Ed doesn't get sick of seeing us (!)
We ARE on Fayette. We got a good deal as well and I've been building points with Starwood since work has me travelling so much. The inner harbour was listed higher and we were hoping to see a different area since we spent some time down there about a month ago...so it's just working out nicely. I think it says IH is 3 blocks and the venue is about 7-8...


oooooooooo...jealous!
3 solo shows, lucky you!
i think one solo show will more than suffice for mr. dream, and our collective wallet ....thus no baltimore 1.....and none of the other shows work for me work-wise.


and YES....on given to fly there is a thread about it, someone specifically mentioning the phones were ok, good news indeed.


also, i would guess that inner harbor probably being the most touristy spot in baltimore should be a-ok. you're probably staying at the same sheraton as me then, perhaps? fayette street i think it is on? or hell, there were a couple of sheratons listed for baltimore, hahaha. i went with the one that seemingly offered the best rate, yet still close to inner harbor.[/quote]

Jenfarr

decides2dream wrote:

yay!
looks like the next 10 days in baltimore are shaping up nicely weather-wise - specifically, saturday thru tuesday.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/U ... undeclared





jenn....we're not at the same sheraton. i looked up the addy of ours, you are definitely closer to inner harbor, tho we are close too....just not as close. do share where you got your deal, b/c i thought i scored quite a deal, and really, comes out to be about the same as yours and you got the closer/better sheraton. just curious...

Jeez, I don't know where I got that orignal address from, we are at the Fayette St. Sheraton, I think that's the only Sheraton downtown. I got the $99 rate directly from Sheraton over a month ago when EV tickets went on sale. I think you can still get that rate from hotels.com, but as you said, it works out the same for the lower rate you are getting Sun. and Mon. We are only staying the one night, so i was happy with $99 for a Sat. night. Slight change of plan for us through, there was a death in John's family, so we probably won't get there until later on Sat. (maybe not until Sunday).

Embrace - As for walking around at night, it's fine down near the Inner Harbor, probably past the hotel all the way up to the Mount Vernon area. But past that, to get to where the Lyric is, is not a good area. So i wouldm't recommend walking to the Lyric from the Inner Harbor.

I was at the Albany show last night, so I am excited for the Baltimore show! Cell phone were fine and no one was respecting the "no pictures" request.

decides2dream

Jenfarr wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

yay!
looks like the next 10 days in baltimore are shaping up nicely weather-wise - specifically, saturday thru tuesday.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/U ... undeclared





jenn....we're not at the same sheraton. i looked up the addy of ours, you are definitely closer to inner harbor, tho we are close too....just not as close. do share where you got your deal, b/c i thought i scored quite a deal, and really, comes out to be about the same as yours and you got the closer/better sheraton. just curious...

Jeez, I don't know where I got that orignal address from, we are at the Fayette St. Sheraton, I think that's the only Sheraton downtown. I got the $99 rate directly from Sheraton over a month ago when EV tickets went on sale. I think you can still get that rate from hotels.com, but as you said, it works out the same for the lower rate you are getting Sun. and Mon. We are only staying the one night, so i was happy with $99 for a Sat. night. Slight change of plan for us through, there was a death in John's family, so we probably won't get there until later on Sat. (maybe not until Sunday).

Embrace - As for walking around at night, it's fine down near the Inner Harbor, probably past the hotel all the way up to the Mount Vernon area. But past that, to get to where the Lyric is, is not a good area. So i wouldm't recommend walking to the Lyric from the Inner Harbor.

I was at the Albany show last night, so I am excited for the Baltimore show! Cell phone were fine and no one was respecting the "no pictures" request.

oh alrighty - we ARE staying at the same one!
i feel better....b/c i thought you were at the inner harbor sheraton, and for that price.... :shock: ...i was like wow! b/c THAT sheraton was about 2x the price! i got my rate right around when i got my 10c tix too.....and i too got it direct thru sheraton. weird. as i said, i had that 'deal' as a starwood preferred guest member, so works out about the same over the course of 3 nights.....but whatever. haha. looks like there's a few of us staying there.


and last night's show looked awesome setlist wise - lucky you!


and, truly sorry to read about a death in the family :(.....wish john and his family the best.

decides2dream

embrace wrote:

I'm a bit obssessive eh ?! We almost gave up the BMore tickets since we were able to get tickets for here at home, but decided it would be a nice getaway and we're sharing the experience tomorrow night some friends we've not seen in a long time. (I love spreading the love Hope Ed doesn't get sick of seeing us (!)
We ARE on Fayette. We got a good deal as well and I've been building points with Starwood since work has me travelling so much. The inner harbour was listed higher and we were hoping to see a different area since we spent some time down there about a month ago...so it's just working out nicely. I think it says IH is 3 blocks and the venue is about 7-8...

eh, obsessive? nah. of course, i say this as someone who's 'top year' for pj had me at 8 shows? :P haha.

yea, i love building the points! first joined their starwood group when i booked a room in bologna, to end my pj tour there....treated myself, all by myself, to a nice hotel to end my 5 show italian tour...after spending 10 days traveling with 4 friends, and sure, staying at not the best places/cramped quarters, etc. so since then, i always try and go sheraton to build points...figure eventually it will add up to at least 1-2 free nights, somewhere, some trip, coupled with our airmiles to travel...so some fantastic trip for me and hubby. i don;t travel for work, only pleasure....so it definitely is taking me longer.

i did a mapquest from the hotel to the venue and i think it was just under 2 miles? however, from all that jen mentions, i think simply we'll cab it. head to dinner first, do our thing, than hop in a cab...can't be too pricey, and just be sure to get a # to call for the return trip to the hotel, no worries.

embrace

Thanks so much for the clarify... I would have been "lalalahing" on my way to the show and next thing you know in the worng place at the wrong time! On the map it looked like you could walk right up Charles Street- so much better to have input from someone who know's what's up!

The setlist last night looked great! YAY for you (fist pump). How many EV solos are you attending?

Jenfarr wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

yay!
looks like the next 10 days in baltimore are shaping up nicely weather-wise - specifically, saturday thru tuesday.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/U ... undeclared





jenn....we're not at the same sheraton. i looked up the addy of ours, you are definitely closer to inner harbor, tho we are close too....just not as close. do share where you got your deal, b/c i thought i scored quite a deal, and really, comes out to be about the same as yours and you got the closer/better sheraton. just curious...

Jeez, I don't know where I got that orignal address from, we are at the Fayette St. Sheraton, I think that's the only Sheraton downtown. I got the $99 rate directly from Sheraton over a month ago when EV tickets went on sale. I think you can still get that rate from hotels.com, but as you said, it works out the same for the lower rate you are getting Sun. and Mon. We are only staying the one night, so i was happy with $99 for a Sat. night. Slight change of plan for us through, there was a death in John's family, so we probably won't get there until later on Sat. (maybe not until Sunday).

Embrace - As for walking around at night, it's fine down near the Inner Harbor, probably past the hotel all the way up to the Mount Vernon area. But past that, to get to where the Lyric is, is not a good area. So i wouldm't recommend walking to the Lyric from the Inner Harbor.

I was at the Albany show last night, so I am excited for the Baltimore show! Cell phone were fine and no one was respecting the "no pictures" request.

decides2dream

from a baltimore thread on the porch:

SC187848 wrote:

If you want lots of little shops I recommend heading to fells point, there are little shops, I believe a small art gallery, the vinyl store is there, and plenty of food and bars. It's also pretty. Problem is you are staying about a 30 min walk away from fells point, so it depends if you're up for a lot of walking.

As far as walking from your hotel to the lyric.. Well the walk to the Lyric will be fine, north charles has tons of shops as well and bars/food. It's a nice walk. However.. you probably don't want to walk around at night after the show. If you are with a group you should be fine, but walking alone you might feel a little uneasy, though North Charles is a relatively busy street.Unfortunately Baltimore is not the most walkable city, so getting around between fells point and Mount Vernon can be a pain in the butt.

I plan on staying around the lyric after the show to see if I can catch eddie on his way out, if you plan on doing the same I can give you a lift to your hotel, this goes for whoever needs a ride on sunday.

also, the OP mentions/recommends the brewer's art as well....i am thinking it is a must on the agenda.

Jenfarr

embrace wrote:

Thanks so much for the clarify... I would have been "lalalahing" on my way to the show and next thing you know in the worng place at the wrong time! On the map it looked like you could walk right up Charles Street- so much better to have input from someone who know's what's up!

The setlist last night looked great! YAY for you (fist pump). How many EV solos are you attending?

I don't want to deter you guys from walking if you really want to, but only about half of the walk will be cute shops and restaurants, the latter half (after the Mount Vernon area), not so good. Probably fine if you are in a group and it's still light out, but not a nice walk.

I'm going (went) to two shows this tour, Albany 2 and Baltimore 1, that's good enough for me. Last year I went to 3, NYC 1 and 2 and Newark.

decides2dream

Jenfarr wrote:

embrace wrote:

Thanks so much for the clarify... I would have been "lalalahing" on my way to the show and next thing you know in the worng place at the wrong time! On the map it looked like you could walk right up Charles Street- so much better to have input from someone who know's what's up!

The setlist last night looked great! YAY for you (fist pump). How many EV solos are you attending?

I don't want to deter you guys from walking if you really want to, but only about half of the walk will be cute shops and restaurants, the latter half (after the Mount Vernon area), not so good. Probably fine if you are in a group and it's still light out, but not a nice walk.

I'm going (went) to two shows this tour, Albany 2 and Baltimore 1, that's good enough for me. Last year I went to 3, NYC 1 and 2 and Newark.

i for one appreciate the advice, and yea...we'll cab it.


i went to one last year, and only one this year - good enough for me!
only 'sadness' for me is this will more than likely be the year i end my 'streak'....of seeing live pj every year since my first show in 2003. :( bummer. at least i have live ed tho.....and hopefully live pj in the spring!

littlewingfridays

Great thread, nice info, thanks
Question if you happen to know, how is the walk from say Brewers Art to the Lyric? Curious if was considered "not so nice"
thx much

embrace

D2D - does that mean IF more PJ shows are announced, you prob won't go?

decides2dream wrote:

Jenfarr wrote:

embrace wrote:

Thanks so much for the clarify... I would have been "lalalahing" on my way to the show and next thing you know in the worng place at the wrong time! On the map it looked like you could walk right up Charles Street- so much better to have input from someone who know's what's up!

The setlist last night looked great! YAY for you (fist pump). How many EV solos are you attending?

I don't want to deter you guys from walking if you really want to, but only about half of the walk will be cute shops and restaurants, the latter half (after the Mount Vernon area), not so good. Probably fine if you are in a group and it's still light out, but not a nice walk.

I'm going (went) to two shows this tour, Albany 2 and Baltimore 1, that's good enough for me. Last year I went to 3, NYC 1 and 2 and Newark.

i for one appreciate the advice, and yea...we'll cab it.


i went to one last year, and only one this year - good enough for me!
only 'sadness' for me is this will more than likely be the year i end my 'streak'....of seeing live pj every year since my first show in 2003. :( bummer. at least i have live ed tho.....and hopefully live pj in the spring!

embrace

So the Brewer's Art is looking like a good spot- It's also mentioned on the Lyric's site but no clue about the sketchy walking deal...edit- so I read Brewer's Art is in Mount Vernon and going off JennFar's tip above, prob not the greatest walk.

I found this little place we may have to check out...it's a cab ride def but looks pretty cool.
http://www.the-wine-market.com/about.html

decides2dream

embrace wrote:

So the Brewer's Art is looking like a good spot- It's also mentioned on the Lyric's site but no clue about the sketchy walking deal...edit- so I read Brewer's Art is in Mount Vernon and going off JennFar's tip above, prob not the greatest walk.

I found this little place we may have to check out...it's a cab ride def but looks pretty cool.
http://www.the-wine-market.com/about.html

actually, according to what jenn has posted above, mount vernon IS a good place to walk....just AFTER mount vernon, heading north to the lyric, sketchy. i am thinking we may have dinner there night of the show since it's on the way up there....then cab it from there to the venue.



that wine market place definitely looks interesting...and yea....definitely out of the way. going to see what's around, more local, inner harbor, little italy, what have you, for our other meals....see what shakes out. but i'll definitely keep this place in mind too! only have 3 nights of dinners....but hey...one needs lunch too.....;)


1.5 more days and then i'm on vacation! baltimore...saturday!



*edit - embrace, IF pj announces moe shows and miracullusly any are close to home and i can manage it work-wise.....i AM there! thing of it is, it looks unlikely that they will play any east coast shows, and if they are before september 15th, out of the question work-wise. i would love to travel west to see em, but for once :P i really need to be prudent. so we'll see what gets announced, but i am mentally preparing myself for no live pj this year. :(

Jenfarr

"decides2dream wrote:

actually, according to what jenn has posted above, mount vernon IS a good place to walk....just AFTER mount vernon, heading north to the lyric, sketchy. i am thinking we may have dinner there night of the show since it's on the way up there....then cab it from there to the venue.
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This is probably sound like on flip-flipping, but If you are going to dinner in Mount Vernon, and it's early enough (light out), it's probably fine to walk the rest of the way to the Lyric. Especially if the Lyric is recommending the restaurant on their site. I lived down there a long time ago, and while I've driven down that street/stayed in the area a number of times recently, maybe it has improved some? But I wouln't walk back after the show.

decides2dream

now the weather forcast is agsain looking crappy for most of saturday, monday and tuesday....:( sunday looks to be really nice tho. i hope whatever rain - if it must come - is quick, so that we all can fully enjoy baltimore.

embrace

decides2dream wrote:

embrace wrote:

So the Brewer's Art is looking like a good spot- It's also mentioned on the Lyric's site but no clue about the sketchy walking deal...edit- so I read Brewer's Art is in Mount Vernon and going off JennFar's tip above, prob not the greatest walk.

I found this little place we may have to check out...it's a cab ride def but looks pretty cool.
http://www.the-wine-market.com/about.html

actually, according to what jenn has posted above, mount vernon IS a good place to walk....just AFTER mount vernon, heading north to the lyric, sketchy. i am thinking we may have dinner there night of the show since it's on the way up there....then cab it from there to the venue.



that wine market place definitely looks interesting...and yea....definitely out of the way. going to see what's around, more local, inner harbor, little italy, what have you, for our other meals....see what shakes out. but i'll definitely keep this place in mind too! only have 3 nights of dinners....but hey...one needs lunch too.....;)


1.5 more days and then i'm on vacation! baltimore...saturday!



*edit - embrace, IF pj announces moe shows and miracullusly any are close to home and i can manage it work-wise.....i AM there! thing of it is, it looks unlikely that they will play any east coast shows, and if they are before september 15th, out of the question work-wise. i would love to travel west to see em, but for once :P i really need to be prudent. so we'll see what gets announced, but i am mentally preparing myself for no live pj this year. :(

D2D- got you completely on being prudent. We are not set to attend any PJ shows thus far BUT are hoping for a few announcements soon. I have budgeted IF the Philly Spectrum show comes to light and I will travel for a Seattle show (and ideally Vancouver) as I'd like to spend some time out there. Good to mentally prepare for no PJ because if it works out, its even sweeter! How far is Philly from where you are?

YAY for vacation for you ! Wishing you and your man a fun time and good weather!

decides2dream

embrace wrote:

D2D- got you completely on being prudent. We are not set to attend any PJ shows thus far BUT are hoping for a few announcements soon. I have budgeted IF the Philly Spectrum show comes to light and I will travel for a Seattle show (and ideally Vancouver) as I'd like to spend some time out there. Good to mentally prepare for no PJ because if it works out, its even sweeter! How far is Philly from where you are?

YAY for vacation for you ! Wishing you and your man a fun time and good weather!

yea, sometimes have to act like a grown-up. damnnit.
i would loooooooovvvvvveeeeeee to head out to seattle! i went out there in 2005 for the gorge, and then hit up vancouver, calgary and edmonton. i do have airmiles....and i have friends out there so possibly a sofa to surf, maybe.....but even so, concert tix, eating/drinking, whatever else...it all adds up...and no way could hubby get off work. and truly, 90% of my pj travels have been solo/with friends...but i do feel guilty. and sure...we do need to be prudent....so yea...dunno. haha. philly is certainly doable. while it is 'possible' to go there and come back the same day - yikes! - i'd not do it. i do have some friends down there....joe, you hear me? ....so who knows. IF pj makes their way there, i'll make it happen, somehow. northeast is always doable, somehow. 1-2 nights, especially if i can drive and crash at friends...definitely feasible. but flying somewhere...i am just not one to *waste* airmiles to fly somewhere for 2 days....i'd want to stay a few, make it worth the travel, the time, and the funds/miles, etc. bottomline...we shall see. nevr, know, i could win the lottery before then.


and thanks!
*fingers crossed* that the weather is good! i don't need it too warm, in fact i prefer low-mid 70s.....i just don't want rain. oh, and i truly hope the evil kinevil poster is what is for sale baltimore 2.....b/c that's the one i want.