Berkeley Bear's Lair meetup thread

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  • mookie_in_eugene
    mookie_in_eugene Posts: 1,090
    Boognish wrote:
    I'm coming from Sacramento (about1 1/2 to 2 hour drive) so maybe I'll leave a bit early and try to beat the traffic.

    Won't that be against rush hour traffic? I think so.

    I plan on taking the day off and hanging out in Berkeley for most of the day.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do during the day?
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  • ECM
    ECM Posts: 1,687
    Gardenparty wrote:
    I will be at night one. Will make it a point to have a few drinks here before the show

    How far is it from the venue?

    I think you can spit on it from the place.....
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  • ECM
    ECM Posts: 1,687
    mookie_in_eugene wrote:
    Won't that be against rush hour traffic? I think so.

    I plan on taking the day off and hanging out in Berkeley for most of the day.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do during the day?

    opposite way from Sac on traffic to Bay Area.... 1 1/2 hr half if you leave by 3 PM....
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  • mookie_in_eugene
    mookie_in_eugene Posts: 1,090
    Night 2 tickets are now easy to get for under $100 and Night 1 is now under $90...and we still have a month until the shows. If the tickets continue to get lower for night 2 and/or I win a lot of money in Vegas later this month, I may just be able to go to night 2...sweet.
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  • bridgebound
    bridgebound Posts: 85
    Will be there night 1! 19 days!
  • ECM
    ECM Posts: 1,687
    this thread hasn't been bumped in a while.....
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  • j.ro
    j.ro Posts: 111
    Just getting ready and excited :)
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  • mookie_in_eugene
    mookie_in_eugene Posts: 1,090
    Taking Monday off from work so I can have extra time at the Lair. Can't wait!
    "Underneath this smile lies everything - all my hopes, anger, pride and shame."
  • Gardenparty
    Gardenparty Posts: 1,910
    NotPaved wrote:
    Yes, about 40 meters close:
    http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.869014,-122.260028&spn=0.001004,0.002511&t=h&z=19&msid=106604970232791272904.0004479f7484e6bc89ccc&iwloc=0004479f7823a9595dd19

    :)


    You guys just made me laugh. thank you much!!

    I will be there for sure. Figure around 3-5 ish with a couple others dudes. I'll most likely be rocking a Red Sox hat
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  • drewzer
    drewzer Posts: 10
    Has anyone seen a show at Zellerbach? If so, do you think second row Mezz towards the center would be better seats than the second to last row in ORCH center? I appreciate your opinions.

    Thanks,
    Drew
  • ECM
    ECM Posts: 1,687
    up it goes for the morning crowd
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  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    Berkeley crowd,
    You guys be cool and just don't shout out moronic lines like the ones in Vancouver did, OK?
    Can't wait to see you all at the Lair!

    I like intelligent posts like this!

    You stay classy, Berkeley ...
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  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    Well, Jimed14, if you're coming to Berkeley shows, come to the party at the Lair and say hi. Would love to meet and let you know why I had an "intelligent" post like that.

    I'll be there on Monday at the very least ... still on the outside of Tuesday.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

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  • jammergirl
    jammergirl Posts: 599
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    Berkeley crowd,
    You guys be cool and just don't shout out moronic lines like the ones in Vancouver did, OK?
    Can't wait to see you all at the Lair!

    well said, SOLAT! look forward to meeting all you crazy folks in four days!!!! holy crap....
  • j.ro
    j.ro Posts: 111
    Bumpin' cause we're getting close! Flying to SF tomorrow morning...so excited! See you all there!

    xo
    jenny
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    Of he fills it up, with the love, of a girl...
  • SentimentalOrnament
    SentimentalOrnament Posts: 242
    i'll be there, even though i don't know anybody. i have an extra berkeley ticket night 2, balcony row d if anyone wants i will sell for face value.
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  • Smartypants
    Smartypants Posts: 114
    I'll be there by myself, can't wait to meet everyone :)

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  • mookie_in_eugene
    mookie_in_eugene Posts: 1,090
    Santa Cruz was great and now it's Berkeley's turn. I just hope the concert hall has more than one Beer line.

    I'm looking forward to having a few more drinks with everyone at the Lair.
    "Underneath this smile lies everything - all my hopes, anger, pride and shame."
  • acutejam
    acutejam Posts: 1,433
    SC beer line lame...

    Dudes yelling "145!" every break, Lame, wtf was that about?
    Dudes cellphone going off in between songs lame.
    Ed offering to answer it for him, TOO FUNNY!

    Dude screams in between songs, Ed: "I didn't hear you and that's probably OK."

    But the dude who screamed, "Let's Party!" That was pretty funny!
    Ed, somewhat disgruntled, "I thought that's what we've been doing all along!"

    So yeah, either bring your game or, preferrably, just cheer and keep the shout outs to yerself!

    Zellerback from my 10-year old recollection is about half again, maybe twice as big, as Santa Cruz -- I mean, it's got two balconies! I think good balcony (or mezzanine, the lower balc) might be better than last few rows of Orch.

    I remember being on the side-tier of a mezzanine and being VERY CLOSE to the stage. Weather: 56 degrees about now (looks like it might rain!), overcast, spots of sunlight. Could get down into the LOW 40s after the shows!

    And don't worry, just walk in right before the show, there were plenty of posters! Heheheheh, NOT! Is the "display" poster something I should consider "special?" It's got the tape on the corners to prove it... :-D
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  • ECM
    ECM Posts: 1,687
    just got home from SC!!!

    again... tommorrow!!!
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