ahhhhh yes, the blond. his gal friday. she was quite a looker at the san diego tailgate. sdp-40 has great taste. will she be with you again , sdp-40 or will you have someone new?SDPirate40 wrote:Now this is a thread to address....how phun!
OK, at 44, I have been to 100+ Jimmy shows since 1987 (yes, I have no life), am a pretty successful businessman, and yes, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha...Arizona State University Class of 1980.
I agree with everyone, and no one.
I love the younger crowd, and even love the fact the music in the lots is sometimes something other than Jimmy. At last week's Chicago show, some guys wer blasting some other music, and actually were a pretty smart and rowdy 20 year old bunch. Great guys...did not make phun of this ol fellar (at least in front of me).
I can attest to the fact middle age guys are obnoxious...I drink my Captn Morgan until the show starts, and then try to sober up. When I do not have a date for my 7 - 10 shows per year, I am looking for one, especially blonds with nice figures....and have found me a few.
For those people who walked by the rented Suburban with the tailgate open at the Ft Lauderdale show two years ago...I apologize for the "show" you saw...It wasn't me, and I have no idea who the blond was.
Let's not forget the words to many of Jimmy's songs...they relate to being nuts in the often sad world we live in...especailly at a show where 18 year old and 40 year olds can mingle and have much in common!
I look forward to seeing many of you next week at both Boston shows in a rented SUV, just enjoyed the Chicago show...and look for my lil white convertible (California plates PIRET40) with a large bottle of Captn Morgan perched on the trunk at San Diego and Irvine shows!
What would Jimmy Buffett do?
phjrsaunt wrote:I have certainly witnessed the type of thing you're talking about on a more frequent basis, 12#. I honestly don't think I'm just getting more sensitive to it b/c I am getting "older" either. It truly distresses me that these kids don't have enough control over themselves to know where to draw the line, or even to remember that they're there to see Buffett. Seeing a few boobs is just icing on the cake, so to speak.
In the meantime, 12#, and your contemporaries, ROCK ON and don't change a thing. Sometimes the best thing to do is to just continue setting a good example.
I thought I'd throw in my two cents! I agree with Auntie, Bumper, and the rest of you all... There are definitely people who get so obnoxious, disrespectful, or out of control that they can be downers for the rest of us... I've been witness to my share of unfortunate incidents (esp. at recent concerts) where the partying crossed the line from harmless fun to irritating and even dangerous... But I also agree that it's not about age-- it's about attitude.bumper wrote:I hold no fault on age for there are as many dopes in adolescents that equally reign supreme in middle age. My biggest and really only complaint is the measure of respect not afforded to those who go to enjoy the show, rather they are given to immature and disorderly conduct making the experienc for everyone just a bit less enjoyable. But then again...aint life just like that?
and I knew a lot of people that could have a great time (and a few cocktails!) without having to disrespect others (and destroy things) in the process. Buffett concerts are all about celebrating a laid-back lifestyle, good times with good friends (old and brand new!) FABULOUS timeless Buffett music and yes, partying...
hehe, I really couldn't get past the fact that "visual tool" was used in such close proximity as the words "frat boys". Those words are a match made in heaven, or margaritaville12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:whoa guys......
ok, i havnt checked this thread since i started it, but i think most ppl are mis reading what i wrote.
ok, the boobs. i have no problem with ppl asking/showing boobs, as long as its not degrading (i.e. a drunk girls that doesnt even know her own name, or harassing someone that doesnt want to show....). hell i live 45 minutes from new orleans, so im used to it. you just wont see me asking for it.
the frats. i have no problem with frats. i have many friends in them, and im even thinking of joining one myself. i just used the words "frat boys" as a visual tool. the guys that i were referring to dress like SOME frat boys and usually act like them too, as opposed to being like punk rockers or thugs. and yes they pull into the tailgate either blaring rap or the one of the 2 jimmy buffett songs they know.
my whole point is that it seems like this younger crowd has this mentality of "hey, jimmy buffett is in town, lets buy some booze, try to see some boobs, and hook up with a chick later that night." basically they take up tickets for the true parrotheads that get jipped. i think jimmy would rather have his parrotheads there than some idiots who cant make the drive to mardi gras
thanks for the nice comments IUP!! you are great too!! btw, whats your SN??
please feel free to ask some more questions if you do not understand the point i was trying to make.
12#
**whew**...how did hubby get a young babe like you? does he know how lucky he is? also, perhaps it iis time to graduate to the seats? yes more money than the lawn, but far less aggravation.f2cdlzrd wrote:I must add my 2 cents worth here:
I am 27, my husband is 49; lucky bast***!
Anyway, we went to Cincy on Tuesday and sat on the lawn near the railing. Everything was ok until my hubby got 3 beers poured on him and the guy next to me decided to play elbow wars. I know I am still young, but I was ashamed of the high school/college aged kids. They go for the party; not for Bubba. My hubby, myself and two people next to me were the only ones singing "This Hotel Room" and "Growing Older But Not Up." I love Jimmy Buffett and his music so much that I don't want this atmosphere to keep me from returning to Cincy or any other city for that matter. If you only know 2-4 songs, stay in the parking lot or at least don't stand next to me!!
