Journey in Rockford, IL on Tuesday August 18

[bluejeangirl76]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way. We didn't stay. Rockford is closer... we should have planned on that to start with if we'd had our schutt together. Kinda late now. Next time 'round.

[Voyager]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way.

What do you mean by "lord-awful setup"?

[bluejeangirl76]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way.

What do you mean by "lord-awful setup"?

It was the grandstand that they use for things like equestrian events, so no seats, just bleachers - people sitting on each others' laps practically, plus it's really wide - too wide... (really bad view). For me, I need an actual seat. It was really HOT and really packed so no room to even spread out a little. Uh uh no thanks.

This is maybe 1/2 of it (in the background):

[Blueskies]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way.

What do you mean by "lord-awful setup"?

It was the grandstand that they use for things like equestrian events, so no seats, just bleachers - people sitting on each others' laps practically, plus it's really wide - too wide... (really bad view). For me, I need an actual seat. It was really HOT and really packed so no room to even spread out a little. Uh uh no thanks.

This is maybe 1/2 of it (in the background):

Is that Jon smiling at someone there? I see a raised cheek...could be.

[Don]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way.

What do you mean by "lord-awful setup"?

It was the grandstand that they use for things like equestrian events, so no seats, just bleachers - people sitting on each others' laps practically, plus it's really wide - too wide... (really bad view). For me, I need an actual seat. It was really HOT and really packed so no room to even spread out a little. Uh uh no thanks.

This is maybe 1/2 of it (in the background):

Is that Jon smiling at someone there? I see a raised cheek...could be.

That's because you can't see Azoff immediately off camera, saying "Start Smiling, Leonard".

[Blueskies]

[Voyager]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way.

What do you mean by "lord-awful setup"?

It was the grandstand that they use for things like equestrian events, so no seats, just bleachers - people sitting on each others' laps practically, plus it's really wide - too wide... (really bad view). For me, I need an actual seat. It was really HOT and really packed so no room to even spread out a little. Uh uh no thanks.

This is maybe 1/2 of it (in the background):

Is that Jon smiling at someone there? I see a raised cheek...could be.

That's because you can't see Azoff immediately off camera, saying "Start Smiling, Leonard".

Or maybe he saw someone with a "Friga PLEASE!" t-shirt on? I should make one with an iron-on transfer and wear it tomorrow night - LOL! It would be priceless if I could get a picture of me next to Friga while I'm wearing it.

Yeah, I hate those fairgrounds setups... it's always much better weather and acoustics in an indoor show... except for maybe RedRocks. Heart is playing here in Springfield next week at the Fair, but I'm not going. I'd rather see them with Journey in an indoor venue in Rockford. I guess the State couldn't afford Journey this year for the State Fair... their pricetag must have gone up since they got Arnel, because we had them with Steve Augeri. I think that was right around the TapeGate era because his voice was shot. I cannot imagine trying to emulate Steve Perry at a hot muggy Midwest fairgrounds.

[bluejeangirl76]

Yeah, I hate those fairgrounds setups... it's always much better weather and acoustics in an indoor show...

I know what you mean. I have ALWAYS experienced great weather at the indoor shows. Has not rained once.

[Voyager]

Yeah, I hate those fairgrounds setups... it's always much better weather and acoustics in an indoor show...

I know what you mean. I have ALWAYS experienced great weather at the indoor shows. Has not rained once.

[Tito]

So, who's all going to this show tomorrow night other than the ones who already posted? It looks like a lot of the Illinois folks already went to see them in Indianapolis.

I was looking forward to the show but with that lord-awful setup, no way.

What do you mean by "lord-awful setup"?

It was the grandstand that they use for things like equestrian events, so no seats, just bleachers - people sitting on each others' laps practically, plus it's really wide - too wide... (really bad view). For me, I need an actual seat. It was really HOT and really packed so no room to even spread out a little. Uh uh no thanks.

This is maybe 1/2 of it (in the background):

Is that Jon smiling at someone there? I see a raised cheek...could be.

Thank you. You noticed that too. I'm claiming erroneous reports on Cain's attitude in Indy. Par for the course.

[bluejeangirl76]

Is that Jon smiling at someone there? I see a raised cheek...could be.

Thank you. You noticed that too. I'm claiming erroneous reports on Cain's attitude in Indy. Par for the course.

Whatever makes you happy Hobbes. I made no claims about anyone's attitude. I only spoke about what I saw. The other picture I took he had the sourpuss so maybe he was running 50/50 or maybe Neal goosed him and made him giggle briefly. I dunno. Maybe next time there will be an additional minute or so alotted to meeters and greeters and I can compliment him on his sweet melodic ivory-tickling and see if the interaction produces a favorable response.

[Saint John]

Any other pics you'd like to share, Kim?

[bluejeangirl76]

Any other pics you'd like to share, Kim?

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

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[Saint John]

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

lol...had Steve busted that song out your scenario probably would have happened!

[PDiddy75]

After watching this video that Isla posted from the Pala show on July 29th, I'm determined to see Journey on this tour even though they're not playing anywhere close to me. Arnel and the band are sounding better than ever right now! So I've talked a few friends into driving three hours upstate to Rockford, Illinois to catch them on Tuesday, August 18. Is anyone else planning to attend this show? Surely some of our Chicagoland forum members will be there?

It hurts to say it...but sadly, I wont be making this show even though Im here till Wednesday.....
BUT! On a better note, I can see them in Austin end of Sept!!

[txfirefighter]

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

lol...had Steve busted that song out your scenario probably would have happened!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me this actually happened and there is photograhic evidence of it!!!!!

(I don't ask for much.........)

[Saint John]

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

lol...had Steve busted that song out your scenario probably would have happened!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me this actually happened and there is photograhic evidence of it!!!!!

(I don't ask for much.........)

No such luck, G! I would have had they played it, though.

[txfirefighter]

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

lol...had Steve busted that song out your scenario probably would have happened!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me this actually happened and there is photograhic evidence of it!!!!!

(I don't ask for much.........)

No such luck, G! I would have had they played it, though.

With a yellow feather in your hair and a dress cut down to there??????

[Saint John]

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

lol...had Steve busted that song out your scenario probably would have happened!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me this actually happened and there is photograhic evidence of it!!!!!

(I don't ask for much.........)

No such luck, G! I would have had they played it, though.

With a yellow feather in your hair and a dress cut down to there??????

See...you know the words!!!

[RossValoryRocks]

Any other pics you'd like to share, Kim?

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

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I have incriminating pics of Dan from MR Fest...for a small fee sent to paypal I will happily upload them for the world to see...

Yes Dan...I told you I understood about the 2 rabbits...but what was with the midget...

[Saint John]

Any other pics you'd like to share, Kim?

I didn't think you'd want me to post the one of you dancing on the bar, flossing your ass with your pink tie and singing Copacabana, but I'll dig it up.

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I have incriminating pics of Dan from MR Fest...for a small fee sent to paypal I will happily upload them for the world to see...

Yes Dan...I told you I understood about the 2 rabbits...but what was with the midget...

lol...there was a level of intoxication reached in South Bend that makes that story extremely possible, Stu.

PS Your PayPal account has been filled.

[txfirefighter]

See...you know the words!!!

You can thank Tony for that. He actually downloaded that gawd awful song to my computer and it made its way to my iPhone. Mysterious circumstance, that.

[Saint John]

See...you know the words!!!

You can thank Tony for that. He actually downloaded that gawd awful song to my computer and it made its way to my iPhone. Mysterious circumstance, that.

Tony has great taste in music. And tell him I'm still looking for a Ronnie Milsap date and location that will work for us.

[txfirefighter]

See...you know the words!!!

You can thank Tony for that. He actually downloaded that gawd awful song to my computer and it made its way to my iPhone. Mysterious circumstance, that.

Tony has great taste in music. And tell him I'm still looking for a Ronnie Milsap date and location that will work for us.

What, exactly, have I done to deserve you two and your "eclectic" tastes in music?!?!??!?

[Saint John]

See...you know the words!!!

You can thank Tony for that. He actually downloaded that gawd awful song to my computer and it made its way to my iPhone. Mysterious circumstance, that.

Tony has great taste in music. And tell him I'm still looking for a Ronnie Milsap date and location that will work for us.

What, exactly, have I done to deserve you two and your "eclectic" tastes in music?!?!??!?

You like Smoky Mountain Rain and you know it!!!

[Angel]

You like Smoky Mountain Rain and you know it!!!

I love that song!!!

[txfirefighter]

See...you know the words!!!

You can thank Tony for that. He actually downloaded that gawd awful song to my computer and it made its way to my iPhone. Mysterious circumstance, that.

Tony has great taste in music. And tell him I'm still looking for a Ronnie Milsap date and location that will work for us.

What, exactly, have I done to deserve you two and your "eclectic" tastes in music?!?!??!?

You like Smoky Mountain Rain and you know it!!!

I actually grew up listening to Ronnie Milsap, the Oakridge Boys, and Johnny Cash. Hence why I remain scarred to this day.

[Deb]

See...you know the words!!!

You can thank Tony for that. He actually downloaded that gawd awful song to my computer and it made its way to my iPhone. Mysterious circumstance, that.

Tony has great taste in music. And tell him I'm still looking for a Ronnie Milsap date and location that will work for us.

What, exactly, have I done to deserve you two and your "eclectic" tastes in music?!?!??!?

You like Smoky Mountain Rain and you know it!!!

I actually grew up listening to Ronnie Milsap, the Oakridge Boys, and Johnny Cash. Hence why I remain scarred to this day.

Bwahahaha! I would soooooooo love to see an MR version of this one............ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdFghZmdwXk

Oompapa mawmaw!

[txfirefighter]

Thanks, Deb!! My eyes AND ears are bleeding now. And I am starting to have bad flashbacks......

Can't you just see a drunken Dan singing the chorus?!?!?!?!? *snort*

[Rhiannon]

Tony has great taste in music. And tell him I'm still looking for a Ronnie Milsap date and location that will work for us.

Funny, Ronnie Milsap's still looking for... ugh. No, a Ronnie Milsap 'looking for' joke is too easy. Nevermind.