klausvan said:Ticketmaster now shows a place holder titled "U2//Vertigo Tour//2006" (No dates scheduled). It wasn't there a day or two ago. Could they be considering extending the tour???...Maybe in Europe or the Mainland??
trevster2k said:^hope you have a truckload of stimulants
skjuls said:
that's for damn sure!!
Lancemc said:Ok guys, here's the deal. I'm totally insane. Some of you know this, others may not be familiar with the fact. Anyway, I saw the band twice on this tour so far. Once in back in May 2005 and then again the following October. The October show rocked. 3rd row rail, Bruce Springsteen, awesome stuff. Now it's August, and I'm going to college for my Freshman year later this month. I'll be at American University in Washington D.C.
So, this crazy idea hits me today. How much would it cost to take a weekend trip to Hawaii in December? Yeah, it's nuts. The thing is, After that amazing October show, I don't know if I'll be able to wait another three years or more to see the band again! When they DO start another world tour in a few years, I'm probably going to do the week-long Dublin adventure and camp out for the 3 or 4 Dublin shows they'll surely do. That's Mecca, the holy grail. I can't wait for that, but alas, it's a long time away.
Hawaii, the final stop, the last show in what's probably the longest tour in U2 history. I want to see U2 again. I really do. The plan, if I were to do this, would be to plan probably a 2 night trip in December. I guess I'd depart DC on the 8th and come back on the 10th. See the show Saturday night, and spend a night and morning in sunny Hawaii. So, after browsing Travelocity and Priceline for a little while today I found it would most like cost $900 for the trip plus at most $200 for a GA ticket to the show and a little spending money in Hawaii. Now, while I'd be 18 and living on my own by December, the parental units are still providing a lot of the living money while I'm at school. While I wouldn't have any problem spending 1000 dollars for this little excursion, they will think I'm insane. This summer I made/will make more than enough to cover it, but like I said, I WILL be a college student.
What's the advice? Am I being rediculous, or is it reasonable for a fan like me? Is $900 even right for a trip like this? Should I find a cheaper deal? More than anyone you guys can understand my passion for this band and something as monumental as this final show. Please, give me some advice.
sonicsmurf said:I'm staying at Outriggers, Waikiki on the 9-10, leaving back home on the 11th. Flying from Reston, VA. Looking forward to the concert and meeting my fellow U2 crazyie ppl! =)
Lancemc said:Ok guys, here's the deal. I'm totally insane. Some of you know this, others may not be familiar with the fact. Anyway, I saw the band twice on this tour so far. Once in back in May 2005 and then again the following October. The October show rocked. 3rd row rail, Bruce Springsteen, awesome stuff. Now it's August, and I'm going to college for my Freshman year later this month. I'll be at American University in Washington D.C.
So, this crazy idea hits me today. How much would it cost to take a weekend trip to Hawaii in December? Yeah, it's nuts. The thing is, After that amazing October show, I don't know if I'll be able to wait another three years or more to see the band again! When they DO start another world tour in a few years, I'm probably going to do the week-long Dublin adventure and camp out for the 3 or 4 Dublin shows they'll surely do. That's Mecca, the holy grail. I can't wait for that, but alas, it's a long time away.
Hawaii, the final stop, the last show in what's probably the longest tour in U2 history. I want to see U2 again. I really do. The plan, if I were to do this, would be to plan probably a 2 night trip in December. I guess I'd depart DC on the 8th and come back on the 10th. See the show Saturday night, and spend a night and morning in sunny Hawaii. So, after browsing Travelocity and Priceline for a little while today I found it would most like cost $900 for the trip plus at most $200 for a GA ticket to the show and a little spending money in Hawaii. Now, while I'd be 18 and living on my own by December, the parental units are still providing a lot of the living money while I'm at school. While I wouldn't have any problem spending 1000 dollars for this little excursion, they will think I'm insane. This summer I made/will make more than enough to cover it, but like I said, I WILL be a college student.
What's the advice? Am I being rediculous, or is it reasonable for a fan like me? Is $900 even right for a trip like this? Should I find a cheaper deal? More than anyone you guys can understand my passion for this band and something as monumental as this final show. Please, give me some advice.
ruffian said:what she said.
when you start school things get really busy, and its much harder to do things like this. and really, you might not have to spend $200 on a GA. People here on Interference often sell tickets at face value, and extras are bound to pop up once the dust settles.
go to Hawaii...and priceline doesn't even have the best prices all the time. check orbitz, expedia, travelocity, and cheaptickets.com.
skjuls said:
ain't that the truth, but you don't have to take tests Ruffian and make up excuses for your professors (Damn I had to do that so many times!)!
LOL!!
Lancemc said:Well, I suppose I could leave that thursday afternoon (7th). It wouldn't kill me to miss one day of classes. Plus, Fridays aren't that busy for me (I believe I only have one class on Friday). Plus, that would give me a full day before the day of the show to hang out with some Interferencers! That might be a plan. If it's a better deal leaving then I'd definitely go for it. If only I can sell this one to my parents I wouldn't hesitate. It's an experience too good to miss. And I have to keep in my mind, by that time, I won't be dependent anymore, it really is my decision.
ruffian said:
i know, i'm the one making up excuses for my students!
ruffian said:i'd excuse your absences, but only for U2 shows!
Lancemc said:Well, I suppose I could leave that thursday afternoon (7th). It wouldn't kill me to miss one day of classes. Plus, Fridays aren't that busy for me (I believe I only have one class on Friday). Plus, that would give me a full day before the day of the show to hang out with some Interferencers! That might be a plan. If it's a better deal leaving then I'd definitely go for it. If only I can sell this one to my parents I wouldn't hesitate. It's an experience too good to miss. And I have to keep in my mind, by that time, I won't be dependent anymore, it really is my decision.