MTEdge said:
Just got back from the show... They left early because they had to haul ass. That's it. (I think it may be more than a tax problem, and in fact, a visa problem.) I also noticed the trucks were lined up before the show (about 8:15 pm), and had begun to move out by 11:45 pm. I swear, I have never seen a stage dismantled as quickly as tonight. One other tidbit... One of the light crew people (front right guy who climbs up the ladder) said that 40 was on the revised setlist (it appears that Yahweh had already been dropped because of timing issues), that Bono wanted to go back out instead of reprising IK, but someone said it was too late, and so they reprised IK. (BTW, it's true that The Edge kept playing the guitar part even though they had left the stage.) Actually, if I didn't know any better (if I didn't follow the band incessantly), I thought Instant Karma was a great closer.
I thought the show was amazing, and a very good end to the eight night run. (I was there for every night, so I have some right to say this.) Setlist-wise, though, it could have been a bit better (add The Fly and Crumbs, but subtract Stuck). There were many references to JFK. Hutchence may have died on this too, but JFK is the one people remember. (Where were you when JFK was shot? BTW, I was not even a thought in my father's mind.)
BTW, my sister and I made it into the ellipse because of the lucky leprechaun. Thanks to everyone that sent the positive vibes!!
I had tears in my eyes during WOWY (my sister's favorite song). She kept asking me during the May show, "are they gonna play WOWY?", when I knew they wouldn't. This time around, she wasn't disappointed. She ended the night by saying that Bono sings better than I do at home (I'm a Mister The Edge wannabe). 
Lastly, I have video, including most of Instant Karma. (Maybe, I caught the supposed spitting episode.) I hope to have the new computer up and running by the weekend. Look for the clips sometime then!
One question, was the stream tonight better than last night?
Woohoo!!
Great that you and your sister made it into the ellipse!
And that she got to hear WOWY.
about her comment that Bono sings better than you.
I think I heard you during MW on the stream tonight.
And it didn't sound bad at all.
I wasn't on the stream yesterday, but what I heard today was nice!
Very clear at times.
So I already thought you were close to the stage.
Thanks again for streaming.
Especially from the ellipse.
Since that seems like more of a hassle.
Where on earth did you have the phone?
As for the hauling ass, I doubt this has to do with a visa problem.
You can stay in the US on a tourist VISA (with a waiver) for 90 days.
I don't think 90 days have past since the beginning of the 3rd leg.
But what do I know about it.
I find it very interesting though.
I don't understand how you did it, it was brutal out there!
!! so that was alright...... 
