May, 29, 2011 Canad Inns Stadium - Winnipeg, MB

[U2BROTHR]

I've landed.

The stage dwarfs the stadium. Crazy. I'm number 40. Too bad...as I turn 39 tomorrow.

Just checked in to my hostel and getting organized.

Heard that the boyz were at the Burt still. My buddy met Larry.

Will update as I can.

 

[Rachel D.]

I'm here!

We're having trouble getting the shuttle/bus/transportation thing figured out. Will there be anywhere to park?

 

[U2BROTHR]

The impossible has happened. Bono signed my picture of us on the car. I sang again, told him of my birthday. "I remember you!" he said. He asked me if I was going to the show. I told him yes... And that I was coming in costume. Mirrorball Man 2.0

 

[zuropa_fit]

^ You indeed have the best of luck! How awesome! Congrats.

 

[daygloeyes2]

That's fantastic Mark! What a way to kick off your birthday weekend!

 

[cathalmc]

Edgefest! Shannon's! Where were ye?

Mark, just lovely to meet you. Congrats on the awesome photo n autograph! Can't wait to see Mirrorball Man 2.0 tomorra

 

[Purplereign]

The impossible has happened. Bono signed my picture of us on the car. I sang again, told him of my birthday. "I remember you!" he said. He asked me if I was going to the show. I told him yes... And that I was coming in costume. Mirrorball Man 2.0

that is brilliant - happiest of birthdays to ya and to all who will be clawing it in winnipeg - enjoy

 

[Rymyx2011]

The fray but who cares

 

[U2BROTHR]

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!
Lots of scribbles from the B man tonight....he was a busy fella!

 

[kafrun]

At first I thought that was Bono's hand in the finger-less gloves. Congrats again, Mark.

 

[Lila64]

Congrats Mark! And Happy Birthday fellow Gemini!

 

[kafrun]

Uhh, be careful, guys. Tornado watch in effect for southern Manitoba - Yahoo! News

 

[kramwest1]

Uhh, be careful, guys. Tornado watch in effect for southern Manitoba - Yahoo! News

Yeah, we were kind of wondering what the hell we were driving through.
We've done it before and we'll do it again. It'll take more than tornadoes to keep us from U2.

(I assume since I haven't called her that my mom thinks I'm dead and my body is strewn across Canada. I'll try her later today.)

 

[kramwest1]

Hey anyone know what time u2 will take the stage?

I heard this is the agenda:

Show starts at 7pm

Opening act plays from 730 till 815

U2 hits the stage at 9pm

Can anyone confirm this ?

I think U2 usually come on around 8:45 pm, but by 9 for sure.

 

[kramwest1]

Edgefest! Shannon's! Where were ye?

Mark, just lovely to meet you. Congrats on the awesome photo n autograph! Can't wait to see Mirrorball Man 2.0 tomorra

Everyone was getting tired and thinking about getting up to get in the GA line, so we were gone from Shannon's early. By 10pm?

Very fun meeting everyone last night. I'm looking forward to walking the GA line today to see where people have wound up.


***Also, I'm writing the review of this show for Interference's home page, so if anyone wants to message me with impressions, quotes, pics, whatever, please do. PM me on here or e-mail kramwest1 at aol.com ***

 

[U2BROTHR]

It is absolutely freezing here in the ga line. Trying to stay warm.

 

[zuropa_fit]

Snuggle up to each other.

 

[marik]

Does anyone know if they are finished at the Burt and have moved there equipment out?

 

[Jeannieco]

The impossible has happened. Bono signed my picture of us on the car. I sang again, told him of my birthday. "I remember you!" he said. He asked me if I was going to the show. I told him yes... And that I was coming in costume. Mirrorball Man 2.0

Wow, you have to best Bono mojo. That is awesome!! Congrats again!! Oh and Happy Birthday! What a way to celebrate! He'll probably give you a shout out during the show!!

 

[cathalmc]

Does anyone know if they are finished at the Burt and have moved there equipment out?

Yeah, it looked to me liked they moved all their stuff out last night after the band left.

 

[lauramullen]

The impossible has happened. Bono signed my picture of us on the car. I sang again, told him of my birthday. "I remember you!" he said. He asked me if I was going to the show. I told him yes... And that I was coming in costume. Mirrorball Man 2.0

That is awesome Mark. Happy Birthday and have a great time tonight.

 

[U2BROTHR]

Heard some backing tracks while in the ga line. Seems some of them were recorded at the Cummings Theatre.

There is an article in the Winnipeg Free Press with us GA folks in it.

 

[kramwest1]

What time did they corral-up the GA folks?

We came by at 2:30 pm to see people in the line and everyone was in the cattle gates already.

Have fun everyone. Happy Birthday Mark.

I started a Fan Experience thread, too:

http://www.u2interference.com/forum...ad-inns-stadium-winnipeg-manitoba-210771.html

 

[Jeannieco]

Have a great time everybody! Excited for you!!

 

[HBK-79]

Hope you guys had tons of fun tonight!

 

[kramwest1]

Show review is up on the Interference.com page.

I'm uploading videos as I type. Hope they can get uploaded before I have to check out in a few hours.

 

[ryancoke71]

I adore all of you! I don't want this thread to be over and done with!

See you all again soon!

 

[U2BROTHR]

Wow, you have to best Bono mojo. That is awesome!! Congrats again!! Oh and Happy Birthday! What a way to celebrate! He'll probably give you a shout out during the show!!

Looks like you predicted correctly.

YouTube - ‪bono points out Mark THE U2BROTHR‬‏


Wondering if you have any more predictions for me for the rest of the tour?

 

[kramwest1]

Looks like you predicted correctly.

YouTube - ‪bono points out Mark THE U2BROTHR‬‏


Wondering if you have any more predictions for me for the rest of the tour?

I want you to ride in on a horse with a white flag on your back like the New Year's Day video!

(I guess it wouldn't have to be a real horse. )

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Had a blast at this show!! So great to meet a lot of you