September 12, 13 - Soldier Field - Chicago

[BonosBaby12]

I had heard that that 3-30 would be the day that the tickets go on general sale. If that hasn't changed than presale would be starting next Tuesday on the 24th.

 

[zabie]

Flight - booked
Hotel - booked
Only need tickets now

 

[kramwest1]

For those who have booked things...are you planning on two shows? Or just the one?

I booked a hotel room for 4 nights since hotels res. can be easily changed. Airlines though...


Mark

 

[kellyahern]

^I'm planning on two. Like you, I booked a hotel, but I'm going to wait until we know how many show there are for sure before I book any flights.

 

[Canadninan]

I am in!

Count me in! definitely using my presale code for this one!

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

I'm going to wait until I have tickets, then go from there.

 

[bonoishot]

I'm going to wait until I have tickets, then go from there.

I'm going this route aswell.

I booked the 24th off work just in case that does turn out to be pre sale day.

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

It's really a matter of hotel accomodations, as I could drive there if I needed to if the train winds up being mucho expensive. Being 5 hours away is a good thing for times like these.

 

[partygirl43]

I'm going to wait until I have tickets, then go from there.

Me too....I'm trying not to be jinxey

 

[kvoltolini]

imo it's totally worth it. and if you know people I'm sure they won't mind you leaving to go to the bathroom and stuff, presumably they'd need to do that too but yeah I think as long as you're nice to the people around you and not gone for 6 hours (agreed, what the hell is that about, I was at the Cleveland show and that was some bullshit) then you're cool. That's what I'm hoping anyway.

The main thing is making sure you don't have to go the bathroom once you're by the stage...no way you're gonna be able to leave and get back then it wasn't a problem for me last time though so I'm not too worried about it

we should tally up how many of us are going ... looks like a ton!

Hello ALL!
This is my first post although I read these everyday all the time! My husband and I will be in Chicago as well and will be one of the early liner uppers! We will have a third person join us Friday night in line....We are travelling from Columbus, OH and this third person has to see a specialist doctor in Columbus so that is why she won't be with us when we come in line but will be there later Friday night. She is U2 virgin and she never ever thought she would see U2! I know we can show her a great time in line! I just wanted to let people know this so noone thinks we have ditchers! We were also in Cleveland VERY EARLY as well so I recognize all the great people in the tent! Hope to make some new U2 Interference friends!

 

[Chuckver]

My wife and I will be in Chicago as well not sure if we are doing GA or seats.

 

[youtooellen]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have almost a week 'til tickets go on sale.


I've got a checklist for my purchasing:
- set FireFox homepage to U2.com
- personal presale access code written in size 42 comic sans font, gigantic expo marker, and on a ripped piece of notebook paper-- taped onto my computer
- calendar checklist, days and hours countdown
- memorize U2 lyrics and begin prepping for GA meltdown..

The concert is in September and I'm already sweating bullets.... fearing that my entire experience will be jinxed.

.... I've been told that I get excited way too easily and that my hopes come crashing down FAST because of that.
Hopefully our Blue Crack Anonymous meeting will be successful at Soldier Field.

 

[mrpoptop]

Hotel and Flight Booked
Sept 9-15th

 

[whitehead]

I had heard that that 3-30 would be the day that the tickets go on general sale. If that hasn't changed than presale would be starting next Tuesday on the 24th.

That's what I am planning for and also thought I saw the pre-sale would start at 10am Chicago time.

I'm a "Horizon" and shooting for GA.

Driving from midwest Ohio...about 5 hours.

Won't be booking a hotel room until after the ticket sale. Vertigo tour we stayed at the Hilton downtown next to the park and it appeared very walkable to Soldier Field.

See you at the show!

 

[kellyahern]

Thanks for the reminder about it being 10 a.m. Chicago time. That means 9 a.m. on the east coast.

 

[whitehead]

I wish they would add a stop in Detroit on their way from Chicago to Toronto!

Maybe next year along with Columbus, Indy, or Cincy!

 

[whitehead]

Thanks for the reminder about it being 10 a.m. Chicago time. That means 9 a.m. on the east coast.

Umm...I think you mean 11 a.m. on the east coast (including Ohio time).

 

[partygirl43]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have almost a week 'til tickets go on sale.


I've got a checklist for my purchasing:
- set FireFox homepage to U2.com
- personal presale access code written in size 42 comic sans font, gigantic expo marker, and on a ripped piece of notebook paper-- taped onto my computer
- calendar checklist, days and hours countdown
- memorize U2 lyrics and begin prepping for GA meltdown..

The concert is in September and I'm already sweating bullets.... fearing that my entire experience will be jinxed.

.... I've been told that I get excited way too easily and that my hopes come crashing down FAST because of that.
Hopefully our Blue Crack Anonymous meeting will be successful at Soldier Field.

Wow....I feel the Exactsame way!!!! We'll all get through this together!!

 

[kellyahern]

Umm...I think you mean 11 a.m. on the east coast (including Ohio time).

Yeah, that is exactly what I meant.

 

[redhotswami]

yep, all over this one too.
i say we meet up at the big yellow joint.

 

[AtomicBono]

- personal presale access code written in size 42 comic sans font, gigantic expo marker, and on a ripped piece of notebook paper-- taped onto my computer

I have my presale code written 12 times in varying sizes on a piece of paper taped next to my desk! that's too funny.

I hope the presale is indeed on a Tuesday, that way class won't get in the way.

So, dumb question, but I'm in Indiana. That's the same as East Coast time right?

I'd like to book hotels soon, but I don't know if I should spend the money right now, since the expensive ones (aka the close ones) make you pay when you book

 

[corianderstem]

yep, all over this one too.

YAY!

clf

 

[kellyahern]

There are no dumb questions after my time zone screw up

It sucks for me that it starts at 11 a.m. EST though. My meeting across town is at 11:30 a.m.

I was able to book a room at the Best Western Grant Park. Yes, I had to give them my credit card info, but I have until the day before to cancel with no penalty.

 

[whitehead]

Simple enough mistake Kelly. At least you would have been earlier rather than later!


PLEASE let Kings of Leon be an opening act for the Chicago show!!!

 

[daygloeyes2]

yep, all over this one too.
i say we meet up at the big yellow joint.

AD

OK, Chicago is not looking as good as it was last week. But not giving up hope!

 

[U2Girl1978]

I'm not going to bother with this tour after all.

 

[WildHoneyAlways]

Um, anyway....

I can't believe the ticket sale may be only a week away! I'm in the second presale group and hopefully will be doing GA. I do hope there is a second show added. I'd like to see a show from seats too. Thankfully I live close!

 

[U2Girl1978]

Don't mind me and my aggravation. It has been a supremely bad week. Carry on!

 

[daygloeyes2]

Don't mind me and my aggravation. It has been a supremely bad week. Carry on!

As much as I'd like to say "Fuck it!", and book a room and flight, I can't justify doing that right now and not continuing to help out with bills and stuff. I also have school to pay for.

 

[U2Girl1978]

As much as I'd like to say "Fuck it!", and book a room and flight, I can't justify doing that right now and not continuing to help out with bills and stuff. I also have school to pay for.

I know what you mean. It would be nice to win that $20,000 that I dreamt of winning the other night. lol