July 3rd 2010 Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Still haven't heard from the Gretzky's woman.

She's probably just scared to have us crazy fans there after the show

 

[shannonkv]

yay! got my tickets today

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

yay! got my tickets today

 

[one4u2]

Sorry if the seating chart has already been posted but I just came across it...Why does it look like there's GA behind the RZ? That can't be right...

http://www.rogerscentre.com/seatmaps/2009_U2_Seating.pdf

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

There is GA behind the red zone. I had seats in September and the space behind the redzones filled up with ppl because there was lots of room. The stage is at the widest end of the stadium so there's lots of room for GA on the sides.

 

[daygloeyes2]

I just checked the calendar. It still isn't July.

 

[VintagePunk]

She's probably just scared to have us crazy fans there after the show

Probably. If she doesn't get in touch soon, I'm going to call Walter for a reservation.

 

[sTaR1ngatTheSuN]

Bought tickets many times before and know that I've waited 6 months for upcoming concerts. However, I'm sure this time is the record over 8 months. Just insane!

 

[Silver'nGold]

this thread is on fire! great camaraderie folks. i hope they play discotheque on july 3; seems an appropriate tune for that weekend.

and while they're at it, DYFL.

Yeah! I would love that too! How many days to go??

 

[Silver'nGold]

Got an email from ticketbastard that my GAs have been printed and are on their way.

I went to pick mine up today and realized I forgot my confirmation!!
Tomorrow will have to do now.

 

[aptdot]

Hello

Does anyone know whether or not there are any GA tickets still available for the general sale?

I don't have U2.com membership...sadly.

 

[aptdot]

P.S. Is there anyway to get around buying them on stupid ticketmaster with their insane "convenience charge"?

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

Don't worry, he's from a place just outside of Toronto and probably grew up a Leafs fan
(purely speculation on my part!)

You two wear your jerseys - I'd wear my Habs jersey but it'll be awfully hot in July. I'll wear my Habs hat instead (in avatar)

Only a Canadian thread would be derailed to talk about hockey!

 

[alison0313]

I just checked the calendar. It still isn't July.

245 days

Counting down never gets old. It will be exciting when we get to double digits!!!

 

[VintagePunk]

Don't worry, he's from a place just outside of Toronto ...

Representin' Brantford.

 

[subnet]

people can guess where i live, and can guess my old home town , how about a game of warmer/colder....

i too have a hockey connection...

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

VP - I always get Brantford, Brampton and Burlington mixed up

 

[subnet]

VP - I always get Brantford, Brampton and Burlington mixed up

boy, did you fail in geography?

well, i get stuck on brantford and bradford only because both towns are very similar

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Probably. If she doesn't get in touch soon, I'm going to call Walter for a reservation.

I hope she gets in touch with you soon VP

Don't worry, he's from a place just outside of Toronto and probably grew up a Leafs fan
(purely speculation on my part!)

You two wear your jerseys - I'd wear my Habs jersey but it'll be awfully hot in July. I'll wear my Habs hat instead (in avatar)

Only a Canadian thread would be derailed to talk about hockey!

Now we just need a Flames fan, Canucks fan, and Oilers fan and we're all set

 

[Silver'nGold]

yay! got my tickets today

me too!!!

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

boy, did you fail in geography?

well, i get stuck on brantford and bradford only because both towns are very similar

haha, actually I aced geography, but I'm from Saskatchewan and only moved here last year.
Could you point out Moose Jaw and Moosomin on a map?

 

[VintagePunk]

well, i get stuck on brantford and bradford only because both towns are very similar

We're a lot bigger than Bradford. Wiki says their population is around 25,000...we're close to 100,000. I've always resented Bradford, only because any time I have to give my city name to anyone, they always go "Bradford...?" and then I have to say it again, emphasizing the NT.

VP - I always get Brantford, Brampton and Burlington mixed up

Ha! Yeah, a lot of people do. One memorable instance was after watching a concert band made up of high school students from the GTA. They were quite accomplished musicians, and actually got paid rehearse and perform with the band. We spoke to the manager during intermission, and were telling him that my daughter is a sax player, and she'd love to be in something like that. He asked where we're from and we told him. He was all "oh, we have someone from Brantford in the band, it's completely possible for her to audition and be in it!" She was beyond thrilled. Then he stopped another person with the band passing by, and asked about the other Brantford person. Turns out, they were from Brampton. She was really let down.

Cities with other B names.

 

[subnet]

brantford and bradford have similar people, farmers

 

[anitram]

Ha! I've been thinking about that.

After TO2, my group (6 of us all together) of us ended up at Gretzky's. The bar area was crowded and really noisy, and so we asked if there was any place quieter. They took us back to this "lounge" area off of the bar, and it was perfect. We were the only ones in it, but I'm sure it would have accommodated 30 - 40 or so people, give or take. I wonder if they would be willing to reserve that. That time of the year, Gretzky's rooftop patio should be in full swing, too.

I actually suggested Gretzky's very early in the deciding process last time, but many other people seemed to want to go the Irish pub route.

Given that it'll be July, hit a patio.

Oasis on top of Gretzky's is pretty popular.

 

[heinz]

best hotel for toronto show?

I haven't been up to Toronto in several years, can anyone give me advice for a good hotel within walking distance of the Rogers Centre, and possible bars to hit afterword? I need to make reservations for the July 3 2010 show.

 

[kellyahern]

There is a hotel in the Rogers Centre itself.

Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown: Attached to SkyDome-Rogers Centre, Close to the CN Tower, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Ontario Place and Toronto's Entertainment District

I don't know what your budget is, so it can be a little pricey. But I stayed here for the September shows and I really liked the hotel.

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Just google hotels near Rogers Center. There are a lot within walking distance

 

[AliEnvy]

Cities with other B names.

My B town has a rock star music school.

 

[one4u2]

There is a hotel in the Rogers Centre itself.

Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown: Attached to SkyDome-Rogers Centre, Close to the CN Tower, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Ontario Place and Toronto's Entertainment District

I don't know what your budget is, so it can be a little pricey. But I stayed here for the September shows and I really liked the hotel.

It's been booked

 

[subnet]

backpackers unite!!!!!!

Here are some inexpensive places to stay in town:

Clarence Castle Youth Hostel in Toronto, Canada
Canadiana Backpackers Inn Youth Hostel in Toronto, Canada
Jun Jun Hotel Youth Hostel in Toronto, Canada

Overview of hostels:
Toronto Hostels Listing - All Hostels in Toronto at Hostels.com