July 5, 2011 - Soldier Field - Chicago, IL

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

I plan to give them the side-eye as I'm passing them into the stadium

How about pantsing him and dragging him to the 40 yard line.

 

[EdgeFest]

At this point GPitt, just get in line. Numbering will have stopped at this point.

 

[GPitt]

Thanks Edgefest. Good luck to everyone!

I too have games if anyone's bored.

 

[Popmartijn]

Hmm... clusterfuck waiting to happen?

(Let's hope not, BTW)

 

[corianderstem]

I'd be nervous about what that might mean later with the gates and re-entering, but honestly, it's nice that they're trying to do something helpful to everyone and are communicating it like that, laying out the plan for the day.

 

[U2BROTHR]

Looks like they are concerned about the ga line and the heat. We are now moving inside.

 

[U2BROTHR]

Oh... Someone beat me to the post

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

Only fans wearing aviator sunglasses and mumbling "Bears, Bears, Bears" will be allowed in first.

 

[Popmartijn]

I'd be nervous about what that might mean later with the gates and re-entering, but honestly, it's nice that they're trying to do something helpful to everyone and are communicating it like that, laying out the plan for the day.

True. My thoughts exactly. Though at the moment -and from experience- I see more problems with the moving of the line (especially close to doors open) than with the sun/temperature situation (you have sunblock & hats for those).

 

[ryancoke71]

I'll take faceprints. On my fists.

So glad you are with me in Toronto and Montreal!

 

[DRay9911]

interesting memo. There is a lot of concourse area, which is good.

Since numbers have been given out, there is no reason to stay. Could just go nap/do your thing and come back to line up outside.

 

[trojanchick99]

Nice sig Dan! Is she going to be a the Chicago show tonight?

 

[dublin]

Kitty O'Shea's in the Hilton 3:00 for anyone who wants a pre-show pint, first one is on me!

 

[EdgeFest]

Sure better than what they did to us for Chicago 2009 for second show - moved the line up far too soon and packed us into that damn tunnel for an hour.

That's why I'll never do GA in Chicago again, but I'm glad they are learning from their mistakes. I nearly fainted in the tunnel in 09 - I remember having to fan myself with some fan's bible they'd left behind. LOL.

 

[romi]

line shifted and cutters are now about 20 spots back

 

[DRay9911]

Nice sig Dan! Is she going to be a the Chicago show tonight?

She's in line. Not sure if she is going to do it. Depends on the signal.

I've been too lazy to remove it

 

[GopherMacPhisto]

Well, split verdict on the move. Like the shade and the real bench, don't like lack of toilets

 

[tabmanmatt]

Kitty O'Shea's in the Hilton 3:00 for anyone who wants a pre-show pint, first one is on me!

Hey Dublin...does Kitty O'Shea's have food? My friend and I are looking for a place to get food before the show. Be nice to meet up with some fellow U2 fans!

 

[EdgeFest]

line shifted and cutters are now about 20 spots back

win!

 

[westendgirl]

Looks like they are concerned about the ga line and the heat. We are now moving inside.

After enduring Baltimore and Nashville I'd give anything to experience the "heat" of Chicago!





Softies...

 

[Dfit00]

Isn't there a nice breeze since Soldier Field is right next to the lake?

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

Isn't there a nice breeze since Soldier Field is right next to the lake?

Yes, but much of the breeze comes from Jay Cutler snoring on the sideline.

 

[tabmanmatt]

Hey everybody, I wanted to leave this message quick(cause I'll be leaving Internet for the night). My friend and I are going to try and make it to Kitty O'shea's for some food and drink before the show. If anybody is there, look for a white dude in a white collared shirt(Matt) and my friend who is from Sri Lanka(so he looks Indian). Hopefully we can meet up with some other U2 fans that have GA tickets. It's always great to go with a posse!

 

[kassandra]

win!

And they look miserable. ......

 

[ck256]

Have a great show everyone... I happen to be at shedd aquarium today with the family. Will try a fly by visit before they let you in!! Either way have a great show!

 

[corianderstem]

Yes, but much of the breeze comes from Jay Cutler snoring on the sideline.

And they look miserable. ......

Well, they should look miserable, as they're apparently just miserable bastards.

 

[dublin]

Hey Dublin...does Kitty O'Shea's have food? My friend and I are looking for a place to get food before the show. Be nice to meet up with some fellow U2 fans!

They sure do! I just got here. I'm in a black T-shirt with Bono shades on. I'll be here for a couple hours, waiting for my ticket to arrive at 3:30. Not crowded at all.

 

[u2shamrock]

I just got here too. Very, very pleasant in the shade!

 

[gvox]

Reading this thread to catch up on my pal's travels...I don't get the physical logistics of cutting the line..people let people just plop down in front of them? Why not block them, what are they going to do, assault you in front of security?

 

[moneyman2u]

How is it inside? A bit warm out on the lawn