September 14, 201114 yr Lauren, do you have eveyone's cell numbers? How are we going to meet up/find each other? I've looked at a map of the park, are we going to try to find each other before we go in or inside? I haven't been to a big festival with multiple stages. What time is everyone planning on being there? I know there will be other CP fans not on the boards, obviously, who will want to be in front early, too... Like I've said, we'll be in Austin after 4:30 Thursday. Even though we don't have tix to ACL, since it's a very short walk from our hotel, maybe we'll head over there anyway just to see what's going on. I'll need to walk around after flying all day :) I am SOOOO excited. I loved the UCLA show, but our seats were totally obstructed and that's a whole 'nother story, so I'm really looking forward to actually SEEING the band, the effects, and all. I have yours and Jen's number. I think we should meet up before we go into ACL but i'm not sure where. Jen, do you know of any place near Zilker that is within walking distance where we can meet? I think I am planning on getting there at 10 AM(That's what I did for Lolla and there was already a line forming at the gate) but yes, I definitely wanna meet up with you guys before we go in so we can all stand together :) I think I will probably still head down to wear the taping is tomorrow and or just hang out in the downtown area. Dianne, text me when you land tomorrow and maybe we could meet up tomorrow night (Jen too!) I am getting to Austin at 12:30 PM tomorrow. Flight leaves at 6:15 AM(yikes lol) I am so excited :)
September 14, 201114 yr Author I have yours and Jen's number. I think we should meet up before we go into ACL but i'm not sure where. Jen, do you know of any place near Zilker that is within walking distance where we can meet? I think I am planning on getting there at 10 AM(That's what I did for Lolla and there was already a line forming at the gate) but yes, I definitely wanna meet up with you guys before we go in so we can all stand together :) I think I will probably still head down to wear the taping is tomorrow and or just hang out in the downtown area. Dianne, text me when you land tomorrow and maybe we could meet up tomorrow night (Jen too!) I am getting to Austin at 12:30 PM tomorrow. Flight leaves at 6:15 AM(yikes lol) I am so excited :) I think I can be there by 10, at the latest 10:30. The best place to meet is probably right outside the front gate. There's a big sign the the right of it, usually... that might be a good place. The shuttles will drop off right in front of the park, so it would be out of our way to meet away from the park. I think I can probably also get away tomorrow night. Here's a link to some cool places right in the ACL theater area (it's located at the W Hotel on 2nd street). I'll let you guys know. Cru and Malaga are great places for hanging out and getting some wine. A few things to remember as you're packing: sunscreen! hat a scarf or bandana in case of dust (in 2005, the last time Coldplay played ACL, there was a TREMENDOUS amount of dust that made breathing difficult) You can bring 2 unopened water bottles in, AND an empty refillable container (they have water stations throughout) I'll be on and off today; trying to get this house together so I don't feel too bad about abandoning my husband all weekend!
September 14, 201114 yr I think I can be there by 10, at the latest 10:30. The best place to meet is probably right outside the front gate. There's a big sign the the right of it, usually... that might be a good place. The shuttles will drop off right in front of the park, so it would be out of our way to meet away from the park. I think I can probably also get away tomorrow night. Here's a link to some cool places right in the ACL theater area (it's located at the W Hotel on 2nd street). I'll let you guys know. Cru and Malaga are great places for hanging out and getting some wine. A few things to remember as you're packing: sunscreen! hat a scarf or bandana in case of dust (in 2005, the last time Coldplay played ACL, there was a TREMENDOUS amount of dust that made breathing difficult) You can bring 2 unopened water bottles in, AND an empty refillable container (they have water stations throughout) I'll be on and off today; trying to get this house together so I don't feel too bad about abandoning my husband all weekend! Awesome, i've never been to Austin before so that's why I wanted to ask you lol. Front of the gate between 10am-10:30 on Friday sounds good to me. Also thanks for the link, 2nd street looks pretty cool.
September 14, 201114 yr I want to wish my CP Buddy Dianne a safe trip with her hubby Mitch!!! I so wish I could be there with you, but maybe a concert call :kiss:??? Please don't worry about that and concentrate on your experience!!!!! Here's hoping you and Mitch and your new CP buds have a wonderful time and a spot right up at the front!!!!! Give Chris my best:D Have a great trip and Birthday!!!!!!!!
September 14, 201114 yr So... who all was interested in meeting up Friday?? Lauren has my number - I'll pm it to you too. I'm excited!
September 14, 201114 yr So... who all was interested in meeting up Friday?? As far as I know... Me & my best friend, Dianne and her husband, Amanda, and Susan.
September 14, 201114 yr Mike and I want to see some of the other bands so we won't be down there rushing to the front. If it's 100+ I don't think you guys are going to last, but have fun.
September 14, 201114 yr Mike and I want to see some of the other bands so we won't be down there rushing to the front. If it's 100+ I don't think you guys are going to last, but have fun. I've never been in the front so I'm going to suck it up and go for it. I also like Ray Lamontagne to I'd want to see him anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
September 15, 201114 yr My husband and I will be down there, but in the late afternoon, maybe around 3. Stay safe in the sun all!
September 15, 201114 yr I'm in Houston and it'd be my dream to do to my first Coldplay concert, I wasn't able to get tickets for the Friday show since they're so freaking overpriced everywhere, and I didn't get to win the passes to the tapings either. If someone has extras and wouldn't mind sharing, thanks :D
September 15, 201114 yr Alright guys, signing off for the night, got an early flight to Austin in the morning. Jen and Dianne, I will text you tomorrow afternoonish. Can't wait to meet you all!
September 15, 201114 yr Author Alright guys, signing off for the night, got an early flight to Austin in the morning. Jen and Dianne, I will text you tomorrow afternoonish. Can't wait to meet you all! Travel safe! See you soon!
September 15, 201114 yr Travel safe! See you soon! Yay! Tomorrow! I'll text you and Lauren when I land to see what's up. :) See you soon!
September 15, 201114 yr Ohhhh, is this like the one they did during the XANDY erra? Same show, right?
September 15, 201114 yr hey i want to meet up with yall! who do i give my number to? i have some questions about ACL. If I go in the afternoon, do i ruin my chances to see them front row? but if i go when they open (11am) i(we) can rush down to where they're gonna play and wait until 8pm for them to perform? ive never been to ACL and I don't know how it works and i really want to see them front row! btw my name is Rene :-)
September 15, 201114 yr hey i want to meet up with yall! who do i give my number to? i have some questions about ACL. If I go in the afternoon, do i ruin my chances to see them front row? but if i go when they open (11am) i(we) can rush down to where they're gonna play and wait until 8pm for them to perform? ive never been to ACL and I don't know how it works and i really want to see them front row! btw my name is Rene :-)
September 15, 201114 yr I've never been in the front so I'm going to suck it up and go for it. I also like Ray Lamontagne to I'd want to see him anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We must have similar tastes, Dianne - Ray LaMontagne is the only other band I cared about seeing Friday as well. He is amazing live. It worked out great that he and CP are playing the same stage. I guess I'll have to gauge things after his show is over to see if I need to stay put through the Bright Eyes (never heard of them!) to save our place or if I'll be able to leave and come back. At least if we are all together, we can save our area if one needs to head to the bathroom or is in need of food/adult beverages. ;) Wishing all of you the best of luck tonight trying to get into the taping...please keep me posted and let me know if you make it inside. I'll live vicariously through you!!! I look forward to meeting many of you tomorrow! Susan
September 15, 201114 yr Author hey i want to meet up with yall! who do i give my number to? i have some questions about ACL. If I go in the afternoon, do i ruin my chances to see them front row? but if i go when they open (11am) i(we) can rush down to where they're gonna play and wait until 8pm for them to perform? ive never been to ACL and I don't know how it works and i really want to see them front row! btw my name is Rene :-) Rene, PM me your number, I'll PM you with mine. I'm Jen, btw. :nice: If you want to see them from the front, your best bet is to get there as early as you can and hang out. You could get pretty close up by just worming your way through the crowd as the afternoon goes on, but there will be people there from the beginning who stake out spots. We must have similar tastes, Dianne - Ray LaMontagne is the only other band I cared about seeing Friday as well. He is amazing live. It worked out great that he and CP are playing the same stage. I guess I'll have to gauge things after his show is over to see if I need to stay put through the Bright Eyes (never heard of them!) to save our place or if I'll be able to leave and come back. At least if we are all together, we can save our area if one needs to head to the bathroom or is in need of food/adult beverages. ;) Wishing all of you the best of luck tonight trying to get into the taping...please keep me posted and let me know if you make it inside. I'll live vicariously through you!!! I look forward to meeting many of you tomorrow! Susan See you soon, Susan!
September 15, 201114 yr :laugh3: By the skin of my teeth, I made my flight yesterday, arriving just in time to enjoy some margaritas & music with family and friends. Awesome weather last night & happy to see it's here to stay for the weekend. I'm going to the taping tonight but from what I've been told, it ends rather early, so if people are meeting up, please let me know. My profile pic here doesn't really give a good indication what I look like, so I may be slightly difficult to pinpoint tomorrow. I know we now have the handy dandy ACL app, but with the thousands of people vying for mobile service tomorrow, I have no idea how well it will work. Safe travels for all those coming into town today! :lol: Amanda
September 15, 201114 yr We made it to Houston. Next stop, Austin!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
September 15, 201114 yr Mike missed his flight this morning but is now on the plane and holy fucking shit the arcade fire are the plane with him!
September 15, 201114 yr Made it to Austin, flight was super bumpy! Will be heading downtown in a few hours.
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