Hi people! :waveI just booked my flight! so here goes: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!I had the cutest chat with the Southwest Airlines gal...I called because on the confirmation screen it showed a caption about disability assistance...and stated none entered...I thought where was the prompt for that...reviewed all the previous screens and noted there were none...called the airlines...the nicest lady answered...suggested I arrange for a wheelchair just in case...told me that way I won't have any pressure...I thought how nice...she understands...then I thought what the heck...and I told her why I was flying...she got very enthused when I mentioned Clay and the two concerts...sounded like she really wanted to hear him too!...but she has to work that weekend. How cute is that??BTW: Last time I was at the Star Plaza, I remember a coffee shop just to the west of it...lots of Clay fans had breakfast there on the morning of his JBT appearance. Maybe they'll be open later...but it would be fun if we were at a place with a bit more of a party atmosphere, huh!
:yahoo I'm so glad this is getting closer and closer! Looking forward to seeing all of you again. So far I've met you all at one time or the other. 4aiken ~ I can't remember your first name but I will never forget freezing with you in line in Chicago. :cold It will be great to see you again and to meet your hubby. Your daughter won't be coming with you too?It looks like most everyone will be staying all night nearby so I think a post-concert get together would work great since our dinner hour will be split up unfortunately. I see there is no Krispy Kreme (we don't have any where I live either!) but Johanna did mention the coffee shop. Those that live nearby or who stayed all night last year, do you have any other suggestions for a place to get together afterwards?
I like coffee, so I vote for coffee. :whoot
Here's an updated list of Merrillville Maniacs! Anyone else??MeesaWoody + DHClandy + DHJohanna MarilynThea + DHSarahWiscBarbGrammaBarb4aiken + DHet61DH = Dear HubbyMeesa and I are currently planning an after-concert party. Check back here for more details! :purpbana
I am SO excited :purpbana This will be an AWESOME concert. Planning on going out to eat somewhere and spending the night. Hopefully we won't have trouble with either one. Coming from the Chicago area. Glad to see Clay is finally coming closer to Chicago.
et61 ~ great to hear you will be coming to Merrillville! Hope you will be able to join us afterwards.Tentative post-concert get together:We are planning on making reservations soon at Baker's Square which is less than a mile from the venue. They close at midnight. Bakers Square Restaurant and Pies 8140 Mississippi St, Merrillville 46410 • 219-769-2161Distance: ~0.65 mi[/quote
Quote from: et61 on October 19, 2006, 10:02:31 AMI am SO excited :purpbana This will be an AWESOME concert. Planning on going out to eat somewhere and spending the night. Hopefully we won't have trouble with either one. Coming from the Chicago area. Glad to see Clay is finally coming closer to Chicago.Hi and Welcome, et61 ! :wave I'm Barbara ~~ what's your first name? CLANDY - The Tentative post-concert get together sounds good. I can hardly wait to see Clay and to spend time with old friends and new! :music :music :tree :package :confetti2 :ghug2 :music :music
Here is some WFI info going on in Merrillville the weekend of the concert that I found on another board:QuoteWanted to let everyone who is planning on going to the Merrillville Concert, that we will be wrapping at the Barnes & Noble right down the street from there.Only 3 minutes away. It is East of the Theatre on 81st Ave. You go past I65 and then it is on the left hand side.The address is 2240 E 80th Ave.We will be there on 12/2 from 10am to 6pm so if you can, make a point of doing some of your Christmas shopping and stopping by our wrapping booth.Hope to see a lot of fans there that day.
Wanted to let everyone who is planning on going to the Merrillville Concert, that we will be wrapping at the Barnes & Noble right down the street from there.Only 3 minutes away. It is East of the Theatre on 81st Ave. You go past I65 and then it is on the left hand side.The address is 2240 E 80th Ave.We will be there on 12/2 from 10am to 6pm so if you can, make a point of doing some of your Christmas shopping and stopping by our wrapping booth.Hope to see a lot of fans there that day.
Quote from: ILClaymate on October 19, 2006, 10:50:18 AMet61 ~ great to hear you will be coming to Merrillville! Hope you will be able to join us afterwards.Tentative post-concert get together:We are planning on making reservations soon at Baker's Square which is less than a mile from the venue. They close at midnight. Bakers Square Restaurant and Pies 8140 Mississippi St, Merrillville 46410 • 219-769-2161Distance: ~0.65 mi
et61 ~ great to hear you will be coming to Merrillville! Hope you will be able to join us afterwards.Tentative post-concert get together:We are planning on making reservations soon at Baker's Square which is less than a mile from the venue. They close at midnight. Bakers Square Restaurant and Pies 8140 Mississippi St, Merrillville 46410 • 219-769-2161Distance: ~0.65 mi
Marilyn ~ I'm guessing the concert will be over between 10-10:30. I highly doubt we will see Clay afterwards but thats JMO. He will not have his band or Q&A so it will be probably just him and his posse (Jerome, Mary, etc.). Since he has a concert in NY the next night, I would assume he will be flying out right after the show. I personally don't plan on sticking around outside in the cold. :cold
Received this from Claynation Chicago:QuoteGerry from Indiana has organized a preconcert dinner for the Sat. Dec. 2nd Merrillville concert (order off the menu - no preset cost) at JOE'S CRAB SHACK (2757 E. 80th Ave in Merrillville ) - she has very few spots left so if you're interested in meeting fellow Clay fans, please contact her ASAP! GERRY: FULTSNDFAN@AOL.COM
Gerry from Indiana has organized a preconcert dinner for the Sat. Dec. 2nd Merrillville concert (order off the menu - no preset cost) at JOE'S CRAB SHACK (2757 E. 80th Ave in Merrillville ) - she has very few spots left so if you're interested in meeting fellow Clay fans, please contact her ASAP! GERRY: FULTSNDFAN@AOL.COM
ATTENTION MERRILLVILLE CONCERT ATTENDEES! You are invited to a post-concert party given by Clandy and Meesa! The party will be at :Bakers Square Restaurant and Pies 8140 Mississippi St, Merrillville 46410 • 219-769-2161Distance: ~0.65 mi from the venueImmediately following the concertMore details to follow! Hope to see you there! Clandy & Meesa
ADD ME TO THE LIST PLEASE!
Party goers :ClandyMeesaMarilynWoody and possibly DH
