Jimmy Buffett Throws One Hell of a Party

After spending Friday night celebrating my new liver and my improved  health, I spent most of my day Saturday with several thousand people who seemed to be on a collective mission to destroy theirs livers.  

Jimmy Buffett came to down, and about 30,000 people showed up to greet him.  I am a seasoned Parrothead and tailgater of up-teen concerts, and I can honestly say that this was one of the tops.  We were there with a great group of people and some how managed to get a prime spot for tailgating.  We ended up with an empty space next to the three cars we drove, in which were able to set up our two 10' by 10' tents, and 3 six foot tables.  There was a seemingly endless parade of friends coming through our area.  There was a core group of about 14 of us that really set up camp.

We got in about 4 hours of tailgating before heading in for the show.  We all agreed that 4 hours was not nearly enough.  There were talks of doubling the tailgating time for next year.  

As with all Jimmy Buffett concerts, there are both highlights, and lowlights.  Luckily, the high far outweighed the low.  Here is a little sample;

Highs

• Despite the hundreds of people trying to buy tickets in the parking lot, our friend found a "secret" entrance.
• Walking in 5 minutes before the show starting, and still scoring good lawn seats.
• No one in our group ended up passed out or having to be carried any where.
• Everyone made it back with both of their shoes.
• There were twice as many coolers as there were people.
• A great group of people who know how to party.
• Not having to wait in even a minute of traffic coming and going.
• Jimmy put on another great show.

Lows

• One person in our group getting kicked in his head and having a full beer dumped on him before the concert even started.
• 45 minute lines for the port-a-potties.
• The guys in the RV in the parking lot charging $5 to use their bathroom because there was a 45 minute line for the port-a-potty.
• Our great spot on the lawn, turned into the alternate men's bathroom by the second half of the show.
• I had my sealed bottle of water taken from me at the gate.  My wife walked right in with a bottle of rum.  (I guess that could be a high too.)

Plans for next year have already begun.  Not sure what it will entail, but I do know it will be bigger and better.